August 24, 1938 to February 5, 2023
Eleanor Marie Randell passed away on February 5, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer. Eleanor is survived by her loving husband Alan Randell. She also leaves behind her children Linda Ransome, James Collins and Danica Christie. She was predeceased by her sons Russell Collins (2003) and Peter Randell (1993). Eleanor had 8 grandchildren, Kylie Ransome, Elana Ransome, Morgan Ransome, Zachery Christie, Coree Christie, Devin Christie, Adrian Collins and Max Collins. Eleanor was born in Toronto, Ontario and was the daughter of Harry and Rita Pettit and Harry’s step daughter to his second wife Mary Garrity. She was one of 8 children. She is survived by Theresa, Sandy, Steven, and Jimmy, and predeceased by Danny, Allen and Sheila. She also has numerous nieces and nephews she was in touch with almost every day.
Eleanor was well loved by her family and her many friends and will be greatly missed.
Our hearts are broken.
Eleanor was a brave lady who moved to BC from Ontario in 1970 with Alan and 4 of her children who where aged from 5 to 9 years old in a VW beetle and a moving truck.
Eleanor met her first husband in a church and the love of her life while working at a bar.
She and Alan spent many years traveling in their VW Westfalia. They crossed the continent twice. They especially loved Louisiana, Utah, and closer to home Long Beach and Osoyoos. They danced in the ballroom and together under the sky at folk festivals. Eleanor volunteered ; care taking others in the community, with the Antiprohibition League, and was always there to help her neighbours and friends. She was a core member of the neighbourhood. Eleanor had a keen mind and completed the daily Jumble puzzle up until her final few days. She was always ready with advice, anecdotes, and a helping hand. She inspired love and connections in all those who surrounded her.
A visitation for Eleanor will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y1B4. A funeral service will occur Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y1B4. A burial will occur Monday, February 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y 1B4.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.firstmemorialsaanich.com for the Randell family.
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