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Richard Baker "Spitfire Dick" Frankish

July 19, 2019

March 22, 1918 - July 19, 2019
Born March 22, 1918 in Pincher Creek,Alberta to Ripley and Bessie Frankish. Passed July 19, 2019 in Surrey, B.C.
Served in RCAF as an Aero-engine mechanic 1940-1945. Obtained BSc, MSc in Agriculture and teaching certificate from University of Alberta, Edmonton. Retired to White Rock B.C. with wife, Ruth 1983, where he was very active restoring Spitfire cars.
Predeceased by wife Ruth (2015), son Bruce (2018) and son-in-law David Mowat (2012).
Survived by daughter Lynn Mowat, son Brian (Marg) Frankish, daughter Leslie Frankish. Grandsons: Owen (Alona) Frankish, Bradley (Iona) Mowat, Scott (Stacie) Frankish and Great Grandson Kirill Frankish.
No Service by request.


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