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Keith and Janice Raschko
December 27, 2007
Thinking of you and your family.
Doug & Lorna Stevens
January 2, 2007
Lorna and I wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Frank Hornby. I was deeply saddend by the news and as I told my sons (Andrew & Ian)about Frank, they remembered him not only as an umpire for many of their Little League games but of a person who was fair and respected. My daughter Sheena who was brought along to many LL games remembers Frank's multi coloured car. We will all miss Frank, from the umpires, from the District #3 volunteers and from the Little League baseball family.
Tom Langlois
January 2, 2007
I was deeply saddened to hear of Frank's passing. A very longtime friend, it was my privilege to witness some of Frank's highlights as he progressed through his coaching and then umpiring career.
My heart and thoughts go out to Frank's family. Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathies. He will be missed.
Karen Francis
January 2, 2007
My deepest condolences to the Hornby family.
Over the years I have had several opportunities to work games with him. Although a man of few words, he made the most of what he had to say. He always brought the best out of whoever he was working with and the simple insights he offered had great impacts. I feel proud to have worked with him.
Frank was a great umpire and a great man. He will be missed.
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Doug Mann
January 1, 2007
My Condolences to the Hornby family. Frank was on my crew for the first provincial championship that I ever umpired in. I always had a blast any time I was on the field with him, and I can remember many times talking baseball with him at a ball diamond. I'll miss you Frank
Ev Helmsing
January 1, 2007
My deepest condolences to all in the Hornby family; it's a sad time .... draw comfort from your good memories and from sharing closeness with family members.
Love, Ev
Stewart Galambos
December 31, 2006
It was quite a shock for me to open my email 2 days ago and see an obituary for a friend and colleague named Frank Hornby. I was just telling my wife Judy I was going to call him to come up to Centennial to work under him as a Umpire in Senior and Junior Little league as I don't have the time needed to fullfill the duties required by CABUA. It was an honor to work beside him on the ball diamond as well as get CABUA started just a few short years ago. Judy and I are going to miss you Frank, and I may see you on the diamond in the afterlife. Our condolences go out to Jan and her family, and sadly we will be unable to attend the service Jan.02 2007.
Doreen and Walter Gruszecki
December 31, 2006
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Hornby family. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Dave Bisanti
December 31, 2006
I am writing this message from Vancouver. I was stunned when I received James's message of Frank's paaaing. I have not known Frank for a long time like others, but I will miss him dearly, Frank was great on the field, had a terrific sense of humor off the field, and Frank was also one of the greatest team players CAGUA has ever had. As assignor, I could always count on
Frank to take an assignment, All I had to do was ask, and his reply was always " I'll be there!"
I will not be back in Calcary to participate in honoring Framk on Jan 2, but I would likw to let Janice, James and all of Frank's famiily know that my thoughts will be with you.
dave Bisanti
Geoffrey Anacker
December 31, 2006
I was shocked to hear of Frank's passing. I had just returned last night from spending Christmas with my Dad in Baltimore, Maryland. I extend my prayers and deepest sympathies to the Hornby family. I grieve with them for the loss of one so dear to them and a fellow umpire and friend on the baseball diamonds of Calgary and area.
Mr & Mrs Mike Labelle
December 31, 2006
We are deeply sorry to hear that Uncle Frank passed at such a young age. He will be remembered as a quiet man . We are deeply sorry that we were unable to make it to his funeral. We love him dearly and will miss him... May his soul rest in peace and the angels watch over him always .. From your Nephew & family of Mike & Angelina Labelle & Girls..
Lyle Gagne
December 30, 2006
I was devastated to hear of Franks passing. He was not only a mentor, but a great friend. He could always keep me from getting down after a bad game and keep me from getting way too cocky after a good game. One of Franks truly great gifts was that even as an umpire, he was liked by fans, coaches and players. Now at the end of a game I will look over my shoulder to see if Frank will show up for a quick beer and talk about umpiring. Baseball in Calgary will never be the same for me. I will miss him.
Lyle Gagne
December 30, 2006
I was truly devastated to hear of Franks passing. He was not just a mentor but a great friend. Frank could not only bring me back up after a bad game, but also keep me from getting to cocky after a good game. What I found really amassing was how well liked Frank was by players and coaches. For me, baseball will never be quite the same in Calgary. Now at the end of a game I will probably look over my shoulder to see If Frank came to join us for a quick one and remember that he is no longer with us. From the Gagne family, to all the Hornby family we extend our condolences. I will miss you Frank.
Stephen and Anne DeLude
December 30, 2006
This is way too soon to be saying goodbye to a great guy!
Frank was always there to lend a hand and help out however he could.
He was a straight shooter that you always could depend upon.
Best of all, he knew how to have fun on a diamond and how to make new umpires comfortable and get them ready to take on tougher assignments.
The DeLude family will always remember the great times we had with Frank at so many ballgames and fondly recall when Frank and Jan attended Jennifer and Christopher’s wedding 3 short years ago.
