In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Victor Jura (Mannie) Wilgress, C.D.

 

Lieutenant, O-77980, RCNVR

 

Captain, O-77980, RCN

 

Born: 28 Jan 1921, Basle, Switzerland

 

Died: 31 Jul 2013

 

Served in the RCNVR and RCN 02 Oct 1939 - 02 Oct 1964

 

WILGRESS, Victor Jura (Mannie) - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Victor "Mannie" Wilgress on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Mannie served 25 years with the Royal Canadian Navy and 28 years as an investment advisor. Predeceased by his wife Jane Edwards and survived by his three children, Willy, Vicky (Jimmy) and Ted. Grandchildren, Tyler (Julie), John (Hannah) and Sarah. Survived by his sister Diana and her children Douglas (Sarah), Sandra (Andy) and Andrea (Nigel) and predeceased by his brother Ted (Barbara) and survived by their daughter Christina. Uncle to Markie (Jonathan) and Francie. Private family service for committal of ashes will take place at Beechwood Cemetery. (The Ottawa Citizen 01 Aug 2013)

 

Ships served in:

OTTAWA DIVISION RCNVR

HMCS STADACONA

WINDSOR DIVISION RCNVR

HMCS ANNAPOLIS

MLQ074

MLQ118

HMCS SHEARWATER

HMCS MAGNIFICENT

HMCS CHAUDIERE - 1st Commanding Officer

 


 

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