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CAPT. B. MAURICE DURRANT
Born: Aug 11, 1946
Date of Passing: Jul 13, 2010
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCAPT. B. MAURICE DURRANT August 11, 1946 - July 13, 2010 Maurice Durrant passed with his loving wife, Ramona, by his side. Maurice will be sorely missed by Ramona, his children, Scot Fraser (Angela), Paul Durrant and Karen Spence (Brian), his three beautiful granddaughters, Lauren, Leah and Zoe. Maurice is also survived by his brother Neil Durrant (Rosemary), sisters Ruth Newton, Sharon Durrant and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Leland (Peachey) Durrant of Winnipeg. Maurice was born in Miniota, Manitoba, and moved to BC in 1990, eventually retiring on Vancouver Island. His love affair with aviation began in England where he received his glider's license at the tender age of 11. Maurice flew commercially, piloting everything from the PBY-5A Canso to the Boeing 747-400. He was a respected aviator and instructor, admired for his professionalism, kindness and sense of humour. In his 40 years of aviation he logged over 20,000 hours. Maurice was a loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle. He was a true gentleman and will be forever missed. A Celebration of Maurice's Life will be held in Winnipeg.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 16, 2010
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss of Maurice at a far too early age. Ken and Johanna Finlay - Posted by: Ken Finlay (Co-Worker) on: Jul 18, 2010
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People step into our lives and walk with us for a while, some stay with us forever, as they leave their imprint in our Hearts... Dear Ramona, I will never forget Maurice and the kindness he has shown me and my Gabriele. He invited us into the Cockpit on a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver, and took pleasure in our delight in watching him land the big Plane with ease at YVR. I am shocked and dismayed to hear of his passing. My Heart goes out to you Ramona, my thoughts are with you at this time of utmost grieving ! Peter - Posted by: PETER KUEHN (Friend) on: Jul 17, 2010