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AFC, CD Group Captain, RCAF (ret.) At 85 years of age, passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus, Saturday, May 18, 2002. He is survived by his loving wife Anne Alleen (Aitken), two sons, Traven (Brisbane, Australia) and Robert (Ottawa), and his sisters Ethel Radcliffe (Saskatoon), Florence Klaehn (Unity, Sask.) and Lucy Jean Pinkerton (Surrey). Known as Brodie by his many friends he was born to farm life in Lashburn, Saskatchewan on September 20, 1916 and raised along with 11 siblings. At an early age he showed a keen interest in pursuing higher education and at 17, enrolled in the University of Saskatchewan from which he received a degree in Civil Engineering in 1937. Immediately following University he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force where he enjoyed a long and distinguished career. Brodie loved to fly: Tiger Moths, Harvards, T33s and Sabres, he felt right at ease while in the air. In the RCAF Brodie served in many capacities: a flight instructor with the British Air Commonwealth Training Program at Uplands; Commanding Officer, Central Experimental and Proving Establishment at Rockcliffe; Base Commander at (2) Fighter Wing, Grostenquin, France; and finally he finished his career with the RCAF in 1968 as Director, Flight Safety, in Ottawa. Never one to be idle, he immediately began a second career as a mathematic teacher with the Ottawa Board of Education. Brodie enjoyed the purity of numbers and found tremendous joy and satisfaction in sharing this love with his students. His teaching career, which was spent entirely at Sir John A. MacDonald High School in Ottawa, spanned 13 years and he finally retired in 1982. During his life, Brodie was always interested in sports and recreation, both as a participant and as a spectator. Enjoying hockey, football, and particularly golf and curling he found terrific satisfaction at the rink, at the stadium and on the links. A founding member of the Hylands Golf Club, in his retirement Brodie could be found with his foursome on the course almost daily. A willing volunteer, he spent 2 years as Club Captain and as well, participated on various club committees. He always found time to be with his wife, sons and his many friends. He revelled in their triumphs and commiserated with their tragedies. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. There will be no visitation at the request of the deceased. Memorial Service to be announced. Special thanks to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus staff for their care and compassion. Donations in Brodie's memory may be made to the charity of your choice. The Ottawa Citizen, 19-05-2002