Jim Frangakis passed away on October 9, 2021 at age 90.
A Celebration of Life is planned for November 6, 2021. For details and to read Jim’s obituary, visit his Toronto Star obituary page.
Jim Frangakis
Category Archives: Deaths
Roman Krygiel
Roman Krygiel passed on July 16, 2021 at the age of 95. He joined CSA in the early 1960’s and worked as a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer until his retirement in the mid 1980’s.
Roman’s obituary posted on the Turner & Porter website tells of his heroism during WWll as a member of the Polish Resistance Army and prisoner of war in Germany.
Suhwan Ahn
Suhwan Francesco Xavier Ahn worked at CSA for 34 years specializing in the Certification of Motors and Generators, Industrial Controls Group. Suhwan passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 27, 2021.
Suhwan’s funeral service will take place at:
“Blessed Sacrament Church”
2982 Yonge St. (NW Corner w/ Cheritan Ave, One block south of Lawrence Ave. West)
Toronto ON M4N 2K5
https://blessedsacrament.archtoronto.org
July 30, 2021 Friday
10:00 am visitation before Mass
11:00 am Funeral Mass
Iain Lowe
Iain Lowe passed on May 8, 2021 at the age of 61. Iain worked at CSA for about 35 years as a technician and in SA/SI as an Inspector.
Please read his obituary where you can also leave your condolences for his family.
Joanne Forget – CSA HR
Staff at CSA were informed of the May 4, 2021 passing of Joanne Forget. Joanne was not a retiree, but recent retirees would likely have met Joanne who had been a Human Resources Manager in Toronto for the past seven years.
She is remembered as having a cheerful disposition and someone who delivered exceptional HR support.
At this time there is no online obituary.
Frederik Kuntz
Frederik Kuntz passed on April 24, 2021 at the age of 95. Fred worked at CSA in the 70s and 80s as Manager of Public Relations and retired as Director of Operations, Standards Division.
Read about Fred’s long and notable life is his Toronto Star obituary page.
Alan Ross
We’re sorry to announce the passing of Alan Ross. Alan was still working at CSA as a Senior Lab Technician. A long time member of the audio visual group, he had been at CSA since the late 80s or early 90s. Alan was 58 and leaves his wife Heather and children Ian and Emma. Condolences can be shared on his obituary page.
Kim Forbes
Kim Forbes passed away on January 25, 2021 at the age of 65. Kim spent many years working at CSA in Purchasing and previously in Stores. Back in the day we’d go to Stores to pick up supplies and Kim would be the friendly face behind the window. Kim leaves his wife Robin also a CSA alum.
Renzo Pupulin
Renzo Pupulin passed on November 22, 2020 at the age of 66. Renzo worked at CSA for 39 years in several roles such as Team Coordinator and Lab Manager and on the Fuel Burning Team. There is an obituary page where you can leave your condolences for family and link to Renzo’s funeral on Friday, November 27, 2020 at 10am.
Ron Pogue
Ron Pogue passed on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at the age of 86. Ron was a member of the Retirees’ Club executive for many years. In his 40 years at CSA Ron worked as an Electrical Technologist and held a variety of other positions: Development Specialist, Lab Manager & represented CSA in Ottawa and Internationally.
He is survived by his wife Wendy, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Wendy has written a beautiful and fitting obituary celebrating Ron’s life and achievements.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 21 from noon – 1 at Carruthers & Davidson in Wasaga Beach. The service will be streamed via the their YouTube channel. See details in the obituary.
May he rest in peace.
