In Memoriam

WO (Ret) Brian GIBBONS, CD

May 1945 - January 2008

With his loving wife Yvonne by his side, Brian passed away peacefully in Victoria Hospice after a short battle with cancer. Brian is survived by his wife Yvonne, daughters Wendy (Rod) and Kim (Roland),
as well as grandsons Ryan & Cameron. He also leaves his parents Chuck and Ella Gibbons,
his siblings Rita, Lynn, Shannon, Keith, Erin, their spouses and many nieces and nephews,
as well as sisters in-law Linda and Doris, their families and his mother-in-law Beatrice Pigeon.

Brian served with the Canadian Forces for 42 years, as firefighter, operating room technician and in administration with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. For the periods 1980-1984 and 1989-1993, Brian and his family were posted to Lahr, living in Schutterzell most of the time. Brian worked as an OR Tech at the base hospital Operating Room. He was instrumental in the opening of the new hospital beside the Kaserne. He belonged to Lahr Christian Mens Club, the Curling Club and NATO's Sgt-Majors' Club.
His daughters were members of Lahr Beavers Swim Team so he helped officiate at competitions.

After retiring from the forces, Brian worked at the Victoria General Hospital where were he was easily recognized by his smiling face, outgoing personality and the colourful OR hats he wore.

He was an active volunteer within all communities where he lived. On Vancouver Island, he was three- time team driver for the Ford World Curling Championships, director of the Emergency Management Program, docent at the Royal British Columbia Museum. He was a dedicated member of the Legion, the Air Force Officers' Association, the Air Force Association of Canada and the Air Cadet League.

Brian and Yvonne enjoyed travelling extensively and sharing their stories. His kindness and generosity will be greatly missed by those who had the opportunity to know him. A celebration of his life was held on 12 January at the Trafalgar/Pro Patria Legion, 411 Gorge Road East in Victoria, BC.

To the one I loved and have lost ...

In Memoriam

Dr. Roy Roman Schubert

11.2.1925 - 16.5.2007

Academic, former Liaison Officer to the Canadian Forces Europe,
father and friend

with love and gratitude
Don

A memorial service was held at Lahr-Reichenbach church where his ashes were interred.
Instead of flowers, donations were made to the Red Cross for which he also
collected so many funds during his lifetime.


In Memoriam

Phillip Joseph Andrew Hebert

CWO ret'd. was the last Construction Military Engineer
posted at CFB Lahr when the base closed in 1994.

CWO, MMM, CD2 (Ret'd), born 1 September 1943 in Wilkie SK, passed away peacefully on 24 December 2006 with Donna, his loving wife and best friend of 42 years, by his side.

Phillip joined the military in 1960 at the age of 16. Starting as a Sapper Apprentice, he went
on to enjoy a long and successful career with the Canadian Military Engineers. He retired in 1995 and although he and Donna settled in Chilliwack they spent their summers RV'ing in Edmonton AB to be close to the grand-childen. He was an amazing man; a good son
and brother, a loving husband and father, a proud grandfather and a loyal friend.

Predeceased by his father, Dolor (Slim) Hebert, Phillip is survived by his mother Elizabeth (Betty) Hebert of Calgary; his wife Donna of Chilliwack; his daughters Kim Hawkins-Gillingham (Randy) and Debi Hawkes (Charlie), both of Edmonton; five grand- daughters, Katie (Ray), Jessica, Ashley, Delaney & Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Aspen & Brody (born 30 Nov 2006); Phillip was a big brother to and survived by Gary Hebert and
Jeannie Trach, both of Calgary and Faye Bystrom of Wetaskiwin AB. He is also
survived by nieces, nephews, other family and many friends.

A Celebration of Phillip's Life was held at the Masonic Hall in Chilliwack on 3 January 2007.
We would like to thank all of the staff in the ICU and Unit 6 North at the Royal Columbian Hospital for their compassionate care. Donations may be made in Phillip's name to the
Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation's Neurosciences Program; 6th Floor,
260 Sherbrooke St., New Westminster, BC V3L 3M2.

Obituary written by CWO Lloyd Hodgins, WCWO 19 Wing Comox, BC, Canada




In Memoriam

KARL-HEINZ MÜHLENSCHULTE

Born on 8 October 1924 in Hamm, NordrheinWestfalen,
died on 11 May 2006 in Lahr/Schwarzwald,
Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Karl-Heinz was chief translator at the Canadian Army Brigade headquarters
from 1953 until 1987, working for 34 years under 18 different generals.

