Obituary notice for Carol Ann Hawley -FM114 Wife of deceased club member Doug Hawley LM414

 Carol Ann Hawley

April 30, 1944- February 23, 2021 (Age 76)

Carol passed away peacefully with her family at side on February 23, 2021. Caro was born April 30 1944 to Isobel and Louden Flynn of Mountain Grove. Carol is survived by her son Michael (Leanna) and her Brother Alan Flynn. Grandchildren, Ashna, Shane, Jacob, Nicholas, Liam and Braeden. Great grandchildren Isabella and Kaleb and many nieces and nephews. Carol was predeceased by her husband Douglas: son Steven "Timothy"; parents Isobel and Louden, brothers Jerry and William.

Special thanks to her caregiver and friend Christine who made her days special. The community programs and home care workers enabled Carol to stay in her home which is where she wanted to be. Cremation has taken place and a private internment will take place at a later date. Friends and family desiring to do so may contribute in Carols memory to the Rural Frontenac Community Services. 

Obituary Notice for Old Comrade George Douglas Pye 1944-2021

 

The family of George Douglas Pye wish to announce his passing on Febuary 6, 2021. George was born and raised in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He was 77 years old. He was the son of Pearl Foote and Lewis Pye. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his sister Carol.  George attended Sydney Academy and joined the RCAF at the age of 18. He began his military career in the  Military Police. He served as an airman at RCAF Stations LaMacaza, Sydney and Barrington. In 1970 he was posted to Lahr, Germany.   While in Lahr he re-mustered to the Signal Corps as a RadOp. He was posted to Kingston for training, while there he did a six month stint in the Middle East as a Peacekeeper.  After Kingston he was posted to CFB Gagetown NB, CFB Debert NS and finished his military career at CFB Mill Cove NS. Following his military service he worked as a Commissionaire until age 71. He loved to fish and tied his own flies. He always had a garden and shared the harvest with family and friends. He was an avid reader. He passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family both present in the house or in contact by phone with those outside of the province. They include Jennifer Pye of Murray Siding, and her sons, Jacob and Sean; Joann Marks, Campbelleville, Ont and her children, Peter and Rachel; Geln Pye Charlottetown PEI and his children, Jessica and Jonathan and Kevin Pye, British Columbia, George is also survived by a sister and brother, Jean Slate of Enfield, and Earl Pye of Alberta. There will be no visitations and a Graveside Service is planned for the spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to Colchester Community Funeral Home, Truro NS. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:  www.ColchesteCommunity.com

Obituary notice for Club Member Joseph Kenneth Bellefontaine LM 199

Joseph Kenneth "Ken" Bellefontaine

March 11, 1936- February 4, 2021

 Joseph Kenneth “Ken” Bellefontaine passed away at the age of 84 on February 4, 2021, in the Comox Valley Hospital. 

Ken was born in Halifax, N.S. March 11, 1936.  He joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 1953 and continued until his retirement 38 years later.  Ken was a dedicated soldier, travelling to many places around the world during his career.  He loved nothing more then to gather with friends and family and would always talk about his adventures.  Ken enjoyed going to the legion to spend time with friends and play a game of Keno.  He was larger than life, had a huge heart and will be missed by many people near and far.

Ken is predeceased by his mother Theresa Cotie and father Joseph V. Bellefontaine.  He is survived by his wife Helen, daughter Debra and son Ken; all from Comox, B.C.

We wish to thank all the caregivers and doctors who have taken care of Ken these past few years and the staff at the Comox Hospital.  A special thank you to our close friends here in Comox for all your support the last six years.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cancer Society or charity of choice.

Obituary Notice for Old Comrade Minor (Jack) Tennant 1923-2021

Minor (Jack) Tennant   1923-2021 (World War II Veteran)

 Minor (Jack) Tennant, aged 97: husband, father, grandfather, war hero and gentleman passed away in Deer Lodge Winnipeg, 19 January 2021.

Minor Tennant was born into difficult circumstances in rural Saskatchewan back in 1923. Placed in the Moose Jaw Orphanage as an infant, he was adopted and raised on a farm near Chaplin. He rode to school bareback. The Dakota still lived on the land. There were hard days on the farm and lots of them.

