Obituary for Frank Maikawa
With deep sadness, Fumio Frank Maikawa peacefully passed away at, 88 to be with his savior the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in his hometown of Collingwood, ON. Frank was a devoted husband to Yoshimi (Susan) for 62 years, a loving father to: Theresa (Henry Woo), Ian (Helene Dinh), Alan, and Gordie, and an adoring grandfather (Ji-Chan) to: Alyssa, Brandon, Daniel, Joshua, Kaede, and Winston.
Frank was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. His parents, Bungoro and Jun, had four children (Mary (George Kudo) Gerry and Ron, Sumi (Vic Hinatsu) Jim and Wally, Frank (Susan Suyama), and Amy (Danny Ichii) Geoff, Harold, and Naomi). In addition, he enjoyed the company of Susan’s nine siblings, in-laws, and their children. He graduated in 1956 from Ryerson Institute of Technology studying electronics technology and had a distinguished career at Nortel in Belleville, ON for 38 years, retiring in 1996.
Frank had an amazing life and will be remembered as a warrior by all who knew him. He was a mentor and well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues. As a skilled handyman he constructed their family cottage and took on many projects very few would dare to tackle. He was an athlete who loved sports, especially cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and enjoyed downhill skiing well into his 80’s. With a love for fishing and the outdoors, he shared his passion with his children and grandchildren. Upon retirement, he wrote his memoirs about the trials and tribulations growing up as a Japanese Canadian. It was a very cathartic of sorts as many stories he wrote about were never shared until he put pencil to paper. Most importantly, Frank was a caring, generous, and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His infectious personality, stories and unique sense of humor brought happiness and laughter to all with his joyous spirit.
Due to current health restrictions, a private cremation ceremony will be conducted among his immediate family. A Celebration of Life for Frank will be held with his relatives and friends later where his love of food and laughter could be enjoyed by all.
If you wish, it would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers, to donate in loving memory of Frank Maikawa to either:
Campbell House (Hospice Georgian Triangle) in Collingwood, where Frank received exceptional palliative care treatment in his final days or the Canadian Cancer Society.
If anyone wishes to send their condolences, please do so on the tab Memory Wall.
Frank was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. His parents, Bungoro and Jun, had four children (Mary (George Kudo) Gerry and Ron, Sumi (Vic Hinatsu) Jim and Wally, Frank (Susan Suyama), and Amy (Danny Ichii) Geoff, Harold, and Naomi). In addition, he enjoyed the company of Susan’s nine siblings, in-laws, and their children. He graduated in 1956 from Ryerson Institute of Technology studying electronics technology and had a distinguished career at Nortel in Belleville, ON for 38 years, retiring in 1996.
Frank had an amazing life and will be remembered as a warrior by all who knew him. He was a mentor and well respected by his family, friends, and colleagues. As a skilled handyman he constructed their family cottage and took on many projects very few would dare to tackle. He was an athlete who loved sports, especially cheering for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and enjoyed downhill skiing well into his 80’s. With a love for fishing and the outdoors, he shared his passion with his children and grandchildren. Upon retirement, he wrote his memoirs about the trials and tribulations growing up as a Japanese Canadian. It was a very cathartic of sorts as many stories he wrote about were never shared until he put pencil to paper. Most importantly, Frank was a caring, generous, and loving husband, father, and grandfather. His infectious personality, stories and unique sense of humor brought happiness and laughter to all with his joyous spirit.
Due to current health restrictions, a private cremation ceremony will be conducted among his immediate family. A Celebration of Life for Frank will be held with his relatives and friends later where his love of food and laughter could be enjoyed by all.
If you wish, it would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers, to donate in loving memory of Frank Maikawa to either:
Campbell House (Hospice Georgian Triangle) in Collingwood, where Frank received exceptional palliative care treatment in his final days or the Canadian Cancer Society.
If anyone wishes to send their condolences, please do so on the tab Memory Wall.