Mildred I. Girard

GIRARD, Mildred (Mickey) I.
It is with deep sadness that we announce Mickey's passing in Victoria on February 25, 2023
She is survived by her beloved husband Joseph, her daughters Patricia Boehler (Kevin), Lyndsey Callander (Richard); son Robert Heming, step-son Mark Girard (Angela), step-daughters Shannon Kinsella (Don), Erin Kinsella; brother David Clay (Shirley), and grandchildren, Chelsea, Joseph, Hailey and Veronica. Predeceased by her son Richard Heming and sister Dorothy Green (Art).
Mickey was born in Lloydminster, Alberta on July 5, 1935. Her early years were spent in the community of Paradise Valley, Alberta. She then attended Camrose Lutheran College. In later years the University of Victoria, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 1977.
Mickey and Joseph Girard married on December 21, 1979. Upon her retirement from the B.C. Provincial Government in 1995 she and Joe spent many years fishing and boating around Victoria. They also enjoyed RVing on Vancouver Island and across B.C. Mickey and Joe also pursued their passion for watercolour painting at the Oak Bay Monterey Center and at the Goward House Center in Saanich.
Many thanks go to our G.P. Dr. H Grimwood and to the staff at the Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria Hospice.

As per Mickey's wishes there will not be a formal service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dandelion Society (709 Yates St, PO Box 8642, Victoria, B.C., V8W 3S2) or to the food bank of your choice would be appreciated.