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Francis Graham (FCA) Huck

Born In: Watrous, Saskatchewan, Canada
Born: April 7th, 1913

Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: July 27th, 2011

It is with much sadness that we announce the death of Frank Huck of Halifax, formerly of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Frank passed peacefully in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Building, QE II in Halifax on July 27, 2011 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 7, 1913 in Watrous, Sask. the son of the late Henry Graham Huck and the late Jane Mary (Large) Huck. Frank was educated in England and later attended the London School of Economics before receiving his Chartered Accountancy designation. As a young man he was active in sports, especially tennis, and represented his district at the junior Wimbledon championships. After articling in London he returned to Canada in 1938. He worked with Reid, Son, Watson, Leith, CA's in St. John's, NL becoming one of the founding members of the Newfoundland Institute of Chartered Accountants. He enlisted and served with distinction for 5 years during World War II with the 166th Newfoundland Field Regiment Royal Artillery in England, North Africa and Italy until his discharge in 1945. Following the war, Frank returned to Newfoundland to work for Bowater, Inc. where he spent a 30 year career in Corner Brook (and other North American locales) as Treasurer and ultimately as VP of Corporate Development. He retired in 1978 and settled in a 'golfer's paradise' in South Carolina where he enjoyed a long and wonderful retirement. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Margaret (Smyth) Huck, Corner Brook and sister Margaret Gammon, Oxford, England. He was survived by his loving wife Sheila (Dunphy) Huck, Halifax; sons Michael (Eleanor) and Denis (Valli), Halifax; David (Pamela), Falmouth, NS; and Francis (Phyllis), Ancaster, ON; grandchildren, Tonya, Yellowknife; Leanne and Jeanette, Halifax; Jocelyne, Andrea, Brian, Ancaster, ON; Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service by request and a private family service will take place at a later date. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff of V6 West for their thoughtful and professional care of Frank over the past 15 months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the educational institution of choice.

 

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