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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
PLANTE, J. A. Yvon - Passed away on 08 February 2024 after a battle with cancer. At his request there will be no service. He joined the C.A.F. about the mid 1970's. He was CO in all three Oberon Submarines as well as Squadron Commander of the 1st Canadian Submarine Squadron. He commanded HMCS FRASER and later served in NDHQ OTTAWA. In the period 1988-90 he was instrumental in countering local resistance to the purchase of the Pointe-à-Carcy property, now the home of NavResHQ, Fleet School Quebec, HMCS Montcalm, etc.
Ships served in: HMCS SKEENA - Served in SKEENA as a SLt HMCS ONONDAGA - 25th Commanding Officer - 12 Dec 1983 - 31 Jul 1986 HMCS OKANAGAN - 18th Commanding Officer - 06 Jan 1984 - 12 Mar 1984 HMCS OJIBWA - 15th Commanding Officer - 22 Sep 1986 - 03 Aug 1987 HMCS FRASER - 20th Commanding Officer - 19 Jul 1990 - 19 Dec 1990 1st CANADIAN SUBMARINE SQUADRON COMMANDER - Dec 1990 to Apr 1992 NDHQ OTTAWA
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