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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project

 

In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar 

 

William Arthur (Bill) Faire

 

Lieutenant-Commander, RCN

 

Died: 26 Jul 2019  age 90

 

FAIRE, William Arthur - Bill passed away on Friday July 26, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved husband and best friend of Micheline. Dear father of Laraine, William Jr., Warren, Catherine, Carol and the late Robert. Proud grandfather of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to visit The Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Tuesday August 13, after 10:30 a.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Sacred Space at 11 a.m. followed by interment at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces and a reception. Donations in memory of Bill may be made to the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund or the Perley & Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation (Ottawa Citizen 03 Aug 2019)

 

Ships served in:

* Enlisted 18 October 1945 - Commissioned into the RCN through a Special RCN Supply Branch Upper Yardsman Programme

HMCS NOOTKA - Served in NOOTKA as Supply Officer

HMCS SAGUENAY - Served in SAGUENAY as Supply Officer

HMCS CORNWALLIS

HMCS STADACONA

NAVAL SUPPLY DEPOT HALIFAX - Appointed to NAVAL SUPPLY DEPOT HALIFAX 04 Aug 1964 as a LCdr, RCN (Navy List Oct 1964)

HMCS SHEARWATER

*Exchange Duty in the U.K.

NDHQ OTTAWA

* Retired Dec 1975

 

 


 

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