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BATTERSHILL, Frank It is with great sadness that we announce on Tuesday, November 30th Frank passed away at the age of 94 years. Frank was predeceased by his first wife Beverley, infant son David Franklyn, his second wife Diana and his brother Bill. Frank is survived by his three children, Tom (Mary), Nancy (Mrs. David Becker), and Jeffrey (Lorna); nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and his brother Jim, as well as many friends in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Frank was born in East Kildonan, Winnipeg where he attended public school as well as St. John's College, (now St. John's Ravenscourt) and St. John's College, University of Manitoba. Frank entered the Military at an early age, being a member of the Canadian Army Cadets during his schooling and in 1933 enlisted in the 90th Battalion, The Winnipeg Rifles, of the then Non-Permanent Active Militia. Frank remained a member of the now Royal Winnipeg Rifles throughout his life, serving with the 1st Battalion in World War II including landing on D-Day June 6th, 1944 as part of the first assault wave at Juno Beach. Frank was a Lieutenant commanding No. 7 Platoon, "A" Company. Promoted to Captain, Frank took part in the entire campaign in North West Europe, ending up for the last six months commanding a company with the rank of Major. Frank returned with the Battalion to Winnipeg on the 31st of December, 1945. Frank took his discharge in February 1946 and worked for a number of years in Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatchewan. During his service in The Canadian Army, Frank received many decorations, campaign stars, medals and other awards. His gallantry and commendable service was further recognized by his commanders and superiors when, by the King's Order, the name of Frank Battershill was published in the London Gazette on November 8th, 1945 as mentioned in a Dispatch for distinguished service. Frank re-enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1951 and became a member of the 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Toronto, and served a fourteen month tour in Korea as well as several appointments in various cities in Canada including a two year posting in Fort Churchill, Manitoba as Chief Instructor of the Winter Warfare School. Following a family tradition, Frank early on became interested in the sport of Military Rifle Shooting and participated in the Provincial Competitions of the Province in which he was living at the time as well as the annual competitions held in Ottawa each year. In 1957 Frank qualified for and was selected as a member of the 1958 Canadian Rifle Team representing Canada at the Bisley Rifle Matches held in Bisley, England each year. In addition, Frank took part in several other sports including Hockey, Curling, Tennis, and Golf, being a member of the Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver for a number of years. While in Vancouver Frank lived on the North Shore and was a long time member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church in West Vancouver. After losing his first wife Beverley to Cancer in 1985, in 1991 Frank married longtime friend of both Beverley and Frank, Diana McKay (Harrison) and both became active members of the Parkgate Community Centre. Diana died in 2006, also from Cancer. Following Cremation, Frank's ashes are to be returned to St. John's Cathedral Cemetery in Winnipeg for internment in a family plot. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and caregivers at the Misericordia Hospital (especially Linda at 4 West) and the staff at Touchmark at Wedgewood (especially Leanne, Maureen, Bernie and Fatima). A Memorial Service will be held celebrating Frank's life at Hainstock's Funeral Home, 9810 - 34 Avenue, Edmonton on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. dipExpressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family via the website, www.hainstockedmonton.com Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 780-440-2999. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial
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BATTERSHILL, Frank It is with great sadness that we announce on Tuesday, November 30th Frank passed away at the age of 94 years. Frank was predeceased by his first wife Beverley, infant son David Franklyn, his second wife Diana and his brother Bill. Frank is survived by his three children, Tom (Mary), Nancy (Mrs. David Becker), and Jeffrey (Lorna); nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and his brother Jim, as well as many friends in Edmonton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Frank was born in East Kildonan, Winnipeg where he attended public school as well as St. John's College, (now St. John's Ravenscourt) and St. John's College, University of Manitoba. Frank entered the Military at an early age, being a member of the Canadian Army Cadets during his schooling and in 1933 enlisted in the 90th Battalion, The Winnipeg Rifles, of the then Non-Permanent Active Militia. Frank remained a member of the now Royal Winnipeg Rifles throughout his life, serving with the 1st Battalion in World War II including landing on D-Day June 6th, 1944 as part of the first assault wave at Juno Beach. Frank was a Lieutenant commanding No. 7 Platoon, "A" Company. Promoted to Captain, Frank took part in the entire campaign in North West Europe, ending up for the last six months commanding a company with the rank of Major. Frank returned with the Battalion to Winnipeg on the 31st of December, 1945. Frank took his discharge in February 1946 and worked for a number of years in Winnipeg, Regina and Saskatchewan. During his service in The Canadian Army, Frank received many decorations, campaign stars, medals and other awards. His gallantry and commendable service was further recognized by his commanders and superiors when, by the King's Order, the name of Frank Battershill was published in the London Gazette on November 8th, 1945 as mentioned in a Dispatch for distinguished service. Frank re-enlisted in the Canadian Army in 1951 and became a member of the 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, Toronto, and served a fourteen month tour in Korea as well as several appointments in various cities in Canada including a two year posting in Fort Churchill, Manitoba as Chief Instructor of the Winter Warfare School. Following a family tradition, Frank early on became interested in the sport of Military Rifle Shooting and participated in the Provincial Competitions of the Province in which he was living at the time as well as the annual competitions held in Ottawa each year. In 1957 Frank qualified for and was selected as a member of the 1958 Canadian Rifle Team representing Canada at the Bisley Rifle Matches held in Bisley, England each year. In addition, Frank took part in several other sports including Hockey, Curling, Tennis, and Golf, being a member of the Seymour Golf and Country Club in North Vancouver for a number of years. While in Vancouver Frank lived on the North Shore and was a long time member of St. Stephen's Anglican Church in West Vancouver. After losing his first wife Beverley to Cancer in 1985, in 1991 Frank married longtime friend of both Beverley and Frank, Diana McKay (Harrison) and both became active members of the Parkgate Community Centre. Diana died in 2006, also from Cancer. Following Cremation, Frank's ashes are to be returned to St. John's Cathedral Cemetery in Winnipeg for internment in a family plot. The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses and caregivers at the Misericordia Hospital (especially Linda at 4 West) and the staff at Touchmark at Wedgewood (especially Leanne, Maureen, Bernie and Fatima). A Memorial Service will be held celebrating Frank's life at Hainstock's Funeral Home, 9810 - 34 Avenue, Edmonton on Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. dipExpressions of sympathy can be forwarded to the family via the website, www.hainstockedmonton.com Hainstock's Funeral Home & Crematorium, 780-440-2999. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial