In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Francis Keith Dondaneau

 

Leading Stoker, 21828, RCN

 

Born: 27 Jul 1921

 

Died: 23 May 1953, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

 

Son of Joseph Alfred Dondaneau and Myrtle Woodward.  Keith served in the RCN for 13 years.  He is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, British Columbia.

 

Leading Stoker Dondaneau appears in the WOODSTOCK'S ship's company photo dated Jul 1943.

 

Keith's brother, Clarence F. Dondaneau also served in the RCN.

 

Ships served in:

* Enlisted 18 Oct 1941 as a Stoker 1st Class, RCN
HMCS ARMENTIERES - Served in ARMENTIERES 03 May 1941 - 12 Mar 1942

ML Q057 - Served in Q057 22 Jul 1942 - 03 Jan 1943

* Rated Acting Leading Stoker, RCN 01 Nov 1942

HMCS WOODSTOCK - Served in WOODSTOCK 19 Apr 1943 - 22 Sep 1944

* Rated Acting Stoker Petty Officer, RCN 01 Nov 1943

* Rated Stoker Petty Officer, RCN 01 Nov 1944

HMCS MICMAC - Served in MICMAC 12 Sep 1945 - 13 Jun 1946

* Reverted Leading Stoker, RCN 11 Jun 1946

HMCS WARRIOR - Served in WARRIOR 14 Jun 1946 - 07 Sep 1947

 

KD001

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(FD001) Leading Stoker Keith Dondaneau

(FD002) Headstone for Keith Dondaneau, Mountain View Cemetery, Vancouver, BC

 

 

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