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Bernard Connelly Aitchison

1925 - 2013

Bernard Connelly Aitchison obituary, 1925-2013, Escondido, CA

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1925

DIED

2013

Bernard Aitchison Obituary

Aitchisson, Bernard Connelly ESCONDIDO-- Bernard "Scot" Aitchison passed into God's care on July 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Young Hi "Lee" and his children Doreen, Bernie, Caroline and Eileen, His grandchildren Valerie, Michael, Anna, Erin and Kevin And great- grandson Troy. He was born in Dundee, Scotland to James and Mary Aitchison on May 26, 1925. During WWII, he joined the British First Airborne in 1943 and flew a glider into Arnhem. He also served in Malaysia and Korea and was a member of the Chosin Few Korean War veteran's organization and the British Officers' Mess. After leaving the service in 1955 he moved to United States and owned several hotels and restaurants in Southern California. Services will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside on Thursday, July 11th, at 12:30 with reception to follow.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jul. 9, 2013.

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July 15, 2013

To the family,

May you find comfort in these encouraging words: Death is the opposite of life. God can awaken those who have died just as surely as you can awaken a person from sleep. (read Mark 5:22,23,38,39,41,42)

W.Gunn

marie tripp

July 13, 2013

Death is something that brings sorrow to our heart, may the God of all comfort be with your family

Judith Connelly

July 10, 2013

We'll miss you uncle Benny. .. Judith Connelly and family

July 10, 2013

We'll miss you uncle Benny. ..Judith Connelly and family

Bernie Aitchison

July 10, 2013

Hi Pops, see you on Thursday. Save a place for me at the table and we'll talk about the local football results.

Bernie

July 10, 2013

Dear Lee and Family:
So sorry to miss the funeral. Rena and I wish you strength and God's Blessing in this difficult time

Pete and Rena de Jong.

July 9, 2013

I can hear your Scottish accent.....You sure missed by my family. RIP until we meet again at the better place, God bless.

Donaldson's

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