He is mourned and sorely missed by his wife Denise, who comes from Québec.

His funeral took place at the village church in Kuhbach where he is buried.


In Memoriam

GAETAN MALENFANT

Sgt. retired, died of cancer in Joliette, Quebec, on 6 April 2006.
He was 61 years young.

Gaetan joined the Canadian Armed Forces in July 1964 and served with the following:
July 1964: 2nd Bn Royal 22e Regiment, Valcartier
July 1965-Nov. 1967: Werl, Germany
Nov. 1967-Jan.1969: Valcartier
Jan. 1969-July 1971: 1er Bn Royal 22e Regiment, Werl, Germany
July 1971-Nov.1975: Lahr, Germany
In August 1975, he transferred from the infantry to the intelligence service:
Aug. 1975-July 1976: Cdn Forces Language School, Ottawa
July 1976-July 1979: 2 Sqn 1 CSR, Kingston
July 1979-July 1983: FMC HQ, St-Hubert, Qc
July 1983-July 1988: 4 CMBG, Lahr, Germany
July 1988-Jan. 1990: NDHQ, Ottawa
While he was stationed in Germany, Gaetan was a very active member of the
Masonic Lodge Black Forest 901 in Lahr.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marie-Jeanne, and their 3 children (Josée, Michel and Serge)
and 5 grand-children.

This notice is being posted by his close friend, Joseph E. Filion, ex-sgt retired


In Memoriam

MELVYN WILLIAM SMITH

Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on 8 December 1941,
died in Lahr on 9 March 2006.

Melvyn joined the Canadian Army as a soldier with the RCEME Corps.
During his military career he did many tours in Germany starting in 1963.
During his last tour 1978 to 1984 here in Lahr he was with 4 Service Battalion.

He left the Canadian Forces in the summer of 1985 and took civilian employment with 5 AMU
where he worked in the tool crib until the base closed in 1994.
Melvyn lived in Kürzell with his wife Emilie (née Günther).

More recently they would be remembered since together they managed the Seeterrasse restaurant
at the Baggersee in Kürzell, until ill health forced them into retirement.

Obituary written by Reg Bonnar, European Zone Commander, Royal Canadian Legion


In Memoriam

KEITH WILLIAMS

Chief technician at Canadian Forces Network (CFN) Lahr

Keith Williams, who was one of the Lahr "originals" passed away at his home
in Victoria, B.C. on 15 January 2006, following a battle with cancer.
Keith served in the RAF (WWII) and the RCAF for a total of 30 years military service.
He was one of the advance group of personnel who came to Lahr in 1967.
Keith and his wife Beryl had many stories about those early days ... living in tents
while waiting for the old French PMQs to be fumigated and brought up to "Canadian"
Standards. Keith was a radar tech who retired from the CAF in 1971. He then joined
CFN at Lahr, as a technician and remained with the radio station
until his retirement in 1989.

Keith was a proud Welshman ... and made sure the announcers recognized
St. David's day every year. Keith loved rugby, soccer ... and hockey too.
He enjoyed producing the Sunday regular afternoon hockey broadcasts on CFN
for many years.Keith is survived by his wife Beryl, sons David and Peter
and daughter Candy. Services were held in Victoria on January 20th.

Obituary written by Doug Aldridge, long-time CFN announcer







In Memoriam

SHARYN EAGLES

Born on 14 July 1942 in Flesherton, Ont.,
died on 10 November 2005 in West Vancouver, BC

Sharyn was seconded to DND by the Vancouver Schoolboard and
taught at Westend School in Lahr from August 1984 to August 1987.
She was Vice-Principal of Laura Secord Elementary School
when she suffered her second bout of serious illness (breast then bone cancer)
in the summer of 1999, and had to retire later that year.
Sharon enjoyed teaching younger children, was very hospitable and loved to entertain.
She made good friends in Vancouver and in Lahr, keeping in touch with them to the end.
They admired her courage despite great pain and all miss her cheerfulness.

He is mourned by her father, Frank Eagles, who still still lives in Flesherton
and had celebrated his 90th birthday in summer 2005, as well as by both her siblings,
her nieces and nephews (one nephew, Russell, stayed with her in Lahr for almost a year)
as well as by her great-nieces and great-nephews in Ontario.

