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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CAVAN, Leonard Joseph - With great sadness we bid farewell to our beloved Len. He was married for 63 years to his best friend, Shirley (nee Hann). He served in the military for 40 years, starting off as an Able seaman and retiring as a four-ring captain. He served as captain of HMCS Assiniboine, Huron, Preserver and as base commander of CFB Stadacona. In 1985, he took Tattoo across Canada for the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Navy. Len is survived by his wife Shirley; son Richard, Vancouver and daughter Kelley (Barry), New Glasgow. He was predeceased by his son, Terry (Cathy). He will be dearly missed by his loving grandchildren Trevor (Samantha), Kaitlin, Charlotte and Hannah as well as two great grandsons Tyler and Carter. He was cherished by his brothers John Wallace (Willy), Thomas (Janet), Bernie (Henriette), Michael (Sandy); sisters Cathy Akeson (Earl) and Mary Jane Rocque. Sincere thanks to Dr. Tim Matheson, the palliative care team at the QEII and the VON. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday June 6 at 2 p.m. from St. Peters Church, Ketch Harbour. An interment at a later date will take place in the Nova Scotia Veterans Columbarium, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, Halifax.
Ships served in: HMCS SASKATCHEWAN - Served in Saskatchewan in 1963 as Lt, RCN, OpsO HMCS MACKENZIE - Served in Mackenzie in 1967 as LCdr, RCN, XO HMCS ASSINIBOINE - 11th Commanding Officer HMCS HURON - 2nd Commanding Officer HMCS PRESERVER - 9th Commanding Officer
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