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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
FRENCH, Winston Oswald - On Friday, July 16th, 1999, Winston Oswald French passed away peacefully in his 87th year, at his residence in Ottawa. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Bessie), loving father of Elizabeth Millar (Rob), Cynthia Lawson (Frank), Barbara DeJong (Dick) and John (Karen), and proud grandfather of Jamie, Sarah, Laura (deceased), Meghan, Jeffrey, Rachel, Matthew and Louise. Fondly remembered by his brother Bert and sister-in-law Clare. Winston was born in The Dock, Bareneed, Newfoundland in 1912. A graduate of Dalhousie University, he joined the navy in December, 1941. During WW11 he served aboard Canadian Corvettes engaged in convoy escort and patrol duty in the North Atlantic. A former provincial and federal public servant, Winston worked as a Chartered Accountant with National Revenue (Customs and Excise) until his retirement in 1977. After retirement, Winse and Bessie enjoyed many summers at The Dock where he spent his youth. Respecting Winse's wishes, the family has donated his body to science. A memorial service will be held on August 22 at Pinecrest Memorial Chapel, Ottawa. Donations in Winse's memory to the Canadian National Institute for the Blind are gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements in care of the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, Ottawa.
Ships served in: HALIFAX DIVISION RCNVR - Listed as a Probationary Sub-Lieutenant, RCNVR (Navy List Dec 1941) HMCS KINGS - Appointed to KINGS 02 Jan 1942 * Appointed Sub-Lieutenant, RCNVR (seniority 22 Dec 1941) (Navy List Sep 1941) * Appointed Lieutenant, RCNVR (seniority 22 Dec 1942) (Navy List Mar 1943) HMCS DRUMHELLER - Appointed to DRUMHELLER 29 Sep 1943 (Navy List Oct 1943) * Seniority amended to 22 Dec 1941 (Navy List Feb 1944) HMCS AVALON - Appointed to AVALON as staff of the Port Executive Officer 15 Mar 1944 (Navy List Feb 1944) HMCS SARNIA - Appointed to SARNIA on 22 Mar 1944 Navigating Duties 22 Mar 1944 HMCS ASBESTOS - Appointed to ASBESTOS 18 Oct 1944 for Navigating Duties 18 Oct 1944 RCN BARRACKS HALIFAX - Appointed to RCN BARRACKS HALIFAX 26 Mar 1946 for Demobilization (Navy List Apr 1946) * Placed on Retired List at a Lieutenant, RCN(R) (seniority 22 Dec 1941) (Navy List Jul 1946) * Appointed Lieutenant-Commander, RCN(R). Promoted on the Retired List. Seniority 22 Dec 1949 (Navy List Jul 1952) * Retired List at HMCS SCOTIAN (Navy List Jul 1952) * Retired List at HMCS CABOT (Navy List Jul 1953) * Last noted on the Retired List at HMCS CABOT (Navy List Jan 1960)
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