Her funeral took place in Flesherton on 18 November.
A celebration of her life was held on 4 December 2005
in Spuraway Gardens, West Vancouver, where she lived.


In Memoriam

"NICK" (Peter John) NICHOLSON

"The Englishman in Reichenbach"

Born in the UK on 8 October 1922, died in Lahr-Reichenbach on 14 September 2005

After running a successful business in the UK, Nick retired to Reichenbach
(his wife Christa's home village) at the age of 65. He was very sociable and fun-loving,
much appreciating the local carnival celebrations and the company of all his friends,
including many Canadians who enjoyed great hospitality in his famous "Party-Keller"!

He is sorely missed by his wife Christa, his daughter Rebecca, his son Andrew
as well as by all his other relatives and friends


In Memoriam

TONY HODDER

Born on 23 October 1940, member of the Canadian Forces 1961-1978.

After retiring from the military, Tony remained in Lahr where he lived until 1999.
He ran various businesses, including Canadian video rental stores in Lahr,
slot machine rental to local Gasthaus establishments and
provision of special supplies to Canadian Forces
peace-keeping contingents stationed in Croatia, etc.

He was well-known and much appreciated for his many generous charitable works.

He enjoyed a fulfilled life but died of cancer on 4 August 2005
at his home in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia.
He is mourned by his wife Colette, his step-children Sandra and Joel
as well as by his sons Anthony, Richard and Ricky.


In memoriam

Beatrix (TRIXIE) Snow-Weber

*17.6.1937 †4.8.2005

Trixie worked as a translator for the Canadian Forces at various bases in Germany,
including many years at DND Office of Information in the Lahr Kaserne.

In loving memory and gratitude we say goodbye to our Mother and "Oma"

In silent mourning:
Edmund Snow and Family
Patricia Snow and Family
Richard Snow and Family

PO Box 132 , Spalding, SK
A private memorial ceremony was held at Quill Lake on Sunday 14 August




In Memoriam

HARRY STONE
Harry Stone, retired RCAF-CAF.

Harry was a radar tech who joined the RCAF in the early 1950s. One of many
specialists recruited from England. Harry retired from the Canadian Forces
in the early 70s and became the Sr. Technicial manager at CFN-S, Baden.
Harry was a meticulous tech...and before anyone got on air...they had to
show Harry that they knew how to operate the equipment...properly...or else.
Beneath the gruff exterior, Harry Stone was a man of great humour. Later
in life than most, he took up golf with great passion. He loved his Pings
and was happiest touring Baden Hills for 18 holes with Dave and Doug. Harry
retired in 1991 and returned to England, with his wife Betty. They lived
happily near Ipswich. Harry died following complications from surgery in
February. He is survived by his wife.

Obituary written by Lahr CFN announcer Doug Aldridge

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In loving memory
from his wife Marianne

FRANK JOHNSON
born 19.07.1948 in Regina, Saskatchewan, joined the Canadian Forces in 1968,
later remustering from infantry to Air Traffic Control.
After his first marriage he was stationed at CFB Lahr 1980-83,
where he met and married Marianne on 21 September 1980.
They were posted to Comox 1983-88, returned to Lahr 1988-91, then posted to
CFB Baden-Soellingen from 1991 until ATC closed down there in 1992.
He was officially released on 15 July 1994 and remained living in Lahr
where he died of a heart attack exactly 10 years later on 15 July 2004.


In Memoriam:

NORMAN PERRON
born 5.9.1943, died 5.6.2004

Served with 1 R22eR. Remained living in Lahr-Reichenbach, working as a civilian employee
of Graphic Arts (so-called Queen's Printers) at the Kaserne until downsizing in 1993.
He was one of the original members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 002 in Lahr
which he represented with the Colour Party on nearly every occasion.
He died suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack,
leaving his grieving German wife Brigitte Perron (née Christ)
and their children Denis and Vanessa.




In Memoriam

JOHN SCOTT
† 18. November 2003

Lover of music, poetry, thought.
The finest of friends to his friends.

