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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served 08 Jan 1954 - 14 Jan 1985
PARSONS, Harvey - It is with an extremely heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our "Chief" Harvey Parsons MMM. Harvey was raised in Melford Saskatchewan during world war II. He went from the farm lands of Saskatchewan to the Canadian Navy in 1955 leaving behind dust and despair for the seven seas. His career at sea spanned 38 years and he served on 17 different ships. Harvey was well loved by all who met him and will be remembered most for his guitar, his voice and the joy he sang into our hearts. He leaves behind his loving wife Jayne and more family and friends than we can count. Harvey's last words were "thank you for everything" and we believe that was meant for all who loved him. Harvey passed peacefully on September 19th, 2016, with his loving wife Jayne by his side. Predeceased by daughter Kelly, brother "Smokey" Herb, brother Bob, sister-in-law Dell. Leaving behind his sons Daren (Sheryl), Bob (Tania), Steven (Trish), sister Kay, brother Jim, daughter-in-law Elsie, brother-in-laws Alan (Rose) and Ted, sister-in-laws Lorley, Joyce, Pat and Cindy, grandsons John (Alana), Alex (Meighan), Kyle (Kassy), Matthew, granddaughters Anika, Abbey and Hannah, great grandchildren Nicholas, Maya, Ryan, Jeremy, Evelyn, and Rowan, niece Melissa (Sean, Lily), nephew Jason (Heiley, Alexis, Sophie), nieces and nephews in Alberta, Eddie, Janet, Arleen, Donny, Kathy, Barbara and Brenda, and many more great nieces and nephews. Harvey - You have touched our lives in ways you could never know A Memorial service to be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 24th at First Memorial, located at 4725 Falaise Drive. In lieu of flowers donations are encouraged to the Chief & Petty Officers' Veterans Assistance Society or donate to the charity of your choice. (The Victoria Times Colonist 21 Sep 2016)
The four Parsons brothers all served in the Canadian Military: Harvey Parsons (Navy), Herbert Douglas Parsons (Army), James (Jim) Parsons (Army / Navy) and Robert Kenneth Parsons ( Navy)
Ships served in: HMCS TERRA NOVA - Listed on the 1962 crew list as an ABBN1
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