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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ARNOLD, John Martin (Stretch) - Naval Aviator John was born in Lindsay, Ontario on May 31, 1933. He passed away on November 5, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Beth); his sons, John (Chantal), Bryan (Mai) and Jeffrey (Cheryl and son Blake) and was the proud grandfather of Christopher (Grandpops), Linh Sa and Gabriel (Grumpy) of Victoria. He is also survived by his sister, Elizabeth Diesing (Heinz) of Caledon East, Ontario; sister-in-law, Theresa Quartermain (Art); brother-in-law, Gerard Begley (Bernice) of Ontario and many special nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Kingsley Arnold, Lt (P) RCN. The family wish to thank the caring Doctors and Nurses, (especially, Jeff, Sandra and Celina) on 3rd floor, North Jubilee Hospital, for their care and compassion. Thank you Rev. Canon Dr. John Steele for your presence and prayers during John's final hours. No service by John's request. His cremated remains will wait for Beth to join him, then to be scattered by their sons in a few of the special places that gave John and Beth pleasure in times past. If desired, donations in John's memory may be made to the ALS Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Quote from Leonardo da Vinci (the Times Colonist 08 Nov 2014)
Ships served in: HMS ILLUSTRIOUS HMCS MAGNIFICENT - Served in MAGNIFICENT in 1955 as a SLt HMCS BONAVENTURE - Served in BONAVENTURE, VF-871 SQN 1958 - 1959 as Lt, RCN HMCS ASSINIBOINE - Served in ASSINIBOINE in 1963 for haul down trials as Lt, RCN HMCS ATHABASKAN - Served in ATHABASKAN in 1964 as Lt, RCN USS LEXINGTON
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