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Walter Boyes Obituary
BOYES, Walter, D.F.C., B.A., M.Ed. Born on March 24, 1919 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England. Died September 15, 2008 at Victoria General Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 65 years; Muriel and three daughters, Bonita Aldous (James), Patricia Boyes and Susan Graham (George Birch); 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ann Parker (Bill) and numerous relatives in Yorkshire. For six years Walter was with the RAF serving in Bomber Command, Instruction and Transport. He was a teacher and principal in Victoria School District 61 for 37 years. He enjoyed soccer, cricket, sailing and golf and latterly enjoyed the Windsor Park Art Group. A Celebration of Walter's Life will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 10:30 am. Special thanks to the nurses at 4A Victoria General Hospital. Grateful thanks to our friends and family for their help and consideration during his hospitalization. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . 500248
Memories and Condolences
for Walter Boyes
11 Entries
Mary (Dyer) Follweiter
September 26, 2008
Sue & George, I was very sorry to read of your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you, take care of yourself during this trying time.
Maureen Mireau
September 25, 2008
Dear Sue , Sheena , George and the Boyes Family, We were so sorry to hear of your dads passing. We are all thinking of you.
Susan (Moretti) Chudleigh
Maureen(Moretti) Mireau
Mark Chudleigh
Brenton Siddons
September 20, 2008
Mr. Boyes taught me in grade five at 'Maggies Junk Shop". I remember him as a very good teacher with the ability to capture the attention of a room full of miscreants either by passing along snippets of his Bomber Command experiences or an unexpected cuff on the ear.
After sixty years I still remember him fondly and thank him belatedly for his tutelege and cannot help but wonder if we will ever see such illustrious pedagoges again.
Deborah J (Johnstone) Williams
September 19, 2008
To the Boyes Family. Mr. Boyes was my Gr 7 teacher at Margaret Jenkins while he was also V.P. I remember him as being very tall, having a loud and lovely laugh, having a sense of fun, participated in our combined dance class with Mrs. Leacock's class, and being one of my favourite teachers. I am sorry for your loss and I am happy with my memories. Debbie (Johnstone) Williams
Doreen Shaughnessy
September 19, 2008
Dear Muriel and family,
I will always remember Walter with fond memories. The 5 years I worked with Walter as his secretary at Tillicum School were always exciting and full of surprises. He will be missed by all but especially the Legion lunch bunch. My sincere sympathy to you and all your family.
Doreen Shaughnessy
Jackie (Croft) Jones
September 19, 2008
To the Boyes family:
Mr. Boyes was the principal at Lampson when I and my sisters attended there in the late 60's early 70's, we remember him fondly as he was always so very kind and generous to us girls. Always had a smile for us. Sorry for your loss.
Karen Tucker
September 19, 2008
I am sadden by Mr. Boyes passing. He was the Principal at Lampson St School and Tillicum School when I was young. He was so kind and supportive when I lost my mother. I have many fond memories. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Karen Tucker
Kim Fisher
September 18, 2008
Dear Muriel, Bonita, Patricia and Susan, We were very sad to hear of Walter's passing. He was our VP at Margaret Jenkins School and my mother Ruth's Principal at Lampson when she worked with him as a teacher's aide. Mum always remained a big fan of Walter's and I remember he kindly agreed to tutor me in Math one summer when an experiment in "go at your own pace" at Oak Bay Jr. went awry. We are grateful for the kindness he always showed us and we will find a special gesture to make in his honour. Please accept our sincere condolences. Kim (nee Mitchell) Fisher & Kelly Mitchell, Victoria, B.C.
Zoe De Nat
September 18, 2008
Mr. Boyes was the vice principal of Highrock School when I was there in the mid 70's....nice man. My prayers are with you all.
Feil & Co C.G.A.
September 18, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Stephen & Susan Moran
September 18, 2008
With fondest memories of dear Uncle Walter; a full life well lived.
We are thinking of you all in this sad time.
With love and best wishes.
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