Basil V. McAneeley

MCANEELEY – Basil Vincent died peacefully at the Cowichan District Hospital in Duncan, BC on October 13, 2026—the same year he celebrated his 100th birthday. Basil was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on June 6, 1926, to Joseph and Johannah (née Miller). He proudly served in the Royal Canadian Navy during the final years of the Second World War. Upon returning from service, he married the love of his life, Olive (née Duerr), in 1949. They raised their family in Humboldt until 1978, then relocated to Vancouver Island, initially to Campbell River, then to the Cowichan Valley in 1980.

During his years in Humboldt, Basil loved to spend time at the family cabin at Waldsea Lake, swimming in the summer and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. He was active in the community as a member of the volunteer fire department, as a trustee with the Humboldt Collegiate Institute school board, and through his involvement with the Broncos hockey organization and St. Augustine parish. He spent much of his career as a parts manager at Humboldt Motors, a Ford dealership, and continued to work in the auto parts field with Steve Marshall Ford and Ken Evans Ford dealerships on Vancouver Island until retirement.

In Duncan, he enjoyed swimming at the community pool and walking along the river. He avidly read books from the local library (especially mysteries and thrillers).

Basil had a distinguished sense of style, disciplined philosophy of life, and strong appreciation for big band music and hockey. He took great joy in the companionship of his wife Olive and cared for her tenderly until her death in 2021.

He is predeceased by Olive, his parents, and his brothers Emmitt and Edward.

Basil is lovingly remembered by his five sons, Patrick (Shelley) of Calgary, Ross (Cindy Flood) of Victoria, Mark of Nanaimo, Todd (Brenda) of Duncan, and Murray of Nanaimo; six grandchildren, Meaghan, Connor, Ryan, Jared, Cameron (Tiffany), and Katie; and one great-grandchild, Emmitt. His memory is also cherished by his sister Anne Piper of Calgary, niece Karla[MM1.1] (Kuno), and great-nephew Hugo.

He will be dearly missed by these and many other family members and friends.

We give our sincere thanks to the staff at Cowichan District Hospital for their care.

Family will celebrate Basil’s life in a private ceremony; no public memorial service will be held. If desired, memorial tributes may be made to a charity of your choice.