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Frank Honey

Frank Honey

HONEY, Frank - '92, passed away of cancer on 19th November 2015 at the Veterans Unit in Middleton. Frank was born in Cornwall, England, 14 December 1922, to Charlie and Elsie (Mathews) Honey. His family immigrated to Canada in 1926 and settled on Vancouver Island, BC. In 1941, Frank enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force as an airplane engine technician. He was posted to England in 1942 to work on fighter airplanes. In 1944, he went to France with the Normandy invasion. During the war, he also spent time in Holland, Belgium, and Germany. In 1945, he returned to B.C. where he married Dorina Boscariol, and they had four children. In 1958, when posted to Greenwood, the family fell in love with the Annapolis Valley. Frank decided he wanted to eventually retire here, so in 1959, they bought the “homestead” in Wilmot. During his 37-year career in the military, Frank was a qualified technician on 28 types of aircraft. Frank was an active outdoors person who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, and riding his ATV. He spent many enjoyable hours outdoors with his friends, children, and grandchildren. Frank continued his lifelong interest in military aviation. Frank belonged to many organizations including the RCAFA 107(V) Wing, Greenwood; Masonic Lodge; Royal Canadian Legion and the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum. Frank is survived by his special friend Hattie Taylor, Bridgetown, NS; brother, Art Honey, Kamloops BC; sisters, Freda Monroe, BC; Doris McArthur, BC and Shirley Honey, Alaska; sons, Larry, Kentville, NS; Morris (Patricia), Leduc, AB; Clifford, Wilmot, NS; daughter Vivian (Allen) Morris, Nictaux, NS; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his former wife Dorina, brother, Edgar and sister, Chris. At his request, Frank’s remains have been donated to the Medical Science Department at Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. A Royal Canadian Legion Tribute was held Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Royal Canadian Legion Kingston Branch #98. A Masonic Tribute and Memorial Service was held Saturday, November 28, 2015 in the Middleton Funeral Home 398 Main Street, (902) 825-3448 with Rev. Paul Jennings officiating. A reception for family and friends followed the service. Interment of ashes will take place at a later date. Donations in Frank’s memory may be made to his favorite organizations, the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum or the 107 Wing RCAFA, Greenwood, or charity of your choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

 

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