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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DYSON, John William - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of LCdr John William Dyson on April 25, 2024. Born in Victoria on March 25, 1935, the third of four children to Oliver William Dyson and Ivy May Dyson. Predeceased by his three siblings; Grace, Pearl, and George, survived by his loving wife Helga and lovingly remembered by his 3 sons, John (Arlene), Dwayne (Shelley), Ron (Ana) and his grandchildren, Crystal, Mark, Liam, Jamie & Matthew. Special thanks to the wonderful people at the Nanaimo Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the compassion and comfort they provided our father in his final days where he passed away peacefully.
Dad (John Willy) was a career "Navy Man". He joined the Royal Canadian Navy on Jan. 21, 1959. He served on many ships including the HMCS Bonaventure 1959-60, HMCS Victoriaville 1960-63, HMCS Columbia 1963-64, HMCS Yukon 1967-71, HMCS Terra Nova 1972-73 and completed his sea time as Engineer Officer aboard HMCS Terra Nova from 1976-79. Complementing his sea-time were his shore postings; Canadian Forces Fleet School East NBCD Div 1971-72, Base. Ops/Manadon College England 1973-74, SRU(P) Ship Repair Unit (Pacific) 1974-75 403 CFTSD (Canadian Forces Technical Squadron Detachment 1975-76, CFFS(W) Engineering Div Cmdr 1979-83, 404 CFTSD 1983-87, Commanding Officer of FMG(P) 1987-89 and MarPac HQ/SSO M&R 1989-91.
The Dyson family has owned property in Qualicum Beach since 1961. John & Helga absolutely loved living by the beach and made Qualicum their permanent home in 1984. The family has many fond memories of time spent with "Opa and Oma" on the beach! Dad had many hobbies and pastimes including salmon fishing (affectionately known as DogFish Dyson), gardening, but his absolute favourite was golf. He was an excellent golfer. At the same time Dad was the proud holder of both the Atlantic Command and Pacific Command Golf trophies.
"Fair Winds and Following Seas Dad." You will be sadly missed and always remembered.
A celebration of life will be held for family and close friends on June 16, 2024. (The Victoria Times Colonist 11 May 2024)
Ships served in: * Enlisted 21 Jan 1959 HMCS BONAVENTURE - 1959 - 1960 HMCS VICTORIAVILLE - 1960 - 1963 HMCS COLUMBIA - 1963 - 1964 HMCS YUKON - 1967 - 1971 CANADIAN FORCES FLEET SCHOOL (Esquimalt) NBCD Division - 1971 - 1972 HMCS TERRA NOVA - 1972 - 1973 - Served in TERRA NOVA for WEST PLOY '73 (Vietnam deployment) MANADON COLLEGE ENGLAND - BASE OPERATIONS - 1973 - 1974 SHIP REPAIR UNIT (PACIFIC) - 1974 - 1975 CANADIAN FORCES TECHNICAL SQUADRON 403 DETACHMENT - 1975 - 1976 HMCS TERRA NOVA - 1976 - 1979 CANADIAN FORCES FLEET SCHOOL ESQUIMALT - Division Commander - 1979 - 1983 CANADIAN FORCES TECHNICAL SQUADRON 404 DETACHMENT - 1976 - 1976 FLEET MAINTENANCE GROUP (PACIFIC) (HMCS CAPE BRETON) - Commanding Officer - 1987 - 1989 MARPAC HQ / SSO M&R - 1989 - 1991
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