Obituaries
Bombardier James Robert (Jim) Davies
Passed away July, 10 2002. He was born in Victoria, BC on August 26, 1916. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty; sons, Brian (Dennise), Bruce (Janine) and Kevin.
There will be a memorial service at Church of St. John the Divine on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Jim was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcallbros.com.
Bombardier Davies served with the 39th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA and the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Passed away July, 10 2002. He was born in Victoria, BC on August 26, 1916. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty; sons, Brian (Dennise), Bruce (Janine) and Kevin.
There will be a memorial service at Church of St. John the Divine on Monday, July 15, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in the Parish Hall. Jim was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mcallbros.com.
Bombardier Davies served with the 39th (Reserve) Field Regiment, RCA and the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Staff Sergeant Ernest Leslie Freeborn CD
Born April 27, 1921 in Govan, Saskatchewan, passed away January 4, 2002 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. “Ernie” served Canada in WWII in Europe (1940-1945) as a member of the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment R.C.A. C.A.S.F. He grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan and volunteered for service at the outset of the war. Afterwards, in Vancouver, he worked for B.C. Hydro for many years, before moving to Saratoga Beach, Vancouver Island where he owned McLeod’s Cottage Resort for several years. He retired from C.P. Transport, and resided in White Rock until his death. Survived by his loving wife Muriel; children, Ken (Jenny), Gail, Warren, and stepchildren Trudy (David), Terry (Glen), Mike (Joanne); grandchildren, Karl, Leah, Kerri, David, Shannon, Heather, Tyler, Brent, Ryan, Andrea, Alex, and great-grandchildren Dylon, Summer, Zachary, and Nicholas. Ernie was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Royal Canadian Army Reserve for many years, one of the early coaches/founders of the Whalley Little League Cubs, and also coached minor hockey in Surrey. Ernie had a lifelong enjoyment of crossword puzzles. He was also an avid bowler, enjoyed golf and fishing, and his greenhouse gave him hours of pleasure. Many thanks to the nursing staff of Peace Arch. A private family service to be held at the Victory Gardens. In appreciation of his life, donations can be made to the Variety Club of B.C. or Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock.
Staff Sergeant Freeborn serve with 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA after the Second World War.
Born April 27, 1921 in Govan, Saskatchewan, passed away January 4, 2002 at Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock. “Ernie” served Canada in WWII in Europe (1940-1945) as a member of the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment R.C.A. C.A.S.F. He grew up in Lumsden, Saskatchewan and volunteered for service at the outset of the war. Afterwards, in Vancouver, he worked for B.C. Hydro for many years, before moving to Saratoga Beach, Vancouver Island where he owned McLeod’s Cottage Resort for several years. He retired from C.P. Transport, and resided in White Rock until his death. Survived by his loving wife Muriel; children, Ken (Jenny), Gail, Warren, and stepchildren Trudy (David), Terry (Glen), Mike (Joanne); grandchildren, Karl, Leah, Kerri, David, Shannon, Heather, Tyler, Brent, Ryan, Andrea, Alex, and great-grandchildren Dylon, Summer, Zachary, and Nicholas. Ernie was a longtime member of the Royal Canadian Legion, and Royal Canadian Army Reserve for many years, one of the early coaches/founders of the Whalley Little League Cubs, and also coached minor hockey in Surrey. Ernie had a lifelong enjoyment of crossword puzzles. He was also an avid bowler, enjoyed golf and fishing, and his greenhouse gave him hours of pleasure. Many thanks to the nursing staff of Peace Arch. A private family service to be held at the Victory Gardens. In appreciation of his life, donations can be made to the Variety Club of B.C. or Peace Arch Hospital Foundation, 15521 Russell Avenue, White Rock.
Staff Sergeant Freeborn serve with 43rd Medium Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA after the Second World War.