In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Bruce Emmerson Colegrave, LS&GC

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Fire Controlman Trade Group 4, 3067-E, RCN

 

Born: 29 Mar 1920, Camrose, Alberta

 

Died: 15 Aug 1995

 

COLEGRAVE, Bruce Emerson - Born 29 Mar 1920, passed away August 15, 1995, in his 76th year, at home with family by his side. After a long Navy career he retired and enjoyed many happy hours travelling, fishing and woodcarving. Bruce will be fondly remembered by those who knew him as a kind, caring person, always eager to help his friends and family. Although he will be sadly missed, he will live on in our hearts forever. Bruce is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Mark and his wife, Christine; son, Craig and his wife, Celina and son Keith. Close friends are invited to a small service at First Memorial, 4725 Falaise Drive at 11 a.m., Friday, August 18.

 

Bruce served in the RCN 13 Sep 1937 - 28 Mar 1962

 

Ships served in:

HMCS FRASER

HMCS ASSINIBOINE

HMCS SKEENA

HMCS OTTAWA

HMS JAMAICA

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS SIOUX

HMCS BEACON HILL

HMCS SUSSEXVALE

HMCS STETTLER

HMCS JONQUIERE

 

Retirement notice CROWSNEST magazine - May 1962

 

Colegrave and Bushen on HMCS SKEENA

 


 

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