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FRANK BISHOP Frank was born on April 4, 1927 in the Fort Garry area of Winnipeg. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy at age 16 serving briefly in the Halifax-Newfoundland area as a stoker, escorting convoys en route to England. After the war, Frank was employed for 37 years at CNR. He met Betty and they married in 1949. They spent summers at their cottage at Lee River until her death. A subsequent marriage to Aline terminated and Frank arrived on Vancouver Island to look up his friends, Les and Joan Dale. He and his dog Billy enjoyed living in Cowichan Bay. Frank was active all of his life; as a coach for boys baseball and hockey for 25 years and in the local church and senior groups in the Duncan area. A celebration of Frank's life was held in Duncan. Interment will take place at Thomson in the Park Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Blvd. on Monday, August 28 at 1:00 p.m. Come and share your memories of a life well-lived.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 19, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Uncle Frank has a special place in my heart. We didn't see a lot of him growing up, but as adults we reconnected on Vancouver Island when my dad and my mom retired there. We both vacationed there and then when he moved there, I spent some time with him after my parents passed. I wish I had known him more growing up as he was a kind, caring, intelligent man, whose company I enjoyed. He certainly loved his Billy Bishop (his dog) who became a huge part of his life. Rest in peace my uncle...til we meet again. Love you. xo - Posted by: Linda Joan Cowan (niece) on: Jul 23, 2018
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Frank was my coach at Roblin Park in Hockey and Baseball. He and Betty treated us as the Children they were unable to have and taught us many life lessons. He is missed... RIP Frank... - Posted by: Mark Jenkyns (Frank was my coach) on: Sep 08, 2017
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Sad to hear that Frank has passed. I had the opportunity of playing hockey on 4 of Frank's teams as a young man. When you have children of your own and get involved in coaching, only then can you come to appreciate what someone like Frank did for you as a young person. Frank was the "Ambassador" of all time. - Posted by: Roger Fraser (Friend) on: Aug 21, 2017