102, of Dartmouth Nova Scotia passed away at Wynn Park Villa on December 30, 2021. Beloved only son of the late Byron and Aurelia Dauphinee (Mitchell), he was born at home in Tantallon on November 30, 1919. His loving and devoted wife of 72 years, Olive McGee (Aberhart) passed away on November 6, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Donna (Gordon) MacDonald Truro, granddaughters, Dr. Erin (Patrick) Hemsworth, Moncton, Heather (Patrice) Vossier, Ho Chi Minh, great grand children William, Benjamin, Charlotte, Laura, and Victoria. He was predeceased by his younger sisters Eileen and Marion.
Edgil planned his career to be in aviation at the age of 16. He enrolled in the pilot's course at the Halifax Airport, then located on Chebucto Road. He received his pilot's licence on November 30, 1936. Acquiring his pilot's licence was one thing, getting flying time was another. To rent an aircraft in 1938 it cost $15.00/hour, but he was resourceful. With war clouds on the horizon, he flew news photographers over Halifax harbour approaches in search of the elusive U-boat. He also flew with CP Air transporting mail to Moncton and other Maritime centres in a Tiger Moth.
At the out break of World War II, he joined the R.C.A.F and was posted to Trenton, Ontario for the Flying instructor's course under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Following completion of his course he went to Lethbridge, Alberta, as an instructor under the Empire Air Training Scheme. He was promoted to Chief Flying Instructor at #11 E.F.T Stanley Airport, Hants County on January 1, 1943. Edgil was recalled back to the R.C.A.F to take fighter pilot training for a posting overseas. He arrived in England on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was posted to #416 Fighter Squadron in England and at the Evere Airport near Brussels, Belgium to fly Spitfire aircraft.
At wars end Edgil returned to Halifax, retired from the R.C.A.F and obtained a Senior Commercial pilot's licence. Working for Lands and Forests and the Nova Scotia Power Commission, Edgil logged over 20,000 flying hours, covering some 2,500, 000 airmiles, in numerous types of aircraft, in many varied locations on a multitude of diversified assignments. During fire hazard months, Edgil spotted fires and did water bombing with the Beaver aircraft. For 28 years, he flew the Beaver aircraft and helicopters for the Power Commission. He was part of the original Wreck Cove power project in Norther Cape Breton in the 1950's and in the 1970's. His sharp eye often helped search and rescue mission find children and adults lost in wooded areas.
At age 65 in 1985, after 49 years and 6 months of flying, Edgil retired from his aviation career. A Founding member of the Metro Fiddlers of Dartmouth and a continuous contributor of old time fiddle music at the Stroke Club in Findlay School in Dartmouth and at Parkland at the Lakes, Edgil enjoyed sharing his love of music. Arrangements have been entrusted to A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At Edgil's request, there will be no visitation. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Edgil planned his career to be in aviation at the age of 16. He enrolled in the pilot's course at the Halifax Airport, then located on Chebucto Road. He received his pilot's licence on November 30, 1936. Acquiring his pilot's licence was one thing, getting flying time was another. To rent an aircraft in 1938 it cost $15.00/hour, but he was resourceful. With war clouds on the horizon, he flew news photographers over Halifax harbour approaches in search of the elusive U-boat. He also flew with CP Air transporting mail to Moncton and other Maritime centres in a Tiger Moth.
At the out break of World War II, he joined the R.C.A.F and was posted to Trenton, Ontario for the Flying instructor's course under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Following completion of his course he went to Lethbridge, Alberta, as an instructor under the Empire Air Training Scheme. He was promoted to Chief Flying Instructor at #11 E.F.T Stanley Airport, Hants County on January 1, 1943. Edgil was recalled back to the R.C.A.F to take fighter pilot training for a posting overseas. He arrived in England on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was posted to #416 Fighter Squadron in England and at the Evere Airport near Brussels, Belgium to fly Spitfire aircraft.
At wars end Edgil returned to Halifax, retired from the R.C.A.F and obtained a Senior Commercial pilot's licence. Working for Lands and Forests and the Nova Scotia Power Commission, Edgil logged over 20,000 flying hours, covering some 2,500, 000 airmiles, in numerous types of aircraft, in many varied locations on a multitude of diversified assignments. During fire hazard months, Edgil spotted fires and did water bombing with the Beaver aircraft. For 28 years, he flew the Beaver aircraft and helicopters for the Power Commission. He was part of the original Wreck Cove power project in Norther Cape Breton in the 1950's and in the 1970's. His sharp eye often helped search and rescue mission find children and adults lost in wooded areas.
