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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
OLIVER, William Leslie Hastings (Les) - passed away peacefully at Rockyview Hospital on Friday October 25, 2024 at the age of 97. Les was born in Caterham, Surrey, England (1927) and was evacuated to Canada during WWII, through the “Children’s Overseas Reception Board” (C.O.R.B.). Served in the Royal Canadian Navy (1945-1970), first as a stoker, then worked his way up to Chief Petty Officer, ERA. Employed by Shell Canada at the Jumping Pound Gas Plant until he retired in 1988. Les enjoyed travelling in retirement. He was predeceased by his parents, sister, brother and sister-in-law, wife Marie and daughter Nancy. He is survived by his daughters Jane Wortman (Jesse Boobyer), Cathy Oliver, Susan Dashwood (Stew Dashwood), four grandchildren, Curtis, Jeff, Billy and Tristan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great grandchildren. Les will be greatly missed and will be remembered for his gentleness and willing to offer a helping hand when needed. If desired, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. (Arbor Memorial)
Ships served in: HMCS TECUMSEH - Enlisted 23 Nov 1945 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 26 Nov 1945 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 19 Feb 1946 HMCS WALLACEBURG (Tender to STADACONA) - Drafted to WALLACEBURG 26 Feb 1946 HMCS SCOTIAN - Drafted to SCOTIAN 19 Mar 1946 HMCS MICMAC - Drafted to MICMAC 05 Apr 1946 HMCS WARRIOR - Drafted to WARRIOR 27 Jun 1946 HMCS NIOBE - Drafted to NIOBE 23 Mar 1948 for HMCS MAGNIFICENT under construction HMCS MAGNIFICENT - Drafted to MAGNIFICENT 06 Apr 1948 HMCS IROQUOIS - Drafted to IROQUOIS 13 Jun 1949 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 30 Sep 1949 HMCS ANTIGONISH - Drafted to ANTIGONISH 14 Apr 1950 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 26 Oct 1950 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 18 May 1951 HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO 29 Jun 1951 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 25 Sep 1951 HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO 14 Dec 1951 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 04 Jan 1954 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 14 Jan 1954 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 08 Mar 1954 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 26 Jul 1954 HMCS LAUZON - Drafted to LAUZON 13 Jan 1955 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 04 Jan 1956 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 22 Oct 1956 HMCS STETTLER - Drafted to STETTLER 14 Dec 1956 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 09 Mar 1959 HMCS NEW GLASGOW - Drafted to NEW GLASGOW 04 Dec 1960 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 23 Mar 1962 HMCS BEACON HILL - Drafted to BEACON HILL 03 Jul 1962 HMCS NEW GLASGOW - Drafted to NEW GLASGOW 14 Dec 1964 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 13 Sep 1965 HMCS SASKATCHEWAN - Drafted to SASKATCHEWAN 15 May 1967 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 13 Jan 1969 * Honourably Released 23 Nov 1970
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