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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ELSTONE, Thomas Edward - Peacefully at the Juravinski Hospital on Monday, December 31, 2018, in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Mary, dear father of Richard (Marilyn), Cathy (the late Peter) and Sharon (Paul). Loving grandfather of Tom, Dan, Meghan, Naomi, Erica, and Caitlin and two great-grandchildren Keith and Ollie. Mr. Elstone served with the Royal Canadian Navy (23 years) and was a retiree of the DVA. At Mr. Elstone's request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. (Hamilton Spectator 31 Dec 2019)
Tom served in the RCN for 23 years retiring as a C1 Sonarman.
Ships served in: HMCS FUNDY HMCS HAIDA - Served in Haida 1948-1949 as a Petty Officer MASTU - Mobile Anti-Submarine Training Unit HMCS ALGONQUIN - Served in Algonquin 224 HMCS COLUMBIA HMCS MICMAC - Served in Micmac in 1951 as a CPO
(TE01) Sailors on HMCS HAIDA c1948 (TE02) HMCS STADACONA East Coast Hockey Champions 1953-54 (TE03) Mobile Anti-Submarine Training Unit. Chief Elstone (standing, centre). LS John Fairservice (front, 1st on right). John was later to be the last keeper at the Sambro Lighthouse. (TE04) Battle damage to HMCS ASSINIBOINE I18 after her battle with U-210 on 06 Aug 1942
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For Posterity's Sake 
