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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BONE, Norman Elmer - With family at his side, Norm set sail on his final voyage to join his beloved wife Lois, who predeceased him in 2021, following 64 years of marriage. Norm was born in Fort Francis, ON, and raised in Atikokan, ON, by the late Wesley and Annette (LeFebvre) Bone. Norm's career with the Royal Canadian Navy began in 1954 at Fort William, ON. In 1956 he met and married Lois in Victoria, BC where they raised 4 daughters. After proudly serving his country for 35 years as a member of the RCN he retired in 1989 at CFB Esquimalt, BC. Shortly thereafter he and Lois settled in the Okanagan where he traded his ship for a motorhome, and continued travels as a Snowbird to Southern California. During the summers, Norm and Lois created many fond memories with their grandchildren in Kaleden, BC, and traveled throughout Canada to visit family and friends. He is survived by his cherished daughters Cynthia (Michael), Elaine (Ken), Laurie (Marischal), and Colleen (Peter) He was a blessed Poppy/Poppa to his eleven grandchildren, Krystyna, Alyssa (Tim), Gillian (Mick), Nadine (Jeremy), Kaeley (Travis), Brooke (Sandy), Alexis, Spencer (Ray), Max (Elysse), Drake (Emily), and Lise (Jack), plus six great grandsons, Eli, Ethan, Maddox, Jack, Luke and Fife. Norm will be sadly missed by his brother Melvin (Rose) and sister Brenda, and many nieces and nephews. Norm was predeceased by his sister Deanna and brother Vernon. Norm will be remembered for his good-natured kindness, loyalty, warm smile, and easy laughter. Family was his greatest joy. He truly will be missed. A celebration of life will be held in Kelowna, BC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Charity of Your Choice. (The Okanagan Valley Newspaper Group 11 May 2024)
Ships served in: * Enlisted 22 Feb 1954 HMCS JONQUIERE - Drafted to JONQUIERE Nov 1954 * Rated Able Seaman Quartermaster, RCN HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Feb 1956 HMCS OSHAWA - Drafted to OSHAWA Apr 1956 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Mar 1958 HMCS VENTURE - Drafted to Venture Aug 1958 HMCS ORIOLE - Drafted to ORIOLE May 1959 HMCS JAMES BAY - Drafted to JAMES BAY Sep 1959 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Oct 1962 HMCS ANTIGONISH - Drafted to ANTIGONISH Jul 1963 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Dec 1964 HMCS ORIOLE - Drafted to ORIOLE Aug 1965 HMCS PROVIDER - Posted to PROVIDER Nov 1969 as a PO2.BN CANADIAN FORCES FLEET SCHOOL (CFB ESQUIMALT) - Posted to CFFS(E) Jul 1972 HMCS PROVIDER - Posted to PROVIDER Feb 1974 MARPAC HQ (Sea Cadets) - Posted to MARPAC HQ Apr 1978 HMCS PROVIDER - Posted to PROVIDER Dec 1979 CPCSA OTTAWA - Posted to CPCSA OTTAWA Jul 1981 HMCS PROVIDER - Posted to PROVIDER Jul 1984 CFB ESQUIMALT (Base Accommodations) - Posted to CFB ESQUIMALT Jul 1987
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