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Elizabeth Giles Obituary
August 16, 1915 - August 15, 2013
Elizabeth Mai Giles (nee Robertson) passed away peacefully at the Chemainus Health Care Centre with members of her family in attendance. Mai was predeceased by her husband Laurence, son Donald, and brother Ross. She is survived by her son Ken, brothers Ian (Muriel) and Hamish (Anne), grandchildren Madeleine (Kim), Michael, Lexi (Chad), James, Mark, great grandchildren Laina and Paul, daughter-in-law Karen (Bill) and sister-in-law Pat (Jim), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mai was born in Kings Daughter's Hospital in Duncan BC. Her early years were spent in the Cowichan Valley where her family ran general stores at various times in Chemainus, Duncan, and Cowichan Station. In 1940 she went to Zeballos BC and worked in the general store there. It was in Zeballos that she met her future husband Laurence, who operated the taxi company.
They wed in 1942, with Laurence going off to war in 1943, and returning in 1945 to Zeballos until 1952, when they moved to Victoria and opened Mai's Cafe, which they ran until retirement in 1975. In retirement Laurence and Mai traveled extensively, visiting friends across Canada and making new ones. They belonged to the Golden Rods & Reels and were long time square dancers with the Mavericks. They also went to many Air Force reunions, both in Canada and in Britain.
Mai was a delight to all who knew her, with her sunny disposition and ready smile. She loved to entertain, and held many family dinners over the years. Her love for her family ran deep, and she was supportive and accepting in all they got up to, well most of it. Till the very end Mai made friends, and the family was touched by the love for her displayed by the staff at Chemainus. She was a truly good person who touched all that met her, and she will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Chemainus Health Care Centre for the exemplary care they took of Mai, and to Iris, Edith and Vaughn for the friendship they displayed.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary, 9909 Esplanade, Chemainus B.C., V0R 1K1
A service will be held at Sands Memorial Chapel,1803 Quadra Street Victoria, BC V8T 4B8 Saturday August 24, 2013 at 1 PM, reception to follow.
Elizabeth Mai Giles (nee Robertson) passed away peacefully at the Chemainus Health Care Centre with members of her family in attendance. Mai was predeceased by her husband Laurence, son Donald, and brother Ross. She is survived by her son Ken, brothers Ian (Muriel) and Hamish (Anne), grandchildren Madeleine (Kim), Michael, Lexi (Chad), James, Mark, great grandchildren Laina and Paul, daughter-in-law Karen (Bill) and sister-in-law Pat (Jim), as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mai was born in Kings Daughter's Hospital in Duncan BC. Her early years were spent in the Cowichan Valley where her family ran general stores at various times in Chemainus, Duncan, and Cowichan Station. In 1940 she went to Zeballos BC and worked in the general store there. It was in Zeballos that she met her future husband Laurence, who operated the taxi company.
They wed in 1942, with Laurence going off to war in 1943, and returning in 1945 to Zeballos until 1952, when they moved to Victoria and opened Mai's Cafe, which they ran until retirement in 1975. In retirement Laurence and Mai traveled extensively, visiting friends across Canada and making new ones. They belonged to the Golden Rods & Reels and were long time square dancers with the Mavericks. They also went to many Air Force reunions, both in Canada and in Britain.
Mai was a delight to all who knew her, with her sunny disposition and ready smile. She loved to entertain, and held many family dinners over the years. Her love for her family ran deep, and she was supportive and accepting in all they got up to, well most of it. Till the very end Mai made friends, and the family was touched by the love for her displayed by the staff at Chemainus. She was a truly good person who touched all that met her, and she will be deeply missed.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff of the Chemainus Health Care Centre for the exemplary care they took of Mai, and to Iris, Edith and Vaughn for the friendship they displayed.
In Lieu of flowers please make donations to the Chemainus Health Care Auxiliary, 9909 Esplanade, Chemainus B.C., V0R 1K1
A service will be held at Sands Memorial Chapel,1803 Quadra Street Victoria, BC V8T 4B8 Saturday August 24, 2013 at 1 PM, reception to follow.
Published by The Times Colonist from Aug. 21 to Aug. 23, 2013.
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Jack & Betty Logan
August 22, 2013
So sorry. We truly enjoyed Mai's company/
Louise Takhar
August 22, 2013
Dear Ken,
We just want to let you know we are thinking of you. Please accept our deepest condolences.........Sincerely
Louise and Raj Takhar
Velma Robertson
August 22, 2013
a wonderful, loving and caring woman.
She will be missed by many.
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