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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ANGUS, Thomas Davis - passed away suddenly at his home on March 12, 1996. Tom was born in Ireland on October 17, 1920. His family immigrated to Canada in the early twenties and settled in Calgary. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1939 and on his retirement in 1959 became a draftsman at HMC Dockyard in Esquimalt. In the seventies he became a Lieut. in the RCNR. Tom was a founding member of the Chief and Petty Officers' Association and served that organization in many capacities. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Elizabeth; daughter, Joanne; three sons, Brian, Gary (Jennie) and Bradley; three grandchildren, Locke, Miranda and Ted all of Victoria. He is also survived by a brother, William (Ann) of Okotoks, Alberta and a sister, Eleanor of Victoria. His warm personality and service to others has made him popular in both the naval and civilian communities. He will be greatly missed by his friends and ex-shipmates. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 18 in St. Andrews Chapel, Naden CFB Padre Silvester officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Diabetic Association.
Ships served in: HMCS GRIFFON HMS RAMPURA (Armed Merchant Cruiser) HMS VICTORY HMS EXCELLENT (Royal Navy Gunnery School, Whale Island, England) HMS WOLFE (Armed Merchant Cruiser)
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For Posterity's Sake 
