Dick Lam

Dick Lam, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in the presence of his loved ones. Dick was born in Victoria, the youngest of five children, and served in the Canadian Army during World War II. In March 1945, he was part of an all-Chinese Canadian contingent that arrived in Australia to train as paratroopers. On August 15, 1945, they were scheduled to be deployed to Japanese-occupied territory for combat, but seven hours before they were to leave, the war ended. Upon his return to Canada, he met the love of his life, Doris, in 1948; they married in 1950, the start of a 67-year-old love story. He built their first home on Cedar Hill Road, where he and Doris built a life together and raised three children. For most of his working life he was employed in the grocery wholesale business, first at Pioneer and then at Macdonalds Consolidated/Canada Safeway. He retired in 1986, a few years before tackling his most favourite job of all, that of a loving and doting grandfather. We will always remember Dad for his suave sense of style (including moustache and arm tattoo), his wicked sense of humour, his sweet affinity with dogs (especially Yogi, Sandy, and Lindsay), and his profound love of family. He is predeceased by his brothers Ernie, Cecil, and Louie. He leaves behind his devoted wife Doris; his children Donna, Brian, and Darren (Alice); his grandchildren Spencer and Charlene; his sister Vicki; and many nephews and nieces. The family would like especially to thank the staff at The Lodge at Broadmead for taking such compassionate care of Dad for the past year and a half. Dad, we will miss you so much but will always hold our memories of you close to us.

There will be a private family memorial service.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, Victoria, BC.