Show your support Send Flowers Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Cruickshank attacked the U-boat, flying his Catalina through a hail of flak. John was very proud of his heritage. At this point in the war U-boats had been fitted with anti-aircraft guns as an attempt to counter the aerial threat. Peacefully on the 16th December 2016, at home surrounded by his family, Aged 86 years. He will make you strong during this tough time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Bentley's Park. He was a decorated Army veteran who honorably served our country during the Vietnam war. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. JOHN "SCOTTY" CRUICKSHANK, 90, cherished husband of Lenore "Lee"; loving father of Kathy Nowak (deceased); grandfather of Matthew Nowak; uncle of Donna Ita (nee Wallesh), Anne Mazur (nee Wallesh) and May God bless you all at this most difficult time. Cruickshank Family Menu. Send Flowers: When Is the Ordering Deadline? Good crazy times at Phi Kappa Theta, I think that was the Frat house name? John Cruickshank Obituary (2008) - Springfield, MA - The Republican When a U-boat was sighted on the surface, Flying Officer Cruickshank at once turned to the attack. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. John CRUICKSHANK Obituary (2016) - Tokoroa , Waikato - The New Zealand From that moment on, Don spent every day doing what he loved. Flying Officer Cruickshank was struck in seventy-two places, receiving two serious wounds in the lungs and ten penetrating wounds in the lower limbs. For those wishing, In lieu of flowers, remembrance donations may be made to University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be greatly appreciated. All rights reserved. When your purchase is complete, a post will be made on the tribute wall of the deceased signifying the planting of a memorial tree. Obituaries Section. John Cruickshank 1924 - 2008 SPRINGFIELD- John "Jack" Cruickshank, 84, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008. John was born in Thunder Bay, ON to Alexander Cruickshank and Isabella Taylor (nee Goodman). Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home 3900 B F Terry Blvd, Rosenberg, TX 77471. Lizzie. He was a decorated Army veteran who honorably served our country during the Vietnam war. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. RICHARD CRUICKSHANK OBITUARY. He loved you and was so proud of you. When James died on May 27, 1920, at the AGE of 85, he was recognized as Iowa's oldest native citizen.