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AMBLER, John “Jack”

va6dm — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:48:28 +0000

AMBLER, John “Jack” 1925-2010

Jack passed away peacefully at the Foothills Hospital on February 18, 2010 at the age of 84 years.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Monica Barron: children Darcy and Steve; grandchildren: Arianna and Alessandro; Monica’s daughters Brenda and Karen; Karen’s son Levi, and many friends and relatives. We all love you and will miss you. VE6CAQ has gone silent.

-Submitted by VE6TEP

Neilson, Walter Edwin

va6dm — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:41:49 +0000

NEILSON, Walter Edwin Born September 11, 1915, passed away January 6, 2009. Survived by his loving wife, Eileen; son, David; and grandsons Scott and Troy. Born in Burnaby, later moving with his family to Calgary, his schooling complete, his first job was with Smith Corona Business Machines, having out done the dozens of applicants by showing up on his bicycle prepared to deliver machines in the -0 degree weather. Introduced to the miracles of amateur radio by his uncle Frank, a logical choice to further that interest was the landlocked R.C.N.V.R. He joined in 1937 and spent most of any holidays on the parade square. He was sent to the West Coast at the outbreak of WW2, drafted to the R.C.N. proper and the Good Ship “HMCS Miramichi. ” P.O. Tel. Neilson was tasked with setting up wireless stations at various choice locations such as Bella Coola, Ucluelet, Prince Rupert, and his all time favourite, a little rock in Upper Johnstone Strait, “Yorke Island. ” Married to his beloved Eileen in 1942, then shipped off to signal schools in Halifax and St. Hyacinthe. At wars end he returned to Victoria to work for the business machines division of Dockyard and later to the Provincial Government Repair Division in 1947, retiring as foreman in 1976. During
this time he built the family home on Admirals Road, raised son David, and spent his Golden Years travelling the world, visiting the property at Sulpherous Lake, gardening and maintaining an active interest in amateur radio. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses at Saanich Peninsula Hospital for their patience and caring understanding during Dad’s declining weeks. No service by request, but hoist a tot, and remember him in each your own way . . . VE7FDV Silent Key, 73s and 88s to all . . . the old sailor has crossed the bar. 520395
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist from 1/8/2009 – 1/9/2009

Whittaker, Garfield

va6dm — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:37:21 +0000

WHITTAKER Garfield (Gary) November 2, 1932 – December 12 , 2008 Passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital, after a long illness. Lovingly survived by his wife of 46 years, Elaine. Daughter, Diane (Shawn), sons Donald (Jaime) and Gerry. Granddaughters, Tannis, Shannon, Alannah and Taylor. Sisters, Gail (Alan), Ruth (Don), many nieces and nephews, and many friends. Gary worked for many years for BC Coast Steamship Services, as a radio operator on one of the first “love” boats on the Pacific Coast, travelling from Vancouver to Alaska. He loved to travel, especially to Mexico, and was a longtime amateur radio operator. He enjoyed all types of music and shared it with family and friends. A special thank-you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Delta Hospital, for their compassion and professionalism. Funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Church, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner, BC on Thursday, December 18, at 11:00 am. Reception following. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Gary’s memory to the Delta Hospital Foundation, Spiritual Care, c/o Gary Whittaker, 5800 – Mountain View Blvd, Delta, BC, V4K 9Z9. Online condolences at www.deltafuneral.ca. Delta Funeral Home 604.946.6040
Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 12/14/2008

Strang, Cecil Frederick

va6dm — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:44:51 +0000

STRANG, Cecil Frederick – Fred passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at the age of 83. Beloved husband of Joyce for 61 years. Loving father to Fred (Heather), John (Paulette) and Joanne. Grandpa to Jon, Nicole, Ken and David. Brother to Gordon (Kay) and Marg Locke (Charlie). Fred was a Veteran of WWII and the RCAF, Bell Canada employee for 38 years. He will be fondly remembered by the customers and
staff at Strang’s valu-mart where he volunteered at the front of the store for many years afterwards. Throughout his life, Fred enjoyed helping others with his technical skills and was also involved with several organizations including the Boy Scouts, Scarborough and Minden Amateur Radio clubs and the Experimental Aircraft Association. Fred was a private pilot and also a Gliding instructor and taught The History of Flight with the Air Cadets. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and enjoyed helping them out whenever the opportunity presented. Fred’s Crystal Lake cottage vision and subsequent legacy serves as a living reminder of his foresight and family focus. Family and friends will be received at Monk Funeral Home, 6 Helen Street, Bobcaygeon (705-738-3222 or 866-393-0063) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Thursday. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held at Monk Funeral Home on Friday, December 12th, 2008 at 11 a.m. The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers of Case Manor, Bobcaygeon for making Fred’s stay as comfortable as possible. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Messages of condolence and donations may be placed at www.monkfuneralhome.com

