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Christopher Greig Obituary
GREIG, Christopher Frederick "Chris " Chris left us on March 03, 2011 at the age of 61 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Second son of Benjamin and Veronica Greig, he was born in Aberdeen Scotland and immigrated to Canada as a child. Chris was a well known and respected Realtor in Victoria from the 70s to the 90s. A music lover and avid reader, he had an optimistic personality with a great sense of humour, was well loved by those that knew him and leaves behind many long term friends. His passing has left a large hole in many peoples lives, especially his brothers Danny, Graham, Keith, Mom Vera and extended family across Canada and Britain. A memorial tea will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort Street on Friday March 18 from 2 PM until 4 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris's memory to: BC Cancer Agency, 2410 Lee Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8R 6V5. Condolences may be sent to www.firstmemorialfuneral.com Victoria location 619831
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Greig
Sponsored by Gerald Christie / Brandi Thomas.
38 Entries
Still Missing You Chris
Sharon (Newcomb) Sawyer
February 10, 2017
Hello family & friends of Chris. Sorry it has been so long for me to share here, but I found it too sad & stressful. Tears well up as I type. I was hoping to share photos of our happy times with Chris & the gang, but only got my photo albums back recently. I will share what I find when I have time. I just wanted you all to know how much he is still missed, although I never saw much of him over the years. Chris always had a smile on his face & there was sure to be laughter when he was around. I swear he memorized Trivia Pursuit. With the open door policy at Tom's & my home, I met so many wonderful friends & had great times. I pray your great loss has lessened as the years have rolled by. That you receive the peace & comfort of love from your family & friends. Chris will live on in my heart forever. Much love to Danny & Graham as I knew you best. I can be reached at 250 590 8022. God bless you always, Sharon
Anne Farguhar
March 21, 2013
Chris and I met in Aberdeen in 1965. After his return to Canada we corresponded for several years but lost touch when I moved to South Africa. Over time I often wondered which path Chris's life had taken. A couple of months back I decided to type his name into my laptop and up came the sad news of his death in 20011. I only wish I had tried to make contact sooner. It was lovely to read all the fitting tributes from Chris's friends. Chris you were a lovely lad and you seem to have had a happy and fulfilled life - I'm glad. Love Anne.
james pressdee
November 18, 2012
chris was my cousin and even though i only got to meet him once when he came over from canada to visit swansea, one summer when i was about 14, we went on bike rides together and we had good times, still think about those times, he was a great guy and its a shame we only got to meet that one time, it would be great to be in contact with other family members that the atlantic ocean devided, and our scotish relatives, (danny greig), hope one day we all get to meet, r.i.p chris, missed. x
Sharon Rickman
May 22, 2011
Chris, I wish I could have got to know you better. I think of you a lot. You were always happy and had a infectious smile....
lee flett
May 20, 2011
May 19 2011
Chris I miss our weekly conversations....you always made me laugh no matter what was happening in our lives at the time. I remember reminiscing about friends we've lost and now I've lost you.
I remember the joke you cracked as I was calling the paramedics for the last time. You were in such pain.........I know you've found peace. Miss you and love you brother.
Lee Flett, Victoria, BC
Dawn Kaysoe
April 14, 2011
Dawn Kaysoe
April 14, 2011
russ godfrey
April 2, 2011
chris, there's no way to express how much i'll miss our good times...from the days on colquitz ave to the last few weeks before you decided to leave the party - you ALWAYS could make me laugh, harder than most. You made me mad, you made me happy, you made me sad, you made me care, eveyything it takes for a long and adventurous relationship. I regret none of it except that you're gone and i won't hear you crack me up with the "scots" accent...better than python for sure. You were a true co-spirit and brother in humour, music, life...all of it. safe journey Bro'...no regrets, all love. Miss ya forever. Luv, Russ
Goodbye Chris, old friend.
deryck hockley
March 17, 2011
March 17, 2011
Who would have thought that a girl from Miami and a guy from Aberdeen would meet some 30 years ago in Victoria and have such a long journey together – and what a journey it was – the love we shared, the laughter (you were so witty)- Galiano, Japan, the States -wherever it was, all of it. I will cherish those times and all of our time throughout the years with all the truly wonderful friends and family that were a part of your life and so much a part of mine because of you. You were well loved and will be missed by many.
