Joanna Murphy Gregg

GREGG, Joanna Murphy Jan passed away peacefully on May 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Her strength and courage were a true testament of her character. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, January 6, 1936 to Charles Lang and Euphemia Duff, she is predeceased by her parents; husband Hal; and sisters Margaret and Jesse. She leaves behind to mourn her loss, her children Stephen (Sherry), Carolyn (Reg) and Heather (Dennis); grandchildren Stephanie (Trevor), Ashley (Nathan), Andrew, Jason (Sam) and Nick (Kristen); great-grandson Linden; in Glasgow, brother Charles and nephews Robert (Jean) and Mark (Anne) and many friends. Jan had an adventurous spirit. Leaving family and friends behind, she immigrated to Canada in 1957 at the age of 21. She settled in Toronto where she met Hal and the two married in 1958. They moved out west in 1961 to raise their family in Victoria. Jan had a 31 year career with Telus when she retired in 1999, but continued on as a volunteer in the community with the Telus Ambassadors. Her greatest gift was her family. She also treasured the relationships she had with friends, and enjoyed lunches out, coffee, aerobics, movies, the opera and the symphony, long walks, and many travels and adventures. She could often be found at the end of the day on her deck, enjoying a glass of wine and reading her book. The family has tremendous gratitude for the love, support and kindness Mom received from many of her dear friends, Dr. Ross McKay, Dr. Andrew Attwell and in the final weeks of her life from the home and community care team and Victoria Hospice. A Memorial Service will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 2:00pm with a reception to follow. Donations may be made in Jan's memory to the BC Cancer Agency or Victoria Hospice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallgardens.com.