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Frank Geoffrey Lloyd DAVIES
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DAVIES, Capt. Frank Geoffrey Lloyd July 8, 1945 - August 15, 2011 Our `Cappy' passed away with family by his side in Vancouver, after a courageous battle with cancer. Originally from Montreal West, he is predeceased by his parents Edgar and Mollie (Hewitt) Davies. He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Carol (nee Gernon); his three daughters Krysta (Anthony) Foss, Kelly (Tyler) Dumont, Kerri (Cameron) Buschel and his cherished grandchildren, Kaelem, Brayden, Justin, Joshua, Matthew, Dylan, Kate and Charlotte. He is fondly remembered by his extended family and close friends. Frank was known for his love of life and family, passion for flying and gardening, and his ability to make every person he met feel special. He never lost his sense of humour nor his contagious, heart warming smile and charm. Our family would like to gratefully acknowledge all the support received from Frank's medical team, especially his VGH angels on T15 and CP6, Dr. J. Connors, Dr. C. Toze and team, Dr. A. Lee, Dr. K. Shojania, Dr. D. Anderson and White Rock Home Care. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 2250-150 St., Surrey. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in his name to the Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program of BC (VGH) or the BC Cancer Foundation. The world lost a beautiful light, but the heavens are all the brighter for it. Condolences may be offered at www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca
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October 3, 2011
Dear Carol
Jim and I send you and your family our deepest sympathy.
Love and Peace.
Eleanor (Whitton) & Jim Ruddy
Hudson, QC
Jennifer Weir
September 11, 2011
Dear Carol, Krysta, Kelly and Kerri and all of your families,
I am so sorry to hear about Frank. He will be greatly missed by everyone. My deepest condolences to you and your families during this time.
Gordon (Gauke) and Ineke de Jonge,
September 4, 2011
Carol and Girls,
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Frank's passing. From where we are are..he lived his life to the fullest, loved his wife, adored the family and had a career that brought him to cloud nine every time. His smile was never ending. and he made you feel you were important. Thinking of you in this sad time.
August 24, 2011
Dear Carol and gals
What a wonderful picture in the paper, "that smile", it says it all about Frank.
His love of wife..love of family..love of friends...his love of life.
So very sad to have it taken away so soon; he'll be greatly missed by so many whose lives he touched.
Our deepest condolences to you and the family during this very difficult and sad time.
Love Lisa and David
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Julie Parker
August 23, 2011
Dearest Carol, Krista, Kelly, and Kerry and your beautiful families,
May the Holy Spirit take your wonderful Father and Husband on a great flight to his final rest, where he will be at peace at long last. My heart is truly with you during this time of greatest loss. Soar high and free now Frank and may God be with you. Love Julie
Thora and Geoff Carverhill
August 23, 2011
Dearest Carol and Family
I will miss his Sunday calls when he would laugh and talk about the years gone by.He even sang Oh When the Saints Go Marching By a few times. That was Frank always so cheerful. He was a wonderful nephew and will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. Our prayers are with you and the family. God bless.
August 23, 2011
FRANK is gone but will never be forgotten. he was one of a kind. i have wonderful memories of him and you family living on applewood. cant forget the time FRANK and I went to the car museum in sherbrooke and he bought a 1931 Mclaughlin.FRANK called me after arriving home to tell his family of his purchase,he said the car has to go or HE has to go ! IN the end FRANK was the hero when we sold the car for a huge profit! great memories, thats all we have now. i am lucky to have shared time with him. my sympathies to you and the girls. HOWARD SCHRIDER
Missy
August 23, 2011
Heaven’s gardens will never have been more beautiful.
Bill and Jenny Lindsay
August 23, 2011
Carol, Jenny and I were very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. We always enjoyed visitng with you and experieincing his zest for life.
August 22, 2011
Carol:
My heart is breaking for you. I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love.
I pray that God will give you and your family the peace and comfort you need at this time.
God bless you all.
Diane Gernon
David Moon
August 22, 2011
Carol and family, our sincerest condolences. I met Frank through our aviation careers. A true gentleman.
sincerly
David & Roberta Moon
Ken Hall
August 22, 2011
My sincere condolences to Frank's family.
His smile was contagious and he always made people feel good.He was a gentleman and had his Dad's jovial character.
Ken Hall ,formally Montreal West
Geraldine & Jim Hewitt
August 22, 2011
With deepest sympathy to Carol,Krysta,Kelly,Kerri and their extended families.
We have lost a dearly loved member of our family.
