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Lewis Ferrier
November 8, 1921 - May 29, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">We lost another wartime hero, father, grandfather, great grandfather, father-in-law and friend on Sunday, May 29th.<br><br>Lewis was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 1941, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and was trained as an Asdic operator. While serving in the RCN, Lew detected an enemy submarine just as it was preparing to fire on a British aircraft carrier. For this, he was honoured with a Mentioned in Dispatches, an award read by King George VI for those providing distinguished service. <br><br>After the war Lew relocated to Ottawa where in 1945 he married his long-time love Margaret. He joined the RCAF in 1951 and retired to Victoria in 1969. After moving to Victoria he worked as an electronic specialist for the DND.<br><br>Lew was an avid five and ten pin bowler participating in a league at Mayfair Lanes for years.<br><br>Predeceased in 2013 by Margaret his wife of 68 years, he is lovingly remembered by daughters Lynn (Garry) Kilgour, Connie (Richard) Izard, sons Douglas Ferrier, Glen Ferrier, grandchildren Amie, Daniel, Kimberly (Sebastien), Ann (Praveen), Jason (Krista), Jennifer, Michelle (Jason) and great-grandchildren Brinndin, Paidin, Ashton and Isabella.<br><br>Quiet and unassuming, Lew is remembered as a loving and devoted father and grandfather with a mischievous sense of humour. Your love will always warm our hearts.<br><br>We would like to send our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Philip Kelly for all his years of gentle and understanding care. Special thanks also go out to our father’s caregivers from Retire at Home Services and the nurses on 5South VGH.<br><br>A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. <br><br></div>