In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

John Donald Strickland

 

Chief Petty Officer Master-at-Arms, 3615-E, RCN

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Boatswain, 3615-E, RCN

 

Born: 23 Aug 1921, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan

 

Died: 07 Sep 2014, Victoria, British Columbia

 

Served: 06 May 1940 - 06 May 1965

 

STRICKLAND, John Donald - Peacefully on September 7, 2014 in Victoria at the age of 93 years. Predeceased by his first wife, Helen in 1977 and his second wife, Audrey in 2006. He is survived by his daughter Donna (Lorne) Christensen of Sooke and son, Ted (Debbie) of Cornwallis, NS; three grandchildren, Stephen (Leslie), Carina (Tim) and Anita (Richard); two great-grandchildren, Stephanie and Spencer. Dad served proudly with the Royal Canadian Navy from 1940 to 1965, retiring to Victoria. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Private cremation. (Victoria Times Colonist)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS SANS PEUR

HMCS ASSINIBOINE

HMCS PRINCE HENRY - Listed in PRINCE HENRY'S ship's company photo for 1943

HMCS CHIGNECTO

 


 

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CROWSNEST magazine Oct 1955

 

 

 


 

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