Beverley Biborosch-Cotnam
August 22, 2011
Sincere condolences to the family. I remember Frank from Nordair & Canadian days when it was always such a pleasure to see him up front.
Beverley BIborosch-Cotnam
ND, CAIL, AC
August 21, 2011
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and former colleagues of Frank Davies. He was a gentleman, a professional and a pleasure to work with on every flight. He had a smile for everyone and a great appreciation of people and of life. May happy memories ease the pain of your loss. RIP.
Monika Staub
CPA, CAIL, AC
Ron Fava
August 21, 2011
Dear Carol and Family,
Kathy and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Only those who have lost a husband and father can know the depths of your feelings. We send you our love to give you strength to bear your sorrow. I wish we lived closer so I could be with you at this time.
Diane Terreault
August 21, 2011
Dear Carol and Family:
Frank was a fine person. I met Frank at Nordair in Montreal and what impressed me the most was his warm smile and the love he had for his family.
With deep sympathy at this difficult time.
Shirley/Dan Romaine
August 21, 2011
Dear Kelly and Tyler: our condolences to you and your family at this very sad time. Our thoughts are with you. Shirley and Dan Romaine.
Nancy Kelly
August 21, 2011
My most sincere condolences to Frank Davies family. I flew with Frank when I was a flight attendant and Service Director at both Nordair and Canadian and he was always such a pleasure to fly with. Always happy, so professional and like everyone has said on here , he was a gentleman. This is very sad news.
Paul Gauthier
August 20, 2011
To: Carol and family,
I had the great privilege of knowing Frank, as well as flying with him during our days at Nordair. All the following airline mergers separated us, but I will always have fond memories of his professionalism and friendliness.
A great man has left us, but the memories will always live.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Sincerely,
Paul Gauthier
August 20, 2011
I have flown with Cpt Davies for many years before I retired as an in-charge flight attendant. He was a true gentleman and always a pleasure to work with. I was very sad to hear of his passing and wish to express my sincere condolences to his family and friends. I will remember him as a man who had respect for everyone, and a man that I would always respect for his kindness and his good heart,
I am sure you will be missed by many.
Bernard Lecerf Air Canada in-charge, Courtenay, BC
Barry Davies
August 20, 2011
Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the death of my cousin Frank, such a kind and generous man. Our sincere condolences to Carol and all his family.
Barry Davies & Gayla Reid
August 20, 2011
Dear Carol ( and as Frank always signed
K, K, K, )
Lewis and I were so sorry to hear about Frank. I can still remember my first meeting with Lew's friends and getting a THUMBS UP! Frank had a wonderful contagious smile and he truly lit up the room. I know Lewis will miss the regular phone calls. I myself will fondly remember Frank every time a plane passes overhead. What a difference one life made to all of us.
Sincere condolences to you and all of your family.
Lewis & Dale Stevenson
Terry white
August 20, 2011
We will always remember Frank as a kind and loving man. The family should be very proud to have had so many wonderful years with him. Our deepest sympathies. Nancy and Terry White
Jean Partikian
August 20, 2011
Dear Carol, Krysta, Kelly & Kerri,
Liliane and I were very saddened to hear of Frank's passing.
Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jean and Liliane Partikian
Len Hambleton
August 19, 2011
To Frank's Family,
I am saddened to hear Frank endured his particular illness which my wife of 41 years has now and have sat with her during treatments. Whenever I returned to Montreal West I always stopped into Davies Brother's in hopes he'd be there and one day I did with my children to have them meet him and Edger and have their picture taken with them .
My fondest memory was to go to the family farm in Cote St Luc to ride Shetland ponies with Frank and many good friends like Shirley Pickles. Then CSL was "country ". Frank and I knew each other from kindergarten at EBS through high school. I was proud to know he became a pilot and learned from Edgar that he first flew the mail in NFLD working his way up to commercial airline Captain ,a real" hometown boy "made good. My wife Sharron and I send our sincere condolences .
Alan Riches
August 19, 2011
I will miss Frank's embracing smile that always demonstrated his true caring. Although we didn't spend much time together, I dearly valued him as a colleaque. God's speed and Blessings Frank.
Bernard Morin
August 19, 2011
My sincere condolences to all of Frank's relatives. From the first flight I worked with him at Nordair to the last check ride he gave me before moving to Vancouver he was always a gentleman and a friend.
Bon voyage cher ami! Captain Bernard Morin (retired)
Jean Guthrie
August 19, 2011
Dear Carol: We were all sorry to hear about Frank as we have followed all of his ups and downs for awhile. I am sure he will be greatly missed by his wonderful children and grandchildren. We are thinking about everyone.
