Victoria Dian Dawe
May 8, 1954 to April 8, 2022
Obituary
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Victoria (Vicki) Dawe at the Palliative Care Unit in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on April 8, 2022, at the age of 67. Predeceased by father Victor William Dawe, aunt Kay Roche, and aunt Lee Roche. Leaving to mourn, mother Ellen (Roche) Dawe; brother Christopher (Debbie) and their children, Alex (Alexandra Taylor-Dawe) and Emily (Mike Mutrey); brother David (Janice) and their children, Elizabeth (Luke O’Connor), Rebecca (Andy West), and Peter (Emily); aunt Lyn Roche, special aunt Shirley Rose, and her many wonderful friends in Toronto and Newfoundland.
Vicki grew up in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador. She graduated with a B.A. and B.Ed. from Memorial University of Newfoundland, a B.F.A. from University of Victoria, and a M.A. from University of Toronto. Then the permanent student became the teacher. She taught in Labrador City and at various schools around Toronto, including Northern Secondary School and Earl Haig Secondary School. She found her passion teaching Dramatic Arts. Students always meant the world to Vicki, and she was so proud of their accomplishments that she helped inspire.
She loved her family, and especially adored her nieces and nephews. Even though she lived far away, she always played a big part of their lives – many of the kids’ friends also called her “Aunt Vicki”. She loved when they visited her in Toronto; it was an excuse to bring them to Canada’s Wonderland. One of her birthday gifts when she turned 60 was to do the CN Tower Edge Walk.
As a friend once summarized, Vicki was a playwright, director, drama teacher, skydiver, and world traveler – who lived in a candy factory. She started skydiving at around the age of 50, and completed more than 750(!) jumps.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, on Tuesday April 12 at 2 – 4pm and 7 – 9pm. Celebration of her life will be held at the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Wednesday April 13th at 2pm.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations in her memory may be made to a charitable organization of your choice. Special thanks to Dr. Fardy and the staff at the Palliative Care Unit. To send a Message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on April 12, 2022
7-9 p.m. on April 12, 2022
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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2:00pm, Wednesday April 13th
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Victoria was my drama and playwriting teacher at Northern Secondary from 2004-2008. She was my favorite teacher — she identified my love for writing even before I did and nurtured it and supported it and helped me understand it. In doing so, she changed the entire course of my life. She was the reason I became a writer, and the reason I am the person I am today. I am deeply grateful to have known her and I will remember her and love her forever. Thank you for everything, Victoria.
Jonny Sun
I’ve taken this long to write my condolences hoping to find the right words to express my grief and loss. There are no “right” words – only precious memories and tears. I’m so grateful I was able to say goodbye and to honoured to have spent time with Victoria and your family. Thank you.
Vicki was a teacher and friend who helped me in many ways. I always enjoyed her company during my time with the Pelican Players amateur theatre group she directed.
RIP
greg Bertrand
Hi there!
My name is Kevin Vidal and just wanted to send Victoria’s family my love. I had Victoria as my first drama teacher at Northern Secondary from 2005-2007. I had a very hard time in school, very sure most people thought i was a lost cause. I skipped most of my classes from grade 10-12 but drama was the only subject i seemed to be excited about. It was the only class I went to. Victoria was one of the first and only teachers during my time in high school that showed any kind of support/encouragement. She saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself. She showed me another way of life. I’ve been able to sustain a career as an actor now for almost 10 years and Victoria was the spark and light that helped me find what I consider to be such a large part of who I am today. Victoria was there with me at the beginning of my journey and she will never be forgotten.
Victoria, thank you for all you have given to me and to so many other students. I will love you forever.
Kevin Vidal
My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Ms. Dawe. I was one of her former students from Earl Haig Secondary School. In my final year of high school, Ms. Dawe had my sister and I choreograph for the musical play she wrote, called “The Oath”. It was such a memorable experience, and an honour to have a teacher see a creative spark in me and believe in me. I still continue to teach dance and choreograph, and am grateful for the time spent working on the Oath with Ms. Dawe. I will never forget it! I hope that Ms. Dawe is enjoying paradise now 🙂 Rest in Peace.
Victoria was the greatest teacher I ever had. She really believed in me when I struggled in school to barely pass my classes, and encouraged me greatly in my love of theatre. My heart goes out to her family at this time. Victoria will always remain in my heart, as I’m sure she will for so many of her students.
My my love goes out to the family and to the Earl Haig/Claude Watson Family of teachers and students.
Thank-You to Victoria to her dedication and talents in theatre and all the arts.
Joan Phillip/former teacher/dance Earl Haig/Claude Watson.
Aunt Ellen, Chris, David and families. You all are in our thoughts. We remember our times with Vicki in Ocean Pond and Toronto. We will always have Sweet Bay :-). Guy, Sharon and the Girls.