Always remembered for his knowledge, his quick readiness to help,
his enthusiasm, his sense of humor, and his thoughtfulness and kindness.

for his Canadian friends

Mexi Springer

REQUIEM IN PACE


Jochen Vattes
1939-2003

Jochen Vattes was well-known to Lahr Canadians for his friendly, out-going character. When the Canadian Forces arrived in Lahr in 1967, he was one of only a few Germans in the area at that time who spoke good English! As an enthusiastic service representative for VW Link, later as sales manager, then as an independent road-accident insurance assessor, he developed a lot of Canadian contacts and established friendships that were maintained over the years.

He had experienced health problems for the past 10 years. He died on 2 April 2003 at the age of 64 but his death was not officially announced in Lahr until after the funeral a week later, so we actually received the bad news from Canada first.

Jochen Vattes was not only active in fostering good German-Canadian relations for many years but also involved in pragmatic political work in the local community as an elected representative for the Christian Democratic Party (CDU) on Lahr’s city council for the periods 1990-1994 and 1997-1999.

We express our deepest sympathy to his wife Rosy, whose bereavement is particularly painful because her 88-year-old father died only hours before her husband, and to their daughter Ronja Vattes, who studied journalism and was recently appointed newspaper editor-in-chief to the Lahr section of the ”Badische Zeitung”.






Robert (Bob) Gauthier,

aged 62 years,

passed away on 23 July 2002
in Longueuil, Quebec, after a long illness.

He served with the RCDs and the 12 RBC, Fort Gary Horse.
He was stationed in Lahr and retired as a Warrant Officer.

He leaves behind his wife Claudette
and 3 sons, Alex, Marc and Gary.

Peter Czimmek

Centennial Club manager for many years, passed away aged 59. Funeral service on 23 August 2002 at 10.00 hrs
at the Weingarten cemetery in Offenburg.

Peter was born in Essen (Germany) on 12. 04. 1943, emigrating with his parents to Canada at age two. He joined the Canadian Forces in Calgary at age 17, serving mainly with tank regiments including the RCD, with postings to Northern Germany, Cyprus and Egypt. He came to Lahr in 1977 and stayed in the area when he left the military, especially working as manager of the Junior Ranks Mess (Centennial Club). After closure in 1993, he set up a small business of his own in Offenburg. He suffered a stroke five years ago and died suddenly from complications after a second recent stroke. He is survived by his daughters Doreen and Jacqueline from his first marriage in Canada and by his second wife Gabi in Offenburg.













Kenneth M. Robertson

November 5, 1944 - December 30, 2001

Kenneth M. Robertson of Hampton, husband of Marie (Goodman) Robertson died December 30, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Saint John.  He was born at Dartmouth, son of Dorothy (Swift) Robertson and the late John Robertson.   He was Master Warrant Officer in the Military Police with Canadian Armed Forces and served peacekeeping missions in Cyprus, Golan Heights and the Gulf War.  Kenneth was stationed in Germany for six years and in Canada the majority of his career.  He retired in 1995 and moved to Hampton.  He enjoyed golf and curling.   He is survived by his wife, one son, Kenneth P. Robertson of Ottawa; two step-sons, David Dooley (Linda) of Richmond, B.C., Marc Dooley (Gigi) of Enfield, N.S.; one step-daughter, Susan Dooley of Bedford, N.S.; one sister, Beatrice Stone of Dartmouth, N.S.; two brothers, William Robertson (Evelyn) of Saskatchewan, John Robertson, (Monique) of Montreal; two grandchildren, Jacqueline and Kevin; several nieces and nephews.
















Pipe-Major John May Huggan

CFE Pipe Major 1971-1977
Volunteer member of CFE Pipes and Drums until 1993

Born 25.01.30 in Montreal, Canada
Deceased 31.08.01 in Iffezheim, Germany

John actually first came to Germany in 1951 when the Canadian Forces were stationed in Hannover for some years and he returned permanently in 1971. During his 30 years of living and working in Lahr and Baden-Soellingen, the stirring sound of his pipes made him one of the most well-known and well-loved characters in the whole of the Canadian military community.

A Memorial Service led by his Black Watch comrade WO Ian Clark will be held at 1400 hrs on Tuesday 2 October 2001 at Mechler’s funeral chapel, Haupstrasse 82, Bühl (B-3).

As John requested, the “Lament for Mary MacLeod” will be performed by his son Andy who has followed his father’s footsteps in the Scottish pipe-playing tradition.

