Memoriam

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Colleagues Who Passed In 2024

Pam Tap

Pam Tapp

1931 - January 12, 2024

Pam Tapp passed away on Friday January 12 in Victoria, B.C. Funeral details are not available at this time.

Crena Swingler

Crena Swingler

1929 - January 11, 2024


Colleagues Who Passed In 2023

Sheila Portinari

Sheila Portinari

1932 - November 17, 2023

John Segaert

John Segaert

1963 - October 10, 2023

Dina Vanczar

- September 15, 2023

Martin McSkimming

Martin McSkimming

1944 - September 12, 2023

Lucienne (Lu) Schleehahn

Lu Schleehahn

1951 - September 7, 2023

Maueen Miller-Banks

Maureen Miller-Banks

1938 - August 26, 2023

Patricia Foster

Patricia Foster

1949 - August 11, 2023

Marie Bray

Marie Bray

1935 - June 17, 2023

At Marie’s request a private cremation has taken place. A memorial mass was held at All Saints Roman Catholic Church (1415 Royal York Road, Toronto) on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 9:30 am. In memory of Marie, the Bray family would appreciate donations to the Dorothy Ley Hospice or a charity of your choice.

Guy Poppe

1945 - May 3, 2023

Jean-Jacques Turgeon

1955 - April 19, 2023

Jim Browne

Jim Browne

1949 - April 18, 2023

Photo of Memorial Candle

Marjorie Blanthorn

- April 12, 2023

Al Tonini

Al Tonini

1955 - April 3, 2023

Sandra Jorgensen

1956 - April 1, 2023

Marilyn Maracle

1939 - March 30, 2023

Jimmy Yanqui Jr.

1992 - March 28, 2023

Russ Marsh

Russ Marsh

1942 - March 8, 2023

Joan Padulo

Joan Padulo

1954 - February 28, 2023

Elsa Kiertscher-Schauber

1938 - February 6, 2023

Myrna Young

Myrna Young

1945 - January 23, 2023

Hildegard Stork

Hildegard Stork

1935 - January 4, 2023

Sue Manwar

1951 - January 2, 2023


Colleagues Who Passed In 2022

James Hare

James Hare

1959 - December 31, 2022

Linda Neilson

Linda Nielson

1958 - December 19, 2022

Jozsef Nyeste

Jozsef Nyeste

- December 5, 2022

Our former colleague and friend, József Nyeste, passed away on December 5, 2022. József had worked in reservations and groups and was retired. No other

details are known at this time.

Linda Newton

Linda Newton

1953 - November 25, 2022

Gerry Scalcione

Gerry Scalcione

1950 - November 24, 2022

Edmond Putrimas

Edmond Putrimas

1959 - November 15, 2022

Alan Loughlin

Alan Loughlin

1940 - November 6, 2022

Peter Pinto

Peter Pinto

1925 - October 27, 2022

Carol Vickers

Carol Vickers

1937 - October 23, 2022

Barbara Adelman

Barbara Adelman

1937 - October 23, 2022

Friend and former colleage Barbara Adelman passed on October 23, 2002. A graveside service was held on October 24 at Pardes Shalom Cemetary in Vaughan, Ontario. Further details are unknown at this time.

Graham Wright

Graham Wright

1946 - October 20, 2022

Graham began his career with Air Canada in 1973 as a Programmer in the Computer and System Services (C&SS) Branch at 151 Front St, Toronto. He had an integral role in the evolution of ReserVec II and he is fondly remembered by his colleagues as a dedicated worker with a ready smile and many stories to tell. He was a kind and patient mentor, always willing to lend a helping hand as needed. He took early retirement in the 1990s. May he rest in peace.

Alla Bondar

1942 - October 14, 2022

Moya Murphy

Moya Murphy

1948 - October 13, 2022

Betty Foster

Betty Foster

- October 3, 2022

Friend and former colleague, Betty Foster, passed on October 3rd 2022. She had been living in a retirement home in Scotland near her nephew and his wife, but had been in hospital for the last 3 months as her health declined. Further details are unknown at this time.

