Borden Campbell

Borden Campbell

Borden Campbell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2009.
CAMPBELL, Borden Ross "B.R." - Air Vice Marshall RCAF (Ret'd) CMM, CD Peacefully, Monday, November 16, 2009, B.R. at age 78. Cherished husband of Ann (nee MacTavish). Predeceased by parents Ross Campbell and Mae Bell (Morphy) and his first wife Mary. Loving father of Mary-Ann (the late Brian Kruse), Lynda (Mike Quesnel) and Martin. Proud grandfather of Laura, Alex, Scott, Brianna, Miranda, Erin and Leah. Grieving B.R.'s passing are his brothers and sisters, John (Edith), Mitzi, Margaret, Kenny (Sylvia), Billy, Barbara (Gerald) and predeceased by Bernice and Edna Mae. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to visit the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor) Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Thursday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. For those wishing, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

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January 4, 2010

To: Donnie, Scott, Chris, Jane, Nancy & families:

Please accept our deepest sympathy, our thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.

Debbie, Doug, Matthew Armstrong

Mary and Mike Flanagan

December 10, 2009

Lynda, Mike, Brianna and Miranda,
Our heart felt condolences to you and your families. I hope remembering the good times will make the coming days easier to bare.

Kathleen Carlow

December 5, 2009

Dear Mary-Anne and Lynda-Mae, I offer my condolences from the Sproule family, Sydney, NS 1969-1972. Our parents were good friends and spent a lot of time together. I have contacted some of the Sydney gang and have been trying to locate you two. My sister Kelly and my brother Sean and I would love to hear from you both. Kathleen Sproule Carlow

November 22, 2009

Dear Ann and Campbell family, I had the great pleasure of serving with BR at 1 CAG during the early 80's. We also enjoyed playing old timers hockey together and I always remember that he was "just BR" to all the hockey players: a great leader and a great human being who made everyone feel that they were an important part of his organization wheher the CAG or the Team-it was all the same.
Kent R. Craig CD (Maj retired)

November 21, 2009

Dear Ann and Campbell family,
I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a beautiful person and fellow airman. Fond memories of BR will live forever.
Sincerely,
FX McGillivary, Palm Harbour, FL
(a Cape Bretoner)
Per Ardua Ad Astra

November 19, 2009

So sorry to hear of BR's passing. He was a great mentor and friend through most of our air force lives; we will miss him very much. Deepest condolences to the family.
Fraser and Sandy Holman, Toronto.

Sharron Campbell

November 19, 2009

Lynda and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Les&Reta Young

November 19, 2009

Dear Ann and Family, We are sending you's are deepest condoleneces on the passing of a great friend B.R. We wish we could be with you at this time but we are very sorry that we can't but are hearts are there. So take care. Love Leslie and Reta Young and Family.

November 18, 2009

It is with great sadness upon learning of BRs death that we express our condolences to his wife and children. He was the Commanding Officer at CFS Sydney &was compassion, and understanding during his years at the base...he will be missed and remembered
Rest in Peace BR. Love and prayers, CFS Sydney HQ staff & Comm. Detachment.

Haggis & Marjorie Mackay

November 18, 2009

Dear Ann and family,
We were shocked and are deeply saddened to learn that BR is outward bound on the final solo. Our sincere condolences to all of you.
Per Ardua Ad Astra.

Kerri Painter

November 18, 2009

My condolences to Martin and his family.

Neil Neil Gillis

November 18, 2009

I am thinking of you at this time of your sorry

Bill & Chris May

November 18, 2009

May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. The ones we love are never gone, for they live within our hearts. Those dearest to us never really leave, they live on in the way they cared, shared and made us happy. Today and always may loving memories bring you strength, comfort and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David Morton

November 18, 2009

Deepest condolences on Borden's passing. I well remember him from when we both lived in Almonte. He was one of three Generals to come out of that small valley town and, as local legend had it, once flew an aircraft under the hydro wires spanning the Mississippi river. A respected warrior and leader he leaves a lasting memory to be cherished by his friends and family.

Denise & Tim Georgeoff

November 18, 2009

Our condolences to Martin and his family.

Julie Kent

November 18, 2009

Our condolences...I know how much your father meant to you and your family...

Our prayers are with you all...

The Kents

Myrna and Russ Bennett Bennett

November 18, 2009

Dear Ann, Mary-Ann, Lynda and Martin

Your loss is being felt by all the lives that BR touched, through you his family as well as his long and distinguished career in the RCAF/CAF. He was a special person whose calm and thoughtful ways will always be remembered by all of our family.

Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. It was our privilege for having known such a great man.

Myrna and Russ Bennett

Robert Fulford

November 18, 2009

Our condolences to the Family;

The Fulfords
Fitzroy Harbour On

November 18, 2009

Dear MaryAnn and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Warda Issany(Dade Behring/Siemens)

Keith and Cathy Sheldrick

November 17, 2009

MaryAnn, Lynda and Martin and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. He was a special man that will not be forgotten.

Bill Hind

November 17, 2009

Sincere condolences ! An older , old friend . The world is poorer today .

Neil & Ellie MacTavish

November 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

November 17, 2009

Lynda and families
We are saddened to hear of such a loss to you all. We know your dad was such a wonderful man, father and grandfather. Cherish your memories and all the great times you had together,
with love
Roger, Darlene and Arielle

Debbie MacTavish

November 17, 2009

Aunt Ann;
I am so sorry about B.R. We wish we could be there with you but Kyla, Taj and I are sending you lots of hugs!
Love you!

joanna meehan

November 17, 2009

Dear Barbara & the Campbell family,

My sympathy on the loss of your dear brother. We ALL knew Borden Campbell was a "pilot". Your parents were so very proud of him, proud of you all.
Sincerely,

Lisa Barnes McCarthy

November 17, 2009

MaryAnn, Lynda and Martin and families,
May you find comfort in the love and support from all your friends and family at this difficult time. Your Dad was such a special man, he touched many lives with his kindness and wisdom
Special hugs to you all
Lisa Barnes McCarthy

Rita Cuccia

November 17, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lee Hart

November 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

November 17, 2009

To the Campbell family, So very sorry to hear of yout loss I remember going with May to watch Borden fly.Often times I think of you and the good old school days. Edith, Do you remember me. We were very good friends. Where does the time go. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...Brbara Williams (Ballard) Kanata

November 17, 2009

To the Campbell family,

We have known BR for many years, while we were with the Airforce and afterwards. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him because of his down-to-earth, pleasant, and friendly manner - he was one of a kind. We share your sorrow and wish you all the best.

Joe and Norma Jackson

November 17, 2009

Lynda, Mike, Brianna, Miranda, Maryann, Martin and Families
Our sincere sorrow on the loss of your father (grandfather). He was indeed a wonderful man, and the proof of that shines though in all of you, his family. His loss is a difficult one, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love To All, Liz, Mike, Nick, Danielle, & Jenna Dufault.
To Lynda, I love you girl, your always in my thoughts and heart, your my soulmate friend. Be strong! HUGS,HUGS and more Hugs! Your Always Friend, Love Liz

November 17, 2009

Lynda, Mike, Brianna, Miranda, Maryann, Martin and Families
Our sincere sorrow on the loss of your father (grandfather). He was indeed a wonderful man, and the proof of that shines though in all of you, his family. His loss is a difficult one, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love To All, Liz, Mike, Nick, Danielle, & Jenna Dufault.
To Lynda, I love you girl, your always in my thoughts and heart, your my soulmate friend. Be strong! HUGS,HUGS and more Hugs! Your Always Friend, Love Liz

Lucy Fournier

November 17, 2009

Lynda & family,

Sharing in your sorrow and praying that you find consolation in knowing he will live forever in your hearts.

Sincere Condolences

Jim Hodder

November 17, 2009

Dear Ann and Family,
I am deeply saddened to read of Borden's sudden and unexpected passing. I shall try very hard to attend the service on Thursday.
Sincerely,
Jim Hodder (& wife Joan)

Virginia & Vic Belleville

November 17, 2009

Dear Anne. Our thoughts are with you as you face this sadness. We have many memories BR around the music events and how he made sure you and Linda were ready to play and the popcorn was on. He always made sure everyone was welcome at your trailer.

November 17, 2009

I share your sorrow, Ann, on the loss of your handsome and courageous Sabre Pilot husband. He was one, if not the best,of the few warriors of our time and will be missed by those who held him in high regard.Forever in our memory, he will not be forgotten. Alison MacKenzie, wife of Andy.

November 17, 2009

Lynda, Mike Brianna, Miranda

Our deepest sympathy at the passing of your Dad(grandfather) our love and thoughts are with all of you. Big Hug..
Karen, Kevin. Jackie and Nick

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