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Most Recently:

Barry Grainger (VA3BAZ)​

Barry Grainger, born in 1936 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, peacefully passed away 12 July 2024 in Leamington, Ontario, surrounded by loved ones. He was a dedicated family man, military veteran, and cherished member of the community.

Barrys career took him across the globe, from Germany to Cyprus and Gibraltar, where he played significant roles in peacekeeping efforts and specialized projects in radio technology. His achievements included leadership roles such as Squadron Sergeant Major of 1st Fortress Squadron and contributions to the Royal Engineers' signalling school.
Outside of his distinguished military career, Barry was an avid Formula 1 enthusiast, accomplished sailor, and dedicated member of the amateur radio community, known by his call sign G4TOG. “Tubby ol’ grandad”

In retirement, Barry and Valerie settled in, Ontario, where Barry remained an active member of the local radio ham club, embodying his lifelong dedication to communication and camaraderie.

Barry leaves behind a legacy of service, integrity, and love for his family. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him for his unwavering commitment to duty, his adventurous spirit, and his warm sense of humour.

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​​We Remember:

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2024       Grainger, Barry (VA3BAZ)

2024       Kyle, Ferg (VE3LVO)

2023       Spanjevic, Nic (Nicola) (VA3NJ)

2021       Vollick, Bill (VA3WAV)

2021       Globe, Ronald (VE3SEP)

2020       Grantham, Denis (VE3KVE)

2020       Panopoulos, Mike (VE3ATX)

2019       Clifton, Robert (VE3BOC, VE3YZ)

2019       Lee, Bryce (VA3TRN)

2018       Reid, Don (VE3DRA)

2018       Tennant, John Brian (VE3NXA)

2017       Robinson, Ken (VE3WN) - 

2017       Summers, John, Brian - VE3DUO

2016       Bouchard, Rene (VE3QRB)

2016       Clow, George (VE3FGB)

2016       Haighton, Rob

2015       Hayhurst, John (VE3FBX)

2014       Armstrong, Les (VA3WLA)

2014       Baker, Rae (VE3CZN)

2014       Burgess, Donald (VE3ERB)

2014       Hobart, Neil (VE3NNH)

2014       Monds, Bill

2014       Ronald, Jeffery (VE3VRJ)

2014       Schierling, Reinhard (VE3YLF)

2013       Barrette, Ted (VE3TED, VE3FK, VE3IMN)

2013       Kern, Bud (VE3CAE)

2013       Nikolai Simola, Ted (VE3DXG)

2012       Mokren, John (VE3BFY)

2012       Pereira, Charles (VA3WCP)

2012       Raycroft , Bill (VE3RIR)

2012       Rhodes, Cliff (VE3CXR)

2012       Watson, Tom (VE3CYL)

2011       Brinkman, Randy (VE3RXB)

2011       Fugard, Bob (VE3DUF)

2011       Sparrow, Dave (VA3XY, VE3XYY)

2010       Bjerke, Rolfe (VE3KTB)

2009       Carlson, Bob (VE3YVR)

2009       Prowse, Stan (VE3JSP)

2009       Stewart, Jack (VE3FBZ)

2008       Loosley, Bill (VE3JTO)

2007       Csatary, Jake (VE3AE, VE3FYY)

2007       Sikma, Bill (VE3WIM)

2006       Charlesworth, Ed (VE3ZF)

2006       Cobb, Mike (VE3MWR)

2005       McCaslin, Bill (VE3ARX)

2005       Paradise, Roger (VE3LWL)

2005       Poppe, Ron (VE3IUJ)

2004       Agnew, Ron (VE3QRA)

2001       Legg, Geoff (VE3GLL)

2000       Seigler, Max (VE3HYI)

1999       Walker, Frank (VE3EEL)

1997       Riddell, Mel (VE3QU)

1996       Eaton, Noel (VE3CJ)

1987       Wetham, Les (VE3QE)

1984       Renison, Bob (VE3BEW)

1979       Montgomery, Bill (VE3EC)