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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
PILLON, Austin Norman (Ozzie) - Born November 07, 1924, Windsor, ON. Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully with his family present on May 28, 2006, at Windsor Regional Hospital Met Campus. Beloved husband of 60 years to Doris. Loving father of Austin & Terry, Edith & Bob Taylor, James & Julie, Mary & Mike McAuley, Terry & Denise, Nancy & Frank Renaud, Patricia & Kelly, Mark, Karen & Brad Brindley. Proud grampa (papa) to 13 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Predeceased by his brothers Tony, Lorne, Elmer, and his sister Ruth. Brother-in-law to Dorothy Pillon, Louis Larsh, and Teddy and Muriel TerMeer. Ozzie served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII and retired from Chrylser in 1977. He has been the caretaker for Girl Guides of Canada's Camp Bryerswood for 14 years. At his request, there will be no visitation or service. Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred at Victoria Memorial Gardens. In kindness, donations to the Girl Guides of Canada, 5760 Malden Road, Windsor, Ontario N9H 1S2 would be appreciated by the family. A tree will be planted in memory of Ozzie in the Sutton Heritage Forest. A dedication service will be held Sunday, September 24, 2006. All are welcome. Across the years I will walk with you in deep green forests, on shores of sand, and when our time on earth is through in heaven too, you will have my hand (Windsor Star 30 May 2006)
Ships served in:
(ANP001) Portrait of Seaman Austin (Ozzie) Pillon) (ANP002) HMCS THORLOCK jacket patch (ANP003) HMCS THORLOCK K394 (ANP004) HMCS THORLOCK Christmas Card - 1944
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