ALTIMAS
FRANCIS JAMES, C.A.
'FRANK'
1907-2009
LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER,
BROTHER, BROTHER-IN-LAW,
UNCLE, FATHER-IN-LAW,
GRANDFATHER AND SPORTS
ENTHUSIAST
Information about the centenarian is found in the following death notice published in
The Ottawa Citizen (12 April 2009). Newspaper headlines on that day state that the CIA had closed its black-op sites around the world. On Frank's birthday back in 1907, the Ottawa Citizen newspaper surveyed its readers: Are you in favour of the general closing of all stores at seven o'clock on Saturday nights?
ALTIMAS, Francis (Frank) James, CA. April 1, 1907 - April 10, 2009 Chartered Accountant, Lifetime Member Rivermead Golf Club, Lifetime Member Algonquin College, Retired Professor Peacefully at home in Ottawa with his family by his side, following his 102nd birthday. Beloved son of the late Rayfield and Kate Altimas of Montreal. Devoted and loving husband of the late Anna (nee Devlin) Altimas. Cherished father of James (Donna Downes), Ann (John Hamilton), Sheila (Bernie Gorski), Joni (Michael Chambers) and William (Sharon Nswana). Devoted grandfather of Christopher (Sheila Sugavanam), Patrick (Anna Trbovich) and Katie Hamilton; Lisa and Heath Haughton and Jason Gorski (Kim Spence); Andrew (Annie King) and Joshua and Andrea Chambers; James and Carol Altimas. Dear brother of the late Edna, James, Ray, Francis, a member of the Order of the Christian Brothers, and John. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Beale, Wyn Kelly and Edna Altimas. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, neighbours as well as his friends from Rivermead Golf Club, Alta Vista Community, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Algonquin College, RA Curling Club, Jim Durrell Skating Club, Ottawa Athletic Club, Ottawa Tennis Club and Ottawa Ski Club. Frank was a career civil servant and retired as Chief Auditor with the Air Transport Board and then enjoyed his second career as Accounting Professor at Algonquin College. He is a life member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and a life member of the Rivermead Golf Course. Frank was a deeply religious man devoted to his family and church. He was a positive, kind, happy and fun loving role model for many. His passion and involvement in sport contributed to his longevity. He will be missed but fondly remembered by many people in Ottawa. Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Monday, April 13, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. and on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with burial at the Beechwood Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Frank and Anna Altimas Scholarship Fund c/o Algonquin College Foundation, 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Room B210, Ottawa, Ontario, K2G 1V8 or the Community Care Access Centre, 4200 Labelle Street, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario, K1J 1J8. A special thank you to Father Reverend Kevin Milaney, Father George Kithinji Bauni, Dr. Stuart Oake and his urology team at the Ottawa General Hospital, Dr. Pat Griffiths, Dr. Louise Coulombe, Community Care Access Centre, and caregivers Beth, Horacio and Lee for their loving care. Thank you to all of Frank's friends, neighbours and caregivers for their loving support. We invite you to post any tributes on mcgarryfamily.ca