Published in The Toronto Star on 12/9/2008

GIBSON, Arthur ”Art”

va6dm — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:47:02 +0000

GIBSON, Arthur ”Art” – (Founder and longtime President of Danforth Radio) Peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2008 at Southlake Regional Health Centre in his 101st year. Art beloved husband of the late Maisie. Dear father of Bill (Margaret) of Orillia, and the late Hank (Carol). Grampa will be missed and always remembered by his six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Friends may call at the M.W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, 1-888-884-4486, on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday, November 28th, from Christ Church Anglican, 12 Turner Street, Roches Point commencing at 10:30 a.m. Creating crystal radios in his home as a youth, even before Toronto had a radio station, Art’s passion developed into a career as the founder and longtime President of Danforth Radio. Art will also be remembered as a faithful member of the Toronto Danforth Lions Club. In keeping with his spirit of generosity, Art’s family would be grateful for donations in his memory to the Georgina Food Pantry. www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com

DIXON, Leonard “VE7YV”

va6dm — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:48:43 +0000

DIXON Leonard “VE7YV” June 11, 1920 – November 21, 2008 Passed away peacefully at Richmond Hospital on November 21, 2008. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Irene, brother Bill and sister-in-law Jean. Len will be sadly missed by surviving children; daughter, Brenda, sons; Kevin (Cindy) and Gordie (Sherry), grandchildren; Jessica, Russell and Rae-Lynn. The family would like to send a special thank you to Len’s niece Carol Masse for all of her loving support. Leonard
was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, traveled and lived in many places before coming to live in BC. Len was very involved with the Richmond Amateur Ham Radio Club for many years and will be missed by his many friends there and also by his many relatives and friends here and abroad. A celebration of Len’s life will be held on Saturday November 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Richmond Funeral Home & Reception Center, 8420 Cambie Road Richmond, BC. The family invites you to sign the book of condolence at www.richmondfh@arbormemorial.com.

Published in the Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on 11/26/2008

ANDERSEN, John Axel

va6dm — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:42:55 +0000

ANDERSEN, John Axel, 75, New Minas, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax. Born in Windsor on September 9, 1933, he was a son of the late Hans and Clara Andersen. He is survived by his wife, Joy (Boudreau) Andersen; sister, Ellen (Karl) Pedersen, Mississauga, Ont.; children, Diane Schofield, New Minas; Alan (Sandra) Andersen, North Alton, and Richard “Jim” (Krista) Andersen, Kentville; stepsons, David and Adam Wilson, Toronto; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Grace Marie (Stark) Andersen. During his life, he followed several careers. At the age of 13, he signed on a merchant ship which sailed the east coast. Following a short period at sea, he returned to school to upgrade his education. In 1952, he joined the RCAF and served for a period of eight years. He then became involved in several occupations and in 1963 accepted a position with the South Shore Credit Bureau in Bridgewater. The following year he opened and managed the South Shore Credit Bureau in Yarmouth and in 1967 was promoted to manager of the Credit Bureau of Kentville Ltd. In 1986 he accepted the position of Western Zone Controller of the Emergency Measures Organization where he remained until his retirement in 1998. He was a member of the Kentville Baptist Church, as well as a number of other organizations. He was an avid amateur radio operator, and one of the founding members of the Kings County Amateur Club. He served a term as President of the Associated Credit Bureaus of the Atlantic Provinces. He was a member of Scotia Masonic Lodge, served as Master of Horton Lodge No. 132, High Priest of Cornwallis Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Presiding Preceptor of Mount Zion Preceptory and was a member of Adronirum Council. He had held life memberships in many of these organizations. In his spare time, he formed a company, DARA Services Ltd. which was quite involved in developing subdivisions, operating and repairing heavy equipment and built many houses and cottages in the area. John also formerly owned and operated the Annapolis River Campground. He was also an avid sportsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and curling. He spent most of his later years building models of ships and aircraft and spent many hours in his shop woodcrafting. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today in White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by a reception, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 22, in Kentville Baptist Church, Rev. John McNally officiating. Burial will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings Co. Family flowers only, by request. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. On-line inquiries may be directed to: www.whitefamilyfuneralhome.com

