Megan Jacques

January 2, 1928 – February 1, 2017

Born in Chemainus, BC, “The Little Town that did.” Megan grew up in the Ladysmith area and graduated from Ladysmith High School. She shortly moved to Parksville, BC where she began what would turn out to be a 40-year career with the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. She started as a stenographer, working her way up through the company, reaching her final position as Area Manager for Vancouver Island/Powell River—the only woman of seven area managers in British Columbia.

Upon her retirement in 1989, she finally had the time to devote to learning golf and lawn/carpet bowling, participate in Zonta International, and attend many operas and musicals. However, her greatest love was bridge. She was a member of several bridge groups where she proudly stated, “I know how to play Bridge!” A world traveler, she visited many countries, including Great Britain, Egypt, Russia, Australia, China and India.

Megan is proudly remembered by her daughter, Cherie (Mike), granddaughter Laura, and Cousins Gwen and Bill Francis and their extended Family in the UK. She will also be greatly missed by her ‘other family’ at CIBC, as well as her friends at the Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club, various bridge groups, and the Cedar Hill Golf course.

Thank you to the staff at the Kensington and Royal Jubilee Hospital. Special acknowledgement to the staff at Sunrise Senior Living for their loving care and devotion to all of the residents entrusted in their care. Their understanding and compassion enables families to enjoy the comforts of a true home. Words cannot express our gratitude for the comfort and support they provided to both Megan and her family during her last night. Special thanks to Dr. Darren Cotterell and Dr. Jennifer Lush, as well as Drs. David Glen and Karen Klingenberg and the ER staff at RJH.

A celebration of Megan’s life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Services, 1155 Fort St., Victoria, BC on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in the memory of Megan may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the Victoria Hospitals Foundation. For condolences, please go to www.firstmemorialfuneral.com

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