RUSSELL, Herbert Henry Clark - January 16, 2012
September 20, 1918 - January 16, 2012
Herb passed away after a courageous fight with Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Irene (nee Heggie) and five children, Hebb (Eleanor Moan, Shanna and Hebb Andrew), Kent (Lorna Nicolson, Kelly and Jory), Lee (Jan Soane, Christa, Jaye and Laura), Jan (Michael Hart, Jessica and Joel), and Dave (Kim Rudge).

Herb flew in the RCAF from 1940 until 1944, then joined TCA/Air Canada where he enjoyed a fine and rewarding career until his retirement in 1978. With the onset of dementia, Irene provided loving support and care until his admission to a care facility.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Yaletown House, specifically to the Care Aides, LPN's and RN's who provided Herb not only with much care and attention, but love and affection. We are thankful as a family for God's faithfulness and grace with our parents through their years together and leave you with Irene's prayer for Herb whenever he went away flying. "May the Lord watch between me and thee while we're absent, one from the other."

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Clean Sock and Foot Care Programs, First United Church, 320 E. Hastings, Vancouver, V6A 1P4. A memorial service will be held at Kerrisdale Presbyterian Church, 2733 W. 41st Avenue, Vancouver, on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 2 pm.

CUNNINGHAM, Jean - January 10, 2012

September 15, 1920 – January 10, 2012

Jean Cunningham of Calgary, passed away peacefully at home at the Lodge at Valley Ridge on January 10, 2012 at the age of 91 years.

Jean was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, was raised in Vermilion, Alberta and spent most of her adult life in Edmonton. She worked for many years until her retirement as a secretary with Air Canada. She took full advantage of the perks of working for an airline and travelled the world. She particularly loved the beaches of Hawaii and the Caribbean. Jean’s strong will and spirit taught us all just how much you can do in life and how much you can overcome with a positive attitude. We will miss that dry sense of humour that kept us laughing until the end.

She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her niece Jennifer Gilmour-Nishimura (Doug Nishimura) and great nephews Logan and Declan Nishimura.

Jean was predeceased by her parents, May and Edmund Cunningham, her brother Victor Cunningham, her sister Bessie Besse, and her little sister and best friend Mary Gilmour as well as many other relatives and friends.

We would like to thank Dr. Morse and staff at Caleo for great care, as well as Jean’s previous doctor, Dr. Atnikov. Thanks to everyone at the Lodge at Valley Ridge. Special and loving thanks to Lorie Aizzier who has been Jean’s caregiver for years. Our gratitude for her dedication to Jean’s care cannot be expressed in words. You are forever a part of our family.

A private burial will be held at Eden Brook Memorial Gardens on January 13. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial tributes in Jean’s name may be made to Pawsitive Match Rescue Foundation, 471 Stonegate Way N.W., Airdrie, AB T4B 2Y2 or at www.pawsitivematch.org

Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com.

In living memory of Jean Cunningham, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Crowfoot Chapel, 82 CROWFOOT CIRCLE N.W. Telephone: (403) 241-0044.

MAY, Henry  - January 7, 2012. In loving memory of William (Bill) Henry May, born on March 7, 1942. Bill grew up in Aldershot Ontario and attended Waterdown High School where he excelled as a very talented football player. He was a devoted husband and life long partner to Patricia May for 33 years and proud father of David and Daniel May who followed in his footprints as airline pilots. Bill pursued his life long dream to become an airline pilot and achieved this in 1967.  He went on to have a accomplished career as an Air Canada Captain flying all over the world and loving every minute of it. Bill also had a great passion for the outdoors, enjoying many canoe trips with his high school friends in Algonquin Provincial Park. He was always outside taking walks in the forest and till his last days tending to his property in Campbellville Ontario. His life was cut short unexpectedly on January 7, 2012.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 10, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00pm. The funeral will be held on January 11, 2012 at 1:00pm at Kitching Steepe & Ludwig Funeral Home, 146 Mill Street North, Waterdown, Ontario, L0R 2H0.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:

Tribute in Memory of William Henry May
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation
Spinal Cord Research or Rehabilitation
Box 739, LCD 1
Hamilton, ON L8N 3M8
Phone 905-522-3863
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STYLES, Peter Robert - January 1, 2012. Unexpectedly, yet peacefully, with his family by his side on January 1, 2012, Peter Robert Styles, passed away at Seven Oaks Hospital at the age of 57. Remaining to cherish Peter's memory are his wife Patricia, son Johnny, daughter Ashley, brothers Gerry, Arthur (Dora), nephew Ivan, and sister Cathy. Also extended family in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. Peter was born on October 25, 1954 in Geralton ON. He was married for 35 years to Patricia Styles (nee Guyatt).

