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… said that everyone has a story: How true! My immigration story is not complete without you! it is already 365 days since you left us. My … if I didn’t call you, you would call me. Suddenly there was a break in communication. Even when I called you, and asked, You said you were … about you Ify. IFY BAY... BAY... It’s been 365 days since I lost your companionship. I miss your advice, your input, your smile, your voice. …
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… Canadian soil. The Gray nuns were right there to greet us. Later that day we all boarded the train for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. It was a very … on board. On July 28 we arrived in Saskatoon on my father's birthday. This was to be our new home. We all really liked Saskatoon. The … a new language. Their children and grandchildren and generations to come should know what they sacrificed to bring us to this wonderful …
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… Canada had many different cultures, we could live freely and a less competitive life without pressure. I decided to go to Canada with my … my own business quickly to earn much money in Canada. Hoping summer is coming soon, and then I can have a fine beginning. Return to Moncton …
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… summer to help the family budget. Like many immigrant children, I attended St. Ann's Elementary School and then went on to Cathedral Boys High … were establishing themselves in Canada. Italians certainly have come a long way from their humble beginnings in Canada. My only hope is …
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… My mother, Beatrice Whiteley , passed away at the age of 86. She loved her adopted country so much that a trial return to the UK to … in 1981. We came with the War Brides, but to join my father who had come as an immigrant. As an RAF aircrew trainee, he had been a member …
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… up a squadron and embark on the Aircraft Carrier. They got married in Sheffield (without prior permission) then Datta joined I.N.S Vikrant in … courtship, (mostly writing letters) she was married in Sheffield at St. Joseph's Catholic Church where she, because Datta was Hindu and …
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… "Buon Compleanno, Papà! … On your 70th birthday, we gift you this permanent … contributions in making Canada a better place to live." — Calla Family Commemorative Plaque Dedicate a special anniversary or honour a loved one with the gift of a Commemorative plaque on the Sobey Wall of Honour. Each plaque will be …
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… two heads together. That was our first beautiful kiss. We enjoyed the company of each other throughout our trip. We had many walks around the …
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… of my favorite questions to ask visitors here at the museum is “what made you leave your home and decide to come to Canada?” Some respond that it is for new opportunities, to … told my family that I would be leaving home. My mother looked at me - she was in tears. “Do you know where Canada is? How long do you think …
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… Alumni Type: Immigrant Country of Origin: Italy Ship Name: SS Olympia Port of Entry: Halifax Date of Arrival: July 21, 1962 Age on … family members, and friends. Accompanied by her father Michalle, she departed Grimaldi, Cosenza, Italy and traveled to the port city of …