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FRENCH, CARL ALLAN - 57 of Kingston died May 22, 2005 in Grand Narrows, Cape Breton. Born in Saint John, NB, he was the son of the late Frederic and Clara (Mitchell) French. He was a member of the R.C.A.F. for 32 years, member of 14 Wing Air Reserve Flight, former Pipe Major of Kiwanis Pipe Band, Saint John, NB, instructor of Summerside Presbyterian Pipe Band where he met his wife, Edith, member of C.F.B. Rockcliffe Pipe Band, Ottawa and 14 Wing Greenwood Pipes and Drums. He was a member of R.C.A.F.A. Valley Wing #10. He joined the Royal Canadian Legion #69, Saint John, NB at the age of 18 and was a legion member for 39 years, most recently the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #98, Kingston as branch piper and member of Legion Colour Party. He was a member of Men's Valley Dart League, North Mountain Gun Club, formerly a Cadet Glider Instructor, a former private pilot, active scuba diver and kayaker. He participated in several International Tattoos, including N.S. International Tattoo in Halifax. Surviving are his wife, the former Edith Mungall; daughter Patricia, Kingston. He was predeceased by daughter Amanda. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday and Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #98 service 7 pm, Thursday all in the Warren T. Roop Funeral Home, Middleton. Funeral Service 2 pm, Friday in St. Mark's Chapel, 14 Wing Greenwood, Padre Art Crawley and Rev. Ken Stright officiating. Interment in North Kingston Cemetery, Kingston. In lieu of flowers, donations to Children's Wish Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. Online condolences to roopfh@ns.sympatico.ca [Telegraph-Journal]