Happy trails Love – on to the next adventure with peace.
Sandy
Hadyn Thomas
March 17, 2011
Chris ..My Man!....I couldn't take the stark news of your sudden passing..so I headed for the hills to sort out like's journeys a bit.
Sitting here in San Miquel de Allende Mexico swaying to some 'John Martyn' and appreciating the fact that you turned me on to John and some much other essential music of our times.
Chris..I loved the way our lives wove in and out over the years...mostly in very positive ways....Some intensity for sure but always for the best as we walked together in our respective struggles and navigated our particular hurdles....Always loved your feistyness and spirit...
Don't know how I'm going to break the news to two girls who loved ya man....Dallas and Aeybee..
Your friend - unflinchingly - since May 1971
Hadyn
Boating with us in October of 2005
Dawn Kaysoe
March 16, 2011
We miss you Chris in many ways,
We miss things you used to say
?And when old times we do recall
?It’s then, we miss you most of all.
Rest in peace dear friend!
With Heartfelt condolences to family and friends
Judy
March 16, 2011
I am sitting at the table looking out the window thinking about you Chris. It is a catharsis of images. Thoughts of a world, a journey shared with the people I love.
Visiting us in the Kootenays, life on West Saanich, barbeques & laughter, music & concerts, Fork Lake, Trutch, El Buco, summer evenings on the deck, Keith’s – guitars & a drum set, the kid like grin you wore while you wailed on that drum kit.
I know Chris, it’s only a snapshot. It is a snapshot of a life where we were all willing participants, captured by laughter, delight & the fullness of good friends.
I have these images Chris. I will hold them & rub them like a polished stone. Cherished & precious.
Ian Mckay
March 15, 2011
chris was one of my closest friends we also go back some 42 years we shared many good times filled with fun and laughter and music with so many good friends, there were many adventures to remember the trip to the UK, a visit to see us in the kootenays, concerts in britain and locally tofino, boating in the gulf islands just to name a few.and up to a few years ago our music night get together where we would each bring our latest music discovery and share over some imported ale.and with chris and russ duelling with their witty jokes it was nonstop laughter. that is what i will remember the most is the fun of it all.. thank you chris for being my friend. I will miss you
Michael Evans
March 14, 2011
It's hard to put words down in times like this. Chris was a good friend. We had lived in the same house , we have had many great and fun times. Chris helped Christine and myself buy our house. In fact if it weren't for Chris I would have lost my house. It's a long story but he helped the bank change their mind about foreclosing .I moved away and lost touch but I will miss him. My condolences to your family , Chris
Chris and Friends, Silverton BC
March 14, 2011
Chris and car
Peter Smith
March 14, 2011
Chris was a great friend through 42 years of thick and thin. We never lost touch and whether it was partying together in the early years or sharing a coffee and some jokes in later years he never failed to live life with a smile on his face. Among other things, we shared a love of music and spent many happy hours turning each other on to our latest discoveries. Thanks for Blind Willie McTell Chris! I will miss you
Christine Pearce
March 14, 2011
I met Chris in the early 1970's. Along with a group of friends, we attended numerous concerts together and shared lots of laughs. Over the years our lives took different paths, but Chris told me that no matter how long it had been since we last met, he valued that we always picked up where we left off. I felt the same way. This is a sad and surreal time. It is hard to imagine a world without Chris in it. My heart goes out to Vera and the Greig family and I hope they have the strength to weather yet another storm. Thank you Chris for introducing me to people that have become lifelong friends. My life would not have been complete with them (and you).
