Maureen L. JOHNSON

McINTYRE, Maureen L. Maureen passed away peacefully on November 2, 2009 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan, she moved with her family to Vancouver to begin her studies at UBC and later in Seattle, and had a lengthy career as an Orthoptist in Nanaimo. A founding member of the Malaspina Choir, she also enjoyed participating in skiing, tennis, biking, swimming, bridge and travel. Maureen took great pleasure in her never-ending quest for learning, as an active long-time audit student at Malaspina College and Vancouver Island University, and was a vital member of her book club, bridge group and the Friday coffee girls. She leaves behind her husband Peter, son Bruce and his family, Ruth, Scott, Jennifer and Glenn; son Ross and his family, Veronica and Elizabeth; and daughter, Ann and her family, Les Hunter, Gregory and Andrew Smith, Jennifer (Kevin) Lastiwka, David (Candace) Hunter, and families. Also left are brother Ward (Norah) Johnson of Chicago, and sister Kathleen (Bob) Brady, of Richmond, and their families. There will be a service at Brechin United Church on Monday, November 9, at 2:00 P.M. The family wishes to thank all those who provided such tender loving care for Maureen, including Dr. Feick, the paramedics, home care and home support nurses, NRGH Palliative Care staff, and the Red Cross. Maureen has led the way with her strength, and, in lieu of flowers, friends may wish to donate to the B.C. Cancer Society or charity of their choice, to ease the way of others. 567652 Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 11/7/2009 Notice • Guest Book