Randolph Graham Marshall

We are saddened to announce the peaceful departure of Randolph Graham Marshall, our remarkable husband, father, and brother, on August 19, 2020. Randy was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on February 8, 1956 to Lilian (Greening) and Reginald Marshall. His lifelong career as a pilot, starting at Labrador Airways and Air Nova, gave him the opportunity to add many chapters to his life from all over the world.

Randy’s fascination with aviation began at an early age. By the age of 18, he was a flight attendant with Eastern Provincial Airlines (EPA). His ambition to become a pilot led him to the St. John’s flying school, where he earned his pilot’s license. Having achieved the required flight hours and training multiple pupils as an instructor, including his brother Derek, Randy worked as a pilot with Labrador Airways and Air Nova, where he met his wife Anne (Mattatall). Randy then moved to Paris, France, where he flew for TAT, before moving back to Canada and working for Royal Airlines. Randy and Anne made their home in Fall River, where they had their two children, Christopher and Emma. Soon after, Randy’s wanderlust led to him accepting a position as a captain with China Airlines, moving the family to Taiwan in 1999. Randy loved exploring Southeast Asia alongside his family and shared those experiences with his many visitors. He was the host with the most. In 2007, he accepted a position as a captain with Etihad Airways, bringing the family to Abu Dhabi.

In 2019, after a 45-year flying career spanning the globe, Randy retired and moved back into the house that he and Anne built in Fall River, NS.

Despite living abroad, Randy found it important to make yearly trips back home to visit family both in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. Randy’s life was filled with a wide variety of cultures and cuisines, with a particular affinity for wood-fired pizzas. Randy loved to cook for his family, especially his famous slow-simmered chili or brick oven pizza. He always sought out the most authentic dishes on his travels, from a tagine in Morocco to satay in Indonesia. 

Randy is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Anne (Mattatall) (YHZ); son, Christopher (YHZ); daughter, Emma (Jason Torrico) (ORF); and brother, Derek (YYT). 

Captain Marshall, you’re cleared for departure.

We miss you, you are forever loved