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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
WHITBY, Joseph Edward - Age 88, died August 3, 2021. Born in Lucknow, Ont., he was the son of the late Rose M. (Whitby) Knight. He is survived by his son, Lawrence; and grandson, Justin. Predeceased by his wife, Irene (Roy) Whitby; and son, Edward Joseph. After dropping out of school part way through grade 10, Joe joined the Royal Canadian Navy on March 19, 1951. After doing new entry training at HMCS CORNWALLIS, he went on leave and returned to HMCS LA HULLOISE for seamanship training. He served on the following ships, HURON, CRUSADER, TRINITY, ATHABASKAN, ST CROIX, ST LAURENT, TERRA NOVA, STADACONA, MAGNIFICENT, BONAVENTURE, NEW LISKEARD and PORTAGE. He commissioned HMCS ALGONQUIN as Coxswain. He served two years on HS50 helicopter squadron as a sonar operator. He underwent training for the ASROC system at United States Naval Training Base, Great Lakes Ill. He did two trips to The Netherlands for factory training on new sonar computer system. Joe retired from the RCN in 1976 and immediately went to work at the Naval Armament Depot in the Underwater Weapons Shop. He later moved to what was known as the Pink Palace and worked as a co-ordinator. After moving to the new Building D-200 he became a Ship's Co-Ordinator. Joe retired for a second time in 1993. Cremation has taken place. There will be no viewing. Burial will be in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. (The Saltwire Network 06 Aug 2021)
Ships served in: HMCS ALGONQUIN - Commissioning crew as Cox'n
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