Passed away 13 February 2008 - age
FRECHETTE, Michael Phillippe - Windsor resident Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Michel Philippe Frechette was the sole occupant of a vehicle involved in a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 2008.
Frechette -- a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Land Force Atlantic Area (LFAA) chief cook -- was in Virginia as part of the advance party for Exercise Southbound Trooper VIII, the largest annual exercise for soldiers of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, scheduled to take place Feb. 15-24. A release from Frechette’s family noted, “he was a dedicated family man and extremely professional in his duties, and was highly regarded by his military colleagues.” Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1959, the release noted, “he was the loving husband, soulmate and true love of Caroline Vigneault and proud stepfather to Kevin Verge and daughter Tanya Verge. “Mike was a very proud man with a wonderful sense of humour and was proud to serve his country,” the family said. “He was loved and will be missed by all.” West Nova commanding officer Lt. Col. Greg Starkey said, “the regiment is shocked and saddened by the news. MWO Frechette was an extremely well-respected member of the regiment, with whom we were looking forward to many years of continued service. He’s going to be missed.” Frechette had been a submariner among other things during his 29-year permanent force service, including service on the food services staff at Camp Aldershot before joining the West Novas. In the unit, he was sergeant major of the headquarters company. “It was unexpected,” Starkey said of Frechette’s death. As for participation in the exercise in Virginia, Starkey said, “the exercise will carry on.” The West Novas and other Nova Scotia troops will conduct training with United States regular force, National Guard and Air Reserve. “MWO Frechette served his country for many years in the regular force before retiring and joining the West Nova Scotia Regiment as a cook,” 36 Canadian Brigade Group commander Colonel David Henley said in a Feb. 14 release. “His dedication to Canada and his contributions to the CF are a great example of the selflessness and sense of duty of all soldiers serving this country. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the regiment.” One person in the second vehicle sustained undetermined injuries. Virginia State Police are investigating the accident. Repatriation and funeral arrangements are to be determined. The West Novas have a sub-unit in Windsor and have provided individual members for United Nations, NATO and domestic operations. The reserve unit contributed 18 troops as part of the Second Royal Canadian Regiment’s rotation in Afghanistan early last year and suffered no fatalities or serious injuries. Former West Novas continue to serve on operations as part of other units and corps.
FRECHETTE, Michel Philippe, MWO, 48, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Nottoway, Virginia. Born September 3, 1959, in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Fernand and Therese (Caron) Frechette. Michel served for 29 years in the Canadian Navy; 10 of those years were as a submariner. Upon retirement in 2006, he joined the reserves. In his spare time, Michel loved to garden with his grandson Tylis, and he also loved to cook. Mikey was an all around loving person, husband, father and friend to all. He always left his mark and will be missed by all. Michel was a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, and the Land Force Atlantic Area (LFAA) chief cook, and was in Virginia as part of the advance party for Exercise Southbound Trooper VIII, the largest annual exercise for soldiers of 36 Canadian Brigade Group. Mikey as he was known, was a dedicated family man and extremely professional in his duties, and was highly regarded by his military colleagues. He was the loving husband, soul mate and true love of Caroline Vigneault and proud father to daughter, Tanya Verge (Corey Lucas), Halifax; son, Kevin Verge; grandfather to Tylis Verge; brother to his sisters, Denise Frechette and spouse, Sharon Walker; Marie Frechette (Daniel); Francine Frechette; Sylvie Frechette and husband, Marcel Matte, all of Montreal , Quebec; his only brother, Pierre and wife Sylvie Frechette, Montreal, Quebec; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Michel was predeceased by his parents, Fernand and Therese (Caron) Frechette.
Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 22, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 339 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Father J. J. MacDonald officiated, followed by a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Building, Empire Lane, Windsor. Cremation has taken place, immediately following the funeral service. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Michel were requested to be made to Matthew 25 and to the Windsor & District Food Bank, P.O. Box 2116, Windsor, NS (B0N 2T0); Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS (B3H 9Z9); or to the Hants Aquatic Society, P.O. Box 158, Windsor, NS (B0N 2T0). To sign the Book of Condolence, click on "Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com
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FRECHETTE, Michael Phillippe - Windsor resident Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Michel Philippe Frechette was the sole occupant of a vehicle involved in a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 2008.
