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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
STURGESS, James Archibald Duncan (Jim) - With Margaret at last. Husband of the late Margaret Smith. Born on December 25, 1919. Passed away September 12th, 2004 peacefully with his family at his side at Fairview Lodge, Whitby. Survived by his brother Don Sturgess and his wife Fay of Whitby. Beloved father of Susan and Guy of Utica, Doug and Lorraine of Brooklin, John and Tricia of Oshawa and Elaine of Hastings. Loved by his many grandchildren. Jim was a descendent of one of the earliest settlers of Whitby, John Sturgess of Hamers Corners in the early 1800's. Jim was a devoted WWII Naval Veteran and Ocean Escort and Newfy - Derry Run of the Battle of the Atlantic. Jim was a Stationary Engineer retired from Firestone in Whitby. He also was a member of the Oshawa Naval Veterans Club. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 112, Masonic Temple Whitby, and an Honourary Member of the Whitby Curling Club. Past member of the Chiefs and P.O.'s Club. The family would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and caring during Jim's stay at Fairview Lodge. At Jim's request the Funeral Service will be private, but a Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date to be announced.
Post wartime - Jim served as Wheelsman on the SS Britamoil, a British Americal Oil Co., great lakes oil tanker in 1946. Following that he worked for General Motors in Oshawa, Ontario; Dunlop Tire and lastly Firestone (after they bought the Dunlop Tire plant).
He married Margaret Smith of Smiths Falls in 1948 and they had 2 sons and 2 daughters.
Ships served in * Enlisted 02 Feb 1942 RCNVR DIVISION KINGSTON - Enlisted 02 Feb 1942 * Commenced Active Service 25 Feb 1942 as an Able Seaman, RCNR HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 03 Mar 1943 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 28 Apr 1942 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 01 May 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 07 Jul 1942 HMCS LISGAR - Drafted to LISGAR 08 Jul 1942 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 13 Sep 1943 1944 HMCS HOCHELAGA II - Drafted to HOCHELAGA II 19 Oct 1943 * Rated Acting Leading Seaman, RCNR 01 Oct 1945 HMCS FRONTENAC - Drafted to FRONTENAC 26 Oct 1943 * Rated Leading Seaman, RCNR 27 Apr 1944 * Rated Acting Petty Officer, RCNR 27 Jul 1944 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 10 Feb 1945 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 02 Apr 1945 * Rated Petty Officer, RCNR 01 Aug 1945 HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 04 Sep 1945 * Demobilized 02 Oct 1945
The Kingston Whig-Standard, Friday, 19 Nov 1943 The Three Sailors in the above picture have been selected from the H.M.C.S. "Cataraqui" crew for the crew of HMCS "Frontenac", the corvette sponsored by the City of Kingston and built here for the Royal Canadian Navy. From left to right, OS W. Lewis of Peterborough, AB. J. Sturgess of Whitby and OS D. F. Orr of Parry Sound. The three young boys trained at the local naval training centre. Courtesy of James Sturgess
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