Silent Keys

We dedicate this page to memory of those who were instrumental to the founding and support of the IRG.

Melvin Ellis VE9KK (SK)

Submitted by admin on Fri, 2016/12/09 - 10:00

It is with great sorrow that the family of Arthur ‘Melvin’ Ellis announce his passing on December 7, 2016 at the Oromocto Public Hospital. Melvin was born February 27, 1939 in East Bideford, P.E.I. He was the son of the late Luther and Susan (Adams) Ellis.

Claude Bailey VE1HU - 1914-2015

Submitted by admin on Tue, 2015/03/03 - 10:00

Members of the International Repeater Group are mourning the passing of Claude Bailey, VE1HU, on March 26, 2015.

Claude was founding president of the IRG and was instrumental in building the network that we all benefit from today.   Our sympathies are extended to Claude's many friends and family .

Here is a link to the obituary notice, and you can read more about Claude and his contributions to the IRG and amateur radio in other articles on this site.