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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
ELLIOTT, John Edwin - 84, Shelburne, passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving family on May 30, 2008, in Roseway Hospital. Born in Pointe Ste. Charles, Montreal, John was the son of Arthur and Adelaide Elliott and the loving husband of the late Muriel Theresa Charlie Sullivan. He lived in England during the Second World War, joining the Homeguard at the age of 15, armed only with a broomstick, and a bayonet taped to the end. He joined the Royal Navy in 1942 and served on the minesweepers HMT Richard Crofts and HMT Braconmoor until the end of the war. He then was sent to the Pacific War, where he helped rescue Canadian Prisoners of War in Hong Kong. He joined the RCN in 1949 and fought in the Korean War aboard the HMCS Haida. He proudly served in the Canadian Navy for 26 years, including training young recruits at C.F.B. Cornwallis, performing ship duties (H.M.C.S Saguenay, his favourite), served at C.F.S. Shelburne, and the Bedford Rifle Range, to name few. When retired from the Navy (C.F.S. Mill Cove), he retired in Western Shore, then later moved to Shelburne. He was a member of the Shelburne Legion Branch No. 63, the HMCS Haida Association, the Atlantic Chiefs and Petty Officers Association and the Royal Naval Patrol Service. He is survived by his children and their families, Diane (Jim), Shelburne; Linda (Chris), Bridgewater; John Gary (Margo), Elmsdale; Maureen (Mike), Shelburne; Mike (Susan), Jordan Falls; grandchildren, Shawna, Luke, Brian, Nicolle, Karl, Alyssa, Guylaine, Alan, Dawn, Megan, Erin, Matthew, Christian, Stephen; great-grandchildren, Brayden, Skyla, Hailey, and Elliott; brother, Ron, Annapolis Royal. He will also be missed by his beloved Yorkie, Sullivan "Sully". He was predeceased by the love of his life, wife, Muriel; his parents, Arthur and Adelaide; grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn, George Elliott; brothers, Arthur Jr., Albert, Robert, and sisters, Jean, Violet, May, Olive and Rosie Mabel. John was a unique individual who was loved by many. He will be missed beyond words. As per the family's and John's request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service was held on Sunday, June 1, at 1 p.m. in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Chapel, Shelburne, Rev. Sidney Snow officiated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. (Halifax Chronicle-Herald 31 May 2008)
Ships served in: HMT RICHARD CROFTS HMT BRACONMOOR HMCS HAIDA - Served in HAIDA 1952-1953 as AB.QM / LS.QM, RCN
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