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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SELLAR, Joan Edith (née DOBSON) - passed away February 27, 2013 at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock, BC after a brief illness. Joan was born June 5, 1922 in Aurora, ON and was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Edith Dodson, as well as her wonderful husband, Homer. She is survived by her daughter Rae (Allan), son Roy, seven grandchildren, Christopher (Shannon), Sara, Jennifer, Heather (Chuck), Jessica, Noka (Nathalie) and D'Arcy, as well as sixteen great-grandchildren, Kaia, Chelsea, Taryn, Jasmine, Tristen, Ethan, Hanna, Sage, Raena, Julie, Melanie, Cheyanne, Aaliyah, Teagon, Aidan and Cerys. After living in Winnipeg for many years, Joan and Homer moved to White Rock in 1994. Last summer she had a wonderful party in Winnipeg to celebrate her 90th birthday, where she proudly wore the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal she had recently been awarded. Joan served in the WRCNS (Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service) during the Second World War and at the time of her death was an active member of the Vancouver Naval Veterans Association. A memorial service was held March 2, 2013 at St. John's Presbyterian Church in White Rock. (The Winnipeg Free Press 30 Mar 2013)
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