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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
THOMSON, Theodore Dinnie (Ted) - It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Ted at Royal Jubilee Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Margaret in 1980 and brother Al in 2005. He is survived by his siblings Freda Hibbert and Oggie (June) Thomson. He will be deeply missed by his daughter Sandra, son Jim (Barb), grandson Stephen, his special friend Maggie and many nieces and nephews. At Ted's request there will be no service. His ashes will be scattered by the Navy at a later date as Ted served more that 25 years in the forces. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. (Victoria Times Colonist 10 Mar 2007)
Chief Thomson's ashes were committed to the sea on 16 Apr 2007
Ships served in: HMCS CHIPPAWA - Enlisted 24 Jun 1942 HMCS NADEN (RCN Barracks Esquimalt) - Drafted to NADEN 30 Aug 1943 HMS PUNCHER - Drafted to PUNCHER 04 May 1944 HMCS PEREGRINE - Drafted to PEREGRINE 12 Jul 1945 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 13 Jul 1945 HMCS NADEN (RCN Barracks Esquimalt) - Drafted to NADEN 04 Oct 1945 HMCS CHIPPAWA - Drafted to CHIPPAWA 13 Oct 1945. Demobilized 21 Oct 1945 HMCS CHIPPAWA - Enlisted 12 Mar 1952 as an AB.EMS, RCN HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 31 Mar 1952 HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO 27 Mar 1953. Rated LS.LM1 15 Dec 1953 HMCS CRESCENT - Drafted to CRESCENT 01 Feb 1954. Trade transfer and Advanced to LS.RW3 05 Nov 1954 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 08 Nov 1954 HMCS BROCKVILLE - Drafted to BROCKVILLE 20 Dec 1954. Rated P2RW3 HMCS HURON - Drafted to HURON 11 Jun 1956 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA Electrical School 24 Jul 1957 HMCS JAMES BAY - Drafted to JAMES BAY 15 Dec 1958. Trade transfer and Advanced P2RT4 HMCS FORTUNE - Drafted to FORTUNE 14 Dec 1959 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Fleet School 04 Apr 1961 HMCS MARGAREE - Drafted to MARGAREE 04 Mar 1953 HMCS NEW GLASGOW - Drafted to NEW GLASGOW 14 Oct 1964 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN Fleet School 24 Sep 1965 HMCS ALGONQUIN - Drafted to ALGONQUIN 17 Jan 1967 HMCS ST CROIX - Drafted to ST CROIX 05 May 1967 CFFS ESQUIMALT - Drafted to Fleet School Esquimalt 09 Sep 1968 HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Drafted to RESTIGOUCHE 01 Mar 1973 * Honourably Released 03 Nov 1974
(TT00) Certificate commemorating the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 given to Ted Thomson while he was attending George V School in Winnipeg (TT01) Certificate commemorating the visit of King George V and Queen Elizabeth to Winnipeg in 1939 given to Ted Thomson while he was attending George V School in Winnipeg
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
(TT02) Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp photo - believed to be at RCN BARRACKS HALIFAX (Stadacona)
(TT02b) Certificate for Service Rendered as a Sea Cadet for the Royal Visit to Winnipeg 24 May 1939 (TT02c) Passing Certificate Naval League Semifore Signals exam - 26 Feb 1940 (TT02d) Course Attendance Certificate - Cadet Signalling 01 Feb 1940 - 28 Mar 1940 (TT02e) Course Attendance Certificate - Cadet Signalling 09 Sep 1940 - 24 Oct 1940
Second World War Service
(TT03) Edmonton Division RCNVR - 04 Jun 1941 (TT04) "4th of AA III" Anti-Aircraft Gunnery Course at HMCS NADEN
(TT05) Ted Thomason (left) ashore in New York City with a shipmate during HMS PUNCHER'S port visit in Jun/Jul 1944 (TT06) Ted Thomason (right) ashore in New York City with a shipmate during HMS PUNCHER'S port visit in Jun/Jul 1944 (TT07) View from M4 mounting on HMS PUNCHER - at sea South Pacific (TT08-TT09) "G Mess" HMCS PUNCHER - population 34
(TT10) Crossing the Line Certificate - 07 Apr 1945 - HMS PUNCHER (TT11) Sailors on HMS PUNCHER posing with a Second World War German Naval Ensign (TT12) Colourized copy of photo "TT11" (TT13) Sailors on HMS PUNCHER posing with a Nazi flag
(TT14) Aircraft taking off from HMS PUNCHER (TT15-TT18) aircraft prangs (crashes) on HMS PUNCHER
Post Wartime Service
(TT13) Niagara Division New Entry Training HMCS CORNWALLIS 24 Mar 1952 - 02 Aug 1952
(TT20) Consecration of the Queen's Colours at HMCS NADEN - 1960
Ted Thomson - lower right hand side of photo. Front rank, 3rd from right
(TT21) Crossing the Line (Equator) Certificate for PO2 Thomson - HMCS ST CROIX - 18 Sep 1967 (TT22) Presentation to PO2 Thomson, Fleet School Halifax. The officer in the background is Commissioned Officer Lowell Winchester (TT23) Radio Technician Trade Group 4 Certificate (TT24) Mug presented to PO2 Thomson as a retirement gift (TT25) Committal of Ashes Service 16 Apr 2007
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