It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Frank, on October 3, 2019. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 62 years, Edith, his son David (Jody), and daughter Katherine (Kent), his granddaughters Kristen (Guillaume), Julie (Shawn), and his grandson Kyle, along with many many friends.
The family will receive condolences at Voluntas, 4695, boul. St-Jean, Dollard-des-Ormeaux (Qc) H9H 2A7, on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. A short service will be held at 2 p.m.
Arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (Voluntas.ca | (514) 695-7979).
Lynn MacNaughton
October 4, 2019 at 7:56 pmSo sorry to hear this. Our sincere sympathy, love and friendship from Lynn and Ken.
Walt and Pat Henry
October 4, 2019 at 8:50 pmShocked and saddened to hear this news…So many memories of Frank at the Pines. He was a special man. Love and Hugs to you, Edith and your family..
Ruby and Larry Marren
October 4, 2019 at 11:12 pmWe are so sad to hear this news! He was such a beautiful friend to many. We will truly miss him. Our deepest condolences to you and your Family Edith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! Love Ruby, Larry & Maggie!
Jean and Lou Lukanovich
October 4, 2019 at 11:21 pmDear Edith, Shocked hearing such terrible news, just can’t believe it. Frank was so fit and healthy. A dear friend who will be so missed. Our love and sympathy to you and all your wonderful family. Xx Jean and Lou
Lee and Dru Ellis
October 4, 2019 at 11:27 pmOur thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry. Always loved our talks with him.
Richard and June White
October 5, 2019 at 3:30 amShocked and saddened. I can’t believe
Frank has passed. He worked so hard at being fit. Absolutely loved paddling
One of Canadas greats. We will miss him
Love and condolences to Edith and his wonderful family
Rachel &Dan Philip
October 5, 2019 at 7:04 amSorry to hear this. Our sincere condolences.
Jane and Gordon Hall
October 5, 2019 at 7:49 amGordon and I send our prayers to you and your family . Frank was a great guy he will be missed
Diane LaPete
October 5, 2019 at 9:02 amI am so sorry for your loss!
Hal and Sandy Curtis
October 5, 2019 at 9:32 amSo sorry for your loss – He will be missed
Eniko Fokos
October 5, 2019 at 12:40 pmKüldöm oszimte részt vetelemet.Mulik
az idő.Orulok
A közös szép kajakos emlékének. Ditke sokszor Csokollak.Ency
Dotan Philip
October 5, 2019 at 2:26 pmEdith, so sorry for your loss, quite a shock. I saw and spoke to Frank every morning at the gym, was shocked to hear..
Julie and Harry Morris
October 5, 2019 at 2:34 pmSo sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Peter Kohn
October 5, 2019 at 3:39 pmSorry to hear, my condolences to you all
Lee, Karen, Chantal & Candice
October 5, 2019 at 4:54 pmShocked and saddened by the sudden passing, we were fortunate to count Frank as a friend and good neighbour for many years. Our heartfelt condolences to you Edith and to your family.
Cathy, Perry and family
October 5, 2019 at 5:18 pmVery shocked and sad to hear about Frank`s sudden passing. Our whole family sends their deepest condolences.
Clayton Holbrook
October 5, 2019 at 6:25 pmSo sorry to hear of the passing of frank.my consoldents to you edith
Sophie and Laizer Kaminsky
October 5, 2019 at 6:38 pmDear Edith. Laizer and I send our deepest condolences to you and all your family. It has been many years since we spoke with Frank in person, but still he remains a very clear presence. He will be missed by many.
Rose and Ted from Ohio
October 5, 2019 at 7:14 pmWe are so sorry to learn that Frank has passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.g
Candice Dandurand
October 5, 2019 at 9:13 pmMy condolences to you Edith and your children. I’ll miss my chats with Frank, he was an inspiration for me! I’ll be running a race in his honour next Sunday.
Christine Seidl
October 6, 2019 at 9:31 amOn behalf of the Pointe-Claire Canoe Kayak Club, we wish to express our sincere condolences to Edith and the family. Frank was an inspiration to so many of our members and will be dearly missed.
Edith
October 6, 2019 at 9:53 amThanks to everyone for your kind words. K
Tom Hall
October 6, 2019 at 2:08 pmEdith, I’m so sorry for your loss. You and Frank were and always will be special to me for all the support you’ve given me over the years. I think frank’s memory will live long among your Canadian canoe family. Take care, love, Tom.
Jake and Lori
October 6, 2019 at 3:11 pmOur prayers are with you. We lost a beautiful man!
Ward Whittingham
October 6, 2019 at 4:07 pmDear Edith, Condolences, Good old Frank always had a warm friendly smile for me every time we would meet. You two will always have a very warm spot in my heart and we will miss his unique humor. Old Ward.
Debra and Mike Shall
October 6, 2019 at 6:56 pmEdith we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Frank was loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Kathy romberger
October 6, 2019 at 7:08 pmSo sorry to hear this sad news. Edith. You. Are I’m
my prayers.
Karen Oljemark
October 7, 2019 at 9:14 amA true and constant friend who will be missed. All my condolences.
Trish Canty
October 7, 2019 at 12:02 pmOn behalf of the Viking Canoe & Kayak Club allow me to express our sincere condolences to Franks’ wife and family from all of our members. From everything that I’ve ever heard about Frank, his sudden passing will leave a huge hole in his family, the paddling community, and his many friends. May you find comfort in your memories.
Peter Radford
October 7, 2019 at 12:08 pmDear Edith and family,
Carole and I just heard the sad news. We enjoyed Frank so much during the days of Cartietville. Our sympathy to you and the family
We all loved this MAN.
Peter and Carole Radford
Guylaine St- Georges
October 7, 2019 at 1:25 pmVery sad new. Frank was an inspiration to all of us. I always enjoyed paddling or chatting with him. Il etait in home adorable. He will be missed. Love you Frankxxx
Guylaine st-Georges
October 7, 2019 at 1:28 pmUn homme adorable
Bob & Darlene Bain
October 8, 2019 at 8:13 amFrank was a champion paddler and a lifelong gym rat but most of all a great husband, father and good guy.
He will be dearly missed by all of us but never forgotten.
Frank Garner
October 9, 2019 at 4:43 amMy sincere sympathy – always a kind word from Frank
Gabriella & Ross Muer
October 9, 2019 at 11:46 amOur sincere condolences and sympathies Edith and to your family
Henry & Bonnie Carpenter
October 11, 2019 at 7:48 amDear Edith so sorry to read of Frank’s passing. We do loved to joke with Frank. He was so full of live and fun. He will be greatly missed. Love to you and your family.
Alexander Kulczyk
October 12, 2019 at 10:00 amFrank was an exceptional person to work with and learn from. I have fond memories of my time with him at the Canoe Club.
Alan McCleery
October 12, 2019 at 10:10 amDear Edith; I am shocked and so sorry to hear this sad news. My sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
Jen Smolak
October 12, 2019 at 3:11 pmOur deepest condolences to Edith and your family. Frank was such a constant positive and supportive figure among his fellow athletes. Love Jen, Ricky, Linda and Mike Smolak.
Sébastien Rist
October 12, 2019 at 7:40 pmSincerest condolences to the Csaki family. Always admired Frank and the positive energy he transcended to everyone he met. Little gestures he did, like coming to see you after a race and congratulating you, regardless of what place you were in, really meant a lot to a young guy like me. You’ll be missed.