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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DESJARDINS, Romeo E. (Des) - passed away suddenly on Saturday January 24th, 2015 at Broadmead Lodge in Saanich. The beloved father of 9 children: Ray, Elaine, Nicole, Paulette, Marianne, Suzanne, Denise, Christopher and Danny, as well as 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Margaret in 1993, and children, Nicole in 1999 and Christopher in 2011. Dad was a depression era kid (one of 13) who always taught his children the values of thrift and education. He was a devout Catholic all his life and constantly strived to live up to his ideals and his faith. Dad was a veteran sailor of two wars - WWII and Korea (where he spent 13 months on the HMCS Cayuga) and was quietly proud of his naval service. After retiring from the RCN as a Chief Petty Officer he worked at National Trust as a realtor and then studied real estate statistics and appraisal at U.B.C., attaining his diploma. This qualified him to work for the British Columbia Buildings Corporation as a Property Negotiator for a number of years before retiring for good in the early 1980's. He and Mom then spent happy years travelling in Europe and down to Arizona every winter for 10 years in their RV which was Dad's passion. He had been a resident of Broadmead Lodge since 2007, benefiting from the staff's dedicated care and love. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Langford on Friday, January 30th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception after in the church hall. The loss of Dad is eased by our realization that he is now, after all these years, once again being spoiled and fussed over by our wonderful Mother. (The Victoria Times Colonist 28 Jan 2015)
Ships served in: HMCS CAYUGA - Listed on CAYUGA'S nominal roll for 30 Jun 1951 as a P2SM2
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