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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GORE, Andrew Edward (Andy) - of Abbotsford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Joan, son Randy (Suzann Chardon) and granddaughter Amita (Max Bissegger). He was predeceased by his mother and father (Albert and Rebecca) and his sister (Becky).
Born in Calgary, his family moved to Cranbrook, where he went to school. He played for the Cranbrook High School hockey team and performed at the Calgary Stampede as the trumpeter for the High School band. Andy spent many years coaching in the MSA (Abbotsford) Minor Hockey Association and remained a hockey fan his entire life.
After high school, Andy held various jobs in construction and automobile repair until he joined the Royal Canadian Navy at age 21. After 25 years of service in radio communications, he retired as a CPO2. He continued his career in the Coast Guard, retiring after 40 years of total service.
Andy was a true 'handyman' and took great pride in completing many complex projects around the house. After retirement, Andy built a cedar strip canoe from scratch and spent many years active in the Dogwood Canoe & Kayak Club, anxiously waiting for every Wednesday's paddle. He also enjoyed flying stunt kites when on vacation in Oregon and Hawaii.
As per his request, there will not be a memorial service. We would like to thank the staff at Tabor Home in Abbotsford for their support in Andy's last few months.
* His ashes will be committed to the sea at a later date.
Ships served in: HMCS TECUMSEH - Enlisted 18 Mar 1953 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 26 Mar 1953 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 14 Jun 1954 HMCS STETTLER - Drafted to STETTLER 06 Aug 1954 HMCS ATHABASKAN - Drafted to ATHABASKAN 26 Oct 1954 HMCS ONTARIO - Drafted to ONTARIO 09 Sep 1955 HMCS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 22 Oct 1956 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 09 Feb 1957 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 27 Apr 1957 HMCS NADEN - Drafted to NADEN 13 May 1957 HMCS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 21 May 1957 HMCS ATHABASKAN - Drafted to ATHABASKAN 10 Oct 1958 HMCS SAGUENAY - Drafted to SAGUENAY 02 Mar 1959 HMCS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 10 Oct 1960 HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 05 Feb 1961 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 29 May 1961 HMCS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 19 Feb 1962 HMCS SUSSEXVALE - Drafted to SUSSEXVALE 07 Feb 1963 HMCS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 11 Jan 1965 HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 09 May 1966 CFS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 11 Feb 1957 HMCS ST CROIX - Drafted to ST CROIX 14 May 1968 CFB ESQUIMALT - Drafted to ESQUIMALT 05 May 1970 CFS ALDERGROVE - Drafted to ALDERGROVE 31 Jul 1970 SEA TRAINING PACIFIC - Drafted to SEA TRG PACIFIC 28 Jul 1975 * Retired 08 May 1977
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