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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LESLIE, James William (Jim) - The death of James William Leslie occurred on Thursday, September 9, 1999. Jim was born in Hanna, AB on April 18, 1920. James is survived by his wife, Irena; children, Carolyn (Ken) Glouser and Norman (Carmen) Leslie; grandchildren, Stacey and Sara Glouser; Andrea, Ian, John, Madeleine, Elizabeth and Bridget Leslie; and a great-granddaughter, Autumn Glouser. Also his sisters, Anna Talbot and Wilma Munro. He was predeceased by his parents, Georgina and John Leslie; sister, Jeanie and brother, Jack. After living in several communities in Saskatchewan, the family settled in Saskatoon. Jim was educated at Buena Vista Public School and Nutano Collegiate. In 1939, Jim joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served for five years in HMCS COWICHAN. After the war Jim worked for the Department of Veteran's Affairs and then went on to work at the Internal Revenue Department, retiring in 1976. Jim married Irena Scharf on June 26, 1948. They had 51 great years together. After retirement, Jim and Irena enjoyed travel, spending time with friends, family and his beloved grandchildren and great-granddaughter. No funeral service will be held at Jim's request. There will be cremation, with interment at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home.
Ships served in:
(JL01) HMCS COWICHAN J146 (JL02) The totem pole of HMCS COWICHAN mounted on her bridge. This was given to the ship for good luck by the Cowichan First Nation and it was never to be painted. (JL03) Sailors on HMCS COWICHAN J146 prepare her minesweeping gear. Other minesweepers visible astern (JL04) Harold Hague by the 20-inch signal lamp on the bridge of HMCS COWICHAN J146 (JL05) Jim Leslie (left) and Pat Maxwell onboard HMCS COWICHAN J146
(JL06) Painting onboard HMCS COWICHAN J146 - front: Harold Hague - back: Stan Norman (left) and Jim Leslie (JL07) Mel MacFarlane ashore - location unknown (JL08) Sig Jim Leslie on HMCS COWICHAN J146 (JL09) Unknown minesweeper - possibly HMCS LACHINE J266 or HMCS TRURO J268 (JL10) Communicators mess on HMCS COWICHAN J146
(JL12) Communications branch on HMCS COWICHAN J146 (JL13) Communications branch on HMCS COWICHAN J146 (JL14) Officers on HMCS COWICHAN J146 * Photos JL12, JL13 and JL14 have all been posted on the ship's company photo page for HMCS COWICHAN with crew numbered for identification
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