[Public-List] Len Irvine - Feb 3, 1922 - March 16, 2010

[John Birch]

Sad news I'm afraid gang. A fine gentleman has upped anchor to new grounds 
from which no man returns.

He will be warmly remembered.


IRVINE, Gordon Leonard "Len", passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 
in Oakville.  Beloved husband of Kaethe Looman-Irvine, loving father of 
Maureen and Paul , Rosie and Dan, Karin and Roger and Henny, loving uncle of 
Jennifer, Barry, Kim, Terry, David and Susan.  Devoted "Grandpadad" of eight 
grand children and five great grandchildren.

Len served as a radar technician with the RCAF during WWII.  Prior to going 
overseas he was a radar instructor at Clinton. Upon Len's return he worked 
with the National Research Council developing new radar technologies.  From 
there he went on to work with Canadian Admiral and then managed a company in 
Ireland and finally to Atomic Energy of Canada. In his retirement, Len, as 
captain and Kaethe as his admiral, enjoyed many years sailing on their 
beloved "Woodwind", and taking Tina, their happy lab, for walks by the lake. 
Len's caring nature and good humour will be missed by both friends and 
family.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 
23, at St. Judes Anglican Church, Oakville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lions Foundation of Canada - 
Dog Guides.






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