Paul spent his formative years on the family farm in McGinnis Creek. Once WWII broke out Paul waited impatiently to “sign-up”. He was accepted, at age 18, and served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was posted to a Royal Air Force group and trained to fly on Lancaster bombers. He was the youngest …
PENNER, Edward (January 3, 1920 – December 17, 2017) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father. Dad was predeceased by our mother Joan [Hodsdon] who died in 2003 and our sister Terry [Arthur] who died in 2000. Father of Susan [Mario], Patricia [Euclid], Tim [Rita] and Robin. Grandfather …
Born in Victoria, British Columbia, Captain Lawson first began his military career as a British Army Cadet with Shearwater Detachment, “C” Company, 1st Battalion of the Queen’s Regiment in England. Upon his return to Canada in 1985, Captain Lawson developed an avid interest in Aviation and began to turn his focus on a career in …
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Capt Mullins was a member of 155 Borden Gray GC Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets, where he achieved the rank of Flight Sergeant. Capt Mullins attended White Pines Collegiate and Vocational School completing grade 13, then received an Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma from DeVry Institute of Technology. Several …
Lieutenant-Colonel Healey was born in Sault Ste Marie, ON in 1946. His post secondary education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lake Superior State University, an Ontario Teaching Certificate from North Bay Teachers’ College, Certification in Personnel Management (CHRP) from the Personnel Association of Ontario and training in Emergency Preparedness from the Emergency Preparedness …
Retired from a career in teaching, John has been involved with the RCAFA for 21 years. He had been the President of 432 Wing from 2008 to 2011. In 2011 John moved to the position of Regional Vice President of Western Region. In July of 2014 he became the 2nd. Vice President of Ontario Group, …
Bill was born in Kamloops, B.C. October 3, 1929. He joined the RCAF in 1954, piloting, as Captain, various aircraft including the Aurora and Argus. He retired from Military service in 1975. He then joined the Sault College Aviation program as Flight Instructor. He was the last survivor of the three original Founding Fathers. He …
Phyllis was married to Patrick Ernest Delaney (2002) and enjoyed her married life as wife to a Royal Canadian Air Force “career person” subsequently retiring back to Sault Ste. Marie and cottage life on beautiful Lake Superior shores. Phyllis had diversified interests in life: loved nature, music, travel, crafts of many kinds including making hand-made …
Al served as a Navigator in the Second World War after which he attended Queen’s University. Upon graduating in 1950, he immediately commenced working as a junior engineer at Algoma Steel in the Coke Ovens, and later as Superintendent and General Manager, retiring in 1985. After a brief period, he worked as a consultant for …
Lucy was proud to serve her community for over 60 years of volunteer service.This included the Ladies Auxiliary and Sponsoring Committee of the 155 Royal Canadian Air Cadets, the United Church Women, Membership with the 432 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association and being a former Mrs. Feminique. Lucy’s tireless life and work spanned 101 …
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