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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
RENWICK, Donald William - Passed away, suddenly, on January 20, 2015, at the age of 79. Son of the late Clarence Renwick and Hilda McCabe of London, Ontario, and brother to the late Pauline Nicolson of Victoria, BC. Husband of Joan Renwick (Remple) and father to Daniel Renwick, Christopher Renwick (Alexandra), and Timothy Renwick (Elizabeth). Caring and generous grandfather to Andrew, Emily, Jacob, Ryan, and Kate. A military man through and through, Don spent 42 years in uniform. He joined the RCN as a 17 year old in 1951, attended the Queen's Coronation, and served aboard the HMCS Cayuga in Korea. After a brief taste of civilian life, Don joined the RCAF in 1957 and served another 28 years in radar, air photo interpretation, and the Intelligence Corps. Following a second brief taste of civilian life, he was commissioned into the Cadet Instructors Cadre (London, Ontario) and remained in uniform for another seven years until his retirement in 1992. As a devoted grandfather, Don followed his five grandchildren to Ottawa as his life was not complete without them. Friends and family are invited to visit in the Hall of Colours at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Avenue (east of Vanier Parkway), Ottawa, on Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9 a.m., until time of Memorial Service in the Sacred Space at 11 a.m. Interment to follow in the National Military Cemetery. All are welcome.
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