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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BRODIE, John Casimer Victor - On Monday, Nov 21, in his 75th year, after a lengthy illness courageously fought. Dearly beloved husband of Mae (Benson), loving father, father-in-law of Dr. Dennis Brodie M.D. (Joanne), Joan (Haig) Sarafain, Louise (Richard) Pesner, William (Avis), Lawrence (Sharon), Charlotte (Joseph) Lehmann, John Richard, Christine, Katherine (Arne) Schwisherg. Grandfather of 13 beloved grandchildren. John was predeceased by his parents, brother Ted, Louise and sister Sophie in infancy. He leaves to mourn one brother Martin, Brampton, Ont.; three sisters, Edna (Michael) Palidwar, Brandon, Man.; Verna Chapple, Vancouver, BC and Emily Rotliuk, Regina, Sask.; also many friends and relatives. John was born in Brandon on Jan. 28, 1914, where he was raised and educated. He joined the YMCA as a youth becoming a senior leader for many years. John worked at the Brandon Mental Hospital as an attendant for many years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. When the Second World War broke out, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1941, serving over seas as a Petty Officer Sick Berth Attendant until 1945. John married Mae Benson in 1942. After the war, they moved to Montreal where he joined the staff n the X-ray department at the Royal Victoria Hospital until his retirement. John had many hobbies including loving his family and gardening. He was also a member of Ste. Collettes Church. His memory will always have a special place in the hearts of his family, relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Ste. Collettes Church, 11931 Ste. Collette, Montreal North on Wednesday, Nov. 23, with burial in Mount Royal cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montreal, would be appreciated.
He is not dead who gave his life To make the world a better place, The memory of his noble deeds The passing years cannot efface.
Ships served in: WINNIPEG DIVISION RCNVR - Enlisted 23 Jun 1941 * Commenced Active Service 23 Jun 1941 as a Sick Berth Attendant, RCNVR HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 24 Jun 1941 HMCS NANAIMO - Drafted to NANAIMO 07 Sep 1941 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 26 Aug 1942 * Rated Leading Sick Berth Attendant, RCNVR 15 Sep 1942 HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 17 Sep 1942 HMCS MONTREAL - Drafted to MONTREAL 04 Aug 1943 HMCS DONNACONA - Drafted to DONNACONA (formerly MONTREAL) 26 Oct 1943 HMCS PROTECTOR - Drafted to PROTECTOR 31 Dec 1943 * Rated Sick Berth Petty Officer, RCNVR 01 Sep 1944 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 24 Nov 1945 HMCS CHIPPAWA - Drafted to CHIPPAWA 04 Dec 1945 * Demobilized 27 Dec 1945
(JCVB001) Portrait of SBA John Brodie c1941-42 (JCVB002) Service documents for John Brodie Note: In John's service records under experience, it states 7 months candy-making. The reason for this is that John had taken up beekeeping and kept about 40 hives in the Brandon area. There was no classification for this in the military references at that time, so they called it candy making.
(JCVB003) John Brodie, Victoria Jubilee Fountain, Halifax Public Gardens, 1941 (JCVB004) Wartime friends 1941 - SBPO John Brodie1st on right - remainder unknown (JCVB005) Bill Barrington, John Brodie, Stan Anderson - Jul 1942 (JCVB006) John and Mae Brodie with the first of their 9 children circa 1944/45
(JCVB007) Convoy seen from HMCS NANAIMO K101 (JCVB008) Unknown merchantman in convoy - 1941 (JCVB009) SS Port Nicholson sinking after being torpedoed by U-87 16 Jun 1942 while part of convoy XB.25, Halifax to Boston (JCVB010) SBA John Brodie on HMCS NANAIMO K101 wearing a Mae West life belt - 1942
(JCVB011-JCVB012) HMCS NANAIMO K101 on the slips in Halifax, NS for refit - Jul-Aug 1942 (JCVB013-JCVB014) Depth charge exploding astern of HMCS NANAIMO K101 - 1942 (JCVB015) Hospital Ship Lady Nelson seen from HMCS NANAIMO K101
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