JOHN HAMBLIN HEDLEY

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JOHN HAMBLIN HEDLEY Passed away December 29, 2000 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock, BC. Born January 30, 1919 in Kempston, England and arrived in Canada, spring 1921, settling eventually in Montreal. Following completion of education at Ecole Polytechnique he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving principally with 5BR Squadron in Newfoundland, Iceland and Scotland. John joined Trans Canada Airlines (Air Canada) March 1, 1944, working in maintenance in Armstrong, ON, Medicine Hat, AB and Winnipeg, MB until August 29, 1975. Following retirement, John lived in Courtenay, BC from 1975 - 1977 and resided in White Rock from 1977 until present. John was a life member of The Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch in Winnipeg and transferred to No. 240 Crescent Beach Branch. For service to his comrades he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and Palm Leaf. John is survived by his wife Eileen (married April 29, 1950) sons, Rick (Angelika) of Ladner, BC and Bruce of Pinawa, MB; brother Tony (Muriel) of Surrey, BC and many nieces, nephews and cousins across Canada. He was predeceased by his mother Lucy in 1977; father Jack in 1984 and sister Sylvia in 1995. Arrangements in care of Chapel Hill Funeral Home, White Rock. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 3, 2001 with closure there. Reception following at No. 240 Crescent Beach Legion. Flowers are gratefully declined, donations may be made to the No. 240 Crescent Beach Legion Poppy Fund or the Peace Arch Hospital. A sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Peace Arch Hospital for their dedication and kindness during Dads recent illness.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2001