Master Cpl. Christopher Paul Stannix (April 8, 2007)
MCPL CHRISTOPHER PAUL RAYMOND STANNIX 24, of Cole Harbour, passed away
on April 8, 2007 while serving in Afghanistan protecting our rights and
freedoms. Born in North Bay Ontario, he was the son of Kenneth H. F. and
Kathy A. (Little) Stannix originally from McAdam, NB. Chris graduated
from Auburn High School in 2001, and was currently attending Saint
Mary's University. In 2000, he enlisted with the Princess Louise
Fusiliers Infantry Regiment, Halifax. While with the Regiment, he
completed many military leadership courses and participated in various
military exercises and taskings. He was promoted to Master Corporal in
February 2006. Putting his university education on hold , Chris was
deployed to Afghanistan in January 2007. Further, in order to serve with
the 2 RCR Battle Group in Afghanistan, he willingly chose to accept a
temporary reduction in rank. His pastimes included paintballing,
computer gaming and reading. More than anything, Chris enjoyed spending
time with family and friends while Candice was the true love of his
life. His sense of humour, dedication, courage and willingness to help
others will be missed by all those who knew him. In summing up his
belief in the Canadian mission in Afghanistan, Chris stated, 'I would
like to think if I was in the same position there... somebody would be
willing to step in and help me in the exact same way'. Chris will be
remembered as a best friend to all. He is survived by his spouse Candice
P. D . Ziolkowski; sisters Lesley. Sunderland, Meaghan Stannix; nephew
Ryan Sunderland; niece Faith Sunderland, all of Dartmouth; paternal
grandmother Thelma Stannix, Bayfield, ON, maternal grandmother Hilda
Little, St. John, NB; uncle Larry Stannix, Bayfield, ON; aunt Lynn
(Mike) Milburn, Calais, Maine; aunt Susan Little, Quispamsis, NB, uncle
Tony (Wendy) Little, St. John, NB, A u n t Pa tsy ( B ru c e) McM u llin
, Calgary, AB. Chris was predeceased by paternal grandfather Paul
Stannix, maternal grandfather Raymond Little. Visitation will be held in
Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Road, Halifax on April 18 from 7-9
p.m. and April 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held 2
p.m. April 20, 2007 at Stadacona Chapel, CFB Stadacona, Halifax. Burial
will be in Rockland Cemetery, McAdam, New Brunswick.
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