HARRISON, David

va6dm — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:37:15 +0000

HARRISON, David, 68, Port Williams, passed away November 16, 2008. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of Eva and George Harrison (deceased). Surviving are his wife, Carolyn (Weare); daughters, Sandy Smith (Frank), and Barbie Park (Doug); sister, Ruth Craib (Garth); brother, Charles Harrison (Bonnie) and sisters-in-law, Diane Morash (Robert) and Janet Warner (Ralph). He was a loving grandfather to Marly, Tristan and Gretel. Dave and Carolyn began their married life in 1963 in British Columbia, but soon settled their young family in Port Williams, where they have lived for 37 years. His career began in the Armed Forces for 10 years, then upon his move to the Valley, he worked at the Kentville Research Station until his retirement in 1995. Dave will be remembered as a great father, wise father-in-law, awesome grandfather, loyal friend, kind neighbour, and caring person to all. His main interests were his family,* ham radio*, reading, dedication to the CNIB, wood carving, and his visits to Tim Horton’s with his friends. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday November 18 at 11 a.m. in Port Williams United Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart Function Clinic at the Valley Regional Hospital.

Andrews, Wallace Hugh

va6dm — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:39:51 +0000

Wallace Hugh Andrews 1930 2008 Wally passed away early in the morning of Saturday, November 15, 2008 with his family at his bedside. He was born and raised in Biggar, Sask., and no matter where he traveled; Biggar was still `Home’ to him. Left to mourn his passing are Lois, his loving wife of 54 years, daughter Wendy of Saskatoon, son Dale (Cheryl) of Vancouver, BC, son Darren (Suzy) of London, England, brother Duncan (Mickey) of Winnipeg, sisterin-law Karen Mack (Gary) of Red Deer, AB, and numerous nieces and nephews, and uncountable friends. Wally was pre-deceased by his son Bradley Earnest in 1987, his daughter Laura Ann in 2000, his sister Muriel McKeen, and another sister Betty McKenzie. He worked at the CNR Express, the Roundhouse, and as a locomotive fireman before moving his family to Toronto in 1958 to take a course at the Radio College of Canada. He was employed by the Government of Canada as a Radio Operator and was first stationed in Sioux Lookout, ON, in 1959. The family then traveled to Chesterfield Inlet, NWT, to Fort Churchill, MB, to Prince Albert, SK, Resolute Bay, NWT, and he finally settled down in Saskatoon in 1971. He worked at the Saskatoon Airport until his retirement in 1989. After retiring he and Lois spent several years traveling to Mesa, AZ during the winter months, returning to Mistussine on Lake Diefenbaker during the summer months to live at a cabin they had built there. In 2000 they sold the cabin at the lake, and Wally and Lois returned to live in Saskatoon. Wally enjoyed an active retirement; he was a member of the Saskatoon Ham Radio Club, and enjoyed square and round dancing. He loved helping people, and volunteered his time generously to assist where needed, including the Santa Parade, the Charity Run, and at Remembrance Day Services. They enjoyed cruising, touring the British Isles and visiting family and friends. Wally was a devoted husband and father, and will be sadly missed by his family. The family wishes to extend their thanks and gratitude to all of the nurses and doctors at the Oncology Clinic in Royal University Hospital for helping to make his cancer bearable for the past 6 years. A private family interment took place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens prior to the service. The Memorial Service for Wally will be held Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. at Acadia Drive Funeral Chapel 915 Acadia Drive. Please consider a donation in Wally’s memory to the RUH Oncology Ward and Cancer Center, Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4. Condolences may be expressed through www.mem.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to David Schurr of Acadia-McKague’s Funeral Centre 955-1600. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial. Published in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix on 11/17/2008

ANDERSON, Kristjan Gunnar

va6dm — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:45:40 +0000

ANDERSON, Kristjan Gunnar Peacefully at the Ottawa General Hospital with his family at his side on Friday November 14, 2008 at the age of 82. Kris graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1948 with a B.Sc. E.E. (Electrical Engineering). He spent most of his career at Bell Canada in Toronto and Ottawa. Kris was proud of his Icelandic heritage and was an avid reader of all things Icelandic, notably the Sagas. He was a long-time amateur radio enthusiast and enjoyed making contact with people all over the world. Kris is survived by his wife Phyllis; his daughters Joan and Janet (Nicolas); his grandsons Paul, Luke and Mark; his sister Margret Feigel and his nieces and nephew. At Kris’ request, there will be no service. A private family gathering was held to celebrate his life. Kris will be missed by all who knew him.