Alan CRADDOCK

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Alan Hubert Craddock Feb. 1, 1924 ~ May 24, 2010 Resident of Oakland Alan passed away peacefully in his sleep with his wife Margie by his side on Monday, May 24, 2010 at Albany, California. Alan was born in London, England on February 1, 1924. He was one of four children. He lived through the London blitz and he dearly wanted to join the Royal Air Force (RAF), but he was in aircraft design work and wasn’t allowed. After World War II, he immigrated to Canada in 1948 and then to the United States in 1960. Alan had a keen interest in electronics and taught himself through radio courses. Eventually, he learned Morse Code and began working as a radio officer on Military Sea Command ships during the Vietnam war. He later worked on Chevron Maritime ships. After retirement he joined the East Bay Amateur Radio Club, Contra Costa Communications Club and then later, the Radio Club for the Red Oak Victory ship in Richmond where he was chief radio officer. Alan is survived by his devoted and beloved wife, Margie Cornell Craddock. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jeanette Weir (Gordon); and his brothers Sidney and Harry Craddock. He is survived by his daughter Mary Ellen Craddock-Keating (Bill) of Toronto, Canada and his son Robert Craddock (Sharon) of Brant-ford, Canada. Alan is also survived by grandsons, Peter Sochart, Edgar (Merna) and David (Sarah) Schuchardt; great-granddaughters Mikal, Johnathen and Kassandra Parrott and Cassidy, Aislinn and Maeve Schuchardt. Alan is survived by his sister Ena House who lives in Brisbane, Australia and his nephew Graham Craddock who lives in Toronto, Canada. He is also survived by his stepchildren Jeanie Cornell, Nancy Vaca (Phil), Julie Cornell-Tausheck (Douglas), and Joe Cornell (Diane); many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:00am at Sunset View Mortuary Chapel, Top of Fairmont Avenue in El Cerrito. Memorial contributions are suggested in Alan’s memory to the or the Kaiser Foundation Hospice. Sunset View Mortuary (510) 525-5111 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (510) 525-5111      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Fletcher Ames “Fletch” Young

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Fletcher “Fletch” Ames Young Resident of Lafayette Fletcher “Fletch” Ames Young, a 60 year resident of Lafayette, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010 at the age of 85. Born September 27, 1924, he grew up in the Piedmont district of Oakland and served in WWII in the Asian Pacific. He thereafter attended College of the Pacific where he met and married Carolyn Virginia Harris on July 24, 1948. The couple moved to Lafayette in 1950 to raise their family. He and Carolyn owned and operated Sunshine Cleaners on Golden Gate Way for 26 years. Married for over 50 years, Carolyn preceded him in death in 1998. Fletch loved the out of doors from an early age when he would accompany his father George, a geological and mining engineer, on surveying trips throughout the West. This love was passed on as an Assistant Scout Master for his own sons’ Troop 204 of Lafayette. His work with youth continued when Fletch became a charter member of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team in 1974 where he was instrumental in starting the Explorer Search and Rescue Post 611, as well as setting up the Basic Search and Rescue Academy training still taught today. He was honored this year at the Sheriff’s Reserve Recognition and Awards Dinner for his more than 35 years of service to the Department and the community. Fletch will be remembered by his colleagues in Search and Rescue throughout California as an icon, mentor and leader. Fletch was a “can do” guy, always tinkering and making things just a little bit better. He was adept at plumbing, wiring, electronics, amateur radio (KI6RP), auto repair and carpentry among many other skills. He was an inspiration to his children and inspired them to be handy husbands and wives as well. He is survived by his children: Christopher of Lafayette, CA, Marshall of Rancho Cordova, CA, David of Park City, Utah, and Terese Conroy of Walnut Creek, CA; along with three grandsons and eight granddaughters. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life is scheduled for 2:00pm on Saturday, July 10 at St Anselm’s Episcopal Church, 682 Michael Lane, Lafayette, followed by a reception. Memorial donations can be sent to the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team - Explorer Post 611, 50 Glacier, Martinez, CA, 94553.

George Gabe Gabriel (1931 - 2010)

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In Memory of George (Gabe) Gabriel WA6KQB Feb. 12, 1931 ~ May 30, 2010 Resident of El Sobrante George was born in Brooklyn, New York. He spent 12 years in the Navy on submarines, and settled in the Bay Area, where he resided for 50 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and was an amateur ham radio operator for 50 years. He was a loving and generous husband, father, and friend. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Gwen (Wendy), his two brothers Ronnie and Jimmy, two sons Greg and Tim, two daughters Georgeann and Gina, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He will be greatly missed. There will be no memorial services. Donations can be made to the American Lung Association in his memory. ‘WA6KQB, over and out.’