Sending sincere condolences to the Dawe family. May Vicki rest in peace.
To Ellen, Chris, David and all our Dawe cousins. Our deepest sympathies to you on this sad occasion. Wishing you peace during these difficult days.
With love from your Pratt cousins……
To Ellen ,Chris,David and families Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Hold fast to your precious memories of Vicki and may she Rest In Peace.
Such a vibrant person, loving life, family, friends and travel. She will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. My condolences to the Dawe family. May she rest in peace, and soar in the heavens as she did, when she skydived.
I met Victoria at Earl Haig, teaching Drama together. We become instant friends and shared moments of riotous laughter in the office. She came to stay with us several times when we were living outside the city and our children, very young at the time, referred to her as “The Woman Victoria”. The title stuck. I’m so very saddened by the news of her passing and wish I could share more laughter with her. She lived fully and we remember her fondly. Wishing all her family the most sincere condolences.
My sincere condolences to Victoria’s family. She was my high school drama teacher and I remember her fondly. She was a phenomenal mentor and teacher and I know she is kept very warmly in the hearts of her students.
To mrs dawe chris and David on the passing of Vicki I-remember our school days at Amalgamated I meet Vicki again a couple of years ago had the pleasure of taking her out on the water fishing.she was overjoyed with the trip and fish we caught .I would like to offer my sincere condolences may she Rest In Peace
Warmest condolences to Mrs. Dawe and family.
Have known Vicki for awhile.
She lived her life with gusto and grace.
God speed Vicki.
So sorry to hear about Vicki’s passing! Boyd and I knew Vicki from our teaching days in Labrador City! Sincere condolences!
Mrs. Dawe, Chris and family I am so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. Although we have not been in contact in latter years I have many fond memories of our times together at Ascension, Vicki was a wonderful person & friend . Please accept my deepest condolences.
Christine (Walsh) Fisher
Chris and family….sorry to hear the news of your sister’s passing….please accept my sincere condolences….Bob D
Ellen and Family: We were so very saddened to hear of Vicki’s passing. Please accept our sincerest of condolences. Vicki was a beautiful and vibrant lady and we were blessed to have known her. She will surely be missed by many. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 🙏🏻
Sincerely, Bonnie and Charlie
Ellen, thinking about you on this sad occasion. We have good memories of good friends. And hopefully memories will be your comfort now.
– Jennifer and Paul Sparkes
Victoria was my dear friend, mentor and colleague. I met her at Earl Haig and we taught drama together for many years. The highlight of my career was directing Macbeth with her! After her retirement we remained close and I miss her dearly.
Rest peacefully my friend.
My deepest condolences to Victoria’s family, my heart is with you.
Laura Nienhuis
Few people have had a greater impact on my love of theatre than Victoria Dawe. I was her student at Northern Secondary from 2002-2006 and spent hours with her in our black box classrooms. She pushed me to be my best and lifted me up from my worst. I will never forget her laugh, her passion, and her adventurous spirit. Victoria, thank you thank you thank you.
My sincere condolences to Victoria’s family and friends – may you find peace and solace during this incredibly difficult time.
Rest in peace Victoria. I will always remember the friendly hellos in the hallways of Earl Haig and your beautiful smile. My condolences to Victoria’s family and friends.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Victoria. I worked with her for several years at Northern Secondary . This friendship we established in the Drama Dept meant a lot . I want to express my condolences to the whole family especially her mother and nieces . She made an amazing contribution to theatre education and was loved by her students . I am so sad for all of you.
I was so saddened to hear the news, my condolences to Victoria’s family and friends. Her passion for drama and the arts was obvious. I worked with her on many drama productions at Earl Haig SS. We also shared libations and many chuckles with colleagues. Her infectious laugh will be missed. Rest in Everlasting Peace Victoria, God Bless💐💐💐
Vicki and I were roommates at TNL’s Summer Theatre School way back in 1980. We kept in touch over the years, and the last time I saw her was after a play she directed in Toronto. What a shock to learn she is gone. Such sad news. She was always so full of life and energy. Sincerest condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Chris, Debbie and family, thinking of you at this sad time. Sending condolences to all the family, Frank and Christine
I am so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. We were great friends in our first few years of university at MUN. We lost contact with each other over the years but I always wondered where she was and how she was doing. She was a great person and we had so much fun together. I will never forget her. My deepest condolences to her family. I am out of the country so will not be able to visit at Carmelo’s.
Ruth Jewer LeDrew
To the Dawe family, sincere condolences on the passing of your daughter and sister., Vicki. May you be blessed with beautiful memories.
I remember laughing a lot with Victoria – truly a wonderful colleague and inspiring teacher. I am so sad to hear this news. My deepest condolences.
