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1928
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2022
Guy SCREECH Obituary
A competitive sailor at the RVYC, Guy took a year off and sailed with his family from the Caribbean back to Victoria - his life-long dream. He did it all!
Born and educated in Britain, a Cambridge man, he immigrated to Canada after doing his National Service with the SAS as a flying doctor in Malaysia. He ended up in Victoria where he practiced anaesthesia for 35 happy years.
He is survived by his loving wife Vicki, sons Martin and David (Jean and children) daughter Jennifer (Tyler) grandchildren Eric, Owen and Beth, his two sisters Moira (Ed) and Diana, and all of their children and families.
We want to thank the many medical professionals, and all of the staff at Glenwarren Lodge for their excellent care and kindness to Guy at the end of his very full life.
There will be a celebration of Guy's life at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club on Sunday, March 20th at 2:30pm. If you are so inclined, donations to the Alzheimers Society would be much appreciated in lieu of flowers.
Memories and Condolences
for Guy SCREECH
11 Entries
Judie Hosie
April 2, 2022
Dear Mrs Screech and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. Lots of fond memories to cherish for you all, take comfort in family and friends.
Garry Wayne Mackenzie
March 30, 2022
Guy was a man's man, and much more; and of course a sailor. I admired him. I learned from him despite our brief encounters. Well done Guy. You left your mark.
Edward & Berenice Galizia
March 30, 2022
I was a resident in Anaesthesia at the VGH in the 1960s before Guy moved to Victoria and when he was my boss. He was an excellent careful anaesthetist who always remained calm even when the surgeon was panicking, and nobody could have been kinder and more reassuring to his patients. Although about 10 years my senior he treated me as an equal immediately and we became good friends outside the hospital. It was Berenice who introduced Guy to Vicki - the rest is history. The photo: Guy with horizontal Vicki and Berenice!
Not many people achieve so much in their lives as Guy did - both academically and in the sporting world. He was clever, generous, and had a great sense of humour; we are fortunate to have a copy of his Malaysian memoirs.
We will all miss him and we convey our condolences to Vicki and the whole family.
Margaret Smith
March 16, 2022
My deepest sympathy for your loss, Vicki. Guy was truly a special man, talented and gracious.
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Catherine Sarginson
March 16, 2022
I am so sorry to see the death of Dr. Screech. I was not a personal friend but a patient. I first met him in 1986 when I was visiting my terminally ill mother in RJH. I was very upset as I left her room and for the first and only time in my life I fainted. When I awoke there was this kind gentle man kneeling over me talking softly to me and assuring me I was fine and would be OK. He helped me onto a gurney and stayed with me while I was taken down to emergency to be checked over. Fortunately, I was not injured but it was just emotion. I tried to locate this doctor to thank him for his kindness but could never find an address for him. Years later I was in RJH again this time for emergency surgery. The same gentleman came up to me to announce he would be my anesthetist for the surgery. I recognized him immediately and started to say 'you won't remember me' when he said, of course I do. You fainted by the elevator when your Mother was in the hospital. I was so shocked. He remembered me literally over a decade later. That was the kind of man and doctor he was. Truly remarkable and I know he will be missed by all his family friends. R.I.P. Dr. Screech you deserve it.
Doug Critchley
March 14, 2022
Commiserations to the family. I worked with Guy over many years of medical practice. He was exemplary in anaesthesiology and a real gentleman.
Kirsty Grant
March 13, 2022
Our deepest condolences to Vicki and family at this time of loss. Our thought are with you as you savour your memories of a wonderful man.
Nita recalls working with Guy in the OR at RJH and our families sailed together at RVYC in the late `60´s and 70´s
With sympathy,
Nita, Kirsty & Robyn Grant
Garry MacKenzie
March 13, 2022
Guy was a man's man, and someone I admired very much as a gentleman, sailor, physician, and friend. He completed the marathon of life ahead of that most could aspire to. Condolences to Vicki and family and cheers to the memory of Guy, a real man.
Heather Lifeso
March 12, 2022
I remember very fondly all of the times that I worked with Guy in the RJH OR. It was lovely seeing him at the Open Heart anniversary party. My condolences to all of the family.
Sue Webber
March 12, 2022
David, Jean and family. So sad to read the paper this morning. My condolences on the loss of your father. My thoughts are with you always but especially today.
Anne Moon
March 12, 2022
I knew Guy from a volunteer surgery mission to Guatemala. He was so kind and so interesting. He led a long and purposeful life. Special sympathy to Martin, whom I know from Dance Victoria, and Vicki.
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