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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MANNIX, George Henry - Dad left us peacefully on January 16, 2015 at the age of 93 at The Lodge at Broadmead. He was surrounded by the family he loved. He is survived by the love of his life and his wife of 68 years, Ruth (nee Farquhar). He is also survived by his four children Julie (Larry), Len (Glenda), Matt (Lorraine), Liz, nine grandchildren, Sarah (Mike), Emily (Chris), Nolan, Roland (Kari), Megan (Brandon), Spencer (Jessie), Jordan, Kevin and Lauren. He was delighted with the arrival of great-granddaughter, Audrinna last year. George is also survived by his sisters, Blanche Hilborne of Victoria and Kathy Parry of Winnipeg and numerous relations in BC, Calgary and Winnipeg. Although he spent many years travelling the world with the Navy, he loved his home and family. He could be found in his garden in later years and continued travelling to unique locations in Canada and abroad. In his earlier years he loved the outdoors where he hunted and fished with his sons and the dog, Louie. He was a much decorated World War II veteran having served on HMCS Haida on the Murmansk Run and in the English Channel in the days prior to and during D-Day. He then joined the HMCS Ontario and sailed to Hong Kong for the Japanese Surrender, via Burma, and finally after 4 and 1/2 years returned home to Victoria. He again volunteered for service in the Korean War and later was part of the Spithead Review in England for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In 1958, he served as her standard bearer during her visit to B.C. He retired from the RCN as a Chief Petty Officer 1st Class after serving 25 years. He worked 10 years for the Federal Government. He was active in many associations like The Burma Star and CPOs but his focus was always family. He and Mum enjoyed attending reunions in Canada and England. We want to thank the staff of The Lodge at Broadmead for their excellent care and compassionate support of Dad and our family. Dad's service will be at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations can be made to The Lodge at Broadmead. (the Victoria Time Colonist 23 Jan 2015)
Ships served in: HMCS HAIDA - Served in HAIDA 30 Aug 1943 - 1944, 1st Commissioning crew HMCS SIOUX - Served in SIOUX during her 1950 Korean War Tour
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For Posterity's Sake 