The platform where, as a young man, he stepped on the train and headed off to war is just a mound of grass now. The town that he called home has long since been reclaimed by the prairie. Overseas, he lost good friends
D-Day morning when they landed on Juno beach. He was wounded himself but stayed on duty for hours relaying messages. After months recovering in Britain he went back into action, contributing to the liberation of France and the rest of Europe. He went through the entire war always on the radio and never fired a shot.
Jack, as his friends liked to call him, came back home with shrapnel in his back and a beautiful young British woman on his arm. After the war he and Phyllis were stationed in Paris where he was assigned to NATO. Over the 67 years they spent together, Jack served many assignments overseas in far off places like Egypt and Vietnam. Military duty also saw them living all over Canada. Together they raised David and Pamela. Another son, Jeffrey, was lost shortly after his birth.
After his career Jack stayed on the air as a ham radio enthusiast, speaking "over the airwaves" to folks literally around the globe and far above it. His hundreds of contact cards include those from space shuttles and the MIR space station. In his later years Jack and Phyllis moved from the Ottawa area to Winnipeg to be closer to their daughter Pamela Tennant and her husband Reg Sherren. Of course, the fact that they also adored their grandchildren Mitchell and Emma may have played more than a small roll in that decision.
He lost Phyllis in 2014. Things were never really the same after that. There were trips with son-in-law Reg back home to visit his good friend Delores Lansdall and family in Saskatchewan, and a return overseas with grandson Mitchell to honour his fallen comrades. In recent years he was awarded the Legion of Honour medal by the Government of France for "Extraordinary Military Bravery and Service in Times of War." It is France's highest military award.
In his final years, living at Deer Lodge, he always enjoyed going to the pub for a pint while Reg played a few songs on the guitar (old westerns were his favourite) and short outings to Assiniboine Park with Pam who took such loving care of him every day. Another of the greatest generation is lost to us. We all loved him so very much. Happy trails Jack. We will never forget you.

Obituary Notice for Old Comrade James Henry (Ducky) Mallard 1943-2021

 James Henry (Ducky) Mallard 1943-2021

Jim was a proud member of the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years. He passed away suddenly, but peacefully at his home in Angus ON on Saturday, January 2nd in his 78th year. He is survived by his bride Janette (of 56 years). The loving father of Susan (Bruce Fraser) and Karen (Sylvain "Sly" Martel).  Cherished grandfather (whom he loved with all of his heart) Alicia Koopmans (Duane Henry), Adam Koopmans (Jessica Beveridge) and Matt de Silguy (Riley MacDonald). He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Betty Day, Barbara Goertzen and their families.

Jim was a very talented golfer and woodcraftsman, always delighting in making furniture for his families. "Grandpa could fix anything".  Jim will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his many relatives and friends.

At Jim's and the family's request, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Jim's life will be announced at a later date..

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Georgian Triangle Humane Society 549 Tenth Line, Collingwood, ON L9Y 0W1,  www.gths.ca would be appreciated by the family. 

Obituary notice for club member Hector Francis MacKinnon, LM 373

 Hector Francis MacKinnon

Passed away peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Laurette (Constant) MacKinnon and cherished father of Deborah Lee (Robert), Craig MacKinnon (Kathy) and the late Michael MacKinnon. Dear grandfather of Brandon (Kathleen), Andrew and Michael Jr. and great grandfather to Avery. Hector is survived by his siblings Michael, Patsy, Sandra, Terry, Maureen, Linda and Jake and by several nieces and nephews. Fondly remembered by his daughter-in-law Jennifer MacKinnon and her son Jordan. He was predeceased by his parents Georgina and Hector MacKinnon Sr. and by brothers Wayne and Kenneth. 

Hector joined the RC Sigs Apprentice Plan in 1957 in Halifax, NS. He travelled with Terry Murphy and several maritimers to Vimy on 17 Sep 57 to begin training as Apprentice Soldiers. This was the 6th intake of  The Apprentice Soldier Program.  Hector graduated as a radio operator but later changed trades to Rad Tech. He was a very avid Ham Radio Operator. Upon retirement Hector moved to Brockville and worked at Automatic Electric and instructed electronics at a local college. 

A private family service will take place at the Irvine Funeral Home  and Chapel, 4 James Street East, Brockville with interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in May 2021.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimers Society Lanark Leeds Grenville or the Brockville and District Hospital Palliative Care will be gratefully acknowledged.

Obituary Notice for club member Hugh John Mcinnis, LM 423

HUGH JOHN MCINNIS

December 4, 1929-December 5, 2020 (Chief Warrant Officer, Canadian Armed Forces Ret)

Born in Mariposa Twp., Ontario on December 4, 1929, Hugh passed away peacefully at Fairmont Home on Saturday , December 5,2020 at the age of 91. He is surviied by his daughter Karin and sister Beatrice (Rideout). Predeceased by his wife Berta (Kuder), brothers Carlisle and Bruce, and parents Alex and Mabel (Langman). He will be fondly remembered and missed by his friends and family.

Hugh joined the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in 1949 and served in Korea and Egypt. After many postings in Canada and Germany, he retired as a CWO from the Communications and Electronics Branch (Kingston) in 1976 and began a second career as a teacher with Correctional Services Canada and several High Schools until retiring in 1989. That left him free to pursue his passions for travel and skiing with Berta and/or Karin. He never met a mountain he didn't like. An accomplished raconteur and history buff, Hugh was a welcome guest at any party.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation and internment have taken place. In Hugh's memory, you may make a donation to the Military Communications and Electronics Museum Foundation or a charity of your choice.