David Jones

Dave Jones passed away in June,
from cancer, at age 75.

Dave was the pass control officer at CFB-Lahr for many years, before retiring in 1991.

He had been living in Filey, Yorks., England.
Dave joined the Canadian Army's provost corps in
the early 50s and retired as a Warrent Officer
with the Military Police at Baden-Soellingen.

Dave was an avid golfer and played
for many years at Baden Hills.

Dave Jones is survived by his wife and two sons.


Werner Schlegel

born 25. 10. 1936 in Lahr-Dinglingen
passed away 6.5.2001 after a short serious illness

Werner Schlegel spent his whole life trying to help others
and to improve social and natural environmental conditions.
He was extremely active as a practising Christian, as a leading member of the Christian Workers Association and the German National Media Trade Union and as a Lahr city councillor
(1971-2001). He and his wife joined the Lahr Canada House Association when it was founded in 1994 because one of their daughters had married a Canadian and was leaving Lahr. Despite so many commitments elsewhere, Werner still volunteered for the post of secretary for the Canada House Committee in 1999 when support was needed to save this Canadian Resource Centre in Lahr. We appreciated his
pleasant personality, his way with words and his invaluable experience in dealing with problems. We miss him very much.

Werner is mourned by his wife Freya, Kirsten and Rick Snow with Melanie (aged 9) of Montreal, and other family members


Bob Williams

born 11. 1. 1946 passed away aged 55
after a long serious sickness on March 23th 2001

Bob Williams was well-known to Canadians in Lahr. For more than 10 years Bob was the top Disco-Jockey at several night clubs in Lahr, including "The Scotch Club", "Disco 66" and "Disco 77". Bob came to Lahr, from London, England in 1970. His dynamic style, knowledge of dance music and ability to get people into a party mood, made Bob one of the most popular and sought after DJ's in southern Germany. He was very approachable and many Canadians in Lahr considered him a friend. Bob left DJ-ing in the early '80's and qualified as a Radio-T.V. and Computer technician. He worked as a technician for CANEX before moving on to a German firm. Ill health plagued Bob for several years as he suffered the effects of diabetes, strokes, heart disease and kidney failure. Bob was 55 when he passed away on 23 March while undergoing dialysis at the Lahr Krankenhaus. Bob issurvived by the ladies in his life, Monika and Beate, and two sons.



Arthur Mühlebach

born 29. 11. 1909,
died at the age of 91 on 15. 3. 2001

Landlord of Lahr Gasthaus Brünnle

Mourned by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren




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Josef Speckenheuer

Josef Speckenheuer died at the age of 69

on 27 February 2001 at his home in Mahlberg.
The funeral took place in Mahlberg on 2 March.

From 1970 to 1995 he worked for Defence Construction
on buildings for the whole of the Canadian Forces in Europe.

He is mourned by his wife Wilma, daughter and son-in-law
Diane and Roberto Gonzales with grandsons Nicholas and Alex.

Mr and Mrs Speckenheuer came from Nordrhein-Westfalen
in northern Germany and emigrated to Canada before returning
to work for CFE.
Mrs Speckenheuer was also well-known to Canadians because
of her many years work at the Accommodation Office in Lahr.


Doreen Hildebrandt

born 6.2.1956 - Erzingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany,
died 8.2.2001 - New Westminster, BC, Canada.

Doreen Hildebrandt, née Hauptmeyer,
died suddenly of cancer at the age of 45.

The memorial ceremony took place on 17 February
at the German Protestant Church in Vancouver.

attended by many German and Canadian friends.

She is mourned by her husband Reiner Hildebrandt,
daughter Michelle and son Marc
as well as by her mother Maria Hauptmeyer,
brothers Harry and Peter Hauptmeyer and
sister Patricia Grantham with families.

The Hildebrandt family emigrated to Canada
after the closure of the Canadian Forces Base Lahr.
For many years Doreen was an active member of
the Lahr German-Canadian Friendship Club and
member of the Canada House Association
since its foundation in 1994.


COL. ALLAN M. (JOE) OGILVIE

D. F. C., O. M. M., C. D., Retired

Joe Ogilvie died peacefully at the Perley Rideau Veterans'
Health Centre on 30 December 2000 in his 80th year.

