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Obituary List

Below is a list of the last 20 Obituary notices submitted to the ACFamily Network through the Forums. To see the full list of notices follow this link. As of March 20, 2010 obituaries will only be able to be submitted from the menu at the left and not within the Forums. The submission form will prompt you for the information required and members can leave a comment if they wish. If you would like to submit an obituary, you must be logged in and use the link at the left "Submit Obituary".

In Memoriam

  • Harry ARCHER 23Feb 2010
    AKR 03/03/2010 11:57
    HENRY 'HARRY' ARCHER Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Complex Continuing Care Unit of the Georgetown Hospital. 'Harry' Archer, 83 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Archer (1983) and the late Brenda Reynolds Archer (1999). Loving father of Judy Archer and twin sister Cathy Archer Maher, both of Toronto, and the late Stuart Archer (2009) of Whistler, BC. Dear Pop of Erin McCloskey (Sean Mullin), Maureen Maher and Kelly Maher. Father-in-law of Neal Maher. 'Harry' wi...

  • Roger Grégoire FSD (Retired)
    Stew65 22/02/2010 20:16
    Roger Grégoire was a much loved and respected Flight Service Director based in Toronto for 5years and then in Montreal for 25 years. Roger was born in St Tropez in 1935 and died in Montreal on Valentines Day, February 14th 2010 after a dignified and courageous battle with cancer. A colleague once told Roger’s partner that he was a “legend” in Montreal and so he was. A friend to management and to flight attendants alike. He was often called upon by management to accept special assignm...

  • George "Robbie" Wilfrid Robbins
    Reboot 15/02/2010 06:06
    [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Arial][SIZE=4][B][I]George "Robbie" Wilfrid Robbins[/I][/B] died peacefully after a long and courageous struggle with dementia and Parkinson's disease. He was born and raised near Shaunavon, Saskatchewan, coming to the West Coast with his young family in 1950 when CP AIR made Vancouver their headquarters. Early in his life, George developed a fascination with engines. During WW11 he joined the RCAF where he began his ...

  • MURRAY, Capt. Bill - February 4, 2010
    Admin 14/02/2010 10:37
    Flown West - [B]Retired Captain W.R.G.(Bill) Murray[/B] - passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010 [IMG]http://acfamily.net/forums/../images/obituaries/capt_bill_murray.jpg[/IMG] Bill will always be remembered fondly by those of us who flew with him at CP Air. Bill is now at peace with his two oldest son's David and First Officer Paul Murray. Bill is survived by his wife Doreen and son's Craig, Glen and Bruce their spouses many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bill will always be r...

  • WILD, Capt John - Feb 10, 2010
    Admin 14/02/2010 10:13
    [B]July 14, 1920 – February 10, 2010[/B] [LEFT][IMG]http://acfamily.net/forums/../images/obituaries/capt_john_wild.jpg[/IMG][/LEFT] Captain [B]John Wild[/B] died peacefully at Vancouver General Hospital on February 10, 2010 in his 90th year. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his family and many friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Dorothy (née Thompson), his eldest son Patrick, and his sister Kathleen (Frank). He is survived by his wife, Vera (née Young...

  • BACHAND, Leo - February 4, 2010 (2)
    Admin 10/02/2010 23:22
    (From Maureen Otway) I am advising you that my husband [B]Leo Bachand[/B] passed away 04 Feb after a long illness with emphysema and colon cancer. He worked at CP Air from 1965 till 1994 as an Aircraft Engineer at the Vancouver airport and in the engine shop. Can you pass this on so old pals would know. Thanks so much...

  • Dale McCaig
    ScudMech 01/02/2010 05:48
    [FONT="Times New Roman"][SIZE="3"]McCAIG, Dale L. April 4, 1946 – January 17, 2010 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dale McCaig on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the age of 63 years. He was surrounded by his loving family and will be remembered by his beloved wife of thirty-eight years, Heidi, daughters Tracy and Laurie (Ellery), son Cliff (Nancy), grandson Jack, who was the apple of his eye, mother-in-law Ruth Thudium, Aunt Margot van der Laag, brother-in-law and sister...

  • Pam Newton
    BarCart 31/01/2010 17:08
    From Thursday's Globe and Mail Published on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 6:38PM EST Last updated on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 7:14PM EST If Pam Newton had lived to enjoy retirement after 42 years as a flight attendant, she would have gladly spent the rest of her days on terra firma, puttering around the house and garden she shared with Bob Newton, her husband of 35 years, and their cats. Pam grew up in Toronto’s west end, the eldest daughter of Elsie and Gordon Spillane. Her privileged life...

  • BELL, Captain Gary - January 10, 2010
    Admin 12/01/2010 18:16
    CAPTAIN GARY BELL AIR CANADA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain Gary Bell at age 71 on January 10th 2010 following a massive stroke. He will be forever missed by Magie, his loving wife of 47 years as well as many friends and relatives. Gary enjoyed his 33 year flying career with AIR CANADA... Gary retired in 1999 as a A340 Captain in Vancouver and had been based in Winnipeg and Vancouver throughout his career and lived with his wife Magie in Blaine Washington. ...

  • Obituary HARRY WAND
    gary rochon 09/01/2010 19:10
    [IMG]http://mi-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/Cobrands/CAN-Montreal/Photos/000139338_20100109_1.jpg[/IMG]OBITUARY HAROLD (HARRY) WAND December 30, 2009 Peacefully at Valleyfield Hospital. Loving husband and soulmate of nineteen years to Nora Michel. Brother to Helen Nagy (deceased) and Elizabeth Brown. Devoted father to Tony and Greg, and stepfather to Rob (Anne) and Christine (Jeff). Proud grandfather to Rebecca, Adam, Vanessa, Braeden and Jordyn. He was a wonderful, gentle human being that tou...

