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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
DOWLER, James McLean - Of Winnipeg, died on July 25, 1998, aged 80. He is survived by his wife Sally, his children: Judith of Ottawa, James and his wife Judy of Vancouver, Susan and her husband Jim Burke of Alexandria, Virginia, his grandchildren: Patrick, Thomas and Morgan Dowler, and Jonathan and Kimberly Burke, and his sisters Margaret Law of Calgary and Betty Redmond of Winnipeg. Educated in Winnipeg schools and Queen's University, he joined the Canadian Indemnity Insurance Company in 1939 and retired in 1979 as Vice-President. He served from 1940 to 1945 in the Royal Canadian Navy, and at discharge held the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Jim directed his considerable energy and enthusiasm into making a difference in his community through his activities on countless community boards and institutions. Jim Dowler was a man who loved well and was well-loved. Known for his sense of humour, his passion for life and his compassion, he had many friends in all generations. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew's River Heights United Church, at Kingsway and Oak. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: the Rotary Memorial Fund of Winnipeg, 350 St. Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, R3C 3J2 or the charity of your choice. (The Globe and Mail 27 Jul 1998)
Ships served in: * Appointed Sub-Lieutenant, RCNVR seniority 01 May 1941 HMCS IROQUOIS - Appointed to IROQUOIS 01 Oct 1942 * Commissioning crew 30 Nov 1942 * Appointed Lieutenant, RCNVR seniority 01 May 1943 HMCS EASTVIEW - Appointed to EASTVIEW 10 Apr 1944 * Commissioning crew 30 Jun 1944 * Retired List as a Lieutenant, RCN(R) seniority 01 Nov 1941 (Navy List Apr 1946)
Note 1: The obituary for James Dowler indicates he retired as a LCdr, RCNVR, however, up until May 1945, the Canadian Navy Lists show him as a Lt, RCNVR. Entries in Apr, Jul & Oct 1946, Jun 1947 and Jul 1948 of the Navy Lists show him on the retired list as a Lt, RCN(R), having retired as a Lt. There are no further entries in the Navy List past Jul 1948
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