Peter graduated from Miller Memorial Bible Institute in 1979 and later with an Avionics diploma from Confederation College in Thunder Bay. He was employed by Air Canada till illness forced him to retire in September 2010. He had his pilot's license. Peter loved music and was happiest when jamming in music bands with his friends or leading worship at Springfield Community Church. Peter and Patricia both loved music and when Peter knew a song was Patricia's favourite he turned up the volume. He also was adventurous such as riding horses and skiing with Patricia.

A celebration of Peter's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at The Church at Pine Ridge, corner of Hwy. 207 and Garvin Road, with Pastor Ken Vaags officiating. Thanks to all the thoughtful and supportive staff at Seven Oaks Emergency Department as well as the 3rd floor Unit 5 nurses for their excellent care and compassion before and after Peter's death. If people wish to honour Peter's memory, donations can be made to the ALS Society, 106 Kirby Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0E8 or to Missionary Aviation Fellowship, P.O. Box 47, NAMPA, ID 83653.

FRERICHS, Captain Duane  - December 27, 2011 (Born March 1, 1937)
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing away of our good friend and colleque Captain Duane Frerichs. Duane was born in Lloydminster, SK. He grew up on a small farm near Paradise Valley, AB , and was sworn into the RCAF at age 18 on July 29, 1955. He received his pilot training in Claresholm, AB , and Saskatoon, SK , and then served at various locations in the Maritimes until joining Air Canada in November 1967, retiring in 1992.

Duane was a resident of Georgetown, ON since 1968, where he operated At-Home Vacuum Service for 27 yrs. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #120, Treasurer of the Georgetown District Seniors Centre for many years, Past President of the Retired Airline Pilots of Canada, and served on the Air Canada Pionairs executive and the Common Front for Pension Splitting.

Predeceased by his wife Evelyn (Nov 12/2011). He will be greatly missed by his son Gary, twin daughters, Gail Legault (Kevin) and Kim, sister Pat Holzworth and her partner Dell Allen of Prince George, BC, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters in-laws.

Friends will be received at the J.S. Jones & Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue , Georgetown - 905-877-3631 on Tuesday January 3, 2012 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. A celebration of life will be held in the chapel on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 11 am.

In memory, and in lieu of flowers, contributions to CAMH or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

NGUYEN, Khai  December 15, 2011. Khai passed away following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, at the St. Boniface Hospital, Winnipeg, Manitoba at the age of 43 years. He was brave and a gentleman throughout his journey. He was predeceased by his mom Canh. He will be missed by his wife Huong, his daughter Katrina (Thao), brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews as well as many other relatives and friends.

Khai was born in Vietnam and moved to Canada in 1980. He was a simple, hard working person, had a love of learning and liked to be challenged. He found his job at Air Canada as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer very rewarding and had worked there for more than 15 years. He loved his job and his fellow workers. Khai was a kind man, a responsible, loving and caring husband, father, big brother, and uncle to his all large family both in Canada and Vietnam.

Khai was always willing to offer help to anyone who in needed. Khai was a simple man, respectful and fair, he listened to his family and friends. He liked to spend his time with family especially his lovely daughter Katrina. He liked a warm home, enjoying sharing good food with his family and friends. He particularly liked his Vietnamese food, when prepared by his wife and his Mom.

The family would like to take this opportunity to express thanks to everyone that helped him during the most difficult time in his life, including his sisters, brothers, friends ... especially the doctors and staff at St. Boniface Hospital.