  • DORIS DEVENISH GOULD passes away
    writerannie 06/01/2010 10:41
    I've just learned from a friend that Doris Devenish Gould passed way in Montreal on Jan 3. Doris was my first supervisor on joining AC Reservations in Montreal in 1969. She was one of very few females in AC's Res management and was a true trail blazer for those who followed her. A fiesty little lady, Doris feared no one, male or female. Unilingual English, she still rose to the top of the heap and ran the Interline Department like a tight ship. The things you learned from working with and ...

  • Tony Vettese Dec. 23, 2009 (1)
    p1awn 26/12/2009 14:07
    Antonio "Tony" Vettese, It is with the most profound sorrow that we must announce the sudden passing of Tony on Wednesday December 23, 2009 at the Trillium Health Centre, Mississauga. Tony, 56 years of age, beloved husband and best friend of Donna. Adored father of the late Marsha (October 16, 2006) and father-in-law of Paul. Cherished Nonno of Brendan, Jessica and Ciara. Loved son of the late Maria and Giovanni. Dear brother of Anna (the late Jim) and Rob (Lindsay). Best brother-in-law of Br...

  • RUSSAOUEN, Blaise - Dec 6, 2009
    Admin 18/12/2009 10:36
    RUSSAOUEN, Blaise 1934-2009 Blaise Halsey Russaouen, seventy-five, died at his home with his cherished wife at his side on December 6, 2009, after a long and valiant battle against cancer. He was born in Istres, France the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. Jean-Yves Russaouen. He held management positions at both Air France and Air Canada and had an aviation career of over forty years. He leaves to mourn his beloved and devoted wife, Judith Amyot Russaouen of more than forty-two years, his bro...

  • TODD, Carol - Oct 4, 2009
    groomsport 25/11/2009 12:25
    Carol Todd Toronto Res And Cto (married To Dave Todd) Passed Away 04oct 2009 God Bless Carol...

  • Donald DeBay
    Reboot 02/11/2009 09:23
    [CENTER]Sadly, I announce the passing of our longtime Pionair member [SIZE=5][B]Donald DeBay.[/B][/SIZE] [B]December 14, 1930 - October 27th, 2009 [/B][/CENTER] Don is survived by his wife Helen, sons Peter of Reno, Nevada, and Richard (Elizabeth) in Washington state. He was predeceased by his daughter, Joan, in 1997. He joined CP in 1969, and retired in 1993 from the Instruments Shop. Don will be fondly remembered by his family and friends, many of whom knew him as an active Pionair ...

  • McKENNA, Capt. Wilfrid P.J. - Oct 27, 2009
    Admin 31/10/2009 00:38
    Wilfrid P.J. McKenna March 30, 1924 – October 27, 2009 Our exceptional, amazing, truly loved Dad died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 27th following surgery. Dad led a full happy life, tremendously rich in family and friends. He was predeceased by his adored wife and one true love, our mum, Moira McFadden (1999). We, his children, are shattered by his death and will dearly miss his presence in our lives. Ian (Lois) in Indianapolis, Sara (Stew) in Montreal, Tricia (Terry) in ...

  • Nick Leone-retired cat 38 YWG
    starfire 26/10/2009 18:00
    NICHOLAS ANTHONY LEONE It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Dad and Papa, on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the age of 86 years. Remaining to forever cherish Nick's memory are his sons Philip (Lesley) and Nicholas (Michelle); daughters Niki (Richard), Colleen (Rob), Sheree (Bill); nine grandchildren, Richard, Philip, Kathryn, Melissa, Rachel, Abigail, Benjamin, Ryan and Olivia. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Adele and his parents Filipo and Rosina Leone Our Dad ...

  • Peter Reichman
    Reboot 25/10/2009 09:53
    [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][CENTER][LEFT][CENTER] [SIZE=4][COLOR=#000000]It is with great sadness I announce the passing of[/COLOR][/SIZE][SIZE=4][COLOR=#000000] long-time Pionair [/COLOR][/SIZE] [/CENTER] [/LEFT] [SIZE=5][COLOR=#000000][B]PETER REICHMAN [SIZE=4]February 6th, 1943 - October 18th, 2009[/SIZE] [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/CENTER] [SIZE=4][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]Peter is survived by his partner ...

  • Jacquie Vandermeer
    Reboot 13/10/2009 07:03
    [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=2][COLOR=#333333][COLOR=#333333][FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][CENTER][LEFT][CENTER] [SIZE=4][COLOR=#000000]It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of[/COLOR] [/SIZE] [SIZE=5][B]Jacquie Vandermeer[/B][/SIZE] [/CENTER] [SIZE=4]Our long time North Vancouver Pionair member passed away on October 8, 2009 at the age of 82. [B][I]Jackie,[/I][/B] who for a long time suffered with Alzheimer's, is now at p...

  • jack pais former baggage mgr yyz
    gatesclone 18/09/2009 08:50
    I was informed this morning that Jack pais former baggage mgr in yyz died of a massive heart attack. Those who worked with him had the highest regard and respect for dedication he had for the company and his co workers. It was sad when he was let go and now we mourn his loss. I have not heard any details of memorial but will pass along when known...