Reginald Gilbert PITT

PITT, Reginald Gilbert - Passed away September, 30 2008 after a brave battle with Alzheimer's at the Cheminus Health Center in British Columbia. Predeceased by the love of his life, Doris, his wife of 55 years in 1998. He is survived by his four children, Patricia (Beryl) Delancy of Colorado, Rick of Kingston, Ontario, Lee (Patricia) of Kingston Ontario and Tony (Lynda-Lee), his three grandsons, Lee (Marnie) of Kenora, Ontario, Danton and Ruxton and two great grandchildren, Joshua and Grace. Reg, grew up in Cardiff, Wales where he apprenticed as an upholsterer. He joined the British Royal Navy at the age of 16, eventually joining the Royal Canadian Navy. Over the next 36 years he excelled at many and varied sports, was a master fencer, champion squash and soccer player, gymnast, became a highly respected physical education instructor and survived two sinking ships. After the war he had a career as Chief Petty officer and taught at the Royal Military College at St. Jean, Quebec and at Kingston, Ontario where he received an honorary degree. After retiring from the services he accepted an invitation to teach at Brentwood College where he spent the next 30 years, finally retiring in 1991. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.sandsfuneral.com. Reg, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 11267207