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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
EVANS, William - Born 1911, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday October 13, 1999. Beloved by his family and friends. Survived by his daughter Mary Matthews (Geoffrey), and his two grandchildren, Catriona and Alexander, in England, and his sister, Mair, in Wales. A celebration of his life will take place at the Canadian Memorial Church, on Thursday October 21, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. (The Globe and Mail 16 Oct 1999)
Ships served in: * Appointed A/Lt, RCNVR (seniority 15 Jan 1940) * Called up for Service 03 Mar 1940 HMCS STONE FRIGATE - Served in STONE FRIGATE, 2nd Course in 1940 for training * Appointed Lt, RCNVR (seniority 15 Jan 1940) HMCS KINGS - Served in KINGS in 1942 for Long Navigation Course * Appointed A/LCdr, RCNVR (seniority 01 Jan 1943) HMCS KITCHENER - Served in KITCHENER 28 Jun 1942 - 16 Jan 1944 as CO HMCS TILLSONBURG - Appointed to TILLSONBURG 10 Apr 1944 while the ship was under construction. Served in TILLSONBURG 29 Jun 1944 - 16 Jan 1945 and 17 Jan 1945 - 02 Mar 1945 as CO * Retired List as a LCdr, RCN(R) (seniority 01 Jan 1944) (Navy List Apr 1946) HMCS DISCOVERY (Retired List) as a Lieutenant-Commander, RCN(R) (Navy List Jan 1960)
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