WOOD, Henry Robert “Noel”– December 28, 1912 – December 28, 2008, WWII Veteran. Peacefully on December 28, 2008 at the age of 96 at the Queensway – Carleton Hospital, Ottawa, Ont.. Sadly missed by his wife of 60 years, Marion (Healey). Also his four children Sheila (Ronald) of Ennismore, Ont.; Christopher (Debra) of Lindsay, Ont; Jill of Stittsville, Ont. and Gregory (Marlene) of Bethany, Ont. Also grandchildren Anthony, Beth and Andrew and great-grandson Anthony. Pre-deceased by his parents Olivia and Ralph Wood and brothers John, Rupert and Shirley. Survived by his sisters Betty, aged 93 and Nora, age 104 years of England. He will be dearly remembered by many other family members and friends. Noel was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland and joined the Royal Artillery Newfoundland Regiment, serving with the Middle East and British North Africa Forces 1940-1945. After his discharge he farmed in Bethany, Ont. and was also employed by the Ontario Government. He relocated to Stittsville, Ont. in 1996. Family and friends are invited to attend a service in his remembrance at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1619 Main St., Stittsville on Saturday, January 3rd at 11 am. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Lifford, Ont. in May 2009. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army or to a cause of your own choosing. Arrangements in care of Cole Funeral Services, Ottawa, Ont., 613-831-7122.