He was the beloved husband of Winnifred (née Sharman), loving father of Robert (Libby) and Donald (Denise) of Australia and Claire, Jill and Steve (Leanne) of Ottawa.
Cherished Grandfather of Catherine (Chris), Jason, Christopher, David, Alyssa, Liam and Taylor. Brother of Ruby (Parker), he is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Friends paid their respects at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod St., Ottawa, on
3 January 2001. A Memorial Service was held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Lisgar at Elgin, on 5 January,
interment followed at Capital Memorial Gardens,
and friends celebrated his life at the Royal Canadian Air
Force Officers' Mess.
In lieu of flowers, donations were made to the Alzheimer
Society of Ottawa-Carleton.

Col. Ogilvie was Commander CFB Lahr
from July 1971 to August 1975.

In 1972 he was instrumental in founding the town-twinning
between Lahr and Belleville (near Trenton, Ontario).

This was established together with Ben Corke, then Mayor of Belleville, and Dr. Philipp Brucker, then Lord Mayor of Lahr,
who has just written an obituary for Col. Ogilvie for the
local Lahr newspapers.


Christian Hünd

aged 70, passed away after a short serious sickness
in Offenburg, on November 26th 2000.

Christian, named Fritz, was a very good Comrade.
He joined the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 002
Lahr in the year 1994. He supported his Branch
as much as he could.
He would always go on the color-parties that were
held in remembrance of our Comrades
all over Europe.
Fritz had a lot of respect for the Canadians that
he got to know through the Royal Canadian Legion.

Christian is survived by his daughter
and three grandchildren.


Warrant Officer Jacques Soucy

passed away in Ottawa, November 6th 2000.

He was 62 and had been a patient of the
Ottawa Heart Institute for several years.

Jacques and his wife Danielle were posted to
Lahr from 1981 to 1985. They lived in Seelbach.

Jacques had many friends in the Canadian and German communities. He joined Black Forest Lodge 901 and
was very active in the lodge, particularly in helping to
organize charity activities.

Jacques is survived by his wife and a daughter
from a previous marriage.


Major Roger OUELLET
Air Force ret'd

Major Roger OUELLET passed away in January 1999.

He was first posted to Germany (CFB Baden-Soellingen)
at the end of the 1960s.
As the senior air traffic controller/base air traffic controller (SATCO/BATCO) at CFB Lahr from 1989 to 1992, he was well known around the base.

He was president of the Lahr Rod & Gun Club.
During his posting to Lahr (1987-1992), he organized
and made several trips to Romania with
relief supplies for the many orphanages there.

Any messages may be sent to: pierreo@sympatico.ca


Rudolph KRYSKI
MWO - RCAF Retired:

Thursday, March 23, 2000. Rudolph Kryski, age 79,
loving father of
Larry (Dr. Gail Delaney) of London, Ontario,
John (Theresa) of Carp;
Judith (Greg Bennett) of St. John's, Newfoundland;
and Tim (Catherine) of Pasadena, Newfoundland.
Pround grandfather of Kyla, James, Andrea, Dianna, Chris, Briar Rose, Nicole and Katrina.
Brother of Ed of Trail, B.C. and Shelley Verdon of Kelowna, B.C. Predeceased by his former wife, Thelma Butt of St George's, Newfoundland.
Fondly remembered by many relatives and friends throughout
Canada and Europe.
Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Ottawa on Monday, 27 March 2000. In memorariam donations to the Altzheimer's Society of Ottawa Carleton would be appreciated:

Chris served in Lahr as an Air Traffic Controller (Radar) where he retired from Military Service in 1973. He remained in Lahr where he worked as a civilian VIP driver with Base Transport until 1986. Back in Canada, he pursued his family tree while visiting dozens of relatives from Newfoundland to British Columbia.

Any messages may be sent to: travishausb.b@on.aibn.com
(I will ensure these messages reach Family Kryski)

Fred VanDamme
passed away,

December 27th, 1999, at age 66,
after a four year battle with cancer.

Fred was the Manager of the Canadian Marconi
Calibration Centre at the Lahr Airfield from 1981 to 1993.
He and his wife Helen were well known in the Lahr community.
Fred was a member of Black Forest 901(Lahr)
and Dominion Lodge 848 (Baden).

Fred retired from Canadian Marconi
upon his return to Canada.

He and Helen had been living in Ottawa.

Fred is survived by his wife and mother
and several step-children.