To all the Hornby family members our deepest condolences and sympathies, we will all miss Frank’s cheerful disposition and constant encouragement.
Christopher and Jennifer Lachapelle and
Dale Elder
December 30, 2006
It is a sad day when you hear a great freind and colleague has moved on. I will raise my arm and salute you FRANK on the 2nd 2007.
Dale Elder Calgary Ab.
Mike Whitely
December 30, 2006
Frank, my friend on and off the diamond,you have left all your friends too soon.I won't be able to share a laugh, a story or a drink with you until I catch up to you in heaven. Rest easy my friend.
Bryce Paton
December 30, 2006
To the Hornby Family:
Take comfort in knowing your husband, son, father, brother and grandfather touched the lives of many people and certainly left a lasting legacy in the baseball umpire community. Whenever I saw Frank's name next to mine on our game assignment schedule, I knew I would have a great day on the diamond. I learned so much from Frank and his understanding of the 'game within the game' and will greatly miss him as an umpire partner and friend. We were all very proud of Frank as a founder of CABUA, our first 'Umpire of the Year' and his recent induction into the Alberta Umpire Hall of Fame.
Josh Clark
December 30, 2006
I am deeply sadenned by the loss of Frank Hornby. The umpiring fraternity has lost a great man and the Hornby family has lost a great husband, father and brother. I would walk on the field with you anytime Frank.
My best wishes for the entire Hornby family. I will raisse a pint in your honour on Tuesday.
Brian Donaldson
December 30, 2006
Although I have not umpired seriously in a couple of years, I fondly remember working with Frank. His cool and respected presence always made it easier for us rookies!
Frank, you shall be missed. Calgary baseball has lost a great person.
Phil Ward
December 30, 2006
It was always a pleasure to meet Frank at the ball-park. Genuine friendship is hard to find and I always felt at ease with Frank. Life can be unfair but sudden death seems more so, especialy for all of us left behind. Frank will remain a pleasant memory.
Linda Cameron
December 30, 2006
No words of sympathy can express your loss. Take comfort in knowing the thoughts of others are with you. Our deepest sympathy to the Hornby Family.
With Love Linda & Nicole
Jake Gibbon
December 30, 2006
My deepest condolences to Frank's family. Frank and I always had a way of finding humour everytime we saw each other. I regret never taking the chance to walk on to a field with you. You will be missed Frank, by all of us.
Rest well my friend, God Bless.
Scott Fraser
December 30, 2006
I'm very sorry to hear this news. I admired and respected Frank for his knowledge of umpiring and his sunny disposition. It was always a great pleasure to work with him. We will all miss him.
My condolences to those he loved, and who loved him, who are left behind.
Keith and Janice Raschko
December 29, 2006
We wish the family well.Comfort to be found in the many fond memories within the Hornby family.
Brett Hornby
December 29, 2006
Frank, the fact you we're a great family man and umpire in the baseball community will be greatly missed. I will never forget who you we're and rest in peace.
Love from your nephew,
Ben Checkowy & Judy Danelley
December 29, 2006
Our sincerest condolances to the entire Hornby Family. It's always difficult to lose a family member and friend, and even more so when the loss is of someone so young.
Gail and John Morris
December 29, 2006
Our heartfelt condolences to the Hornby family. May the love of friends and family help you through your grief.
Mom, Marge, Frank, Ron, Doug, and Dad
Doug Hornby
December 29, 2006
The last photo of the family taken on July 2, 2005, at Mom and Dad's 60th wedding anniversary celebration.
From left to right:
Mom, Marge, Frank, Ron, Doug, and Dad.
We all love you and miss you.
Joe Mac Lean
December 29, 2006
Frank- You were not supposed to leave us so soon. You will be missed. I loved to games with you because there was never any pressure to perform. Just go do your job & have fun !! My codolences James to all the family. Joe Mac Lean
Pierre Simard
December 29, 2006
Frank -- Thanks for imparting your knowledge and love of the game on me. I knew you only a few short years, yet in those years I came to know a man who loved being on the field and helping his partners. You have left us much too soon.
Brenda Kalisch
December 29, 2006
Frank. I am so glad that I have some pictures of us, up in the stands during one of the baseball tournaments. You and I were analyzing all of the umpire's calls that game. Even though the years have passed I still have many many fond memories of those baseball years. Rest well Frank.
Doug Hornby
December 29, 2006
I shared my brother's love of sports, and I have many fond memories from our childhood. My favorite was from 1975 during a Crescent Heights High School wrestling tournament. Frank was a referee, and I was wrestling for the tournament championship in my weight class. I came in second for the tournament, but first in my brother's heart. While we were walking home together, he told me he couldn't concentrate on the match he was refereeing because he was so interested in watching my match. I will alwyas remember how proud he was of me that day.
Mitchell Ball
December 29, 2006
My condolences to Frank's family. I umpired baseball with Frank in recent years. I always enjoyed meeting with him at Baseball Alberta Umpire Superclinics. He will truly be missed in the umpiring fraternity. God Bless.
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