Christopher Swan Obituary

SWAN, Christopher
December 6, 1937 - December 13, 2025
Predeceased by older brother Richard. Survived by brother Morley (Marlene, deceased) in Montreal, Que., sister Judy (Henry) of Cobourg, Ont., sister Ruth of Winnipeg, Man.
Educated at University of Alberta, Edmonton. Chris taught in Sooke School District, then in Tokyo. An employee of the City of Victoria to retirement. Life-long YMCA member, he enjoyed travelling the world. Chris valued relationships with his family and friends, including those made in the last six years at Charlton House, Oak Bay.

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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Dec. 20 to Dec. 22, 2025.

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Edward Lien

December 22, 2025

My friend Chris, highly intelligent but deliberately low profile, a voice so loud we could hear what he was thinking, loud and clear!
We who knew him miss him. Take care Chris. Ed Lien - Carlton Hose

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Marlene Lyons (Van Horne)

December 22, 2025

Chris was a wonderful family friend for many, many years and we will always have fond memories of him.

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