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Reginald Kearns
February 20, 1922 - January 30, 2017
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<div itemprop="description">Reginald George Kearns <br>Ret’d Major <br>February 20, 1922 – January 30, 2017 <br> <br>It is with great sadness the we announce the passing of our father, Reginald George Kearns in his 95th year on January 30, 2017. Predeceased by his beloved wife Vivian and their sons Alan, Gary (Judy) and Robert (Donna). Survived by his son Brian (Sharon Ann) and daughters Barbara (John Scrim) and Brenda. Poppa will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Rob, Julie, Zachary, Shane, Jeremy, Robynn, Meaghan, Nikia, Jordan and Kiara. He will also be missed by his great grandchildren Sean, Casey, Margaret, Finn, Marshal, Sam, Milo, Emma, Ruki, Runa, Isaac, Erin, Cameron, William, Pyper, Sefton, Abigayle, Callum, Griffin and Makenna. <br> <br>Reg was a Veteran of the Second World War, flying 34 missions over Germany as a rear gunner in a Halifax of the 427 Squadron RCAF. After the war he worked for Canada Packers for a short time before rejoining the service as an army paymaster. He also served as a Peace Keeper in Cyprus. Reg was proud of his service to his country. After retiring from the forces he worked 12 more years in the public service. His career took he and his family travelling across Canada eventually settling in Ottawa. Dad enjoyed his retirement, helping his children and grandchildren over the years, going to birthday parties, having family barbecues, playing with the kids and attending ball and hockey games. Dad and Mum spent many summers visiting relatives in Moncton N.B. <br> <br>Special thanks to the compassionate and caring staff at the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre for being so kind to Reg. <br> <br>Friends and family are invited to visit at the Pinecrest Visitation Centre, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Saturday, February 4 from 12pm to 2pm. A funeral service will be held in the Pinecrest Chapel at 2pm. A reception will follow. For those who wish memorial donations can be made to the Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre. <br></div>