Love Jean and Glen
Pat Luegger (Pullin)
August 19, 2011
To Franks Family
I remember his great smile & the hay ride parties he'd have when we were all in High school.
Always remember the good times & the fun.
John & Linda Armstrong
August 19, 2011
Dear Carol,
Our deepest condolences, Frank was a Gentleman's Gentleman.
John & Linda Armstrong
Kam Shojania
August 18, 2011
Dear Carol, Kelly and Family,
I was very sad to hear about Frank's passing. When I first met him several years ago I remember thinking that he was intelligent, gregarious, charming and full of life. Even when he was feeling unwell recently he was always smiling and would still make those around him feel good. It was always obvious that he was well-loved by his family. Frank was a wonderful and very lucky man. I will miss him.
Joyce & Don Quart
August 18, 2011
Carol
We both loved him like a brother and have shared numerous happy times together.
Having known Frank has enriched our lives and we will miss him dearly.
Love
Don & Joyce
Bob,Jennifer,Tim,Scott Mironowicz
August 18, 2011
Dear Carol, Girls and Families
you are all in our prayers at this sad time. Frank has left his mark in each of our lives and now we have the memories and the good times in our hearts he will never be forgotten. take care of each other.
Rhonda and Ad Jonker
August 18, 2011
Dearest Carol and family
What a beautiful man. He touched our hearts and souls with his positive attitude, his amazing smile and his love of life and family. It was so wonderful to have had the chance to visit with you and Frank in Dec.2010 a visit we will cherish forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Steve Holdbrook
August 18, 2011
May you take comfort knowing you have a guardian angel watching over your family. Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. Love to you Steve & Elaine Holdbrook and family
August 18, 2011
Dear Carol and family.
May all the wondefful memories you have shared help and comfort you as you go through this difficult time.We will all truly miss that beautiful smile and always cheerful voice.
Love to you all.
Yves and Cathy Simard.Pointe Claire
Christopher Ore
August 18, 2011
Dear Carol, Krysta, Kelly, Kerri,and family,
It was with enormous sadness that I received the news of Frank's passing from Mum up in Montreal. Frank was a cousin that from my earliest memory was always larger than life. He was the teenage cousin with style and panache, but someone who always had time for his younger cousins. As Frank grew into an adult we had the joy of him living on the West Island both before and after meeting and marrying the love of his life. When I think of Frank I will remember his incredible humour and passion for life, he would warm a room and bring a spontaneous smile to all of those around him. Late in life he fought a battle for many years that would have beat many a lesser mortals. My cousin Frank was certainly larger than life and lived it to the fullest.Maria, Margaret, Walker and I send our heartfelt condolences to Carol, Krysta, Kelly and Kerri and their husbands and children as they mourn the loss of dear Frank.
Our love and prayers are with you all,
Chris
Edenton, NC
Ore
August 18, 2011
To Dear Carol, Krysta, Kelly and Kerri and families. We will all miss dear Frank - there may be many miles between us but you are always in our thoughts and prayers . Love and God Bless - Auntie Marion and your Montreal Cousins
Christopher Hewitt
August 18, 2011
Dear Aunty Carol and girls,
I am truly saddened to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. He was so brave and never let his illness impede his great sense of life. Heather and the children also send their thoughts and hopes to you and your family at this most difficult of times. How wonderful that he was able to live such a fruitful life and be part of your lives for so many years. I'm sure that having his wisdom and love has been a great joy for you.
Having Uncle Frank visit Roxboro was always a special occassion even if it was just for a couple of hours on a layover in Dorval to see his mother. It is obvious that you were very fortunate to have such a fine man as your father and husband - the kind of role model that everyone aspires to be.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this most difficult time.
With Our Sincere Sympathy,
Christopher & Heather Hewitt & kids
Shirley Badgley
August 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aunt Carol and her family. May you rest in peace Uncle Frank.
Shirley & Jim Badgley & family
Debra & Eric Stillwell
August 17, 2011
To Aunt Carol, the girls and their families
Eric and I send our heartfelt condolences. The thing I remember the most about Uncle Frank is his booming delivery of grace before a meal. Nothing compares and he will always be remembered!
Jo-Anne (Ferguson) Howell
August 17, 2011
Aunty Carol, Krysta, Kelly & Kerri, my deepest sympathies for your loss, I will always remember Uncle Frank for his huge smile and great laugh. May all your fond memories help you through this difficult time.
