Leave a Memory · 27 February 2006 by stuart trann
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I first met Hugh Trann when he came to Malta in 1978 for my wedding to his son, Douglas and he impressed me then as a kind and understanding man who was always there for his friends and family. He welcomed me into his family and was always very supportive. Mostly, I will remember our travels with him, especially to Singapore, Jakarta, Perth and Springfield, Missouri. There were funny times like when his brand new sandals were stolen on the beach in Songkhla, Thailand and in Bali, Indonesia when the hawkers saw a real “mark” and followed him around and even got in the van with him until he finally bought a statue for a song. Also, there were the trips to the cabin at Snowline, Mt. Baker, a very special place for us, since this was the only place we had roots as a family. Then the last trip, a couple of weeks before he passed, when he was so happy he was able to take his scooter down there and zip around to check out all the new cabins. He was like a real father and mentor to me and I will miss him tremendously. Goodbye Grandpa, until we meet again….. rest in peace!
— Diane Trann Wednesday March 1, 2006 #On the first of several trips Mom & Dad made to visit us abroad in Singapore and Jakarta Dad was most impressed when he realized our house maids were ironing his underwear. He was so taken with the idea that he tried, unsuccessfully I might add, for several years to convince Mom that she should also iron his underwear at home
He loved to watch his grandchildren play sports, whether it was hockey, baseball, rugby, football, soccer etc. When Mom & Dad came to visit us abroad their trips were always carefully planned to coincide with a sporting schedule or tournament. Two of their visits saw us all travelling from Jakarta to Singapore and Jakarta to Perth Australia for baseball tournaments where Grandpa would always loudly cheer the boys on.
I will remember and cherish all those wonderful, loving and happy memories that we shared with him, as a Father and as a best friend. These memories will always remain a comfort to me and you will stay in my heart forever.
— Douglas Trann Sunday April 2, 2006 #Hugh Trann passed away on Oct. 14 2005
— Diane Trann Friday October 5, 2007 #As I am the oldest son I quess my memories of my Dad go back along ways. I remember that Dad was always there for all three of his son’s no matter what stunt we pulled off. In my younger years Dad used to take me fishing at many lakes in Saskatchewan. I can still remember some of those trips. Doug who is still the ardent fisherman used to always want to go but being younger was often left at home. When I was a bit older he took hunting for wild birds as well. When it was time for the family to move from Brandon to Delta it was me who did not want to move mainly because of my social life. But dad convinced me to go along and quess who I met after about a week at North Delta Secondary. So he was right about moving to BC as Debbie and I have been together ever since.
I think the thing that I will remember most about Dad was how he very seldom lost his temper even when I really
screwed up. Of course he would get excited at sporting events, one time when Sean was playing hockey in Abbotsford and I was on the bench the Ref approached me between periods and asked that three of our fans be removed from the building. I asked him to point them out and guess who two of them were; Dad and Debbie’s Dad, Bud. Mom had stayed at home that day as she kept him under control at games. The last few years he was happy watching his five grandchildren grow up and following every move with pride. We will all miss Dad and speaking for all the family we will take good care of Mom, so don’t worry Dad. Goodbye Dad.
— Pat Trann Wednesday October 10, 2007 #My favourite memory of Grandpa is when he let me drive his new scooter in the underground parking. Then after I told Grandma about it and she got mad at Grandpa, and I never got to drive the scooter again.
— Lauren Trann Thursday October 11, 2007 #Although there are many memories with my grandpa, two of them will always be at the top, the first one is when I was about 6 or 7 and Grandma, Grandpa, Sean and myself were heading down to Snowline. I was in the front seat with Grandpa because me and Sean were fighting about something, and I don’t know if I was bored or curious but for some reason I yanked up the emergency brake while Grandpa was driving down the freeway. The next thing I knew was that the car did 180 degree spin in the middle of the freeway and that Grandpa had pulled over to the side of the road and all of a sudden I was put in the backseat with Grandma. The second one is that all the years that I played softball, my grandparents were at pretty much every game. Rain or shine they were there cheering me on and if the umpire made a bad a call you could always hear my grandpa yelling at him from the stands.
— Jenny Trann Thursday October 11, 2007 #Dad- your memorial bench in the new park on 16th Ave is looking great- the city does a good job with the plants, changing some with the seasons, and they take good care of the bench- it is close to the Java Shop on the corner and a coffee to go and some time sitting on the bench reflecting & remembering is very peaceful- still miss you but you are always close by in my thoughts.
— Douglas Trann Saturday October 13, 2007 #I spent a quiet hour sitting on Hugh’s bench in Hogson’s Park enjoying a cup of coffee and many happy menories.Hugh was sadly missed at Thanksgiving dinner as always.
— Theresa Trann Saturday October 13, 2007 #Dad, I pray for you often and have offered a special mass for you. I miss having you in my life but you live on in my heart. Rest in peace, Dad.
