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1925
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2020
Josephine LENNOX Obituary
Passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC on July 11th, 2020 and is survived by her loving family: sons Jamie (Val) and Angus (Lily), grandchildren Mitchell, Bryan and Nicholas.
Jo was born in 1925 in Victoria BC. Shortly after her family moved to Vargas Island near Tofino BC where she spent the first seven years of her life. Later her family moved to Duncan so that Jo could attend Queen Margaret's school then on to Victoria to attend Victoria College, followed by UBC and then the University of Toronto graduating as a librarian.
After meeting and marrying her husband Bernard Lennox in Victoria they purchased a small farm in Metchosin. Together they had three sons (Jamie, Bruce and Angus). Jo's early days growing up on Vargas made her a very independent person that could easily navigate life's many challenges. Jo was always busy, raising a family, attending to the farm and creating her beautiful flower gardens that she loved. Later in life when the kids were grown, she got her real estate licence and helped many people both buy and sell properties throughout Victoria. Jo was an incredibly unique person that could easily work on the farm, review legal documents or create beautiful pottery, jewelry and flower arrangements. Regardless of the many difficulties of life, Jo never complained. Always complimentary and went out of her way to help all the people she crossed paths with.
Special thanks to Wally Wood and the many friends and caregivers that helped and cared for Jo in the later years of her life. Your help and caring were appreciated by Mom and the family beyond words.
A private family celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a registered charity.
Memories and Condolences
for Josephine LENNOX
5 Entries
ian hovelaque
August 16, 2020
Hello my name is Ian Nicolas Hovelaque, I just find that Josephine passed away. I d like to express my condolences I finded that we were relatives and I d like to contact one of his children. I live in Montreal qc.
Hovelaque, Ian Nicolas
August 16, 2020
Hello my name is Ian Nicolas Hovelaque, I live in Montreal QC. I find that Josephine passed away. I find out that we are related. I d like to express my condolences and if possible contact with one of his sons. My email address is [email protected].
Barbara Gallie
July 21, 2020
My condolences to all the family, I was so saddened to hear of Jo"s passing. A friend and client for many years, Jo has a special place in my heart. I have some of her beautiful plants in my garden and always think of Jo when they bloom.
Steve Giles
July 19, 2020
My sincere condolences to you Jamie, Bruce, Angus and families. I just saw your mom's obit and couldn't believe it. I was blown away! A wave of goosebumps swept over me. Coincidentally, my mom (Joan Giles) passed on the day before July 10 2020. As you may remember, Joan and Jo were very close, long term friends. They were responsible for starting up the Metchosin garden club back in the day. Unfortunately, my mom's health declined in the last seven years and they fell out of touch.
Mom talked a lot about 'Jo' throughout the years. I know that she regarded her as a very dear friend. Well, I'm sure that they have a lot of catching up to do.
Steve Giles
Margot Wilmshurst
July 18, 2020
Jo was a dear friend for many years. She took me under her wing and encouraged me to do new things. I liked photography so she suggested a number of photo outings together. We were interested in acrylic painting so we had painting sessions at her place. I had never painted before. Hers always had flowers in them.
I am going to miss her.
A quote by Helen Keller seemed fitting in my memory of her.
What we have once enjoyed we can never lose.
All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.
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