Merlin & Scotty McRae
August 17, 2011
To Carol and the girls, we send our deepest sympathies. Having grown up with Frank in Montreal West, we will remember him as the wonderful, warm, kind, man with the great big smile and marvellous laugh. He will not be forgotten. His memories will live on forever. Merlin (Stevens) and Scotty McRae
Linda Pasquini-Gernon
August 17, 2011
One of my fondest memories of Frank is the one where he met my father (a taxi driver at the time) at Mr. Gernon's funeral and upon being introduced to him, said, "I hear we're both in the transportation business." I was so impressed by his humility and sense of humour. What a nice guy!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May the time needed for your hearts to heal pass by quickly.
Love,
Linda (Pasquini) Gernon
Bob Quart
August 17, 2011
Carol, Louise and I wish to express our sympathy to you and and the girls. Although we did not see Frank very ofter we have fond memories of his warmth and friendship. We know that you have all been through a very trying time so our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob and Louise Quart, SaltSpring Island, BC.
August 17, 2011
A long time since I saw Frank. I was in a restaurant in Halifax many years ago and recognized the laugh at a table behind me. His big smile was his signature even back in High School. Truly sad news to learn of his fight. My deepest sympathies to all family members. Iain Douglas (High School Buddy)
Heather Turchyn (Patton)
August 17, 2011
To all of Frank's family - how sad it is today, to learn of Frank's passing. He was a very old friend of Montreal West days and our family always did our shopping at Davies Bros. store.
Frank will always be remembered for his fun loving ways, his great smile and his ability to get along with everyone.
His family will miss him terribly, but they, like the rest of us, will have such wonderful memories to keep with them always.
Rest in peace Frank - you deserve it.
Greg Gernon
August 17, 2011
Frank was so loved by many, I remember when he offered to teach me to do a hold pattern in a Cesna 172 around Dorval airport. He said that he should advise the tower so he signed on as follows, " Dorval tower this is Captain Davies from Nordair ... He was promptly interrupted and was told " Frank , Nordair doesn't have any Cesnas". We all had a good laugh including Frank. I shall miss him a lot.
Lynda Gernon
August 17, 2011
Although I haven't seen him in years, I remember the last time that last time that I did. He was the pilot on a flight that I took back to Toronto from Montreal. After they announced who the pilot was as we were taking off, I asked the flight attendant to say Hi to Uncle Frank for me. She came back to tell me that he had invited me up to the cockpit for a visit. I felt so special as I walked up to the front, and I had the nicest time catching up on everyone as I enjoyed the view. Uncle Frank was definitely the coolest Uncle of all my Uncles.
August 17, 2011
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all of the family and friends who have lost Uncle Frank. Many fond memories of his visits to Montreal when I was a kid, and the wonderful time we spent visiting in Vancouver with the whole family on a cross-Canada trip. Thinking of you Auntie Carol & the girls.
With Love & many prayers,
Katie Hewitt & Rob Kopty
Gail Corrigan
August 17, 2011
Remembering a pilot who was a true gentleman in all respects when I worked as a Flight Operations Secretary at Canadian. May wonderful memories bring you comfort.
Gail Corrigan
(Secretary, Flight Operations)
William and Teresa Clement(Gernon)
August 17, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Frank was a wonderful man. May you all be comforted by God's embrace at this time. Love and many, many prayers...
Oriel Ferguson
August 17, 2011
Sad to hear of Franks Passing, keep the faith, will be thinking of you on Tues, Love Oriel
Robert Ferguson
August 17, 2011
I remember living with Aunt Carol the day she met Uncle Frank, her life was now completed. Uncle Frank was a great person and we all were the better for knowing him. Rest in Peace. Our condolences to Aunt Carol and the whole family.
Veronica & Bob Ferguson Bath, Ontario
Jim Peerless
August 17, 2011
A pleasure to fly with Frank at Canadian. An honour to know him. We will all miss him.
August 17, 2011
Dear Carol,
Frank had a kind spirit and soul.
My sincere condolences to you and the girls.
Holding you in thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Sincerely, Heather Walsh
Ross Conklin
August 17, 2011
What sadness we feel in losing Frank. He made everyone who knew him feel special. We will miss his phone calls. He was so gracious and in short - a class act. Sincerely, Ross & Diane
August 17, 2011
Carol
Bill and I would like to send our condolences to you and your family. He was a great friend in the years at work with Nordair and Canadian and even as teenagers.
Our thoughts are with you.
Bill & Joanne Moore
August 17, 2011
I am saddened to read of Frank's passing. I flew with him over the years from the late 1970's at Nordair and Canadian Airlines.
My sincere condolences to his family.
Trevor Nicol
Judy Wilson
August 17, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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