We Remember
SKIDMORE, Vincent Lyle “Vince”
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Born August 29, 1925 in Canaan, Nova Scotia and passed away at the Kelowna Hospice House, with his family by his side on November 4, 2014. He is survived by his loving family, daughter Patti Skidmore and her children Owen and Emma Castanier; his sister Vera Rousseau; four nephews, one of whom Vince was very close to, Roger (Claire) Skidmore and his dear and special friend Margaret Langston. Also, an honourable mention to his canine “diagnostic” buddy, Oscar. Predeceased by his former wife Jo; two brothers: Austin and Ivan as well as his sister Evelyn. A special thanks to Dr. Jeanne Mace, Dr. Janice Fisher, Dr. Sally Godsell, Dr. Salano and Dr. Bak, as well as palliative nurse Deanna, physio Lorna, and Interior Health care aides Mary, Norma, and Devon and Kelowna Hospice House nursing staff. A celebration of Vince’s life will be held in Maple Ridge in the spring. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences.”
Service
Maple Ridge in the spring
Dear Patti, Emma And Owen. Thinking of you with love. Sorry for your loss. Love the Neufeld Family
Dear Patti, Emma and Owen,
So great that you could spend time with Vince at your home during his final days. Our sincere condolences to all of you, he was a great man. Love Sylvia & Charlie
Patti, Emma and Owen,
Please accept my condolences on the
death of your father/grandfather.
Louise Myshak
Dear Patti,
Very sorry to hear about the death of your father. Please accept my condolences. May memories of your father burn brightly in your memory.
Alan Milnes
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing Patti. Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Patti
We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time of Vincent’s passing. I remember your dad always having a laugh and a funny story to tell.
Gary + Jeannie Skidmore
Dear Patti and family,
I was very sorry to hear that Vince passed away. He was very kind after my Dad passed. He phoned often. My deepest condolences. Gail
Dear Patti and family,
I am Your Dad’s friend Billie Schurman’s niece from New Brunswick. Your dad and I had kept in touch by phone after my Uncle’s passing. He had such a wonderful memory and told me much about “the old days.” He was very proud of his own family as well. Belated condolences to you all.
Vince was a wonderful man & I felt honored to be with him just before his passing. I took this photo of Vince & his daughter Patti celebrating Vince’s birthday at Patti’s home in Kelowna in August 2005. We had many wonderful times together over the years & I’m very close to Patti & Vince’s grandchildren, Emma & Owen. RIP Vince. Thanks for being a part of my life. Love always, Margo