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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
TARRINGTON, Edward (Ted) - Crossed the Bar. It is with great sadness that the family of Edward Tarrington announces his passing September 11, 2004, at Guelph General Hospital. Left to mourn his passing is his wife of 73 years, Dorothy Glover Tarrington. His children, Joyce Morton and partner Cesare Magaton, Helen First and partner Richard Gervais, Jean Tarrington, David and Cathy Tarrington. He leaves nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as a sister Lillian Watt, Guelph. Born in Port Hope, Ontario in 1910 Ted was orphaned at age six and raised with the David McBeath family in Guelph. Ted went to work on the lake boats and got a taste of the sea at a very young age. He was drawn back to the sea at the outbreak of World War II. He served as a Chief Petty Officer in the Royal Canadian Navy for four years. He was an honourary member of the Guelph Naval Veterans Association as well as an honourary member of the Chief Petty Officers Club and a member of the H.M.C.S. Sackville. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Elora Branch 229. At the end of World War II Ted returned to work as a machinist at Harding Carpets. His hobby was building model warships and the history of the Royal Canadian Navy filled his home. He was a proud old sailor and leaves his family with a sense of pride in our heritage. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Gilchrist Chapel - McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi St., Guelph on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Visitation prior to service at 6:30 p.m. Ted's remains will be taken out to sea on a Canadian warship during the Battle of the Atlantic celebrations next May. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Guelph Salvation Army. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Rest in Peace dear Dad. (Source: Geneaogybuff.com)
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