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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
JOYNT, John Patrick - It is with monumental sadness, that we announce the peaceful passing of John, age 94 at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Muriel of 70 years. He was the ever present and caring father of Patrick (Connie), Stephen (Shao-Mei), Lynda (Richard) and Kevin (Kim). Papa was a doting grandfather of Meileen, Sharleen, Andrea, Sarah, Jenny, Rebecca, Audrey, Patrick and Olivia. He was also the proud great-papa of eight great-grandchildren. A veteran of World War Two and a 38 year employee of Bell Canada. He will long be remembered for his incredible work ethic, beautiful voice and strong faith. Special thanks to the incredibly dedicated staff at the Perley for their inspired care. Also, thanks to the wonderful doctors and nurses at the General Hospital. Friends may call at the Tubman Funeral Homes Garden Chapel, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean on Friday, November 30, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and at the Woodvale Pentecostal Church on Saturday December 1, 2018 from 10 am until service time. Funeral service will be at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, 205 Greenbank Rd, Nepean on Saturday December 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. Those wishing, memorial donation to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Center would be appreciated. (Ottawa Citizen 24 Nov 2018)
Ships served in: ML Q072 - Served in Q072 as a LS.ST, RCNVR. Part of paying-off crew
(1) Torpedoman Joynt (2) John's Cornwallis platoon - Frobisher Division (3) Robert Broad drew this cartoon caricature on the kit bag of his best friend John Joynt while they were in boot camp at HMCS Cornwallis. Robert went on to serve on HMCS Grou and John to ML Q072. The kit bag with this drawing is in the possession of John's son, Kevin
(4) Bernie Starr V-68016 (DEMS), his sister Sally Starr, John Joynt of ML Q072 (right) and Mr. Starr (5) John Joynt and Bernie Starr (Bernie is the one with his legs in the air) (6) (L-R) Albert Barril (sp?), John Joynt and Bernie Starr
FAIRMILE ML Q072
(JPJ001) Captain J.A. Heenan, RCNR, Captain of Motor Launches, May 1943 - January 1945. He is pictured here inspecting the 73rd Flotilla (JPJ002) The forward Oerlikon on Q072 (JPJ003) The First Crew of ML Q072, Penetanguishene, Ont., 1941 (JPJ004) Looking aft on ML Q072. Note the two Oerlikon guns located amidships (JPJ005) Looking aft on ML Q072
(JPJ006) The wheelhouse - on the left, R. Cowper; on the right, J. McEachern. The sailor in the middle is unidentified (JPJ007) ML Q072 and ML Q073 at Penetanguishene (JPJ008) Two Subchasers Launched at Penetang // Page from the Free Press Herald, November 19, 1941 (JPJ009) ML Q072 and ML Q073 docked at Penetanguishene (JPJ010) Crew members of ML Q072 // Left to Right - Back: R. Cowper, Unknown, H. Hilts // Front: J. Clift, A. Coons
(JPJ011) Coxswain J. McEackern admiring the "Black Panther" logo on the funnel. The panther crushing a U-Boat was painted by Harry Barrett during the spring of 1944 (JPJ012) John Joynt on watch on the bridge of ML Q072 (JPJ013) A day on the town with Harry Hilts, Paul Adourian, Hecor MacDonald and Arnold Coons (JPJ014) Reg Cowper plays hard to get with Joe McEackern in a hammock strung up in the band stands of the forward Oerlikon (JPJ015) George Andony in the wheelhouse of ML Q072
(JPJ016) J. McEachern and A. Coons on ML Q072 (JPJ017) Left to Right: Howard Hoyt, Jack Leroux and Frank Clark (JPJ018) Jack Leroux on Q072's signal light with Johnny Downes looking on. (JPJ019) Harry Hilts at his station on ML Q072 (JPJ020) Harry Hiltz and Harry Barrett painting ML Q072
(JPJ021) Roy Hanson in shorts and socks after a night of cards (JPJ022) Terry Sheardown posing for a photo (JPJ023) Johnny Downes dancing a jig on the high seas (JPJ024) Drawing - A direct hit on the cargo of explosives - the loss of the S.S. James Sprunt (JPJ025) Crew of Q072 shortly before the "Alleged Enemy Action". // Left to Right - Back: H. MacDonald, A. Coons, R. Cowper, J. Joynt, unidentified, J. Downs // Front: R. Hanson, W. Dawdy, H. Barrett, P. Adourian, T. Sheardown
(JPJ026) John Downes and Reg Cowper, 1944 (JPJ027) Chipping ice off ML Q072, winter 1943/44 (JPJ028) Harry Barrett and John Joynt (right) on watch or at play? Spring 1944 (JPJ029) John Leroux, Signalman on the wheelhouse of ML Q072 (JPJ030) John Joynt at his action station
(JPJ031) Leading Seaman John Joynt and SLT John Dobbs on the bridge of ML Q072 (JPJ032) Arnold Coons and Roy Hanson (JPJ033) Lieutenant Angus M.C. Kenning, RCNVR, Commanding Officer ML Q072, March 17, 1945 - September 5, 1945 (JPJ034) Crew members of ML Q072 late summer, 1944 // Left to Right- Front: F. Clark, T. Sheardown // Centre: J. McEachern, H. Hiltz, W. Dawdy, K. Clay, J. Joynt, M. Chiz // Back: L. Lazzari, R. Cowper (JPJ035) Roy Hanson in the mess deck
(JPJ036) V.E. Day on ML Q072 - "Splice the Mainbrace" // Left to Right - Back: LT A. Kenning, SLT J. Dobbs, J. Clift, J. Leroux, F. Clark, T. Sheardown, J. Joynt, T. Mullen // Front: K. Leith, H. Hoyt, D. Smith, L. Lazzari. R. Hanson, A. Hardy, R. Cowper, G. Andony, W. Dowdy (JPJ037) Harry Barrett in the galley (JPJ038) Lieutenant E.G. Jarvis M.I.D., Commanding Officer ML Q072, May 18, 1943 - November 18, 1943 (JPJ039) Lieutenant J.H.L. Gillis, 1st Lieut. (JPJ040) Top to bottom: Len Lazzari, Ken Leith and George Andony - 1945
(JPJ041) ML Q072 dressed for VE Day, May 8, 1945 (JPJ042) The ship's bell of ML Q072 (JPJ043) Unknown sailor painting the mast of Q072 (JPJ044) John Joynt on Q072 (JPJ045) Lookout on the bridge of Q072 in winter
(JPJ046) Fairmile Motor Launch ML Q072
FAIRMILE ML Q073
(JPJ047) Crew on the bridge of ML Q073 // L-R: Lt Bill Hale, the cook (name ?), Bud Drake, Winby McTague, Brenaman, D. Swan, Lt Darryl Hayes (JPJ048) ML Q073 at Action Stations (JPJ049) ML Q073 (centre), other Fairmiles unknown
FAIRMILE ML Q075
(JPJ050) Crew members of Q075 sitting on the depth charge launchers (Y-thrower). Photo taken through the shield of the stern Oerlikon. (JPJ051) Unknown sailor on Q075 (JPJ052) Unknown sailor on the bridge of Q075
Courtesy of Kevin Joynt
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