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Ted Lofto
July 11, 1952 - May 20, 2017
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Ted Grant Lofto, 64 of Cowichan Bay died May 20th, 2017 from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He left this world surrounded by his close family.
Ted was born July 11th, 1952 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Originally raised on his father Gordon John Lofto’s farm in Starbuck, Manitoba, his family moved to Winnipeg in 1959, where Ted attended school. Growing up he had to constantly remind people that his birth certificate said ‘Ted’, and not ‘Theodore’. He attended the University of Winnipeg, and was active in scouting and sea cadets in his hometown.
He graduated in 1976 with a degree in social work, and by 1977 was working in Prince Rupert for the ministry of human resources. He met his wife Diane Campbell there, before moving to Kitsilano in 1981 where Ted found work in Vancouver. Married in 1981, they bought their first house in New Westminster. After taking a trip around the world in 1986, he realized New West wasn’t where they wanted to be, so they moved to Duncan in 1987. He kept up with his work in the ministry there, which he continued for another 30 years until 2017, when he retired.
Ted was always involved in the community in some capacity, and especially through the Duncan United Church where he’d help to put on dinners for the homeless. Over his children’s lives he would grow with them to coach basketball, field hockey, soccer, whatever let him play and help others. He cherished vacations his family took through the years, to Mexico or Disneyland. If a beach or pool was involved, you could always find Ted snoozing somewhere in the sun. He was always an outstanding father to both his children and the children in his lives that were not his own.
His surviving family mourns his loss: his mother Connie, sisters Barb and Brenda, and children Melanie and John. He leaves behind his first grandchild Malachi Fiddler Ted Lofto, born three days before his cancer diagnosis. Countless cousins, nephews, and nieces have also been greatly affected by his passing.
A service will be held at Duncan United Church on June 3rd at 3 pm, followed by a tea in the Heritage Hall there. Stories and pictures of his life can be sent to his son at jlofto@gmail.com.
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From: Fran Thiessen
Relation: Colleague
I am heartbroken to have lost such a kind, caring and wonderful person. Ted touched so many and will be greatly missed.
From: Renee Wardell
Relation: friend
to John and Melanie . . . so, so sorry for your loss. Know that he lives on in your thoughts and your heart.
From: Virignia and Parker MacCarthy
Relation: knew him through Duncan United Church
We are so saddened to hear of Ted’s untimely passing. He was a true inspiration to those of us who knew him through Duncan United Church. His upbeat manner and willingness to pitch in was always appreciated. He will be greatly missed.
From: Doug & Linda Batten
Relation: through his work
We are so very sorry to hear of Ted’s illness and passing. May all your cherished memories of him remain alive in your hearts, and bring you comfort.
From: William Clapton
Relation: We were Officers together at HMCS "Quadra"
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ted. He and worked together on the Practical Leadership Course at Quadra in the summer of ’72. I always found him to be professional, friendly and a great credit to the Sea Cadet movement. He will be sadly missed. I send my sincere condolences to all his family.
From: Suzanne Anderson
Relation: Friend
I knew Ted for more than 40 years and am so very saddened at his passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your family’s loss. He was an outstanding man and will be missed by many.
From: Ann Mendenhall
Relation: I taught his daughter Melanie piano many years ago.
I am very sorry to hear of Ted’s passing. He was always so cheerful and friendly whenever our paths crossed. Deepest condolences to Melanie (whom I remember well from piano studies days) as well as John and Diane. Ted was a very fine man and will be greatly missed in our community.
From: Chuck Eamer
Relation: colleague
I had the pleasure of working with Ted for many years in Duncan. He was a kind and giving man, full of caring and integrity. His passing is a great loss. My condolences to all those touched by his life.
From: Christine
Relation: Goddaughter
Sending light and love to all of Ted’s family. I was glad to go to the service in Duncan and I feel so very sad that Ted is gone. It hasn’t entirely sunk in here. He was just the best godfather that I could have asked for and I will miss him always. xo xo xo.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
June 3, 2017
Beginning at 3:00pm
Location:
Duncan United Church
246 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC Canada
246 Ingram Street
Duncan, BC Canada
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