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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CULHAM, Glenford Erwin - It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Glenford Erwin Culham, on February 24, 2025, at the age of 97, at the Ottawa General Campus, surrounded by the love and care of his family. Glen leaves behind his beloved and devoted wife of over 75 years, Jean Lyle Budd Culham (nee Carson). He is also survived by his sister, Margaret Ann Hicks (Regina, Saskatchewan). Glen is survived by his four children, Douglas (Maureen), Allan (Mira), Barbara (Lincoln) and Beverley (Michael); four grandchildren, Katherine (Keith), Andrew, Jeffrey (Colleen) and Allison; as well as two great-grandchildren, Killian and Eleanor. Predeceased by his parents, Erwin Brice and Gladys Margaret Culham (nee Hooker). Glen was born in St. George, Ontario, on August 9, 1927, and entered the Royal Canadian Naval College in 1944. Following his graduation in 1946, he served on many Royal Canadian navy ships, including the HMCS New Liskeard and HMCS Margaree. A highlight of Glen's naval career was being appointed an exchange Staff Officer with the Royal Navy. While based in Portsmouth, England, he served on HMS Blackpool, on service in the Mediterranean. Glen retired from the Navy in 1972 with the rank of Lieutenant Commander. As part of his professional development, he received a BA from Carleton University and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Following his retirement from the Navy, Glen joined the Federal Public Service with the Treasury Board, where he formally retired in 1989. Glen married Jean, a young nurse, in 1949. They raised their family in various locations from Halifax to Victoria. Stops in between included Portchester, England, London (Ontario), Montreal and Ottawa. With Jean, they settled at the Ravines Retirement Residence in Ottawa, where they were always treated with much kindness from both the staff and fellow residents. Glen's family would also like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Ottawa General for their exceptional kindness and sensitivity in taking care of Glen in his last days. Family and friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street (at O'Connor), Ottawa, on Monday, March 3rd, from 2 p.m. until service time in the Chapel at 3 p.m. Reception to follow. For those who wish to view the livestream of the service, please visit the funeral home website. "If you think of me, I live." (The Globe and Mail 01 Mar 2025)
Ships served in: Royal Canadian Naval College - 1944 HMS BLACKPOOL
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