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Denise Henriette McColl

1931 - 2022

BORN

1931

DIED

2022

Denise McColl Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Denise Henriette McColl
Start: 2022-04-03T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Wedgewood Estates Clubhouse

McCOLL, Denise Henriette (née du Gardien) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Henriette McColl (née du Gardien). Mom passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022 with her family by her side. Denise was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela on July 26, 1931. She had a wonderful athletic childhood in Venezuela's golden period, which is where she met her husband, J Fraser McColl. She led a full life in many parts of the world before choosing Victoria, BC as an ideal place to finish raising her three children. Despite her advanced age, she led an active social life, playing tennis into her mid 80's against much younger opponents and playing competitive duplicate bridge up until a week before her passing. Mom had a zest for life, loving to sing in Spanish, dance at any opportunity and jump in to the lake at Shawnigan on a warm summer's day with her grandchildren. Denise was predeceased by her husband, J Fraser McColl, her father, Arthur du Gardien, her mother, Yvonne du Gardien (née Lippens), sister, Margot Matson, brother, Artie du Gardien. Denise is survived by her 3 children: Fraser McColl (Tracy), Yvonne McColl (Lou), Debbie Noble (Marke), 9 grandchildren: Alistair (Maria), Cameron, Kathleen (Brendan), Fraser, Alexandra (Julian), Katie, Logan, Lochlan and Matthew and 2 great-grandchildren: Ryan and Alexander. Many thanks to her home care givers, Hannah Tiruenh and Randi Vasseur and the wonderful nursing staff at Jubilee Hospital. She will be forever missed and always loved. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, April 3rd at 2 pm at the Wedgewood Estates Clubhouse, 2829 Arbutus Road.

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Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Mar. 24 to Mar. 26, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Denise McColl

7 Entries

Brian Harper

April 16, 2022

I remember your Mom and her passion for her family and life. Condolences for your loss.

Elizabeth Levinson and Caroline Macey-Brown

April 3, 2022

Dear Fraser, Yvonne and Debbie,
From our family to yours, our heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of your beautiful mother.
We treasure so many good memories of the friendship between our parents and yours.
Elizabeth and Caroline

Fran Edwards

April 3, 2022

I shall miss your lovely smile, our bridge games, summer lunches on the patio at Shawnigan Lake and your friendship over the years.

Katrina Wilson (Registered Nurse at RJH-Hospital at Home)

April 2, 2022

Sending my sincerest condolences to your entire family. I only knew Denise for a short time as I cared for her as her Nurse in her home before she was transferred back to the hospital. She touched my life in that short time frame. I had lovely conversations with her and her daughter Debbie. May she rest in peace with her husband now.

David Saunders

March 26, 2022

Fraser and family, we are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Denise. Your mom and dad, have always been dear to our family and send you our thoughts and care at this time.

Leoa Clark

March 25, 2022

I am so sorry to read of Denise's passing. I remember her from the days of your father and her owning the Victoria Cougars hockey team. They were a wonderful couple and always so friendly and caring. I am sure Fraser was waiting for her in Heaven. May they Rest in Peace, together again

George and Marlene, #4301

March 24, 2022

We will miss the 6:00 am squeaking of Denise´s walker telling us she was ok, up and about for another day. A wonderful lady and we will sorely miss her neighbourly visits. Regret we will not be able to attend her memorial celebration of a life well lived.

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Memorial Events
for Denise McColl

Apr

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Wedgewood Estates Clubhouse

2829 Arbutus Road, BC