Alan Randell

Alan Randell passed away on March 30, 2025 after a brief illness. Alan is survived by his children Linda Ransome, James Collins and Danica Christie. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor (2023), his sons Russell Collins (2003) and Peter Randell (1993). Alan had 8 grandchildren, Kylie Ransome, Elana Osolit, Morgan Ransome, Zachery Christie, Coree Christie, Devin Christie, Adrian Collins and Max Collins. Alan was born in Essex England and was the son of Walter and Edith Randell He was predeceased by his brother Peter Randell.

Alan was well loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Alan met Eleanor when they were both living in Mississauga. He had moved to the Toronto area because of the music scene there at the time. They moved with their 4 children in a moving truck and a VW bug to Vancouver, BC in 1970. Peter joined the family in 1973.

He moved to Victoria in 1982. He loved being by the ocean and going to the many beaches in Victoria.

Our hearts are broken.

Alan and Eleanor 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, under the sky at folk festivals and in the kitchen.

Alan started his career as a chemist, having earned his Masters Degree in Chemistry at Louisiana State University, after attending the University of Bristol. Alan was a lifelong learner, he worked in the 70s as a systems analyst. While working and raising 5 children he obtained his Certified Management Accounting degree. He worked as an accountant at WCB before moving to Victoria where he worked at the Solicitor Generals office and later Pharmacare.

He had a great sense of humour; there was always laughter in the house.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday April 9, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at First Memorial Funeral Services, 4725 Falaise Drive, Victoria, British Columbia V8Y1B4. The burial will follow on the same day at 2:00pm 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.