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Mike Blais
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A ROYAL CANADIAN "NEVER PASSES A FAULT"
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CHOPTIANY, Franciszek (Frank) Peacefully our 'Grand Old Man' went to heaven on Sunday evening, January 13, 2008 surrounded by his family and their love. Franciszek (Frank) was born in Chlopowka, Poland on August 12, 1927. Shortly after Frank's birth, his father Tomasz went to Canada to earn money to purchase farmland in Poland. Advised of the possibility of another war, Tomasz decided to purchase land in Canada and sent for his wife, Jozefa, and son to join him in 'The New Country'. Finally joining him in 1937 they settled first on a farm on Pelee Island, then in Essex County near Windsor, Ontario. As a young man Frank served with the 22nd Division of the Royal Canadian Regiment (Paratroopers) from 1949 to 1952. After his service he moved to the West Coast, where he worked for BC Forest Products (sawmill) Victoria for 36 years. Frank retired for 6 months, then joined the Commissionaires and worked in the Royal BC Museum until he was 70. Giving retirement a second chance, he enjoyed his family, garden, and church community. In 1998 Frank and his wife Barbara embarked on their 5 month dream trip across Canada, an adventure of a lifetime. Survived by, his wife of 43 years Barbara (Bee), & children Timothy (Debbie), Robert, Kathleen, Lisa Ann, and Stephen (Diane). Grandson Jesse (Tejan). Brother Stan. Many nieces, nephews, loving friends, & honorary children and grandchildren adopted in his heart. His spirit, strength, and goodness will be with us in our hearts eternally. A heartfelt thank you for care received in recent years from paramedics and the staff at both the RJH and VGH ER's. Also a very special thank you for the loving care and kindness of the doctors, nurses, and staff at the VGH ICU -especially Patty, Shawn, and Anne. The Funeral Service will be conducted by Reverend John C. Macquarrie from ST. PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 3939 St. Peter's Road, on Friday, January 18th at 2:00 p.m. followed by interment at Royal Oak Burial Park. Tributes, if desired, may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, #107 - 1001 Cloverdale Avenue, Victoria, B.C. V8X 4C9. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com 437955
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1RCR 1977-79 Depot (Italy PL), B Coy, Mortars, Pioneers, D Coy (CFB London)
3RCR 1979-82 M Coy, Pipes & Drums, Sigs, Mortars. (CFB Baden-Soellingen)
1RCR 1982-88 Mortars. Dukes, Cyprus-Welfare NCO 84-85, Injured, WO&Sgts Mess, (CFB London)
1988-92 Med-remuster to HELL/ 35 DU, CFB Baden
1992 Medical release. God Bless you all!
Pro Patria
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Jim Hickson
CWO H.J. Hickson, MMM, CD. (Retd)
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Rest In Peace brother CHOPTIANY, Franciszek (Frank) and Pro Patria.
Jim
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1961-Depot San Lenorado
1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
1991-1995 CWO Adm(Per) - C Of S
1995-1999 Base CWO Wainwright
1999-Retired
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Ron [Andy] Andrews
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Rest in peace brother , and thank you for your servive dedication and life.. ranrad
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RCAF,CAF, converted RCR?,1RCR 74-77 CD: SSM (Nato);CPSM,;UN-Cyp.; UN- Golan
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