At age 65 in 1985, after 49 years and 6 months of flying, Edgil retired from his aviation career. A Founding member of the Metro Fiddlers of Dartmouth and a continuous contributor of old time fiddle music at the Stroke Club in Findlay School in Dartmouth and at Parkland at the Lakes, Edgil enjoyed sharing his love of music. Arrangements have been entrusted to A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At Edgil's request, there will be no visitation. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
102, of Dartmouth Nova Scotia passed away at Wynn Park Villa on December 30, 2021. Beloved only son of the late Byron and Aurelia Dauphinee (Mitchell), he was born at home in Tantallon on November 30, 1919. His loving and devoted wife of 72 years, Olive McGee (Aberhart) passed away on November 6, 2014. He is survived by his daughter Donna (Gordon) MacDonald Truro, granddaughters, Dr. Erin (Patrick) Hemsworth, Moncton, Heather (Patrice) Vossier, Ho Chi Minh, great grand children William, Benjamin, Charlotte, Laura, and Victoria. He was predeceased by his younger sisters Eileen and Marion.
Edgil planned his career to be in aviation at the age of 16. He enrolled in the pilot's course at the Halifax Airport, then located on Chebucto Road. He received his pilot's licence on November 30, 1936. Acquiring his pilot's licence was one thing, getting flying time was another. To rent an aircraft in 1938 it cost $15.00/hour, but he was resourceful. With war clouds on the horizon, he flew news photographers over Halifax harbour approaches in search of the elusive U-boat. He also flew with CP Air transporting mail to Moncton and other Maritime centres in a Tiger Moth.
At the out break of World War II, he joined the R.C.A.F and was posted to Trenton, Ontario for the Flying instructor's course under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Following completion of his course he went to Lethbridge, Alberta, as an instructor under the Empire Air Training Scheme. He was promoted to Chief Flying Instructor at #11 E.F.T Stanley Airport, Hants County on January 1, 1943. Edgil was recalled back to the R.C.A.F to take fighter pilot training for a posting overseas. He arrived in England on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was posted to #416 Fighter Squadron in England and at the Evere Airport near Brussels, Belgium to fly Spitfire aircraft.
At wars end Edgil returned to Halifax, retired from the R.C.A.F and obtained a Senior Commercial pilot's licence. Working for Lands and Forests and the Nova Scotia Power Commission, Edgil logged over 20,000 flying hours, covering some 2,500, 000 airmiles, in numerous types of aircraft, in many varied locations on a multitude of diversified assignments. During fire hazard months, Edgil spotted fires and did water bombing with the Beaver aircraft. For 28 years, he flew the Beaver aircraft and helicopters for the Power Commission. He was part of the original Wreck Cove power project in Norther Cape Breton in the 1950's and in the 1970's. His sharp eye often helped search and rescue mission find children and adults lost in wooded areas.
At age 65 in 1985, after 49 years and 6 months of flying, Edgil retired from his aviation career. A Founding member of the Metro Fiddlers of Dartmouth and a continuous contributor of old time fiddle music at the Stroke Club in Findlay School in Dartmouth and at Parkland at the Lakes, Edgil enjoyed sharing his love of music. Arrangements have been entrusted to A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At Edgil's request, there will be no visitation. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Edgil planned his career to be in aviation at the age of 16. He enrolled in the pilot's course at the Halifax Airport, then located on Chebucto Road. He received his pilot's licence on November 30, 1936. Acquiring his pilot's licence was one thing, getting flying time was another. To rent an aircraft in 1938 it cost $15.00/hour, but he was resourceful. With war clouds on the horizon, he flew news photographers over Halifax harbour approaches in search of the elusive U-boat. He also flew with CP Air transporting mail to Moncton and other Maritime centres in a Tiger Moth.
At the out break of World War II, he joined the R.C.A.F and was posted to Trenton, Ontario for the Flying instructor's course under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan. Following completion of his course he went to Lethbridge, Alberta, as an instructor under the Empire Air Training Scheme. He was promoted to Chief Flying Instructor at #11 E.F.T Stanley Airport, Hants County on January 1, 1943. Edgil was recalled back to the R.C.A.F to take fighter pilot training for a posting overseas. He arrived in England on D-Day, June 6, 1944 and was posted to #416 Fighter Squadron in England and at the Evere Airport near Brussels, Belgium to fly Spitfire aircraft.
At wars end Edgil returned to Halifax, retired from the R.C.A.F and obtained a Senior Commercial pilot's licence. Working for Lands and Forests and the Nova Scotia Power Commission, Edgil logged over 20,000 flying hours, covering some 2,500, 000 airmiles, in numerous types of aircraft, in many varied locations on a multitude of diversified assignments. During fire hazard months, Edgil spotted fires and did water bombing with the Beaver aircraft. For 28 years, he flew the Beaver aircraft and helicopters for the Power Commission. He was part of the original Wreck Cove power project in Norther Cape Breton in the 1950's and in the 1970's. His sharp eye often helped search and rescue mission find children and adults lost in wooded areas.
At age 65 in 1985, after 49 years and 6 months of flying, Edgil retired from his aviation career. A Founding member of the Metro Fiddlers of Dartmouth and a continuous contributor of old time fiddle music at the Stroke Club in Findlay School in Dartmouth and at Parkland at the Lakes, Edgil enjoyed sharing his love of music. Arrangements have been entrusted to A.L. Mattatall Funeral Home, 217 Portland St. Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At Edgil's request, there will be no visitation. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
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