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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HATFIELD, Don A., Padre - passed peacefully on Friday July 24th, with his wife Sylvia, son Stephen and daughter Sara at his bedside. Don was in his 92nd year.
LCol Hatfield, CD served with distinction in all three elements, on sea and on the land. Don held a four year term as the Protestant Chaplain at Royal Roads Military College from 1967 until 1971. He is an Honorary Member of the Class of 1970-72. Sylvia was made his Senior when she was appointed an Honorary Member of the Class of 1967-68. Don was awarded an Honorary Membership by the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club with the notation of VIS 2.
Padre Hatfield conducted the November 11th Service at the Royal Roads Italian Gardens from 1998 until 2012. In 2001 Rev Hatfield was appointed the Honorary Chaplain of the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club and held that post until 2016. Padre Hatfield conducted the dedication service for the Flagmast Plaza at Roads on September 14, 2008 with over 200 Ex-Cadets and guests in attendance.
Royal Roads University has lowered the Canadian flag at the Flagmast Plaza until sunset Wednesday August 5th, 2020 in honour of Padre Don Hatfiled’s service to the Ex-cadet, the University and the community.
There will probably not be a newspaper obituary and a service will be held at a later date. (Source: RMC Website)
I regret to inform e-Veritas readers who knew Don Hatfield that he passed away at home in Esquimalt, B.C. on July 24, 2020 at the age of 91. Don is survived by his son, daughter, and his wife of 65 years, Sylvia. Don and Sylvia remained friends with many of “their boys” after Don’s time as the Protestant Chaplain at Royal Roads and they both continued to inspire us right to the end of Don’s life of service. We all benefited from their influence on our young lives and thank them for their caring. (Source: RCM Website - submitted by Bevan Slater)
Ships served in: HMCS ROYAL ROADS - 1967-1971
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