Tribute

S/Sgt. A.G. White, (Rtd.)

October 20, 1937 – March 29, 2022

Aubrey was born in Hawkesbury, Ont.  across the river from Grenville, Que where he lived for 5 years, before his family moved to Renfrew, Ont.  From a young boy Aubrey loved wildlife, hunting and fishing. He was inquisitive about everything!

Aubrey’s RCMP career began January 1959. After graduation (or Pass Out, there is a story here) he spent one year as a swimming instructor at Depot in Regina.  He was transferred to Vancouver for a short time, where he met his future wife, Jackie.  Then onto Alert Bay, B.C.  It was a great place for such an outdoorsman.  His next posting was in Richmond, B.C.  From there, Aubrey and Jackie were transferred to the northern tip of Baffin Island, Pond Inlet Detachment where he was the NCO.  This very northern posting gave them a unique opportunity to learn about the customs and culture of the Inuit people.  After two years, a transfer back to Ottawa headquarters, gave Aubrey the challenge of developing the first ERT training standards for the RCMP. His next post was back to B.C. to the Training Academy in Vancouver where he remained the NCO until he retired in 1985.

Aubrey will be remembered by so many as an avid sportsman, competitive marksman, patient mentor and great storyteller.

In his 84 years, Aubrey touched so many lives in such positive ways.  He was a gentleman who always had time to help a friend, tell a story or share a kind word.  He will be missed by this family and a large extended family of young people whose lives he touched.  He will be remembered and forever missed by his wife of 59 years, Jackie and their dog Emmie.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Aubrey’s memory to the Osoyoos Wildlife Federation, the BC Wildlife Federation, or a charity of your choice.

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