On
Monday, June 11, 2012, peacefully, in
hospital, in his 91st year, with family
present.
Frank
was born in Oyen, Alberta, and spent his
career first in the Canadian Armed Forces
and later as a civilian in the Department of
National Defense. In 2003, he received an
award from Princess Ann during her visit to
Ottawa for 50 years of dedicated service to
his country.
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A
private interment will be held at Pinecrest
Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend a
Celebration of Life Ceremony in his honour
at the Royal Canadian Legion, 4026 Richmond
Road, on Saturday, June 16 at 1 pm.
Frank
was predeceased by his wife, Lorene (nee
Stribbell), and is survived by his two sons,
Daniel (Penny) and Michael (Lori), his
grandchildren, Julie, Darren (Joanna), and
Ren, his sister, Pauline, and his brother,
Bernie. Frank will be remembered by his
friends for his sense of humour, and for
hosting many social gatherings at his home
in Ottawa, especially the Wednesday ‘lunch
bunch’, that got together regularly for 17
years.
In
lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal
Canadian Legion Bells Corners Branch 593
would be appreciated.
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