Walter Edward SILLS

SILLS, Walter Edward (Chick) LCol (Ret.) RCA.CD. WWII 1942-46, Canadian Forces 1946-73. Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital, General Campus, on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Bossenberry). Loving father of Pegge Clarke of Ottawa, Barbara and her husband Paul Kraatz of Forest, ON, and David and his wife Boh Ching of Calgary. Pre-deceased by his son James Edward. Grandfather to Jenner Kraatz and her partner Shayne Barker of London, ON, Jocelyn Kraatz and her partner Justin Edwards of London, ON. Chick served his country, the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, and touched the lives and hearts of hundreds of friends and service persons. A memorial service will be held in the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road (between Bayshore Drive and Baseline Road), Nepean at 1100 hrs, Saturday, 28 February 2004. In memoriam donations to the Royal Canadian Artillery Museum, CFB Shilo, Manitoba, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences, donations or memories may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com The Ottawa Citizen,