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A Royal Canadian Navy Historical Project
In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
YEE, Hugh Lum - Passed away suddenly and peacefully, at North York General Hospital. Survived by loving wife, Lily, of 65 years and children Kenneth (Karen), Gregory (Urszula), Marilyn and grandchildren Samantha, Jamie, Mia, Jennifer, Thomas, Patryck and Konrad. Hugh was born in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Studied at McGill University. Acquired his diploma in Civil Engineering at Nova Scotia Technical College, Dalhousie University. Also, his commission as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy. He was a regular member of the Naval Association of Canada, Toronto Branch. Worked on engineering projects for over 25 years at Arthur G. McKee, Acres Davy McKee companies and at H. Rentsch, a consulting Engineers and Contractors. During his retirement he and Lily enjoyed travels abroad and in North America. A private funeral service is planned. Celebration of Life will be at a later date. If desired, donation in his memory may be made to Toronto Chinese United Church or to charity of your choice. He will be missed by all who knew him. Published in the Toronto Star on Mar. 26, 2020
Ships served in: HMCS DONNACONA - Appointed to Donnacona 29 Nov 1948 as a Cadet, UNTD (Navy List Jul 1951) HMCS DONNACONA - Appointed to Donnacona 19 Oct 1951 as a A/SLt, RCN(R) (seniority 01 Jul 1951) (Navy List Apr 1952) HMCS SCOTIAN - Appointed to Scotian 19 Oct 1951 as an A/SLt, RCN(R) (Navy List Oct 1952). Appointed Lt, RCN(R) (seniority 01 Jul 1953) (Navy List Jul 1957) HMCS YORK (Retired List) - as a Lt, RCN(R) (seniority 01 Jul 1953) (Navy List Jan 1959). Last noted in the Navy Lists for Jan 1960 on the retired list as HMCS York.
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