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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served 06 Feb 1956 - 18 Mar 1981
DESLAURIERS, Emery Joseph Honore (Des) - was born in Timmins, Ontario March 4, 1938 to parents Omer and Yvette. Des passed away peacefully in his home on January 23, 2005 with family by his side. He will be missed many friends, his wife of 24 years, Claire, her daughters, his sons and several grandchildren. Des retired from the Navy in 1981 after 26 years of service then worked 20 years as a Correctional Officer at William Head. He was a member of the Colwood PPC and Royal Canadian Legion. A Celebration of Des' life will be held at 2 PM Saturday, January 29 at the Esquimalt Legion (upstairs). In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in his memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. (Victoria Times Colonist 27 Jan 2005)
Ships served in: * Served on the East coast CFB ST JEAN - Served as a Master Seaman Recruit Instructor 1972-1975 NDHQ OTTAWA - Served at NDHQ as a Petty Officer 2nd Class Recruiter 1975-1977 *Posted to the West coast 1977 * Honourably released / retired 1981
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