For immediate release: Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC Ontario North Regional Director Larry Thivierge, VE3GT, became a Silent Key on January 1, 2021. RAC would like to extend its sincere condolences to his family and friends. The following information was extracted from the online obituary notice. “With heavy hearts, […]
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Former RAC President Farrell (Hoppy) Hopwood, VE7RD SK
Farrell (Hoppy) Hopwood, VE7RD SK: Member of Canadian Amateur Radio Hall of Fame 2015 Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC President, Farrell Hopwood, VE7RD, became a Silent Key on December 8, 2020 at age 91. The following information was extracted from the online obituary notice which was published in North Shore News on […]
Former RAC Ontario North Regional Director Doug Leach, VE3XK SK A celebration of life will be held on February 9
For immediate release: Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC Ontario North Regional Director Doug Leach, VE3XK, became a Silent Key on January 15, 2020. Doug served as the RAC First Vice-President in 1997-98 and was the RAC Director for the Ontario North Region from 2001 to 2004. He also […]
Former RAC Ontario South Director Geoff Smith, VA3GS SK Celebration of Life to be held in the Spring
For immediate release: Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC Ontario South Regional Director Geoff Smith, VA3GS, became a Silent Key on December 4, 2019 at age 77. Geoff was formerly a Director and Vice-President of the Canadian Amateur Radio Federation (CARF) and was the Ontario South Director for Radio […]
Former RAC North/East Ontario Director Bill Unger, VE3XT SK Celebration of Life to be held Friday, November 22
For immediate release: Radio Amateurs of Canada has received the sad news that former RAC North/East Ontario Regional Director Bill Unger, VE3XT, has become a Silent Key. The following information was extracted from the online obituary notice. In addition to the volunteer activities described in the following obituary, Bill was also the Chair of the […]