Donald Fisher

1931 - September 16, 2022

Cathy Barker

Cathy Barker

1939 - September 3, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we are announcing the sudden passing of Catherine Ann (Delahunt) Barker on September 3, 2022 at Trillium Health Partners Hospital, Mississauga at the age of 83. Catherine was born in Moncton, NB on August 23, 1939 to the late Jack and Anne (Mills) Delahunt. Catherine was predeceased by her beloved husband Gary William Barker (September 2, 2022); her brother Robert Delahunt and her brother-in-law Leonard McArdle. Catherine is survived by her sister Betty (Delahunt) McArdle; sister-in-law Verna Delahunt; nephews Daniel Delahunt (Joselyn), Stephen McArdle and Brian McArdle; nieces Kim (Delahunt) Cohoon and Ann (McArdle) McDougall (John).

Catherine’s career with Air Canada started in Moncton in October, 1960, retiring in Toronto in 1992. Air Canada afforded Catherine the opportunity to travel, and travel she did! Catherine logged hundreds of thousands of miles travelling to many parts of the world where she enjoyed experiencing different cultures, local food and shopping for treasures. Air Canada not only provided Catherine with a career she loved and travel benefits she took full advantage of, Air Canada was also where she met her wonderful husband, Gary. Catherine and Gary were married in 1984. Although their travels slowed down years into their retirement, Catherine would relive her travels through stories she would tell; often saying that her favourite vacation was her annual trips to the Caribbean. In the many stories Catherine told, she spoke of the beauty and uniqueness of the places they visited; these stories always led to the funny story about the not so perfect house they rented with Bob & Verna in Bradenton, Florida or the time they stayed at a friend’s home in Burnaby, BC where their bed collapsed while they were sleeping. Catherine’s stories proved that most of the things we laugh about later in life, are not the moments that went as planned but the ones that were not so perfect.

Catherine lived life to the fullest. She was an accomplished seamstress, often sporting her beautiful stylish creations. Catherine had many friends and she belonged to many clubs (Air Canada Pioneers, ProBus, Wine Club, Dinner Club, Club 55 and others). Like her mother, Catherine loved to entertain, often setting a table fit for royalty. Through their retirement years Catherine and Gary volunteered at Trillium Health Partners in Mississauga, “Meals on Wheels” and at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. Catherine received many awards for her volunteer work, one as recently as July 2022 from the City of Mississauga as well as her 20-year volunteer service pin from Trillium.

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Gary Barker

Gary Barker

1937 - September 2, 2022

Gary William Barker passed away peacefully at Trillium Health Partners Hospital, Mississauga on Friday, September 2, 2022 at the age of 85.

Gary was born in St. Thomas, ON, on May 12, 1937 to the Late William and Kathleen (Pritchard) Barker. Gary is survived by his wife Cathy (Delahunt) Barker (deceased September 3, 2022) his sister Doreen (Barker) Brown and many nieces and nephews.

Gary enjoyed working in his garden, reading and model trains. Gary always kept up with the latest news and current events around the world and often could be found reading. Gary was always willing to show his many nieces and nephews his “train room”. Gary’s remarkable “Train Room” displayed his intricately planned train tracks, meticulously painted buildings, strategically planned town, a farm, an airport and detailed landscaping. In essence Gary built his own empire – an impressive one at that.

Gary gave a lot of his time to volunteer work; he was a Big Brother and mentored 2 young lads in their early years. Gary received his 20-year volunteer service pin for his volunteer service at Trillium Health Partners. Gary transported patients within the hospital or at their discharge. Gary particularly enjoyed the camaraderie of the other volunteers at Trillium. Other volunteer activity included Meal on Wheels and assisting at Funerals at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish.

Beagles played a big part in Gary’s life, Sandy and Suzie were his pride and joy. Cathy also shared in the love of these wonderful docile family pets.

Gary was a long-time employee with Air Canada. One year after Gary’s 31 year career started in Chicago, he moved to Toronto. It was a given that as an employee of Air Canada one would get the travel bug – and Gary did. It was not unusual for Gary to make last minute plans during his work shift to see a play in London UK and be on the next flight to the UK. Gary travelled extensively during and after he married Cathy, a fellow Air Canada colleague.

Gary and Cathy married in 1984 at St. Joan of Arc Church in Toronto. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage, during this time they made wonderful memories travelling, volunteering, socializing with friends, and spending time with family.

Gary looked forward to his Sunday FaceTime calls with Doreen, a tradition that started when Covid came on the scene. Often the FaceTime chats had to be shared with a Blue Jays game. Gary was a devoted fan of the Blue Jays – he would have been elated about the Blue Jays shutout on September 2 against the Pirates.

