In Memoriam

Sadly the following members have died since publication of the last newsletter. We extend our sincere condolences to their families and friends.

Roger Charlton

John King

John King

John was born in Sussex, England, lived in the USA for a time, then moved and became a proud Canadian. His greatest joy involved his career in the RAF prior to corporate flying with the Churchill Falls Labrador Corp and later salesman with de Havilland Canada. He was a true gentleman who enjoyed hosting parties (especially lobster fests). His pleasures in earlier days were golfing, curling, travelling, photography and even camping. John was an avid reader, an aircraft and railway modeller, a TV control guardian, and a computer enthusiast. John was very conscious of proper English, the correct facts on historical and aviation information and he detested caps worn backwards.

For ten years John was the editor of Toronto’s Aircrew Association newsletter before becoming president. While in the RAF in 1959, he received a commendation for Meritorious Service in Bomber Command. In 1969 he was mentioned in RAF dispatches, whereupon he was honoured to wear an oak leaf. He also received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal through his work with the ACA.

John leaves his wife Carol (Bonisteel), daughter Vicki, son-in-law Peter Craig and their children Stephen, Matthew and Alicia; son Chris, daughter-in-law Michelle and children Brooke, Tristan, Cassidy, Chelsey and great-grandchildren Willow and Echo. He is remembered by Jean King, the mother of his children, cousin Jenny in the UK, in-laws, cousins and friends.

The support of Dr. Luigi Pedretti and the wonderful Personal Support Workers (especially Kamisha) were greatly appreciated.

‘We’re meant to lose the people we love.  How else would we know how important they are to us.’
Benjamin Buttons