Obituary of Eric Peter Bishop

Eric Peter Bishop ~ Suddenly, in Port Perry, Ontario, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, in his 89th year. Beloved husband for 66 years of Effie Elizabeth (nee Dinsdale). Loving father of Beverley Gordon (Don) of Comox, BC, Carol Shepherd (Alex) of Seagrave, ON, and Catharine Bishop of Oshawa, ON. Cherished grandfather of eight and great grandfather of 14. Loved and admired by many siblings and all their families. Eric joined the Canadian Army during WWII and saw service in Korea with RCEME Corps. He achieved his Master Of Engineering from the University Of Michigan in 1953. Eric obtained his pilot licence to serve as an Army Air Observation Pilot, and was also trained to fly helicopters. He left the Army in 1960 with the rank of Major when he was requested to work for the Canadian federal government in Ottawa for the Department of Industry. Eric served as one of the first Chiefs Of Aerospace, in addition to Chief Of Rail and Chief Of Propulsion. He was also part of Canada’s first government team to visit with dignitaries in China in 1972. He spent considerable time traveling the world to promote Canadian-made products. Under his supervision, the original oximeter was designed and implemented to monitor oxygen levels in Air Force pilots. His team also worked with Dr. Wilder Penfield, a leading brain surgeon, to develop and implement a precision tool to assist in brain surgeries. For over 40 years, Eric and Betty enjoyed good times and great friends at their home on the island of Grenada and at their cottage on Lake Kennebec, ON. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30th in Ottawa at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road in Ottawa at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.