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Robert Bruce Castle-Jansch died with grace and dignity in his home, Dec. 31, 2007, at the age of 58. He was diagnosed with cancer in September and quickly slipped away. He is survived by his wife, Patty, daughters JenniSpring and Robin as well as four grandchildren.
Rob worked in the Department of Biology from 1981 to 1992. He left UVic to work as a lab technologist at Camosun College for a number of years. In 1997, driven by his spirit of adventure, Rob and his wife Patty navigated their 11m sailing yacht Calypte across the Pacific Ocean on a four-year journey. Rob joined UVic again in Science Stores in 2001. He was always passionate about music and in the early ’90s cofounded the Celtic rock band, Stone Whistle. Rob was a dreamer whose optimism endeared him to those he met. Many were inspired by his vibrancy. Rob’s coworkers and members of the Faculty of Science knew him to be friendly, helpful, kind and humorous. Rob will be greatly missed by all.
Contributed by Beverly Scheurle, Faculty of Science
Lucille MacKay passed away from pneumonia on Jan. 16. Lucille had been the manager of Child Care Services from 1976 through to her retirement in 2002. During that time she was the driving force that saw Child Care Services grow from a single house located on McCoy Rd. to renovated huts, to the construction of the current centres on Finnerty Road and the Harry Lou-Poy Infant centre in the family housing complex.
Lucille was a tireless campaigner for affordable, accessible and quality child care and served on many committees dedicated to advancing child care quality. She pioneered the advocacy for integration of children with special needs into child care programs and was a vital force in persuading governments and the university to recognize child care as a key component of success for both students and employees.
Lucille’s work in the community with the Esquimalt Community Association, the Boys and Girls Club, Victoria Parks and Recreation, the Regional Child Care Council, the Association of Family Serving Agencies, as well as her work with the Independent Order of Foresters, always had a focus on improving the strength of families.
Lucille was a mentor to countless fellow employees and practicum students who began their careers under her supervision. She inspired many to continue their education and advance to roles of greater responsibility. She constantly sought new ways to expand the professionalism of early childhood educators.
Lucille is survived by her children: Terry, Heather, Glen and Steven, her stepson Chris and seven grand-children.
Contributed by David Clode, executive director of Student and Ancillary Services
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