Frechette -- a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Land Force Atlantic Area (LFAA) chief cook -- was in Virginia as part of the advance party for Exercise Southbound Trooper VIII, the largest annual exercise for soldiers of 36 Canadian Brigade Group, scheduled to take place Feb. 15-24. A release from Frechette’s family noted, “he was a dedicated family man and extremely professional in his duties, and was highly regarded by his military colleagues.” Born in Montreal, Quebec in 1959, the release noted, “he was the loving husband, soulmate and true love of Caroline Vigneault and proud stepfather to Kevin Verge and daughter Tanya Verge. “Mike was a very proud man with a wonderful sense of humour and was proud to serve his country,” the family said. “He was loved and will be missed by all.” West Nova commanding officer Lt. Col. Greg Starkey said, “the regiment is shocked and saddened by the news. MWO Frechette was an extremely well-respected member of the regiment, with whom we were looking forward to many years of continued service. He’s going to be missed.” Frechette had been a submariner among other things during his 29-year permanent force service, including service on the food services staff at Camp Aldershot before joining the West Novas. In the unit, he was sergeant major of the headquarters company. “It was unexpected,” Starkey said of Frechette’s death. As for participation in the exercise in Virginia, Starkey said, “the exercise will carry on.” The West Novas and other Nova Scotia troops will conduct training with United States regular force, National Guard and Air Reserve. “MWO Frechette served his country for many years in the regular force before retiring and joining the West Nova Scotia Regiment as a cook,” 36 Canadian Brigade Group commander Colonel David Henley said in a Feb. 14 release. “His dedication to Canada and his contributions to the CF are a great example of the selflessness and sense of duty of all soldiers serving this country. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and the regiment.” One person in the second vehicle sustained undetermined injuries. Virginia State Police are investigating the accident. Repatriation and funeral arrangements are to be determined. The West Novas have a sub-unit in Windsor and have provided individual members for United Nations, NATO and domestic operations. The reserve unit contributed 18 troops as part of the Second Royal Canadian Regiment’s rotation in Afghanistan early last year and suffered no fatalities or serious injuries. Former West Novas continue to serve on operations as part of other units and corps.
FRECHETTE, Michel Philippe, MWO, 48, of Windsor, Hants County, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2008, at Nottoway, Virginia. Born September 3, 1959, in Montreal, Quebec, he was the son of the late Fernand and Therese (Caron) Frechette. Michel served for 29 years in the Canadian Navy; 10 of those years were as a submariner. Upon retirement in 2006, he joined the reserves. In his spare time, Michel loved to garden with his grandson Tylis, and he also loved to cook. Mikey was an all around loving person, husband, father and friend to all. He always left his mark and will be missed by all. Michel was a member of the West Nova Scotia Regiment, and the Land Force Atlantic Area (LFAA) chief cook, and was in Virginia as part of the advance party for Exercise Southbound Trooper VIII, the largest annual exercise for soldiers of 36 Canadian Brigade Group. Mikey as he was known, was a dedicated family man and extremely professional in his duties, and was highly regarded by his military colleagues. He was the loving husband, soul mate and true love of Caroline Vigneault and proud father to daughter, Tanya Verge (Corey Lucas), Halifax; son, Kevin Verge; grandfather to Tylis Verge; brother to his sisters, Denise Frechette and spouse, Sharon Walker; Marie Frechette (Daniel); Francine Frechette; Sylvie Frechette and husband, Marcel Matte, all of Montreal , Quebec; his only brother, Pierre and wife Sylvie Frechette, Montreal, Quebec; uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Michel was predeceased by his parents, Fernand and Therese (Caron) Frechette.
Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, February 22, in Lindsay's Windsor Funeral Home, 194 King Street, Windsor. Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2008, in St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church, 339 King Street, Windsor. The Rev. Father J. J. MacDonald officiated, followed by a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion Building, Empire Lane, Windsor. Cremation has taken place, immediately following the funeral service. Family flowers only, donations in memory of Michel were requested to be made to Matthew 25 and to the Windsor & District Food Bank, P.O. Box 2116, Windsor, NS (B0N 2T0); Canadian Cancer Society, 1-5826 South St., Halifax, NS (B3H 9Z9); or to the Hants Aquatic Society, P.O. Box 158, Windsor, NS (B0N 2T0). To sign the Book of Condolence, click on "Obituaries, at: www.lindsaysfuneralhome.com
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