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Phillippa Kerr Obituary
KERR, Phillippa Janet
Passed away peacefully at her home in Victoria on April 23, 2013 in her 91st year. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand she left her homeland in 1948 for England where she practiced nursing and trained as a midwife. In 1956 she relocated to Canada working in Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta and BC. In Victoria she taught at the St. Joseph's School of Nursing and served in senior management roles in the BC Ministry of Health. She earned a Bachelor Science in Nursing from the University of Western Ontario.
Both modern and traditional, 'Mrs. Kerr' used email as well as regular mail to maintain connections with others worldwide, was passionate about conservation, had many diverse interests and hobbies and embraced life to the fullest. She touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed.
Phillippa was predeceased by her husband James in 2006. She is survived by her sister Romola (Selwyn), nieces Susan (Randy), Debbie, Phillippa (Eugene) and Janet (Cal), nephew Michael (Jane), nieces-in-law Barbara and Jennifer, and many friends and other family members in Canada and abroad.
A memorial service will be held at First Memorial Funeral Home, 1155 Fort Street, Victoria, at 2:00 pm on Friday May 31, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favourite charity.
Memories and Condolences
for Phillippa Kerr
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Dianne Tremblay
November 7, 2013
Phillippa was a beautiful woman - inside and out. I think of her often, treasure our friendship - although it was only a few short years - and will carry her in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to her family.
Dianne Tremblay and Family
May 31, 2013
A pleasure to care for..I feel honored to have shared a few laughs with..what a wise woman.
Barbara Rice
May 29, 2013
An inspirational presence in our family admired from a distance. Barbara x
M D
May 29, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray you find comfort for your memories & know that God, the hearer of prayers will comfort his mourning ones. Isaiah 61:2
Phillippa Bourke
May 29, 2013
A positive outlook has seen you make the most of life. We so enjoyed your hospitality when we visited and you ensured our time with you was memorable. We also always enjoyed yours and Jim's visits to our farm in the Waikato. Now enjoy your Peace and rest.
Love Eugene, Phillippa, Gerard, Ryan and Hamish.
May 27, 2013
The British Columbia Government Retired Employees Association would like to send condolences to the family of Phillippa Kerr
Jan and Cal Stanton-Smith
May 27, 2013
You were an inspirational lady who loved to connect with family and friends.You loved to travel the world, and your written delight at the changes of seasons in your gardens was quite lovely. Now at peace.
May 25, 2013
I will miss our many family fun get togethers over lunches and special dinners.You fought a long hard battle with cancer and now you may Rest In Peace,I will miss you!!xoxoxo
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First Memorial Funeral Services - Victoria1155 Fort Street, Victoria, BC V8V3K9