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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ELDRIDGE, Gareth John (Gary), Cdr, RCN / CAF (Navy) - 'Gary' peacefully passed Oct 12, 2017 a few weeks shy of his 86th birthday. He was born Oct 26, 1931 in Norfolk, UK. He is survived by his wife Lois of 39 yrs; sister Mary; children Janice, Kathy, Susie, Christopher, Anthony; niece Lesa; nephew Mike; 9 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Gary proudly served 33 yrs within our Canadian Navy 1951-1984. A special thanks to the staff at Cowichan District Hospital. As requested there will be no service.
Miss Me ~ But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom filled room. Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little ~ but not too long, And not with your head bowed low. Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me ~ but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone. Condolences from family and friends
Ships served in: HMCS ALGONQUIN - Served in ALGONQUIN 06 Jul 1954 - 20 Jun 1955 as a AB and LS, RCN. Rated LS 15 Aug 1954 HMCS PRESTONIAN - Served in PRESTONIAN 21 Jun 1955 - 07 Nov 1955 as a LS, RCN HMCS ST LAURENT - Served in ST LAURENT 08 Nov 1955 - 03 May 1956 as a LS, RCN HMCS LANARK - Served in LANARK 01 Jun 1956 - 16 Sep 1956 as a LS, RCN HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Served in RESTIGOUCHE 15 Dec 1956 - 03 Sep 1959 as an A/SLt, RCN HMCS FUNDY - Served in FUNDY 30 May 1960 - 15 Jul 1962 as a SLt and Lt, RCN. Promoted to Lt 15 Sep 1961 HMCS HAIDA - Served in HAIDA 16 Jul 1962 - 11 Oct 1963 as a Lt, RCN and as the last Navigating Officer HMCS YUKON - Served in YUKON 12 Oct 1963 - 15 Dec 1963 as a Lt, RCN HMCS MARGAREE - Served in MARGAREE 15 Oct 1965 - 23 May 1967 as a Lt, RCN HMCS PROVIDER - Served in PROVIDER 12 Jul 1968 - 15 Aug 1969 as a Lt (N), C.A.F. (Navy) HMCS PROVIDER - Served in PROVIDER 01 Sep 1969 - 20 Jul 1970 as a Lt (N), C.A.F. (Navy) HMCS COLUMBIA - Served in COLUMBIA 13 Sep 1971 - 16 Jul 1973 as a LCdr, C.A.F. (Navy) HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Served in RESTIGOUCHE 16 Apr 1974 - 31 May 1974 as a LCdr, C.A.F. (Navy) HMCS TERRA NOVA - 15th Commanding Officer HMCS SASKATCHEWAN - 16th Commanding Officer
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