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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
JOYCE, Kenneth J.F. - Crossed the bar October, 2021 Born December, 1931 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Beatrice Anderson and Maurice Joyce of Brandon, Manitoba. Ken joined the Canadian Navy as an Ordinary Seaman, served in Korea on HMCS ATHABASKAN, rose through the ranks and was commissioned as an officer then going onto command ships. He retired after thirty years of service. A dedicated sailor he owned and sailed boats throughout his life in Victoria, BC. In retirement he could be found most days on his sailboat at Oak Bay Marina. He was a proud Canadian. Remembered by his loving wife of 67 years Margaret, daughters & sons in-law Maureen & Andre, Patti & Alan, granddaughters Chloe & Angie, sister Valerie (Gordon), in-laws John (Betty), Mimi, nieces and nephew. Predeceased by son Matthew. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors serving Chilcotin Way at Williams Lake Seniors Village for their kind and thoughtful care. (Victoria Times Colonist 30 Oct 2021)
Ships served in: HMCS ONTARIO - Served in ONTARIO in 1952 HMCS ATHABASKAN - Served in ATHABASKAN 1952-1953 during the Korean War HMCS JONQUIERE - Served in JONQUIERE 1954-1955 as a LS.SG HMCS CRESCENT - Served in CRESCENT 1955-1957 HMCS ATHABASKAN - Served in ATHABASKAN in 1958 HMCS OTTAWA - Served in OTTAWA in 1959-1961 HMCS SAGUENAY - Served in SAGUENAY in 1962 HMCS STE THERESE - Served in STE THERESE in 1964 HMCS MARGAREE - Served in MARGAREE 1965-1967 HMCS SASKATCHEWAN - Served in SASKATCHEWAN 1968-1969 HMCS CHALEUR - Served in CHALEUR 1972-1973 HMCS MIRAMICHI - Served in MIRAMICHI in 1973 HMCS YUKON - Served in YUKON 1975-1977 as XO
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