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Ella Allan

Ella Allan

1937 - July 28, 2022

Garry Mozes

Garry Mozes

1946 - July 25, 2022

Rod Cameron

Rod Cameron

1947 - July 25, 2022

John Vernon

John Vernon

1963 - July 24, 2022

Bill

"Pappy" Pappas

1931 - June 17, 2022

Heather Walters

Heather Walters

1955 - June 16, 2022

Rodney Meitz

Rodney Meitz

1948 - June 15, 2022

Maggie Kavanagh

Maggie Kavanaugh

- May 22, 2022

Photo of Eric Hansen

Eric Hansen

1933 - April 23, 2022

Photo of Memorial Candle

John C. Way

1931 - April 2, 2022

Ed Coman

Ed Coman

1938 - March 9, 2022

Photo of Janet Armstrong

Janet Armstrong

1936 - March 2, 2022

Venkatraman Subramaniam

1961 - January 6, 2022

Lawson Tremellen

Lawson Tremellen

1936 - January 5, 2022


Colleagues Who Passed In 2021

Photo of Heather Fraresso

Heather Fraresso

- December 24, 2021

Ursula Gisela Irigoyen-Abad

1961 - November 28, 2021

Ann Dicksons

1942 - November 20, 2021

Photo of Debbie Gair

Deborah Joan Gair

1948 - November 12, 2021

Photo of Nancy Jean Noble

Nancy Jean Noble

1959 - November 11, 2021

Jean-Jaques Borgeaut

1943 - November 3, 2021

Frank Marando

Frank Marando

1928 - October 27, 2021

Photo of Muriel Gleason

Muriel Gleason

1934 - October 15, 2021

Geoffrey Forshaw

Geoffrey Forshaw

1934 - October 13, 2021

Cecilie Campbell

- October 7, 2021

Cynthia Butler

1944 - August 28, 2021

Frank Commisso

1967 - August 10, 2021

Carolyn Chamandy

Carolyn Chamandy

1953 - July 31, 2021

June Dias

June Dias

1962 - July 26, 2021

Louise Long

Louise Long

1951 - July 11, 2021

Earl "Murray" Forbes

1929 - June 2, 2021

Kent Angus

1952 - April 24, 2021

Photo of Jean Balanski

Jean Balanski

1942 - April 12, 2021

John Edward Binions

1956 - April 2, 2021

Gayle Graham

Gayle Graham

1946 - March 16, 2021

Photo of Laura Christine Adams

Laurel Christine Adams

1955 - February 14, 2021

Karen Scott

1965 - January 1, 2021

Photo of Mary Therese Fraser

Mary Theresa Fraser

1932 - 2021

Photo of James Hamersfeld

James Hamersfel

1969 – 2021

Photo of John Victor Cavill

John Victor Cavill

1940 – 2021

Photo of Mary Christina Christy Little

Mary "Christie" Little

1942 – 2021

Photo of Luz Stella Pedraza

Luz Stella Pedraza

2021


Colleagues Who Passed In 2020

Anne Gulycz-Caldwell

Anne Gulcyz Caldwell

1948 - November 12, 2020

Photo of Otto von Staffeldt

Otto von Staffeldt

1932 - November 5, 2020

Sharon Hughes

Sharon Hughes

1968 - October 27, 2020

Elsa Bookalam

Elsa Bookalam

1944 - October 25, 2020

Richard Lavery

Rick Lavery

1952 - October 25, 2020

Owen Colliss

Owen Colliss

1936 - September 26, 2020

Al Dittgen

- September 18, 2020

Al Dittgen passed away on rather suddenly on Friday September 18, 2020, in Ankara, Turkey.

Al had over 35 years with Air Canada. He and his wife moved to Turkey a little over two years ago to be closer to their only son.

Condolences to his family.

