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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CHRISTIE, Robert William - A resident of Chatham and formerly of London, Robert William Christie died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Friday February 17, 2006 at the age of 68 years. Born in Port Colborne, son of the late William and Beatrice (Randall) Christie. Beloved spouse of Carol Neaves. Father of Patti Ann Shields of Dartmouth N.S., Bruce Christie of Newfoundland, Scot Christie of Toronto, Diane Christie of N.S., Laurie Clark of Sarnia, Susan Cassibo and Jeff (Kim) Baughman of St. Thomas. Grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 3 Brother of Beatrice and Al Smith of Komoka. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy and a retired delivery person for Shoppers Drug Mart. He was a former employee of Westminister Veteran's Hospital in London. Funeral arrangements have taken place. Donations made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated (McKinlay Funeral Home Ltd., Chatham and Ridgetown, Ont.)
CHRISTIE, Robert William - 68, Chatham, Ont., formerly of Dartmouth, passed away Friday, February 17, 2006. Born in Port Colborne, he was a son of the late William and Beatrice (Randall) Christie. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy. He is survived by his wife, Carol Neaves; daughters, Patti Shields, Dartmouth; Diane Goodhew, Kentville; sons, Bruce, Newfoundland; Scott, Toronto; stepchildren, Laurie, Susan, Jeff; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Beatrice (Alvin) Smith, Komoka; several nieces and nephews. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, Chatham, Ont. (The Chronicle Herald 21 Feb 2006)
CHRISTIE, Robert William - A resident of Chatham and formerly of London, Robert William Christie died at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham on Friday, February 17, 2006 at the age of 68 years. Born in Port Colborne, son of the late William and Beatrice (Randall) Christie. Beloved spouse of Carol Neaves. Father of Patti Ann Shields of Dartmouth, N.S., Bruce Christie of Newfoundland, Scott Christie of Toronto, Diane Christie of N.S., Laurie Clark of Sarnia, Susan Cassibo and Jeff (Kim) Baughman of St. Thomas. Grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 3. Brother of Beatrice and Al Smith of Komoka. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy and a retired delivery person for Shoppers Drug Mart. He was a former employee of Westminster Veteran's Hospital in London. Funeral arrangements have taken place. Donations made by cheque to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, Ontario. (The London Free Press 21 Feb 2006)
Ships served in: HMCS STAR - Enlisted 28 Mar 1955. Served in STAR 28 Mar 1955 - 19 Apr 1955 HMCS PATRIOT - Served in PATRIOT 20 May 1958 - 28 Aug 1958 HMCS CATARAQUI - Served in CATARAQUI 29 Aug 1958 - 19 Jul 1960 HMCS NOOTKA - Served in NOOTKA 29 Dec 1960 - 24 Aug 1961 HMCS VICTORIAVILLE - Served in VICTORIAVILLE 16 Mar 1964 - 03 Jun 1965 HMCS KOOTENAY - Robert Christie was serving in KOOTENAY as a P2MA at the time of the explosion. Served in Kootenay 15 Jan 1969 - 02 Mar 1970 HMCS SASKATCHEWAN - Drafted to SASKATCHEWAN 03 Mar 1970
(RC01) Robert Christie - 1956 (RC02) Certificate of the Service of Robert William Christie in the RCN (RC03) Geneva Convention - Identification Card (RC04) Certificate of Service (C.A.F.) (RC05) Robert Christie - 2005
Canada Division VI - 1955 Robert Christie (circled) at HMCS CORNWALLIS
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