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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
TEMPLETON, John A. G. (Ike) - With heavy hearts, we share the news that John A.G. Templeton of Qualicum Beach, B.C. passed away on December 9, 2023, aged 89 years, at Parksville, B.C.
John was born in Calgary. He joined the Canadian Navy as a teenager and served during the Korean War. John later joined CP Rail and worked in Calgary, Medicine Hat, Edmonton and Vancouver during his long and successful career. He retired and moved to Vancouver Island, and enjoyed his lengthy retirement, filled with golfing, fishing, taking long walks, and reading.
John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joan; sons Kevin (Gwendolyn) and Brad (Rita); granddaughter Alexis and grandson Conner; and brother Al. John was predeceased by his father John (aka Jack), his mother Jeanne, his sister Betty, and his brother Dick.
The family wishes to express gratitude to the caring staff at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, 3 West, and especially to the compassionate staff and volunteers at both the NRGH Palliative Care Unit, and to Trillium Hospice Palliative Care in Parksville.
At John's request, there will be no memorial service. If family and friends so desire, donations in John's memory may be made to Oceanside Hospice Society or The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund.
Ships served in: HMCS ATHABASKAN - Served in ATHABASKAN during the Korean War HMCS JONQUIERE - Served in JONQUIERE 1954-1956 as an AB.RC
A messdeck on HMCS ATHABASKAN 1952 John Templeton 4th from right
Up Spirits - Quarterdeck of HMCS JONQUIERE 318 - 1955 Front row first on left, ABQM Carl Jensen; 4th from left LSRP Jim McTavish; Front right corner LSRC John (Ike) Templeton. Back row 2nd from the left, LSRP S. Hlasny; 3rd from the left LSLR Harry Reynolds
Ratings from HMCS JONQUIERE ashore - 1956 John Templeton 3rd from left
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