World War II Veteran
Awarded the DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross)
Member of Squadron 418 Mosquito Fighter Bombers
Distinguished Professor at University of Toronto, Infectious Diseases
Peacefully, at Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Sunday, February 21, 2016, Arthur Edmund Franklin, Montgomery Village, Orangeville, in his 95th year, beloved husband of the late Betty Franklin. Loving father of Dave and his wife Pat, Phil and his wife Marilyn. Proud grandfather of Trevor, Jenna, Christina and her husband Nathaniel, and Julia. Fondly remembered by Kristina, Andrew, and Blair. Dear brother-in-law of Kenny O’Neill.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S. (Hwy. 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) Thursday evening 7 – 9 o’clock and Friday morning, February 26 from 9 o’clock until time of funeral service in the chapel at 9:30 o’clock.
Interment Port Hope Union Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to Ontario SPCA, 16586 Woodbine Avenue, R. R. #3, Newmarket L3Y 4W1.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Marilyn Conway Jones
Dear Dave and Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. From the various anecdotes I have heard over recent years it seems like your father was a remarkable man.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Marilyn Conway Jones
Jeff Stuart
Dave, I just wanted to pass on my sincere condolences on the passing of your father. He sounds like he was a remarkable man.
Robert Evans
Dear Dave,
Condolences to you and the family. While I didn’t know your Dad, my Father (John Evans) likely did as he was a pilot with 418 Squadron. He passed away 10 years ago so I know the sad time it is for you all. My Dad was overseas with them Sep/43 to Sep/44. His Squadron mates included Russ Bannock, Perry Arnold, “Ace”, and MacFadgen – all members were fine gentlemen as I’m sure your Father was. Per Ardua Ad Astra.
Jonathan Hall
Phil, Dave, Christina, Trevor
Sorry to see this news. This is a sad day for me. I will miss my friend so much.
We had a lot of fun times chatting about many things and watching TV.