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BORN
1936
DIED
2023
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4725 Falaise Drive
Victoria, British Columbia
James McGarry Obituary
Born Greenock, Scotland
February 29, 1936
Our darling blue eyed Leap Year "baby" Jim passed away at Aberdeen Hospital, April 27, 2023. Thank you to the caring staff who looked after him. Loved by many: Neighbours, friends and family around the world. He will be greatly missed, especially by devoted wife May, daughter Julie, grandchildren Zack and Lexi, son James (Sherry deceased) and granddaughter Madison. Nieces Edith (Neil) Wilma (Doug) Rose (Jack) and families. Sister-in-law Sheena Murray, brother-in-law Jim Coles and families.
A Gathering will be held Friday, May 12th 10:30 to 12:30 at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Memories and Condolences
for James McGarry
11 Entries
rose l.
March 14, 2025
Dear May, I was thinking about all the staff and friends i met during my thirteens years working at Northridge School. I typed in your name for your phone and james´obituary appeared. I am sorry to hear about his passing. My deepest belated condolences to you and your family. I love to hear from you. You can phone me under Karl´s name. Rose L.
Christine McLaughlin
May 11, 2023
May, Julie, James and families. I am saddened to hear of Jim´s passing. He was always happy to stop for a chat and up date on our families that always left me cheerful. The kindness and friendship he showed my Dad at the end of his life has been a fond memory for me. R.I.P. Jim McGarry
Christine McLaughlin (Campbell)
Sue and Adrian Hendriksen
May 10, 2023
Dear May, we are so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. He meant a lot to our family. Sending love to you, James, Julie and their families. We will miss him xo
Shirley Curtis
May 5, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Jim was a wonderful neighbor for many years, always kind and friendly. My condolences to May, Julie, James and families. RIP Jim.
Carlos
May 5, 2023
My condolences to James and Julie
Cathy Breland (nee Wood)
May 5, 2023
I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was such a kind gentle and funny man. Rest in Peace Mr. McGarry
Sincerely Cathy Breland (nee Wood)
Marilyn Tomlinson
May 5, 2023
My husband and I met Jim and May at Aberdeen and we became friends immediately. We enjoyed our visits together and are saddened by Jim's passing but we will treasure our memories. May and family, you are in our thoughts.
Ken and Marilyn Tomlinson
Brenda (Curtis) Petersen
May 5, 2023
I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing, he was a lovely man and a nice neighbour. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Velma Priske
May 4, 2023
Jim was the smile that came thru the door every morning at work. Keep him close in your hearts. condolences to May and family.
Heather Ann Cornall
May 4, 2023
Such a happy smiling man! Heather Cornall
Jennifer and Rob Wallace
May 4, 2023
Jim was so important to our family . We shared many happy memories . He will live forever in our hearts . We love you . Condolences to May , Julie ,James and families.
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Memorial Events
for James McGarry
May
12
Memorial Gathering
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
First Memorial Funeral Services and Garden of Memories - Falaise Dr.4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4
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First Memorial Funeral Services and Garden of Memories - Falaise Dr.4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4