FOND MEMORIES

Most anyone who spent any time around the airport in the last 40 years will have run into Hank & will be interested to read details of his life.

Hank's obituary can be found at Hillside Funeral Services website. As the well written obituary states, he was A CHARACTER!

 

             

 

        Link to Hillside >>>https://www.hillsidefuneral.ca/obituary/Henri-Dielwart

 

 

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STUDHOLME, Robert D.
(Bob)

 

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Robert (Bob) Donald Studholme at Cassellholme in North Bay on June 27, 2022, in his 97th year. He will be forever missed by his wife of 70 years Eileen (Burke), his sons Christopher (Helene) of Ottawa and Donald (Helene) and grandchildren Eric and Julie (Peter) of Kirkland Lake. Predeceased by his father Percy and his mother Elisabeth (Bernard), brothers Lloyd Bell and Jon and sisters Dorothy (Cote) and Jean (Fitzgerald). Forever remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Bob served in the Second World War. He worked for Cochrane Dunlop Hardware for 40 years. Bob has been a member of the ACT, Legion Branch 23, Canadian Owners & Pilots Association, a life member of the 406 Wing RCAF, long term member of the North Bay Granite Club and a campaign volunteer for the North Bay and District Hospital Foundation. Bob was on the advisory committee for Warren Memorial Cenotaph. He was inducted in the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame (Rudy Steski Curling Team) who won the National Legion Curling Championship. He was also inducted in the West Nipissing Sports Hall of Fame (Field Eagles Hockey - Goalie). Bob was chairman of Project Flanders (Memorial Wall). He was presented the Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002 and the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation in Ottawa in 2007.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Birchstreet at Cassellholme for the excellent care.

A visitation for Bob will take place on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Martyn Funeral Home (464 Wyld St. North Bay) followed by a service in the Martyn Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. A private family burial will follow.

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Fred Stuart Culin (Third from left)

We were advised of the passing of Fred Culin on April 1st at age of 92. Fred was an avid aviator for over 50 years, and a strong supporter of aviation in North Bay for many of those years. When Flight 23 got involved in the Young Eagle Program in 1994, Fred was “on board” with the program, flying kids in his C206 off the lake on skis; in the spring from the airport on wheel skis; and in summer on floats. He waited to take the wheel skis off in the spring until we had done our first summer young eagle flights from the airport. In total, Fred flew 238 young eagles, over the course of 15 years (1996 -2012). Fred always made the Seaplane Base office and docks available to Flight 23 for the float flying events on Trout Lake, and he made sure he was available to fly kids at all our events - whether in North Bay, Mattawa, or wherever we held an organized rally, We could always count on Fred to help out. Flight 23 had their summer bbq at the seaplane base routinely for many years, and gave Fred a “life membership” for all the help and support he provided to the local Flight over many years.

In late 1960’s Fred bought a C172 and got his licence. It blew over in a wind storm on Trout Lake, and over the course of the next 15 years he bought new C-180, C-185, and finally his trusty C-206 that he kept until he quit flying. He always kept his planes on floats in the summer (docked at his home), or wheel skis in the winter. Built hangar at North Bay Jack Garland Airport early 70’s with flying buddy and friend Don Odorizzi. In the early 90’s Fred purchased the Trout Lake Seaplane base, and provided docks and fuel to local float planes as well as those transiting the area. Fred could always be counted on to provide any assistance required to local pilots, and he will be missed by North Bay aviation community.

 

 

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Donald John Odorizzi- Lifelong Owner/Operator Odorizzi Lumber

Following several months of declining health, Don Odorizzi died peacefully, on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Water’s Edge Nursing Care Centre, North Bay. He was in his 89th year. Don was the beloved husband of Ferne (Moore) of North Bay. He was the much loved father of Gregg Odorizzi (Susan) of North Bay and Terry Odorizzi (Lisa) of Pembroke. Grandpa will be lovingly remembered by three grandchildren: Curtis (Jenny), Carrie (Leo) and Kameron (Kirsten) and one great-grandchild, Mira. Don was predeceased by his sister Dorothy Rowland (the late Tom). Following in his father Jack Odorizzi’s footsteps, Don took over ownership and operation of Odorizzi Lumber in Golden Valley for many years, employing numerous local men and launching several careers in the lumber industry. The Odorizzi family will receive visitors at the PAUL FUNERAL HOME , Powassan on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm; and on Friday, September 21 at St. Paul’s United Church, Golden Valley, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm with the funeral service at 2:00 pm. Interment to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Golden Valley. If desired, memorial donations to St. Paul’s United Church or the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario are suggested. For further information, to order flowers, to make a donation, or to leave a condolence message, please contact www.paulfuneralhome.ca or call Paul Funeral Home, Powassan 705-724-2024.1330

