FRANK MCBRIDE

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FRANK MCBRIDE Peacefully at his home in Vancouver, Frank McBride passed away at age 87 on October 8, 2006. Born February 3, 1919 in Dumfries, Scotland Frank was predeceased by parents Thomas and Sarah (Bowes); wife Elizabeth (1985) and Lorraine (1993). He leaves to mourn his children, Richard, Kathryn (Jim) and Gordon as well as grandchildren, Andrea, Jeffrey, Brennan and Matthew. Frank served honorably with the P.P.C.L.I. in Great Britain and Italy from 1939 to 1945 in active duty. After the war Frank took a trade as a Pipefitter and worked for many years at Deer Lodge Hospital in Winnipeg and Shaughnessy Hospital in Vancouver. In retirement he was very involved with the Canadian Legion in Winnipeg and Vancouver where he helped run the annual Poppy Drive until the age of 83. Frank was an avid reader who loved music, travel, fishing and remained active until the day of his passing. He had a keen sense of humour and love of life that made all who knew him well feel better for it. Cremation has taken place. The Soldier Tis strange to look on a man that is dead As he lies in the shell-swept hell And to think that the poor black battered corpse Once lived like you and was well. Tis stranger far when you come to think That you may be soon like him.... And it's Fear that tugs at your trembling soul, A Fear that is weird and grim! Hamish Mann

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 18, 2006