— Diane Trann Wednesday October 17, 2007 #
I first met Hugh Trann when he came to Malta in 1978 for my wedding to his son, Douglas and he impressed me then as a kind and understanding man who was always there for his friends and family. He welcomed me into his family and was always very supportive. Mostly, I will remember our travels with him, especially to Singapore, Jakarta, Perth and Springfield, Missouri. There were funny times like when his brand new sandals were stolen on the beach in Songkhla, Thailand and in Bali, Indonesia when the hawkers saw a real “mark” and followed him around and even got in the van with him until he finally bought a statue for a song. Also, there were the trips to the cabin at Snowline, Mt. Baker, a very special place for us, since this was the only place we had roots as a family. Then the last trip, a couple of weeks before he passed, when he was so happy he was able to take his scooter down there and zip around to check out all the new cabins. He was like a real father and mentor to me and I will miss him tremendously. Goodbye Grandpa, until we meet again….. rest in peace!
— Diane Trann Wednesday March 1, 2006 #
On the first of several trips Mom & Dad made to visit us abroad in Singapore and Jakarta Dad was most impressed when he realized our house maids were ironing his underwear. He was so taken with the idea that he tried, unsuccessfully I might add, for several years to convince Mom that she should also iron his underwear at home
He loved to watch his grandchildren play sports, whether it was hockey, baseball, rugby, football, soccer etc. When Mom & Dad came to visit us abroad their trips were always carefully planned to coincide with a sporting schedule or tournament. Two of their visits saw us all travelling from Jakarta to Singapore and Jakarta to Perth Australia for baseball tournaments where Grandpa would always loudly cheer the boys on.
I will remember and cherish all those wonderful, loving and happy memories that we shared with him, as a Father and as a best friend. These memories will always remain a comfort to me and you will stay in my heart forever.
— Douglas Trann Sunday April 2, 2006 #
Hugh Trann passed away on Oct. 14 2005
— Diane Trann Friday October 5, 2007 #
As I am the oldest son I quess my memories of my Dad go back along ways. I remember that Dad was always there for all three of his son’s no matter what stunt we pulled off. In my younger years Dad used to take me fishing at many lakes in Saskatchewan. I can still remember some of those trips. Doug who is still the ardent fisherman used to always want to go but being younger was often left at home. When I was a bit older he took hunting for wild birds as well. When it was time for the family to move from Brandon to Delta it was me who did not want to move mainly because of my social life. But dad convinced me to go along and quess who I met after about a week at North Delta Secondary. So he was right about moving to BC as Debbie and I have been together ever since.
I think the thing that I will remember most about Dad was how he very seldom lost his temper even when I really
screwed up. Of course he would get excited at sporting events, one time when Sean was playing hockey in Abbotsford and I was on the bench the Ref approached me between periods and asked that three of our fans be removed from the building. I asked him to point them out and guess who two of them were; Dad and Debbie’s Dad, Bud. Mom had stayed at home that day as she kept him under control at games. The last few years he was happy watching his five grandchildren grow up and following every move with pride. We will all miss Dad and speaking for all the family we will take good care of Mom, so don’t worry Dad. Goodbye Dad.
— Pat Trann Wednesday October 10, 2007 #
My favourite memory of Grandpa is when he let me drive his new scooter in the underground parking. Then after I told Grandma about it and she got mad at Grandpa, and I never got to drive the scooter again.
— Lauren Trann Thursday October 11, 2007 #
Although there are many memories with my grandpa, two of them will always be at the top, the first one is when I was about 6 or 7 and Grandma, Grandpa, Sean and myself were heading down to Snowline. I was in the front seat with Grandpa because me and Sean were fighting about something, and I don’t know if I was bored or curious but for some reason I yanked up the emergency brake while Grandpa was driving down the freeway. The next thing I knew was that the car did 180 degree spin in the middle of the freeway and that Grandpa had pulled over to the side of the road and all of a sudden I was put in the backseat with Grandma. The second one is that all the years that I played softball, my grandparents were at pretty much every game. Rain or shine they were there cheering me on and if the umpire made a bad a call you could always hear my grandpa yelling at him from the stands.
— Jenny Trann Thursday October 11, 2007 #
Dad- your memorial bench in the new park on 16th Ave is looking great- the city does a good job with the plants, changing some with the seasons, and they take good care of the bench- it is close to the Java Shop on the corner and a coffee to go and some time sitting on the bench reflecting & remembering is very peaceful- still miss you but you are always close by in my thoughts.
— Douglas Trann Saturday October 13, 2007 #
I spent a quiet hour sitting on Hugh’s bench in Hogson’s Park enjoying a cup of coffee and many happy menories.Hugh was sadly missed at Thanksgiving dinner as always.
— Theresa Trann Saturday October 13, 2007 #
Dad, I pray for you often and have offered a special mass for you. I miss having you in my life but you live on in my heart. Rest in peace, Dad.
— Diane Trann Wednesday October 17, 2007 #