Love from Wimbledon, London, UK.
Christine Pearce
March 14, 2011
I met Chris in the early 70's when I lived in the UK. We went to numerous concerts together and shared many laughs. Although our lives took different paths, Chris told me that no matter how long it had been since we last saw each other, he valued that we could just pick up where we left off. I felt the same way. It is shocking, sad and surreal for me to think that Chris is no longer on this earth. My heart goes out to Vera and the rest of Chris's family, and trust they have the strength to go through yet another storm. Thank you Chris for introducing me to people that became lifelong friends. My life would not have been complete without you or them.
Wimbledon, London, UK
Paul Malkin
March 14, 2011
Well Chris I know you would have something witty to say about this situation. I met Chris in 1967 through Deryck and as an transplant from Briton some ten years earlier had some common bonds.Our lives took us in different directions but even though years had gone by there was always a connection. You are a great guy Chris and I love you and will miss those chance meetings. My condolences to your family.
Deryck Hockley, Chris and me (Mike Griffiths) Jan. 2010 at Beacon Hill Park.
Mike Griffiths
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Chuck Meagher
March 13, 2011
Chris Grieg, so sad, a wonderful guy and a fellow Realtor who kept a high level of integrity with a great sense of humour. I did not know you were sick. I know you are in Heaven, I hope I see you there.
Chris - brilliant photo by Deryck Hockley Jan. 2010. A rare occasion we three were together in recent times. I met Chris through Deryck in 1967.
Mike Griffiths
March 13, 2011
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UK days with great friends
March 13, 2011
Shirley Norton
March 13, 2011
A few friends have called me this weekend to share this shocking and sad news. Some were close friends that I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for Chris, his friendships, our adventures to the U.K. and back in Victoria. Chris and I spent 12 years of our youth together and I have many wonderful memories of those times. We are all moulded and remoulded, no love, no friendship, can ever touch the path of our destiny without leaving some mark on it forever. My deepest condolences to Vera, Danny, Graham, Keith & families.
Chris Leacock
March 13, 2011
Dearest Chris,
I hadn't seen you for awhile, but every now and then we would run into each other and share a laugh about old times.
I, like Deryck, whose wonderful message comes before mine, met you in 1967. We hung out together, you, Deryck, Lloy and I, talking, laughing and listening to great music. I still have a couple of photographs of you and Deryck at the Swartz Bay ferry terminal when you departed to seek your fortunes in the BC interior, I think it was the summer of 1968. Lloy and I had taken you out for dinner at Mr. Mike's Steak House (a classy joint at the time!) the night before you left. I adored your sense of humour, I adored you and I will always remember our time together with great fondness.
Mike Griffiths
March 12, 2011
I met Chris in 1967 and my earliest memory is the two of us singing The Who's "A Quick One" (the mini-opera) from start to finish. He loved his music from Jimmy Reed to AC/DC. Chris was a friend I could count on. Even after months or years it was easy to pick up where we left off. It was always good to hear his voice on the phone or see his smiling face and laugh at his bad jokes.
anita vaughn
March 12, 2011
Farewell Chris my old and longtime friend. We had many good times together. You will be remembered.
Diane Rathie
March 12, 2011
Chris was a REALLY great guy! And I was very fond of him! Just so sorry that this has happened to him, and that I hadn't seen him for some time. I will always remember him with love and fond memories!
[email protected]
Deryck Hockley
March 11, 2011
My initial friendship with Chris began late Summer 1967 shortly after he arrived in Victoria until the Autumn of 1968. This close companionship that we had cemented a relationship that enjoyed an immediate and constant relevance for another 42 and a half years here in Canada and the UK no matter how long it had been since we saw one another. We shared many valuable human moments together right up until a few days before his passing.
Gerald Christie
March 11, 2011
You will be remembered for your kind soul and quick humour, your friendship has enriched me. My condolences to your family for their loss.
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