In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Thomas (Bunky) Shields, B.E.M., C.D.

 

V68042, RCNVR

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class, Sonarman, 6625-E, RCN

 

Born: 02 Mar 1925          Died: 23 Jul 2004

 

Served 05 Aug 1943 - 10 Mar 1969

 

SHIELDS, Thomas (Bunky) - Died after a brief illness, surrounded by hisloving family. Tom is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years Midge, sister Fay, son Guy (Judy), daughter Vaughnine (Gary), grandkids Krysta, Kelly, Kylie, Shayne, Andrea and Kimberly. Tom was a 25 year veteran of the RCN including 3 tours during the Korean War. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Advent, 510 Mount View Ave., Colwood, Friday, July 30th at 1:00 p.m. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The First Open Heart Society of B.C. or The Chiefs and Petty Officers' Association. (Victoria Times Colonist 28 Jul 2004)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS ATHABASKAN - Served in ATHABASKAN during her first Korean War tour as a P2TD, RCN

HMCS CAYUGA

 

 

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