Frank was born in Victoria, BC on February 24, 1924 and passed peacefully in Nanaimo on August 2, 2019 surrounded by family. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Frank is survived by Don (Nancee), Aileen (Teri), Frank (Hedi), Michael, Brian (Roni), Patrick (Suzane), 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Frank was a proud native of Victoria and served in the Canadian Armed Forces in WWII. He worked for the Queen’s Printer for 38 years and then enjoyed every minute of retirement with his family and friends. He loved his woodworking, his 25 years of volunteer work at the soup kitchen and swimming in the ocean. Frank was a kind generous soul who respected everyone he met. He was a lifelong member of St. Andrew’s Cathedral Parish.
Prayers will be held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive at 7:00pm on Monday, August 19, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Tuesday, August 20 at 10:00am with interment at Hatley Memorial Gardens in Colwood. A reception to follow at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Hall at 798 Goldstream Avenue in Langford.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the soup kitchen (9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry, 740 View Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1J8).
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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May God grant each of you His comfort and peace as you mourn Frank’s passing. May your memories bring you joy.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. His dear friends from California Gar and Marilyn McIndoe
DON & Nancee… Sending our thoughts and love to you all.
My sweetest friend Aileen.
I read about a man that has blessed so many people and yet so many of his qualities i see in you! Tim and i including my children are so so thankful God has placed you and your family in our lives. May God give you and your family the strength that only he can give as you walk this journey. My continued Prayers for all. With all my love
Tasia
Sending our love to you and your family. May God grant you peace during this most difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy.
Don & Nancy So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts.
Don & Nancee – Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
We will miss Frank’s weekly visits with homemade scones, and incredibly inspiring attentiveness of his extended family. Truly a life well lived, with family and faith at his core. He was touched us deeply, and we will be truly missed.
Aileen, Teri and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember meeting him many years ago, what a kind and happy man. Hugs and prayers.
Sorry for your loss Kyla. Prayers for your and your family during this difficult time.