Earl MAYO Obituary
W/C (ret'd) DFC, CD
September 8, 1917 – January 3, 2014
Passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Friday, January 3rd, at the age of 96. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Mayo (nee Newcombe) for 64 years. Survived by his children Bob (Evelyn), Barbara (Emidio Melara), Bruce (Sandra West) and Bill (Lillian Sung). Proud grandfather of Christopher, Ian, Jamie, Laura, Andrew, Lisa, Katie and Jake. Predeceased by parents Charles and Ella, and by brother Russell. Earl served during WWII as a bomber pilot with 427 Squadron R.C.A.F., completing a tour of operations, for which he was awarded a DFC. Continued to serve in the R.C.A.F. as a pilot and administrative officer, retiring in 1968 as Commandant of Canadian Forces Headquarters. After retiring, he worked as Secretary to the Royal Architectural Institute. After fully retiring to Burritt's Rapids and ultimately Kemptville, Ontario, his retirement years were filled with travel, outdoor cooking, golf, curling, volunteer activities and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family. Friends may pay respects at the
Kelly Funeral Home, Walkley Chapel
1255 Walkley Rd, Ottawa
613-731-1255, www.kellyfh.ca
Monday, January 6th, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday , January 7th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, January 8th, in the Chapel at 11 a.m. A private family inurnment will be held in the spring. A donation to a charity of your choice is greatly appreciated.
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January 19, 2014
Doctor Mayo & Family,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Our sincere condolences during this difficult time !
Wess, Kim & Mike Dore
Peter Lamont
January 12, 2014
Bruce, and all the family, Aileen and I send you our condolences. We hope you find strength reading these reminiscences and memories of Earl.
January 8, 2014
To Bob, Evelyn, Christopher, Ian and Jamie - our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. In reading his obituary it is clear that he was a very special man indeed. In sympathy, Barry and Fran Betts
Jon Stainsby
January 8, 2014
To Bill, Lillian and family
Maddy and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Stay well and remember the good things.
Warmest regards,
Jon and Maddy
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Allan Todd
January 8, 2014
To the Mayo family,
I was the navigator in Earl Mayo's crew with 427 Squadron during WW II. While on the squadron in 1944, Earl and I enjoyed many good drinks together. My late wife, Irene, and I kept in touch with both Elizabeth and Earl, and enjoyed many visits to their homes. From myself and my family, our sincerest sympathy. On behalf of the Lion Squadron, a last 'Roar'!
Allan Todd, Gatineau (Buckingham), Quebec. (Additional contact, John Todd, Smiths Falls, Ontario)
Joan Gummeson
January 8, 2014
To the Mayo Family: I was very sorry to learn of Earl's passing. My love goes to all of you. I remember the kindness that Earl and Elizabeth extended to us at 4 Wing in Germany and in Kemptville. With sincere sympathy from the Gummeson Family, Joan.
Lynne Hudson
January 7, 2014
My sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Shelley Dyer
January 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you Bill and all your family at this time.
Colleen Karam
January 6, 2014
My deepest sympathy for your loss Bruce, Sandra and family. What a wonderful life your dear father lived. Sincerely Colleen Karam and family
Kenneth Osborne
January 6, 2014
Bruce, Sandra and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a gallant pilot, a remarkable father and a man distinguished in all aspects of his wonderful life.
Andrew Ockenden
January 6, 2014
I am an ordinary Englishman born 1937. To Wingco Mayo's service and the service of his his comrades and all our Allies I owe my todays. We all owe him and them and have an abiding duty and need to remember them. My gratitude, respect and sympathy to all his family and friends who loved him too.
Dorothy Schween
January 6, 2014
Dear Barbara and family:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May your wonderful, loving memories of past joyful moments help you through. Take good care of yourself and each other. Thinking of you....xoxo
January 6, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eleanor and Bill Bradley, St. George
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