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MUNRO, Jack, - March 8, 2011

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 Jack Munro, passed away at home on March 8th. 2011. He worked for Canadian Pacific all his working life, starting as an office boy when he left school at 16 in 1936 in Birmingham, England. He was in the signals corps during the 2nd. World war and came back to Canadian Pacific when he was demobbed. He later worked in the Paris, France office, then London, Amsterdam and Rome finally finishing at the Toronto office as air cargo manager for Europe. Although he retired in 1982 many C.P. colleagues have kept in touch over the years and I believe he was well liked. He lead a full and active life and will be sadly missed by friends and family alike.He leaves his wife, my mother, Edna after 65 years of very happy marriage. He also leaves 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Jack's daughter- Jane
 

PETERSON, Capt. Vern February 19, 2011

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PETERSON, Vern February 11, 1925 - February 19, 2011 - Vern passed away peacefully at Morgan Place on February 19. Vern is survived by his loving wife, Gladys, and sons Wayne and David.
 
Vern's passion was for flying airplanes from the time he saw his first biplane in Saskatchewan. This led to a long and successful career in the Air Force. Due to his flying skill he became an instructor teaching new recruits on Harvard airplanes and much later flew the Queen of England when in the 412 Squadron.
 
Perhaps what he enjoyed most were the years he spent with Wardair Canada where he reached the peak as a Airline Transport Pilot in flying Boeing 747 Jumbo Jets.
 
His family will fondly remember the fishing trips and family vacations where his love and affection was most evident. In addition to his wife and sons, Vern leaves behind four grandchildren, Ariele, Zoe, Kirsten and Dylan.
 
Memorial Services held at Victory Memorial Park, 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. on Saturday, March 12th at 11:00 AM. The reception to follow from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society.  Many thanks to the caring, compassionate staff at Morgan Place and Peace Arch Hospital.
 

MARTINDALE, Arnold (Red) - December 22, 2010

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MARTINDALE, Arnold (Red) - Mr. Arnold “Red“ Martindale at Hospice Cornwall on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the age 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Anne Griffiths. Dear father of Elizabeth Ann, Susan, Kim, Glenn, Dana, Cathy and Neil. Arnold was loved by his many grandchildren. Sadly missed by sisters Mary and Joyce. Loving son of the late Featherstone Ross and Dorothy (Forster) Martindale. Also predeceased by one brother, Herbert and daughter Patricia. Arnold served in the Second World War from 1942 - 1945 and was also a flying officer and instructor with the RCAF. In keeping with Arnold's wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment in Old Stone Church Cemetery, South Lancaster at a later date. A service in memory and celebration of life will be held in the chapel of the WILSON FUNERAL HOME, 822 Pitt Street, Cornwall on Monday, December 27, 2010 at 10:00 AM. If so desired, memorial contributions in Arnold's memory to Hospice Cornwall or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online messages of condolence may be made in the obituary section of: www.wilsonfuneralhome.ca

'Red' had flown Spitfires in the second world war and I believe he was the youngest Spit pilot at the end of the war. 'Red' had flown with Nordair and Wardair and others before retiring. After his stint in the RCAF he had his own flying school for a short time. I'm sure others can add to the story of 'Red' and it would be nice if they could add to what we know.