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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MAURO, Gloria Rose - age 98, died on February 10th, 2023 at Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born September 27th, 1924 in Port Arthur, ON, she was one of six children of the late Arthur and Mary (Fortezza) Mauro. She is predeceased by her siblings Ann, Angelo, Lucy, & Joseph. Gloria is survived by her dear brother Arthur and many nieces and nephews (regular, grand and great).
Gloria grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario where she developed her love of family, her love of learning, her love of God, and her desire to be of service. After working in Port Arthur to help support the family during the war years, Gloria joined the Royal Canadian Navy in the early 1950s as one of the first women officers-in-training. Her career in the RCN had her stationed throughout Canada, including a commission in Portsmouth, England in the early sixties. Her time based in England allowed her to travel in Europe and deepen her passion for the arts and culture. She retired as a Lieutenant/Captain (CD) in 1970, remaining a proud veteran and member of the legion throughout her whole life.
Gloria's love of learning became clear after leaving the Navy with continuing further education at university. Just before she turned 60 she received a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Dalhousie. While in the Navy, Gloria had fallen in love with Nova Scotia and the sea. She chose to settle in Yarmouth and practised there as a child psychologist until her early 80's.
Gloria was a deeply spiritual person. Her religion provided guidance and support until the end. She was involved with the Catholic Women's League and the choir at St Ambrose Church in Yarmouth for decades. She was granted the honor of being appointed a Lady Grand Officer of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
We will remember Gloria for her devotion to God, her love of reading, her keen interest in the world and local events, her love of conversation with a cup of tea in hand, and for her sense of humor and great laugh, all gifts to her family and community. She will be so missed.
The family would like to thank Peggy Boudreau for so much especially being there for Gloria and Yarmouth Heights for the exceptional care that they have provided Gloria throughout the last few years. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H. M. Huskilson's Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Yarmouth. A visitation will take place on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, from 4 to 6 p.m., from Huskilson's Funeral Home, Yarmouth. A funeral Mass will take place on Friday, February 17th at 1 p.m. from St. Ambrose Co-Cathedral, Yarmouth, with interment to follow at Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity that assists children. And please do an act of kindness for someone as Gloria tried to do every day. (The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal 15 Feb 2023)
Ships served in: HMCS CORNWALLIS - Appointed to CORNWALLIS 24 Jun 1953 as an A/SLt (W), RCN(R) (seniority 15 May 1953) (Navy List Jul 1953) RCN HOSPITAL CORNWALLIS (re: service memo to CO, HMCS SHELBURNE from Lt. G.R. Mauro) - Served at RCNH performing secretarial work for Surgeon-Captain Ruttan and other medical officers. HMCS STAR - Appointed to STAR 28 Sep 1953 as Staff of Flag Officer Naval Divisions as an A/SLt (W), RCN(R) (Navy List Jan 1954) NHQ OTTAWA - Appointed to NHQ 05 Oct 1955 as Staff Officer A & B (Staff of Director of Personnel (Officers)) as a SLt (W), RCN(R) (seniority 15 May 1954) (Navy List Jul 1956) NHQ OTTAWA - Appointed to NHQ 23 Nov 1956 as Staff Officer A & B (Staff of Director of Personnel (Officers)) as a Lt (W), RCN (seniority 01 Jan 1957) (Navy List Jul 1957) HMCS NADEN - Appointed to NADEN 12 May 1958 on Staff of Commodore RCN Barracks Esquimalt as Assistant to Executive Officer and Wren Divisional Officer as a Lt (W), RCN (Navy List Jul 1958) HMCS NIOBE - Appointed to NIOBE 06 Jul 1960 as a Lt (W), RCN (Navy List Jan 1961). On exchange with the WRNS to HMS DOLPHIN as Assistant Secretary to the Captain, First Submarine Squadron HMCS SHELBURNE - Appointed to SHELBURNE 06 Sep 1962, Training and Transient as a Lt (W), RCN (Navy List Oct 1962) HMCS SHELBURNE - Appointed to SHELBURNE 24 Oct 1962 as a Lt (W), RCN (Navy List Apr 1964). Served as Oceanographic Watchkeeping Officer and Divisional Officer Wrens (Navy List Oct 1962) HMCS CORNWALLIS - Appointed to CORNWALLIS 12 Dec 1964 as a Lt (W), RCN, Executive Staff Officer (Navy List Oct 1965)
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