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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GOYMAN, Joe - passed away on February 5, 2020, and is survived by his wife Erika, son Terry (Sandy), grandson Jim - Joe, his brother Bill (Mary), his sister Mary. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline and father Joseph Goyman, son Brian, his brothers, Edward and Stan, sisters, Fran, Ann and Irene, ex-wife Ollie, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Lianne. Joe joined the Navy in 1941 and served until 1945 on three ships: HMCS PRINCE ROBERT, HMCS STRATFORD and HMCS MAHONE and he came home safe. On his return, he finished high school at the Old Ford building on Portage Avenue and then he spent a year at University of Manitoba. In 1947 he worked at C.N.R. as a Locomotive Engineer until he retired in 1987. After that he helped a few clubs and enjoyed working for them. He was a member of Ashlar Lodge and was P.M. - DDGM Scottish Rite and Khartoum Temple. He was also a member of the Norwood Legion and served on the executive for a few years. Joe also belonged to St. Boniface and Elmhurst Golf Courses. He loved a good discussion and he loved everyone he came in contact with. He will miss them all. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at New Hope Community Church, 214 Henderson Highway on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or a charity of one's choice. (Winnipeg Free Press 13 Feb 2020)
GOYMAN, Joe - Second World War - Joe was educated at the Broad Valley School from grade 1 to 6, then his family moved to Winnipeg. He joined the RCNVR (Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve) in January 1941. He saw service from Hong Kong to the Aleutians and along the west coast. Then later on the east coast in mine sweeping approaches to east coast harbours to North Atlantic convoy duties. He was Ordinary Seaman onboard HMCS Prince Robert, Leading Seaman on board HMCS Stratford and Acting Chief Petty Officer on board HMCS Mahone. He was discharged late in 1945. After discharge he attended university and qualified as an Officer Candidate with the University Taining Division, Naval and became an Officer Candidate. He retired from the CNR as an Engineer. He has served on the executive of Norwood, St. Boniface Legion for about fifteen year and after as 1st Vice President.
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