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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Bill lied about his age and was 17 when he enlisted in the RCNVR. Awards and Decorations: Atlantic Star, Arctic Star, Africa Star, CVSM, 1939-45 War Medal
PARKIN, William (Bill) - Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, William “Bill” Parkin passed away in his 99th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean (Merryfield) Parkin. Dear father of John Parkin and his late wife Rae, Shirley Parkin and Cindy Gentle and her partner Ian. Much loved grandfather of Lindsay and her husband Rob, Ainsleigh and her husband Morris, Vicary and her husband Mazen, Stuart and Samantha and great-grandchildren Addison, Evan, Owen, Nile, Blake, Rayan and Soran. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister Jean James and her husband Doug.
Bill was raised in Montreal where he met Jean, his lifelong partner. After returning from serving in the Navy during World War II, he worked for Northern Telecom until retirement. The family moved to London in 1960.
Bill and Jean were active members of the Telephone Pioneers for many years. Bill volunteered at the McCormick Home while Jean was there and for several years following her passing in 2004.
Friends and family are welcomed for visiting on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6-8 pm and 1 hour prior (10-11am) to the funeral service that will be conducted on Friday, February 24, 2023, at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory may be made to the St. Joseph’s Veterans Care Program, PO Box 5777, STN B, London, ON N6A 4V2. (A. Millard George Funeral Home)
Ships served in: HMCS RESTIGOUCHE - Served in RESTIGOUCHE in 1943 HMCS SIOUX - Served in SIOUX in 1944-1945
"Shipmates"
HMCS SIOUX
(WP002) Bill Parkin on HMCS SIOUX R64 circa 1944-45 (WP003) HMCS SIOUX R64, Murmansk, Russia (WP004) Bill Parkin on HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP005) Firing of Pompoms on HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP006) Unidentified sailors on HMCS SIOUX R64
(WP007) HMCS SIOUX R64 - Looking aft down starboard side (WP008) Ray Tilley, Laundry Day, HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP009) Bill Parkin (standing, left) and shipmates on HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP010) Bill Parkin (right) and shipmate on HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP011) Bill Parking on HMCS SIOUX R64
(WP012) Bill Parking on HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP013) Depth charge exploding astern of HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP014) HMCS SIOUX R64 at sea. Note everyone in action dress and the mountainous coastline in the background. Photo likely taken off Norway. (WP015) His Majesty the King inspects HMCS SIOUX R64 (WP016) Destroyer Men Home // Newspaper article from the Montreal Gazette on sailors on HMCS SIOUX from Montreal area - Apr 1945 // Sailors listed in the article: Tel Robert Gomes, RCNVR; AB Doug Thompson, RCNVR; PO Donald Wiggins, RCN; AB Guy Bourke, RCNVR; Sto Victor Poirier, RCNVR; AB Theodore Dyment, RCNVR; Sto Earl Blinn, RCNVR; LS Bill Parkin, RNCVR; AB John Franklin, RCNVR
Courtesy of John Parkin
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