CP Air

COOKE, Jack - February 9, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long time Pionair member Jack Cooke.
Jack passed away on the 9 th February 2013 in Richmond,due to pulmonary fibrosis .. He is survived by his loved and loving family, wife Elaine, son Dan (Joanne), daughter Cathy (Rob), and grandchildren Hilary, Tyler, Erin, Natalie and Emerson, Brother Charles (Maureen), and sister Edith. Jack was predeceased by his brother David (Suzette). Jack grew up in Marpole, attended David Lloyd George Elementary School, Point Grey Junior High School and Vancouver College. He played soccer for many years and coached soccer and basketball at the Marpole Community Centre.   He built a second home at Hopkins Landing on the Sunshine Coast, and benefited from the relaxed pace of life there. He enjoyed many sports and hobbies, but the greatest enjoyment was gardening and harvesting the largest, tastiest tomato possible.

Jack joined Canadian Pacific Airlines in 1951 and worked in Vancouver, the DEW line, Fort Nelson, Norman Wells, and Whitehorse. He retired from Canadian Pacific Airlines in 1986, where he held senior management positions in the Maintenance Department. He subsequently worked for Bradley Air Service and First Air in Ottawa and Air BC in Vancouver.

Jack was a long time Pionair Coffee Club organizer on the Sunshine Coast and was also a Life member & Treasurer Emeritus of the Vancouver Quarter Century in Aviation Club.   

A memorial service is planned at the Richmond Funeral home, 8420 Cambie Road | Richmond, BC V6X 1K1 | 604-273-3748, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For Friday 15th February 2013 at 1300 hrs. Donations to a charity of your choice.

DUFFIE, John Earl  - January 3, 2013

DUFFIE, John Earl - It is with heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of John (Wasaga Beach, ON) in his 86th year at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital with his family by his side on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 12:30 a.m.

Beloved husband to Fern for 62 years. Loving father to Dianne (Bob) MCBean and Denise (Jeff) Judd. Grandfather to Jennifer (Trevor), Jeffrey and Sarah.

A very special thank you to Veteran's Affairs, St. Elizabeth's Homecare Team and CCAC. Also to the ER staff, 2nd Floor Nursing staff and especially Dr. Tony Rowlinson who made John's last few days comfortable, with their compassion and care, a heartfelt thank you goes out to you all.

Cremation has taken place. As per John's wishes there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences can be made at www.carruthersdavidson.com

CRAIG, George Laughlin - October 26, 2012

ELLIOTT, John - October 15, 2012

ELLIOTT, John Kennedy Jr. March 4, 1925 - October 15, 2012 John Kennedy Elliott Jr., beloved husband of Eileen Elliott of Calgary, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the age of 87 years. John was born on March 4, 1925 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, during his life he spent time in Kamloops, B.C. and Calgary, AB.

John was a WW II veteran and worked for many years at Canadian Airlines.

Besides his loving wife Eileen, John is survived by his children Carol and Steven, and many nieces and nephews throughout Canada. He was predeceased by his father, John Kennedy Elliott Sr., mother, Daisy Elliott and sisters Geraldine Stephenson and Marjorie Essex.

One of John's greatest hobbies and pleasures was being a ham radio operator, where he communicated with people in many countries. Some of his other hobbies included scuba diving, biking, photography and hiking.

Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY'S Park Memorial Chapel (5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, AB) on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 2:30 p.m.
Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of John Elliott, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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.

Captain Ernest Wells (Ernie) died unexpectedly on December 8, 2010 doing what he loved most, travelling, in a city he loved, Buenos Aires. He is survived by his wife Barbara and three sons. He began his flying career in 1954 with Canadian Pacific Airlines and retired from Canadian in 1993. He always said that he never worked a day in his life.
It is poetically apt that his life ended in Buenos Aires, the city where he was based very early in his career, flying the first Canadian Pacific flights between Lima and Buenos Aires. He worked one day a week and golfed the rest while based in Buenos Aires. It was the fond memories of that early period in his professional life that drew him back to Buenos Aires at the end of his life.

Ernie had a passion for flying, loved his job and often commented on how lucky he was to have been a pilot in what he regarded as the heyday of flying. He also had an unbridled
passion for food and wine. Ernie would have been pleased in life to have known that in death others might spare him a thought when indulging their gustatorial appetites during this festive season. There will be no memorial service, and a decision on an alternative celebration has not yet been made On behalf of Ernie’s family,

Submitted by - Drew Wells

MICHAEL R. ANDERSON, June 12, 1935 - November 1, 2010 Michael R. Anderson has left this planet at the age of 75 years. He was born in Winnipeg and spent his growing up years there. He leaves behind his awesome family, his loving wife Laura, of 54 years. His two sons Dean (Paula), Douglas (Debbie) and five grandboys: David, Geoffrey, Ricky, Robert and Will. Also brother Brian (Betty) and sister-in-law Shirley. He was predeceased by his brother Barry. His career in aviation spanned 35 years with CP Air, Canadian Airlines and Canada West Airlines. He also worked three years in the Tour business. Mike will be missed by his many friends and associates around the country. Cremation has taken place. No service by request. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. The family wants to thank Dr. John O'Brian and the staff at the Peace Arch Hospice for all their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Peace Arch Hospice.

DEMERS, Louis-Philippe - passed away on October 16, 2010. Mr Louis-Philippe worked in  Commissary and Cargo for Canadian Pacific Airlines.

WEBSTER, Donald Edward -  Don passed away peacefully on July 17, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Don was born on August 18, 1934 to Jean and Bert Webster, in Vancouver, where he spent his childhood and most of his working years. He was predeceased by his wife Mary in 1980. Don is survived by his brother Bert of Halfmoon Bay, nephews Douglas of France and David (Nancy) of North Vancouver, niece Marilyn of Port Coquitlam, great nephews Ryan and Corey as well as many other relatives and friends.

Don began his career at Canadian Pacific Airlines in 1953 and after 33 years of service he retired from CP Air as the Manager, Administration for the Technical Services Division. Soon after retirement Don moved to Sechelt where he resided for 24 years. At Don's request, there will be no funeral service.