As one of Victoria’s former students, I’m greatly saddened to hear of her passing. She was my drama teacher at Northern Secondary School between 2004 and 2008, and was one of the cornerstones of the drama program there. Victoria invested so much time and passion into the classes and extracurricular productions at Northern, it’s hard to put into words how much I learned from her, things I’ve brought with me in my creative work as a musician and journalist. I feel lucky to have known her and gotten to learn from her.
My sincere condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time. Victoria will never be forgotten.
To all the Dawe Family and to Vicki’s many extended families (arts, education, sky and suba diving) – it’s hard to get my head around her passing and not being part of our little “Group of 7” from our days at Ascension. Friends for 49 years, she has created a big hole in my heart and in this world. Vicki was larger than life and we loved to hear of her latest travels and adventures when we all could gather together. I will miss her at those gatherings. Please accept my most sincere condolences.
So sorry to hear about Victoria’s passing. I will remember Victoria as someone who loved adventure and had a real passion for life and the arts. My sincere condolences to the family.
Renata Gonsalves
Mrs. Dawe, Chris & Family…our deepest condolences to you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
-TCP Health Foundation Staff and Board of Directors
Mrs. Dawe, Chris and Debbie, Dave and Janice and families. Sincere condolences to you all and thinking of you all during this sad time.
Barb and I send our deepest condolences to all of the Dawe family during this difficult time. Godspeed to Victoria – rest in peace.
Take care
The world has lost a lovely soul in Victoria.
I will always remember her keen sense of humour, and the many giggles we shared at Earl Haig staff meetings. She was edgy but kind , humble and sincere. Rest in peace Victoria.
Wanda Porter
Debbie, Chris, Alex and Emily,
So very sorry for your loss. Although I never met your sister/aunt after reading her obituary it is easy to see she was an extraordinary woman who lived life to the fullest.
I am thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time.
Chris, Debbie ,Mrs. Dawe, and all the Dawe family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Randy and Donna Mercer
Bernice and I wish to express our sincere condolences on the passing of a former Ascension Collegiate friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Dawe family at this time.
Mrs Dawe, Chris & Debbie, David and Families. So sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. How much did we enjoy catching up on her marvelous life experiences during our Boxing Day visits in Bay Roberts. We are truly saddened. Our thoughts are with you. Sincere condolences.
Mrs. Dawe, Chris, Debbie and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Bill, Elsie and family
Chris , Deb ,Emily ,Mike , Alex and Taylor ..Our hearts are saddened to hear of Vicki’s passing ,and of your family loss…Our thoughts are so with you all at this difficult time .
I have many childhood memories with Vicki. I’m so sorry to hear this news. Noelle
Mrs.Dawe and Chris, we are so sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. Our condolences to you both as well as the rest of her family and friends. May she Rest In Peace.
Condolences to Vicki’s family and our friends Debbie and Chris Dawe and their families. So sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace .
My deepest condolences to Vicki’s family, and her dear friends. My heart is breaking to hear of her too early death. We taught together in Lab City and became close friends. I hadn’t seen her in years but we did reconnect via Facebook. As others have said, I shall always miss her cackle and that attitude! Thanks for the great memories, Vicki!💔
Aunt Ellen and family. So very sorry for your loss. Sending condolences during this difficult time. Melissa Seymour
A sad farewell to a colleague who was a bright light and inspiration to her friends and students. Students from years back remember her influence and kind guidance. She was a teaching partner dream come true.
Sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. Our condolences to the Dawe family.
David, Janice, Mrs. Dawe and family, I am so sorry to learn of Vicki’s passing. She is at rest after a valiant and courageous fight. I didn’t know Vicki but I do know that she was well-loved by many, especially her nieces and nephews. I trust that you will all take comfort in the memory of the joy she brought to your lives. She will live on through the stories you tell of her wonderful life; she will be forever in your hearts. I extend sincere condolences. Linda Harnett
So sorry to hear of Vicki’s passing. We first became friends in the late 60’s, early 70’s. Lots of good times to remember. We recently connected again a few years ago and shared a few lunches and lots of laughs!! She was a daredevil for sure!! Loved hearing about her escapades and travel
Rest easy, old pal💗
Mrs. Dawe, Chris, David and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Vicki. Our deepest condolences at this very difficult time to all of you.
Philip & Joan Wood
We are so sad that Vicki passed away. It’s been a rough go in 2022 for all of us. I have many fond memories of Vicki when we were young and of spending cherished time with the entire Dawe family. Sending much love. Pam and family.
So sorry for your family’s loss. Peter and Emily always spoke so highly of her. All our love.
Ellen, Chris and Debbie we are so sorry to hear of Victoria’s passing. Thinking of you all much love from the JOY family.. Irene, Gail, Doug and EJ ❤️
I never knew you well. But, I wd have loved you as a grown up! Sky diver!!! What courage.
Your cousin, Libs
A beautiful, Talented, and Intelligent lady has passed….RIP….