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LEVASSEUR, Robert - October 03, 2012

Robert Levasseur 1933-2012 Retired RCAF & Retired Aircraft Maintenance CAIL Past President CAIRE QC Chapter, Past 1st VP Air Canada Pionairs 2003-2005. Robert served on the Que District Pionairs committee for many years representing the former CAIRE members as well as the Air Canada Pionairs membership.

À Laval, le 3 octobre 2012, à l’âge de 79 ans, est décédé Robert Lavasseur, époux de Claire Comeau. Outre son épouse, il laisse dans le deuil ses enfants Sylvie (Bernard) et Alain, ses petits-enfants Matthieu, Vanessa, Catherine et Flavie, ses soeurs, ainsi que plusieurs parents et amis. La famille recevra les condoléances le dimanche 14 octobre 2012 dé13 heures, suivi d’une cérémonie religieuse à 25 heures, au complexe funéraire : Alfred Dallaire Memoria 2159,boul. Saint Martin Est., Laval QC www.memoria.ca Au Lieu de fleurs, des dons à la Foundation de L’hôpital Cité de la Santé de Laval (soins palliatifs) seraient appréciés.

In the City of Laval, the October 3, 2012, at the age of 79 years, Robert Levasseur passed away survived by his wife Claire Comeau. In addition to his wife, he is survived by children Sylvie (Bernard) and Alain, his grandchildren Matthew, Vanessa, Catherine and Flavie, and his sisters, along with many family and friends.

The family will receive condolences on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 1300 hours, followed a memorial service at 1500 hours, at the following funeral complex: Alfred Dallaire Memoria 2159 Saint-Martin boul. East, Laval QC www.memoria.ca 514-277-7778 In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fondation de l’hopital Cite de la Sante de Laval (Palliative Care) would be appreciated.

BENSON, Earl Robert June 30, 2012 - Earl Robert Benson passed away peacefully on June 30, 2012 at Chilliwack Hospital at the age of 83. Earl was a former Canadian Airlines pilot for many years and enjoyed travelling.

He will be sadly missed by his children Debbie (Larry) and Wayne (Andrea), special friend and companion Mary, grandchildren Tamara, Marc, Chad, Natalie (Noah), and Andrea. He was predeceased by his wife Helen of 53 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home, 45865 Hocking Ave, Chilliwack with reception to follow at Anavets, #305-46268 Yale Rd.

Memorial donations may be made in Earl Benson's name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation.
Online condolences may be offered at www.woodlawn-mtcheam.ca.

Woodlawn Mt. Cheam Funeral Home
45865 Hocking Avenue
Chilliwack BC V2P 1B5
604-793-4555

FREDERICK WILLIAM COTTON June 17, 1926 - June 25, 2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Uncle Fred on June 25, 2011 at Riverview Health Centre surrounded by loving family and friends and the most amazing nurses and health care workers. Fred was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Margaret, and his three brothers, George (Jenny), Alex (Marjorie) and Albert (Lorene).

He is fondly remembered by his nieces, Carole Mills (Ellis) and son Jimmy, Terry Price and sons Anthony and Scott, his nephews George Cotton (Colleen) and daughter Spencer, Fred Cotton (Lori) and son Spencer and daughter Katie, and Cliff Cotton (Vicki) and daughter Chloe. His circle of friends is far too numerous to mention - a testament to his kind and loving nature. A special thanks, however, to Gerri and Darlene. Fred was born in Winnipeg and, although he lived and worked in many communities in Western and Northern Canada, his heart and home were always in Winnipeg.

He spent 36 years working as a radio operator and reservations agent for Pacific Western Airlines / Canadian Airlines and Air Canada. No matter where he was working, Fred ensured that family was never forgotten. When it came time for someone to care for his mother, our grandmother, Fred stepped up and provided her with the love and care that was needed, putting his personal life on hold to do so. His care and generosity knew no limits. Fred's interest in sports was always front and center. As a youngster, he could be found at outdoor hockey rinks in St. James and Charleswood or on the nearest golf course with his brothers and friends. In his later years, he enjoyed playing and/or watching curling, hockey and golf. His stories were endless and we never tired of hearing them.

At Fred's request, he has been cremated and there will not be a formal celebration of life. We will be holding a graveside interment gathering at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in late August at a date to be determined. Fred has always been an avid supporter of the Winnipeg Humane Society and would be thrilled if you could find it in your hearts to make a donation to them. For those who wish to sign the online Guest Book please visit our website. Chapel Lawn www.chapellawn.mb.ca 885-9715

WHISSELL, Francois (Frank) - March 27, 2011 - It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of our dear colleague Frank Whissell. He passed away in the early hours of Sunday March 27 of a massive heart attack at a family party. He was 55 years old. His wife Helene has requested that donations be sent to the Lupus Foundation or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Franks worked in CSS in YOW for CP/AC. Services are being held at the Kelly Funeral Home Orléans, Ontario, Visitation: Friday, April 1st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Mass: Saturday, April 2nd to St. Joseph's Church, Orleans, at 11 a.m.

George Payne - Funeral services for George Payne, 71, of Estherville will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2011, at Henry-Olson Funeral Chapel in Estherville with Pastor Doug Burton officiating. Interment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Estherville with military graveside rites by VFW Post 3388 and American Legion Post 91 of Estherville.

He died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, at the Good Samaritan Society in Estherville. George Howard Payne, the son of Howard Paul and Myrtle (Enderson) Payne, was born Jan. 21, 1939, in rural Emmet County. He received his education in the Estherville schools, graduating from Estherville High School in 1958. He also attended college at Northrup in California. On Sept. 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Sonja Payne in El Segundo, Calif. George served in the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard as a mechanic. He worked at various places including: El Paso, Texas (1959-1963), El Segundo, Calif. (Tumpane Company, Rose Aviation and Flying Tigers 1963-1968), Renton, Wash. (Boeing 1968-1972), White Rock, British Columbia, Canada (Vancouver International Airport and Pacific Western Airlines which was bought out by Air Canada 1972-2004).

George retired in 2004 and made his home in Columbia, Md. (2004-2008), Dexter, N.Y. (2008-2009) and in Estherville until his death. Left to cherish George's memory are his daughters, Livia Payne (Eric Dornberger) and their daughter, Erica Dornberger and Tanja Payne and her son, Kristian Payne; siblings, Sally Nitchals (Ed), Helen Nitchals, Annabelle Soat (Bob) and Jerry Payne (Nancy). He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Jimmy Payne and brother-in-law, Lee Nitchals. On-line condolences may be sent to www.henryolsonfuneral.com

PERAK, Bob - Bob worked in the Instrument Sop for CPAir and Canadian (YVR). Prayers will be offered at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29th at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Catholic Church, 3105 East 1st Ave., Vancouver, B.C. where Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 30th. Entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park, the South Mausoleum, Burnaby, B.C.</p>

In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated and to be sent to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on behalf of Bozo's Charity of Choice called Druzba Kceri Milosrda in Cavtat, Croatia. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.bellburnaby.com