In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

John Richard (Jack) Heath

 

Petty Officer 1st Class Ordnance Technician, 3603-E, RCN

 

Born: 25 Mar 1921, Carbon, Alberta

 

Died: 19 Jan 2010, Victoria, British Columbia

 

Webmaster's Note:  Though I am not 100% certain, I believe that the Jack Heath in the Second World War photo in the upper left is that same as the John Richard (Jack) Heath in the obituary and the upper right photo.

 

Served in the RCN 15 Jan 1940 - 14 Jan 1965

 

HEATH, John Richard (Jack) - In loving memory of John (Jack) Richard Heath, who passed away peacefully in Victoria on January 19, 2010. Born in Carbon, Alberta on March 25, 1921, Jack proudly served his country as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces during the war from 1939 to 1945 and continued with the RCN until 1965. Before retiring to Victoria he worked with Crown Forest in Campbell River, B.C. as a millwright from 1967-1985. Jack is survived by his sister Jean of Victoria. He will be deeply missed by daughters Pat (Shawn) and Maureen (Dan), and grandchildren Devin, Sean and Jillian (Nicholas). Rest in peace. You will be in our hearts forever. The family would like to thank the wonderful care Dad received during his last hours. Nursing staff Sally, Heidi Shelley and Katie, you were truly amazing. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Haiti. Dad and Grandpa, we will always remember you Forever Fishing, Forever Hunting" A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. (Victoria Times Colonist 23 Jan 2010)

 

Jack Heath, HMCS SKEENA

From the collection of Robert Webster, PO, RCNVR

Retirement notice from the Feb 1965 issue of the Crowsnest magazine

 

Ships served in:

HMCS NADEN

HMCS STADACONA

HMCS COMOX

HMCS SKEENA

HMCS CORNWALLIS

HMCS SACKVILLE

HMCS PICTOU

HMCS AVALON

HMCS BRANDON

HMCS PROTECTOR

HMCS MINAS

HMCS SCOTIAN

HMCS GASPE

HMCS PEREGRINE

HMCS NIOBE

HMCS MATANE

HMCS ROYAL ROADS

HMCS UGANDA

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS ROCKCLIFFE

HMCS MICMAC

HMCS PRESTONIAN

HMCS BROCKVILLE

HMCS CHATHAM

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS SUSSEXVALE

 


 

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