Fred Tanner 1922-2015

Age 92, of Waynesburg, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015.  He was born in Apsley, Ontario, Canada, a son of the late Frank and Martha (Markham) Tanner, and resided in Waynesburg most of his married life, and spent summers on Kasshabog Lake, Ontario.  Fred was a Master Carpenter and Contractor for Filkill Construction.  He built several houses in Waynesburg and had worked on most houses in the village.  Fred Helped establish the Canadian Legion in Apsley and he enjoyed going to the horse and dog races.  He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on Jan. 18, 1942, and was commissioned to the No. 432 Squadron in 1944, and served in England until the end of the war as a mid-upper gunner on a Halifax aircraft. When Fred's pilot, Jeff Jeffrey, picked his crew, he said "he needed a red-head for good luck", and picked Fred, and they all returned home safely.  Fred returned home after the war and was recognized as Aspley's first and only Commissioned Officer. Fred received several medals for his service, the most notable being the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Esta Tanner, on July 25, 2010, and his sisters and brother, Dolly Skelcher, Elsie Carpenter, and Ken Tanner.  Survived by his dear friend and caregiver, Janis Moore and her family, his sister, Jean Young, of Peterborough, Ontario, 13 nieces and nephews.  According to his wishes there will be no services or calling hours.  A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date in Canada.  Condolences may be sent to: gordonfuneralhomes.com

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