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Karl Billau

 

RCN

 

Died: 26 Jan 2019, Ontario, Canada

 

BILLAU, Karl - Passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at the age of 80. He will be sadly missed by his wife Joyce (nee Ettinger) of 59 years. Beloved Father of Ernest and Annette (Mike Gardiner). Cherished Opa (Upa) and special friend of John, Alec, and Ian. Karl was born in Hofheim, Germany on October 30, 1938 and immigrated to Canada in 1952. He was a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy serving on many ships including the Bonaventure. Karl enjoyed gardening, sausage making and travel. He proudly shared his vegetables, meats, and stories with anyone he shared time with. He retired from GenCorp in Welland in 1998. A celebration of life will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 71, 130 Garrison Road, Fort Erie. If desired, donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion. (Niagara This Week 21 Jan 2019)

 


 

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