Oct. 25,1921 - March 5,2012
Frank Wade died peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2012 at Evergreen House,Lions Gate Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Ruth and three sons George (Cari), Alan (Sherrie) and John and two grandchildren Harris and Lucie.Pre-deceased by his daughter Kathleen (1972). Born in Brandon, Man. Frank was sent to England as a boy to complete his education. This led to a choice of a career at sea with the Royal Naval Reserve training on the H.M.S. Conway at that time anchored in the River Mersey off Birkenhead, Liverpool. During WW2 Frank served as an R.C.N. Midshipman in the Mediterranean Fleet, as a cipher-officer for Admiral Cunningham on-board the battleship H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth, among others. After the war, Frank returned to Canada where he met and married Ruth (1947)and the two began a family.Frank served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 27 years and rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander . In 1968 Frank received his B.A. in Political Science from Carleton University and in 1970 his M.A. in Hospital Administration from the University of Ottawa. In 1970 Frank moved to West Vancouver and worked for the British Columbia Hospital Association 1970-1973, followed by Executive Director of the B.C. Lions Society for Crippled Children 1974-1979 and finished his career in Administration at the Jericho Hill School for the Deaf retiring in 1986. After retiring Frank wrote and published 2 books "A Midshipmans War" and "Advocate for the North" and was President of the Canadian Authors Association (B.C. Branch). Frank was an avid Golfer, Jazz/Big Band enthusiast as well as a frequent concert and theatre-goer. Frank and Ruth enjoyed numerous cruises together and loved to play Bridge and socialize with their many friends. A Celebration of Frank's life will be held at a later date. Any condolences can be forwarded to [email protected]
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