GLANFIELD, W. Len May 5, 1948 - April 5, 2010. Len fought a relentless 3 1/2
year battle with pancreatic cancer and passed away peacefully at home with his
family on April 5th, 2010. He grew up in Victoria and started work in
construction but soon followed the "call of the sea " and fished commercially on
the Pacific West and the Ocean Rambler. Len leaves behind his
loving wife of 40 years, Maureen, daughter Michelle (Walt), son Kevin (Michelle)
and three cherished grandchildren: Kevin, Tyler and Jade. Also left to mourn his
loss is his beloved sister, Linda McQuirter (Lee) of Ontario, two step
grandchildren, Tyler and Sarah, extended family members and his loyal canine
companion Mr. Darby. His family and many friends will miss his directness,
generosity, sense of humour and love of animals. Len was predeceased by his
mother, Gloria Glanfield Anderson who died in 1990. Many thanks to Dr. Alison
Ross and Dr. D. O'Connell for those extra precious months. A Celebration of Life
will be held on Thursday April 15 at 1;30PM at Olympic View Golf Course, 643
Latoria Rd. Please bring your memories to share, casual dress is requested, no
ties please. We miss miss you Len, Choo.
As published in the
Times-Colonist April 9-15, 2010
April 4, 2011
Hi Maureen, Hope you are doing well. I can't believe a year has passed. Take
comfort in your children and grandchildren and I hope I see you soon.
Love Joyce VdW
Dec 28, 2010
Maureen, Michelle, Kevin & Linda, please accept my belated condolences. I
only learned about Len's death today.
My memories of Len are from our childhood, when he stayed with our family or his
grandparents Bill & Amy. In particular, I remember Len coming into
conflict with Amy's rule that you must clean your dinner plate before you could
have any dessert. Len used to sit at the dining table for hours pushing
the food around on his plate - refusing to eat, while his grandmother looked on
- a test of wills! As others have mentioned, Len had a good sense of
humour. He enjoyed staying at our place as a kid, since my parents didn't
have as many "rules" as he had to abide by when he returned home. He could
fool around more and get away with it, and my mother (in particular) would
listen to the tall tales he was so eager to share. I remember Len and I
playing on the beach in Parksville in the summer, where his grandparents had a
house. Young boys such as us could spend hours and hours on that wonderful
beach - no adult supervision needed in those days.
I'm really pleased Len's family decided to remember him this Christmas by
traveling to Cuba. What a great way to memorialize Len!
Joe Carr
April 15, 2010
Dear Maureen & family;
Len was an original, we never knew another like him. Life is so precious,
treasure the special times you all shared. Our thoughts are with you.
Lynne & Lyle Ferrie
April 15, 2010
Dear Maureen and Family;
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to you and yours. We will miss Len.
Dennis and Audrey
April 12, 2010
Maureen, Kevin and Michelle, Len did things his own way right to the end.
Maureen, you and Len have been an inspiration to Mike and me as we fight our own
battle against this horrible disease. Len was blessed to have such a wonderful
supportive family. We will miss you Len.
All our love Mike and Jill Armstrong
April 12, 2010
Maureen, Michelle and Kevin,
Though we have lost touch we are very sorry to here of Len's passing and will
always remember him and those crazy days when we were all younger.
Rich and Rose Ward
April 12, 2010
Maureen and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and father. Reading the
obituary in the paper brought back so many memories of working with you and
watching lacrosse games together. I know your memories of Len will be very
cherished and help to keep him near.
Take care of yourselves.
Cheryl & Keith Hanna
April 11, 2010
Maureen, Michelle and Kevin and family...Chris & I are so sorry to hear of Len's
passing. God Bless you all at this very hard time. Rest is Peace Len.
Sincerely,
Chris & Joyce Van de Water
April 11, 2010
Dearest Maureen, Michelle and Kevin
Soon thoughts of Len will bring warmth to your hearts as you remember all the
good times you shared together. Len fought hard and did it his way with the help
and support of those he loved. That's what families are all about! We love you!
Sandy & Mark Jarvis
April 10, 2010
Please accept our deepest condolences, our thoughts are with you.
Ken & Zennie Fyfe
April 10, 2010
Thinking of you at this sad time
Marion Holland
April 10, 2010
Maureen
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of Len. My thoughts are
with you.
Trisha Thorner
April 10, 2010
To Maureen and family
I was very sad to hear about Leonard. It has been many years since I last saw
him. My name is Flo, I am the daughter of Leonard's Godfather Robert Lowe. At
different times dad and I tried to find Len, we would run into Bill, Lens Dad,
We would ask him to get Len to get in touch with us it is a same we didn't try
harder. I always think of Len on his birthday and regret I didn't get to know
him as a young man. My deepest sympathy to you and your family and also Linda.
Flo Danbrook
April 9, 2010
Dear Maureen and family:
I was sad today when I read of Len's passing. I know he fought the cancer for a
long time and the family got to enjoy him longer than any expected. I am
currently in Maui and but wanted you to know that my sincere sympathy is being
sent to all you. Remember his memories with smiles and laughter.
Pam Verley (nee Stewart)
April 9, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I can still remember Len on the
sidelines watching Michele play soccer. He was fiesty and involved. We have lost
a good man.
Bryan and Pam Rivers
