Obituaries
Driver Frederick Edward Browning
October 20, 1963, of 6181 Brooks St., aged 67 years. Survived by his wife Hilda; 1 son, Robert of this city; 1 daughter, Mrs. J. (Mary) Smith of Campbell River; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. G. Hodges of Vancouver, Mrs. P. Hansen of Abbotsford. Deceased was a member of B.C. Electric Street Railwaymen’s Association. Rev. J.W. Ellis will conduct the funeral service in Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at Eleventh Ave., Wednesday, October 23 at 3 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers by request.
Driver Browning enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 21, 1916 and served in France and Belgium with the 61st Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery until returning to Vancouver in 1919.
October 20, 1963, of 6181 Brooks St., aged 67 years. Survived by his wife Hilda; 1 son, Robert of this city; 1 daughter, Mrs. J. (Mary) Smith of Campbell River; 4 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. G. Hodges of Vancouver, Mrs. P. Hansen of Abbotsford. Deceased was a member of B.C. Electric Street Railwaymen’s Association. Rev. J.W. Ellis will conduct the funeral service in Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at Eleventh Ave., Wednesday, October 23 at 3 p.m., followed by cremation. No flowers by request.
Driver Browning enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery on 21 February 21, 1916 and served in France and Belgium with the 61st Battery, 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery until returning to Vancouver in 1919.
Gunner Charles Chase
On June 17, 1963, ay Carpenter’s Home, Lakeland, Florida, in his 91st year, Charles Chase, retired carpenter, formerly of Ottawa, and a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Internment took place in the cemetery at the Carpenter’s Home, in Lakeland.
Gunner Chase was a member of the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force.
On June 17, 1963, ay Carpenter’s Home, Lakeland, Florida, in his 91st year, Charles Chase, retired carpenter, formerly of Ottawa, and a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Internment took place in the cemetery at the Carpenter’s Home, in Lakeland.
Gunner Chase was a member of the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force.
Bombardier Sidney Crist Farey
November 13, 1963, Sidney Crist Farey, 589 Burrard St., aged 86 years. Survived by his sister Mrs. Ivy Hewish, Vancouver. Rev. George Turpin, D.D. will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Ave. Friday, November 15, at 12 noon. Internment Mountain View.
Bombardier Farey enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner on 21 February 1916. He served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column and 2nd Canadian Field Artillery Brigade Artillery Headquarters.
November 13, 1963, Sidney Crist Farey, 589 Burrard St., aged 86 years. Survived by his sister Mrs. Ivy Hewish, Vancouver. Rev. George Turpin, D.D. will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Ave. Friday, November 15, at 12 noon. Internment Mountain View.
Bombardier Farey enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Field Battery as a Gunner on 21 February 1916. He served overseas with the 1st Canadian Division Ammunition Column and 2nd Canadian Field Artillery Brigade Artillery Headquarters.
Gunner Hugh Robert Gibson
Passed away December 21, 1963, formerly of 4028 West 11th Ave., in his 76th year. Survived by 1 son, Hugh Douglas, Vancouver; 3 daughters, Mrs. W. (Janet) Goode, Vancouver; Mrs. D. (Mary) Agate, Edmonton, Alta.; and Mrs. D. (Margaret) Buchanan, Penticton, B.C.; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Wallace, Canterbury, N.B. The deceased was a member of West Pt. Grey, Branch 142, Royal Canadian Legion. Funeral service Tuesday at 1 p.m., in Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St.; Re. C. Finnemore officiating. Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined.
Gunner Gibson enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and served overseas with the 1st Heavy Battery before transferring to the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Passed away December 21, 1963, formerly of 4028 West 11th Ave., in his 76th year. Survived by 1 son, Hugh Douglas, Vancouver; 3 daughters, Mrs. W. (Janet) Goode, Vancouver; Mrs. D. (Mary) Agate, Edmonton, Alta.; and Mrs. D. (Margaret) Buchanan, Penticton, B.C.; 7 grandchildren; 1 brother, Wallace, Canterbury, N.B. The deceased was a member of West Pt. Grey, Branch 142, Royal Canadian Legion. Funeral service Tuesday at 1 p.m., in Simmons and McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St.; Re. C. Finnemore officiating. Internment Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers gratefully declined.
Gunner Gibson enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and served overseas with the 1st Heavy Battery before transferring to the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Honorary Lieutenant Francis Ronald Graham CD
Passed away 6 April 1963. He began his working career as a $1.50 a week law clerk and became a multi-millionaire controlling lumber, real estate, mining and sugar enterprises. He was co-owner of FP Publications which in turn owned the Edmonton Bulletin the Daily Colonist and the Victoria Daily Times and the father of Bill Graham Minister of National Defence (2004-2006).
Passed away 6 April 1963. He began his working career as a $1.50 a week law clerk and became a multi-millionaire controlling lumber, real estate, mining and sugar enterprises. He was co-owner of FP Publications which in turn owned the Edmonton Bulletin the Daily Colonist and the Victoria Daily Times and the father of Bill Graham Minister of National Defence (2004-2006).
Lieutenant John Travers Pennington
Suddenly on March 17, 1963, of 6564 King George Highway, North Surrey, aged 26 years. Deceased served as Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment (Militia). Survived by his mother, Mrs. Gladys Harris; grandfather, William J. Irwin, both of Surrey; also aunts and uncles. Funeral service Wednesday, March 20, with military honors at 3 p.m. in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Carnarvon St., New Westminster, Padre J. Whinfield Robinson and Canon L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Internment Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to Regimental Welfare Fund, 15th Field Artillery Regiment. Remains will lie in state in S. BOWELL & SONS Chapel, 219-6th St., New Westminster, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. ; also Wednesday, 9 a.m. till 12 noon.
Suddenly on March 17, 1963, of 6564 King George Highway, North Surrey, aged 26 years. Deceased served as Lieutenant in 15th Field Artillery Regiment (Militia). Survived by his mother, Mrs. Gladys Harris; grandfather, William J. Irwin, both of Surrey; also aunts and uncles. Funeral service Wednesday, March 20, with military honors at 3 p.m. in Holy Trinity Cathedral, Carnarvon St., New Westminster, Padre J. Whinfield Robinson and Canon L.T.H. Pearson officiating. Internment Valley View Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to Regimental Welfare Fund, 15th Field Artillery Regiment. Remains will lie in state in S. BOWELL & SONS Chapel, 219-6th St., New Westminster, Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. ; also Wednesday, 9 a.m. till 12 noon.
Gunner John Garvey Perdue
In hospital, Sunday, Nov 17, 1963, beloved husband of Winifred George, 86 Bradford Street, Britannia. Resting McEvoy Brothers, 235 Kent Street, where service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Internment Capital Memorial Gardens.
Gunner Perdue enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 9 July 1915 and served in France and Belgium with the 30th Battery, 8th Howitzer Brigade, Canadian Field ARtillery and the 22nd Battery, 6th Howitzer Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.
In hospital, Sunday, Nov 17, 1963, beloved husband of Winifred George, 86 Bradford Street, Britannia. Resting McEvoy Brothers, 235 Kent Street, where service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Internment Capital Memorial Gardens.
Gunner Perdue enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 9 July 1915 and served in France and Belgium with the 30th Battery, 8th Howitzer Brigade, Canadian Field ARtillery and the 22nd Battery, 6th Howitzer Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery.