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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served in the RCN 16 Sep 1940 - 23 Dec 1964
CROWHURST, Donald Wensel - Born 09 Jan 1923, Poppa Don passed away peacefully at the Lodge at Broadmead on July 2, 2007 and was predeceased by his son Douglas in 1996. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Gladys; son Dennis (Bobbie), their children Michael and Misty; daughter-in-law Lynne and her children, Cameron, Denise and Nadine, eight great-grandchildren, Ayan, Amina, Anisa, Quinn, Brooke, Hayley, Adain and Chelsea. Poppa Don will also be sadly missed by his sister Theda Procher. Poppa Don joined the RCN as a boy seaman and retired as a CPO in 1964. He then worked for the Liquor Board in Sidney, BC until 1974. He volunteered with the Lions Club caring for the Food Bank for many years. A celebration of Poppa Don's life will be held at First Memorial Funeral Chapel, 4725 Falaise Drive on Friday, July 6 at 2:00pm, with a reception to follow. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Lodge at Broadmead for their exceptional care. If desired donations to the Lodge would be appreciated. Honey, Doug has been waiting a long time to talk to you, and a 1000 angels are waiting in line to dance with you. Say Hi to Doug for me. I miss you both." (Victoria Times Colonist 04 Jul 2007)
Ships served in: NOIC VANCOUVER HMCS YORK
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