Visitation and services to Celebrate Khai's life will be held: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2011 and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 19 at Bardal Funeral Home, 843 Sherbrook Street. Interment Glen Lawn Cemetery.

Funeral Home and Crematorium 843 Sherbrook Street, 774-7474 Condolences: www.bardal.ca .

PILGRIM, Robert (Bob) Barry - December 2, 2011  - Bob passed away peacefully, December 2, 2011 at the Georgetown Hospital, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of 46 years to Marolyn (nee Grove) Pilgrim and proud, loving father of son Robert Andrew Pilgrim.

Bob was born in London, Ontario in 1941. Predeceased by his father Robert Henry Pilgrim. He is survived by his mother Hilda McCormick Mickle of London, Ontario. He will be missed dearly by his sisters-in-law Shirley Zielinski (Martin) of Jacksonville, Florida and Carol King of Lexington, Virginia and by his brother-in-law Timothy Grove (Annette) of Adena, Ohio. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

Robert spent his career as a pilot in various types of flying, including Wardair Canada, Canadian, and ultimately retiring from Air Canada in 2001. In his retirement, he continued to enjoy his love of history, literature, shooting sports and fishing.

Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received at the J.S. Jones and Son Funeral Home, 11582 Trafalgar Road, north of Maple Avenue, Georgetown (905) 877-3631 on Wednesday December 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a memorial service in chapel on Thursday, December 8 at 11:00 a.m. Reception will follow in the Trafalgar Room of the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Georgetown Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.  To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jsjonesandsonfuneralhome.com

BLAKELY, Doreen W. "Bunny" - November 11th, 2011 (1925 – 2011)

 Doreen W. Blakely “Bunny” of Red Deer passed away at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Rememberence Day at the age of 86 years. Doreen was born and raised around Red Deer on the Burnt Lake Trail on land purchased from the Hudson Bay Company. She was educated in a rural country school and Central School in Red Deer.

As a young lady Doreen moved to Edmonton and found employment and her passion with Air Canada. She truly loved her job as she got to travel and meet new friends around the world. When Doreen retired she became a grandmother with her grandnephews and grandnieces, who she cherished. Doreen loved following current events as well as reading. While living in Red Deer she became active in the community joining the Historical Society of Red Deer and the Retired Pioneers of Air Canada.

Doreen will be lovingly remembered by her nephews Tim (Mary Jo) Blakely of Wizard Lake, Alberta, Patrick Blakely, Shawn Blakely, Robert Blakely and Hank (Karen) Blakely all of Edmonton, Alberta as well as Robert (Geri) Blakely of St. Albert, Alberta. Her memory will also be cherished by her niece Kathleen Blakely of Edmonton, Alberta and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews. Doreen was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Robert William Blakely and Cecil Auburn Blakely.

A Memorial Celebration of Doreen’s life will be held from the chapel of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer, Alberta on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Leanne V. Hall officiating. Memorial donations in Doreen's honor may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society, 10531 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5H 4K1. Funeral arrangements are in care of Gordon R. Mathers, Funeral Director at Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer. 403.340.4040

RICHARDSON, Lyman - October 21, 2011 (RCAF, WWII 1940 – 1946) 1922-2011 Died peacefully at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Lucille for 61 years. Loving father of Leslie, Gary, Doug and the late Linda Hillier. Proud Papa of Wendy and Amy, grandpa to Patrick and David, Kaitlin and Geoffrey and Alexander. Greatgrandpa to Elliot, William and Cameron. Brother of Donald and the late Thelma Van Doornick. Lyman will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Good times shared will be remembered by Barry and Lorraine and many other good friends.

Heartfelt thanks to the very caring staff of LSSE section and to Seamus.

Lyman served overseas as a Flying Officer taking part in the Victory Parade before returning to Canada. He joined TransCanada Airlines (now Air Canada) in 1948, where he was in charge of the project to develop the airline’s first computerized reservation system (RESERVEC). His career has been in the analysis of many electronic systems. He was a ham radio operator and his love of airplane building took him from cub scout days to his last project, a 12 ft wingspan radio-controlled Piper Cub. A private Celebration of his life will be held.

Donations to the Sunnybrook Veterans Comfort Fund would be appreciated.