Thomas Daniel White, Stoker 1st Class, RCNVR // Master Warrant Officer, RCEME

In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

Thomas Daniel White

Stoker 1st Class, V42209, RCNVR

Master Warrant Officer, RCEME

Born: 15 Nov 1924

Died: 10 May 2003, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

WHITE, Thomas Daniel - Navy and Military Veteran - At Kingston General Hospital on Saturday, May 10, 2003. Cherished husband of Rita (Stone) for 50 years. Loving father of Monica Roe (Mark) and Linda White (son-in-law Ron Grant). Survived by sister Vivian Donnelly and brother Ken white. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Family and Friends will be received for a Memorial Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Place Road on Wednesday, May 14 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donation to your favourite charity would be appreciated. Arrangements are entrusted to Kingston Cremation Services. (click here to view the obituary as published)

"My Dad enlisted at age 17 with the approval of his parents. He mentioned once that he was supposed to serve on the St. Croix - a ship that was sunk - but his orders were changed at the last minute. After WWII ended his parents insisted he leave the Navy and join the Armed Forces. He told us they said, "At least in the Army you have a chance to run away!""

Ships served in:

HMCS CATARAQUI - Enlisted 15 Jul 1942

* Commenced Active Service 10 Aug 1941 as an Ordinary Seaman, RCNVR

HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 15 Aug 1942

HMCS CATARAQUI - Drafted to CATARAQUI 13 Oct 1942

HMCS CORNWALLIS - Drafted to CORNWALLIS 29 Dec 1942

* Rated Stoker 2nd Class, RCNVR 20 Apr 1943

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 01 Jun 1943

HMCS YORK - Drafted to YORK 09 Jul 1942

* Rated Stoker 1st Class, RCNVR 06 Sep 10 Aug 1943

HMCS STADACONA - Drafted to STADACONA 11 Mar 1944

HMCS HOCHELAGA - Drafted to HOCHELAGA 11 Apr 1944