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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SAVAS, James Diamond - WWII Veteran. After a brief illness, James, loving husband of Anna Rita (nee Tocheri) passed away peacefully on Friday November 28th. Dad will be sadly missed by his children Jamie, Rick (Denise), and Cheryl (Jim Tranter). Poulis' jokes and shenanigans will be fondly remembered by his fortunate grandchildren Kara and Zoe (Marathon), Rebecca, Sam, Nick (Whitby) as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by brother Gus (Charles) and sister Tess Gerrie. Survived by brother Ted (Evelyn) and sister Vivian (Al Stones). Jimmy proudly served his country aboard HMCS SACKVILLE and WHITBY during WWII. He was actively involved in coaching youth baseball (Corvette Park) and hockey (Saint Maria Goretti) for many years and continued his baseball career with Scarborough Seniors slow-pitch league up until the age of 80 when ''The Wheels Fell Off''. Friends and relatives will be received at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 660 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough on Tuesday December 2, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation to follow.
James' memoirs from his time on HMCS WHITBY
Ships served in:
(JS01) Ratings on HMCS WHITBY K346 posing for a line handling photo. James Savas first on left (JS02) HMCS WHITBY K346 crew photo - James Savas to the left of the gun barrel with his left arm over the barrel (JS03) Ratings climbing aboard HMS/m THOROUGH (JS04) Ratings on HMS/m THOROUGH posing for a photo. HMS/m TRUMP in the background (JS05) HMCS SACKVILLE K181
(JS06) A birthday photo of James Savas
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