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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
TOBIAS, James J. - Passed away suddenly at home, 17 March 2006 Bridgewater. Born in Saint John, NB, he was the son of the late Solomon and Jean (Corey) Tobias. He served in the RCNVR during the Second World War, on convoy duties, minesweeping during D-Day. Engaged in the Liberation of Cherbourg, France, Channel Islands and Bordeaux. Demobilized in 1945, re-engaged in RCN in 1948, commissioned from the ranks in 1960. Served in Buckingham, New Waterford, Weapons Officer on Cayuga. Physical Education and Recreation Officer at Cornwallis, NS, Esquimalt, BC and Greenwood, NS. He served as Commanding Officer of HMCS Acadia, a National Sea Cadet Camp at HMCS Cornwallis for a number of years, retiring in 1980. In civilian life, he was a motel manager, clothing store manager, and real estate agent. Also a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 24, Conquerall Bank Fire Hall, NS, Naval Officer's Association, Atlantic C & PO's Association Volunteer Driver for Senior Wheels in Bridgewater. During his retirement, he enjoyed boating on his boat, Jambar, oil painting of which family heirlooms are many, travel, darts, bowling, golfing, time spent on the computer, and time spent with family. Predeceased by brothers Fred, Louis, Francis, David sister Vicky. Surviving are his companion, Barbara Proux of Bridgewater; sons Jamiel, Calgary, AB, David, Victoria, BC; daughters Catherine, Homestead, FLA and Elizabeth (Slauenwhite) Halifax, NS; grand-daughter Lindsay; grandson Jamiel; sister Alannah and brother Peter. Cremation has taken place. Interment in Saint John, NB. A memorial service will be held from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Waterloo Street, Saint John, NB on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 10:00am. Donations to Senior Wheels, Bridgewater. (Telegraph-Journal 24 Mar 2006)
Ships served in: HMCS ACADIA (National Sea Cadet Camp at HMCS Cornwallis)
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