Jeri Demetriou

Jeri Jarmila Demetriou

1946 - July 5, 2020

Dimitri Mitsopoulos

1951 - June 10, 2020

Photo of Paulette French

Paulette French

1945 - May 15, 2020

Clive Thomas

Clive Thomas

1963 - April 23, 2020

Al Graham

Al Graham

1936 - April 9, 2020

Susan Wiessler

Susan Wiessler

- March 21, 2020

Sheila MacKay

1952 - March 2, 2020

Photo of Mavis Quigley

Mavis Quigley

1942 - February 13, 2020


Colleagues Who Passed In 2019

Robert McLachlan

Robert "Graham" McLachlan

1942 - Nov 26, 2019

Lennox Cox

1944 - July 17, 2019

Heather Bodkin-Lamarre

Heather Marie

Bodkin-Lamarre

1950 - May 13, 2019

Photo of Deborah Jane Baker-Coates

Deborah Jane

Baker-Coates

1965 - May 11, 2019

Debbie passed away peacefully at Joseph Brant Hospital in Burlington on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the age of 54. Beloved wife of Thomas. Cherished daughter of Roy and Geraldine Baker. Loving mother of Rachel (Adam) and Alexandra. Loving step mother of Melissa (Don) and Michael (Andrea).

Dear grandmother of Julie, Brittany, Summer and Isla. Deborah will be fondly missed by her sisters Sarah and Allison (Brian), longtime friend

Rita and many extended family members and friends. A special thank you to all the staff at Joseph Brant Hospital 6 South and ICU for your care

in Deborah’s last days. In keeping with Deborah’s wishes, cremation has taken place.

Norm Bridges

1934 - April 11, 2019

Garry Stockfish

Garry Stockfish

1962 - March 9, 2019

Liliane Feldman

Liliane Feldman

- April 6, 2019

Photo of Beata Szumska

Beata Szumska

1966 - February 2, 2019


Colleagues Who Passed In 2018

Photo of Memorial Candle

Pamela Garrow

1943 - November 2, 2018

Heidi von Staffeldt

Heidi von Staffeldt

1944 - October 22, 2018

Gary Chapman

1940 - August 8, 2018

Carla Carcone

Carla Carcone

1965 - August 2, 2018

Bill Saxon

Bill Saxon

1939 - June 19, 2018

Frank John Vegh

Frank John Vegh

1941 - June 6, 2018

Joan Nadon

Joan Nadon

1940 - March 13, 2018

Photo of Memorial Candle

Fay Wex

- February 4, 2018


Colleagues Who Passed In 2017

Linda Powers Day

Linda (Powers) Day

1949 - November 4, 2017

Patricia Beldent

Patty Beldent

1953 - September 8, 2017

Bette Laxon

Bette Laxon

1929 - August 31, 2017

Dixie Koulouras

- June 8, 2017

Delia Gaskill-Cadwallader

Delia Gaskill-Cadwallader

- May 1, 2017

Mae Watson

Mae Watson

1922 - April 22, 2017


Colleagues Who Passed In 2016

Photo of Memorial Candle

Ian Robert Pearson

- October 16, 2016

Sue Irvine

Sue Irvine

1959 - August 29, 2016

Gary Mason

Gary Mason

1954 - July 25, 2016

Joan Dancy

Joan Dancy

1930 - June 29, 2016

David Brown

David Brown

1948 - May 17, 2016

Ron Fountain

1940 - March 20, 2016

Stan Callaghan

Stan Callaghan

1933 - January 29, 2016


Colleagues Who Passed In 2015

Mary Jane

Fanelli-Threumer

1967 - September 14, 2015

Daryl Malinoski

Daryl Malinoski

1956 - May 21, 2015

Mary Sunday

Mary Sunday

1944 - May 19, 2015

George McMurray

George McMurray

1918 - April 9, 2015

Christina Halstead

Christina Halstead

- March 30, 2015

Photo of Memorial Candle

Michael Colas

- January 3, 2015


Colleagues Who Passed In 2014 or Earlier

Maria Battiston

Maria Battison

1959 - April 25, 2014

Photo of Memorial Candle

Mary Elizabeth Tunis

1956 - February 27, 2014

Gary Allan

1933 - January 10, 2014

Patricia Ford

Patricia Ford

1927 - December 6, 2013

Ken Eibbitt

Ken Eibbitt

1940 - January 10, 2013

Norm Kerwin

1954 - September 19, 2012

MARY ANN MCLACHLAN

Mary Ann McLachlan

1943 - March 7, 2011

Christine Sinclair Dale

Chris Dale Sinclair

1955 - October 3, 2008

Stew Stockfish

Stew Stockfish

- September 23, 2005