In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HUSSEY, James Gavin - passed away peacefully August 31, 2003 at George Derby Center in his 79th year with loving family by his side. He is survived and will be forever missed by his wife Joy of 42 years; sons, Clinton, Amanda and granddaughters Tate, Lanny and Heather. He was predeceased by his beloved daughter Candice; his brother Len; sister-in-law Norman and brother-in-law Dave Heintz. He is also survived by his brother Glen; his sisters, Pam, Ethel (Jack), Pearl and sister-in-law Betty. Gavin was a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a life member of the Musicians Union FM145, a talented clarinet, sax, flute player who will be missed for his humor, music and love of family. He spent many winters in his beloved Mexico. Adios mi amore A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, September 6, 2003 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, N. Vancouver. Phone 604-980-3451.
Ships served in: HMCS CHIPPAWA - Enlisted 31 May 1943. Commenced Active Service 11 Jun 1943 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 14 Jun 1943 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 12 Jul 1943 HMCS ST HYACINTHE - Drafted to ST HYACINTHE 23 Sep 1943 * Rated Ordinary Telegraphist 01 Jan 1944 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 19 Apr 1944 HMCS NIOBE - Drafted to NIOBE 30 Apr 1944 * Rated Telegraphist 11 Jun 1944 HMCS TILLSONBURG - Drafted to TILLSONBURG 30 Jun 1944 HMCS AVALON - Drafted to AVALON 29 Oct 1944 HMCS RUNNYMEDE - Drafted to RUNNYMEDE 03 Jan 1945 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 26 Jul 1945 HMCS CHIPPAWA - Drafted to CHIPPAWA 12 Sep 1945 * Demobilized 25 Oct 1945
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