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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LINSCOTT, John David - Surrounded by family, died at age 62, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 of pancreatic cancer in Ottawa. Loving husband of Gail (nee Polson). Proud father of Gary (Liza), Bradley (Keri) and Craig (Gillian). Predeceased by his mother Gwendoline Linscott. Survived by his father John G Linscott, his sisters Wendy and Anne and his brothers Hal (Jan), Rob (Michelle) and Brian (Anne) as well as many nieces and nephews. John was a dedicated MARS officer for 36 years in the Royal Canadian Navy attending RMC and serving throughout much of the world onboard ships based at Halifax and Esquimalt, as well as shore duty at HMS Dryad, UK; USMC Quantico, Virginia and NDHQ, Ottawa. He was incredibly proud of the contribution the Canadian military made to the well-being of Canada. Following retirement from the RCN, he took off his uniform, put on a suit and the following Monday, reappeared at NDHQ as a civil servant with the Strategic Joint Staff. John's hobby was wood carving specializing in carvings of his family and friends and he left many of us with wonderful souvenirs. The family would like to give special thanks to Drs Gill, Goodwin and Pantarotto who helped John survive for over a year, while respecting his wishes regarding treatment options. Thanks also to the health care staff at Carefor and the CCAC, whose regular visits allowed John to live independently at home until his final hours.Friends may pay respects at the Kelly Funeral Home-Barrhaven Chapel 3000 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON 613-823-4747 Monday after 9 a.m. A Service in Memory of John will be held in the Chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. (The Ottawa Citizen 28 Feb 2015)
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