Orville Edgar WHITE

OBITUARY ORVILLE EDGAR WHITE Born September 10, 1916 Passed away on February 1, 2007 at the grand age of ninety years old. Beloved husband of Norma, to whom he has been married for the past 67 years; loving father to Boyd and Rick and father-in-law to Marilyn and Sandy; fondly remembered grandfather to Erika, Vanessa, Kimberly and David; and cherished great-grandfather to Connor, Darcy and Thatcher. Orville was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Dick just this past December. Orville pioneered industrial arts education in secondary schools in Montreal, Quebec, finishing his career as Principal of Richelieu Valley Collegiate High School in Quebec. Orville was also renowned as a master craftsman and the fine furniture he made throughout his life is an enduring legacy to his talent in this area. Retiring in 1973, he spent 34 wonderful years with Norma in Victoria, where he pursued his passion of sailing around the Cadboro and Oak Bay area. Friends are warmly welcomed to join Norma and the family at a memorial service at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, Victoria, on Monday, February 5, 2007 at 3 p.m. Reception to follow in the Family Centre. The family would also like to thank their friends and neighbours for all the support and well wishes over the past days. For those wishing to send flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com . McCall Bros. of Victoria, B.C. (1-800-870-4210) Published in the Montreal Gazette on 2/3/2007