In Memoriam
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Albert Randall WallaceObituary by Sheldon Benner
Obituary originally published in the Toronto Star on 30 May 2020. With great sadness tempered by the joy and thankfulness that we had our dad and grandpa for as long as we did, we announce that he died of natural causes on 23 May 2020, in his 100th year and on the anniversary of our mom's death. He left us to join our dear mom, his beloved wife of 62 years, Mary Juniper and our sister Susan. He is reunited with his parents Robert and Kathleen, sisters Eleanor and Betty, brothers-in-law Ed and Chuck, sister-in-law Marjorie and nephew Chuck Jr. Albert is survived by his daughters Patricia, Anne and Barbara (George). He was the much-loved and always proud grandpa of Darren, Katie (Jamie) and Bradley (Marietta) and great-grandpa to sweet Juniper Belle. He is also survived by his nieces Janice, Jennifer, Nancy, Kathy and South Floridians, Nancy, Suzanne and Deborah.
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Pilot Officer Albert Wallace wearing his air gunner’s brevet.
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Doug AndersonStory By Gord McNulty
The CAHS has lost a stalwart with the recent passing of Doug Anderson, a Life Member (CAHS #138). Widely respected, Doug enjoyed an outstanding aviation career. He was a true gentleman, who made numerous contributions to the CAHS and aviation in general.
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Doug Anderson (left) and George Fuller sharing memories in 2016.
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Bill WheelerStory and Photos By Gord McNulty
Originally Published in the Markham Economist & Sun A multi-talented Markham resident, dedicated to Canadian aviation history and passionate about art, has earned a place among distinguished achievers.
William J. (Bill) Wheeler will be inducted into Canada’s Aviation Hall of Fame at a gala dinner and ceremony on May 26. He will be among four 2011 inductees at the event to be held at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton. Read More... |
Early CAHS members, posing with an RCAF Chipmunk, from left, Bill Wheeler, George Morley, Hugh Halliday, Al Martin, Charlie Catalano, Terry Waddington.
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