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Obituary for Roland Trahan  August 14, 1944 - April 17, 2016

On April 17th 2016, Roland Trahan passed away at the North Bay Regional Health Centre. Rolly was Married for 50 years to Adelle Trahan (nee Desarmeau) Rolly had a passion for the outdoors, hunting and fishing with his 3 sons as well as his grandchildren. He also had a passion for flying.  He did own an airplane at one time and flew for Orillia Airways. Roland’s work career included, being an owner/operator of a mechanical service garage (Fina Fuels) then transferring to be the first Fuel Agent for Petro Canada in North Bay, resulting in 30 + years in the commercial fuels service. He then managed the Spring Shop at HE Browns for 20 + years. He affected everyone who he met and will be sadly missed. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to McGuinty Funeral Home. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Thursday April 21st at 10:30 am at Ste. Bernadette Parish in Bonfield. If desired donations to the North Bay Regional Hospital Palliative Care  would be gratefully acknowledged. Online condolences may be made at www.mcguintyfuneralhome.com.

Although not know to many in the aviation activities of today, I had to make this posting as Rolly was a friend from the past.   Not a forgotten friend,  but still a friend.  We only saw each other occasionally over the last 20 years.

Rolly owned a Piper Tri-Pacer and also belonged to the old North Bay Flying Club. Rolly took me under his wing and flew with me to several busy airports.  Thanks to him I had flown into Toronto International,  Toronto Island and Ottawa, before I had 100 hours in my log book.  What really got me started was his refusal (planned wedding) to go to Montreal with me for a hockey game.  At that time I said I would probably not go if he could not make the trip.   He said that If I didn't get off my ass  and go someplace by myself, I would never go anywhere.  Needless to say, my ego would not let me accept that comment and away I went. I took another friend and as it turned out it was the easiest major airport landing I had made then or since.  It was as easy as joining the St. Lawrence River on my downwind, turning base, final and then land at the Dorval Airport.

There was one thing I never knew about Rolly and I found this out by accident.  Rolly, Adelle, Lucy and I flew to Toronto Island for a special presentation at Ontario Place.  We landed at Toronto Island and made our way over to Ontario Place where the event was to happen.  We walked around the park for awhile and when it was time to go in, Rolly decided that we should go ahead and enjoy the show while he waited for us outside.   After a lot of coaxing Adelle took me aside and told me that he would not go in because there was a long, wide and high ramp leading up to the entrance way and he was afraid of heights. 

So my "not forgotten"  friend from the past,  I and the aviation community of today, bid you farewell. May that first step up the stairway to heaven be as easy as my trip to Montreal.  We will be with you all the way.  Your friend, Tom Fraser.

Obituary for Stanley Nichols

If you would like to know more about the real Stan Nichols (as he used to say once in a while) click on the connection beside the picture below.  Find out how and why Stan became the Local Bushpilot Icon in the North Bay and outlying areas. This article was published        (I believe) last March or April in the Canadian Aviator Magazine.  Go to our link section above and they are listed as one of our choices.  Thanks to these folks for sending me a copy of this interview.   It tells a story of a man who had a love for flying that goes beyond what some of us could not imagine.  

In an attempt to keep these and other memories alive and vivid in our minds, it was suggested by Ron and Carol Cooke that we should do something special as a tribute to our friend Stan Nichols. It has been decided that we will remember Stan by naming our annual Lakeside Barbecue and Landing proficiency Check Events,                                                                                                  The Stan Nichols Memorial Day.

REST IN PEACE STAN, CLEAR SKIES........

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