Frank Cyprian Creed, B.Sc., Ph.D. - 83, Mahone Bay, died peacefully in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater, on June 4, 2004, with his loving wife of 44 years by his side. He was born April 3, 1921, in Windsor, Ont. to Ernest Alfred and Marjorie (Shepherd) Creed. He received his B.Sc. from Queen's University in 1945 and his Ph.D. from the University of London (England) in 1952.

He joined NRC in 1945 and retired as Principal Research Officer in 1979. His field of expertise led him to an active role on various international committees and he served as Director of Region 7 (Canada) of the IEEE. His book "The Generation and Measurement of High Voltage Impulses" sets forth his years of research and study. As a young man, he enjoyed fishing, tennis, golf, and was involved backstage at the Ottawa Little Theatre. He was a member of Chester Golf Club. On retirement he moved to Nova Scotia, first to Fox Point and later to Mahone Bay where he resided until his death.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth "Beth" (Case); brother, Jack, Amherstburg, Ont.; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his youngest brother, Fred. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahone Funeral Home, Mahone Bay. Memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Calvary Temple, Mahone Bay, Rev. James Haughn officiating. His ashes will be interred at a later date in the Case family lot in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, R.I. No flowers please. Memorial donations may be made to Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. or a charity of choice.