Curtis Hyulett NASON

Mr. Curtis Hyulett Nason August 26, 1924 - August 6, 2008 - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Curtis Nason on August 6, 2008 at The Lodge at Broadmead. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Amelia “Mela” (Forsey) and his son, Gary (Diana) and grandson Joel; daughter; Laraine “Rainey” Davey (Bruce), grandchildren: Alicia, Meghan, Graham and Colin; his sister-in-law Irene Nason. He was predeceased by his father Hyulett, mother Florence, and brother, Ronald. Curtis was born on August 26, 1924 in Waasis, New Brunswick. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) in the latter years of World War ll. Following the War, Curtis obtained an Aeronautical Engineering Diploma in Southern California and served a further 22 years in the R.C.A.F. Following his retirement from the R.C.A.F. he worked with Canadair in Montreal for five years then joined the Federal Public Service in Ottawa for another 20 years. For the past 17 years Curtis and Amelia have enjoyed retirement in Saanichton, B.C. Curtis was an accomplished woodworker, gardener and loving grandfather. Our grateful thanks to Dr. Rosenberg, staff and friends on Palm North at The Lodge at Broadmead. Special thanks to the Activity Workers, The Physiotherapy and Arts and Crafts staff at the Lodge for helping to enrich Curtis’s life the past 20 months. This special man will be so missed by his family and friends. A Funeral Service will held in the Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers gratefully declined. The family would appreciate donations to The Broadmead Foundation, 4579 Chatterton Way, Victoria, B.C. V8X 4Y7. … O for the touch of a vanished hand, and the sound of a voice that is still!” Tennyson.