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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
KENT, Charles Jules - May 3rd, 1970, Charles J. (Chuck) aged 47 years, beloved husband of Mrs. Carol Kent, 2103 - 24th Ave. N. W., and dear father of Charles and Stephen. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Stanley (Louise) Boyd, Chetwynd, B.C. and a brother, Albert, Victoria, B.C. Born in Metz, France, he came to Calgary as a child and attended Western Canada High School. In 1939 Mr. Kent joined the R.C.N. and was wounded on the H.M.C.S. "Athabaskan" resulting in the loss of both legs. He was employed with the D.V.A. as a welfare officer from 1945 until retiring in December, 1969. Mr. Kent was a member of the A.N. & A.F. Veterans Association and the Royal Canadian Legion, No. 1 Branch. Services at "The Little Chapel on the Corner" (Jacques Funeral Home) Thursday at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Robert Shannon officiating. Cremation. (The Calgary Herald 05 May 1970 pg 37 // Researched by / Courtesy of Ann Hentschel
Ships served in: SS NERISSA - Charles Kent was a passenger aboard the SS NERISSA for transport to HMCS NIOBE in Scotland and survived her sinking HMCS ATHABASKAN - Kent was severely injured in the glider bomb attack on HMCS ATHABASKAN on 27 Aug 1943
(left) Charles Kent with his mother (right) Charles Kent with his wife Courtesy of Ann Hentschel
(Photo caption) FROM A STRETCHER, Telegraphist Charles J. "Chuck" Kent (above) tells of the 2,000-pound bomb that struck HMCS ATHABASKAN off the coast of Spain and caused the loss of his two legs. He is shaking hands with his brother, Albert Kent, on arrival in Calgary today. From the Calgary Herald 17 Dec 1943 - Researched by / Courtesy of Ann Hentschel Click on the above articles to view a larger image
Below - Article on Tel Charles Kent surviving the glider-bomb attack on HMCS ATHABASKAN G07 Click on the article to view a larger image
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