Harold Oliver Hinson passed away after a brief illness at age 92 on April 23rd, 2016.
Predeceased by his brother Frank, and sister Shirley, Puppa is lovingly survived by his wife Elaine (62 years married), sister Grace, daughters Leslie (Willi), Barbara (Ulrich), son Ian (Marilea), devoted granddaughters Vanessa and Christina, nephews Ken, Terry, niece Juanita as well as other family in Australia, Germany, Switzerland and USA. Puppa was a RCAF navigator of the 408 Goose Squadron, past exalted ruler of BPOE Lodge 55, past treasurer of Renfrew Collingwood Legion 48 and past treasurer of Burnaby Assoc. of Marine Modelers. Always busy building model boats, wood working, fishing or calling bingo, he recently found solace at the Fairhaven residence with Miss Elly. Service will be held at 10 am Friday May 6th at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial Street, Burnaby. In lieu of flowers please support Salvation Army who provided comfort for the liberated WWII POWs.