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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
COLLINS, Bruce Wheeler - On July 23, 2010, Bruce Collins of Edmonton, Alberta passed away at the age of 87 years. Bruce was predeceased by his wife, Patricia, sons Michael, Terry and granddaughter, Lisa. He is lovingly survived by his children Karen (Mark) and Patrick (Teresa) and grandchildren Michael (Christine), Todd (Jacquie) Scott (Marissa), Cory (Melissa) and Maria as well as six great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr. Deborah Evans, Palliative homecare, Dr. Lee, Christine, Renee and Jacky, Caregivers, Companions. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held July 29, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. for family and friends at his home. Dress is casual, Hawaiian and golf shirts are acceptable. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can sent to the Cross Cancer Institute, or the Edmonton SPCA. (Edmonton Journal 26 Jul 2010)
Ships served in: HMCS CHIPPAWA - Appointed to Chippawa 18 Oct 1943 as a Prob. SLt, RCNVR (Navy List Oct 1943) HMCS KINGS - Appointed to Kings, For Disposal or Under Training 03 Mar 1944 as a Prob. SLt, RCNVR (Navy List May 1944) HMCS MIDDLESEX - Appointed to Middlesex 24 Jul 1944 as a SLt, RCNVR (seniority 14 May 1944) (Navy List Sep 1944-May 1945) * Retired List as a Lt, RCN(R) (seniority 14 May 1945) (Navy List Apr 1946) HMCS NONSUCH (Retired List) - as a Lt, RCN(R) (seniority 14 May 1945) (Navy List Jul 1952). Last noted on the Retired List at HMCS NONSUCH as a Lt, RCN(R) (Navy List Jan 1960)
Prob. SLt B.W. Collins Photo taken 01 Oct 1943 Courtesy of Julia Payne
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