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… MARIA MARRONE Born: Maria Di Girolamo August 25, 1933 Fossacessia, Italy Immigration: 1956 Date … Sudbury Ontario Occupation: Housewife /Seamstress/Factory Employee Died: May 13, 2004 Toronto, Ontario Maria was born in Fossacesia, … often staid, but never bitter. She got married at nineteen on a day that was as unassuming as the event itself—just she and her …
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… and could not move, we were so thrilled. It was the first time any of us had been in a car! The driver took us to the train station … we finally arrived in Halifax, all of us a bit thinner! Following the many people ahead of us, our turn finally arrived to disembark the ship … but we became used to it just like everyone else there. My father had come to Canada 6 years earlier and had a very good and secure job with …
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… to Halifax in the early 1900’s. He enlisted on 16 October, 1916 in the Canadian Expeditionary Forces, at the age of 18. He served in the 8th … at the age of 1 ½ years. My grandfather worked at Moir’s Bakery for many years. He worked as a salesman, driving a horse drawn wagon … Office canteen! I asked my mother, Kathleen (Conway) Mader, if she had any stories to tell about her father’s days at the Immigration but she …
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… The Immigration Story of Tullio Idilio Callegari (Italian Immigrant) In 1954, … back home to take care of our mother and I made the difficult decision shortly after to leave my home and my country because there was a … told me that it was the land of opportunity. I spent the next several months working and saving money to pay for my ticket and to meet the …
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… Joseph Edmond Ulysse Gallant Lieutenant Pilot Officer-Rear Gunner GALLANT, P/O Joseph Ulysse Edmond - Distinguished Flying Cross - No.432 Squadron – Ulysse Gallant, fondly known to his friends and family as ‘Les’, …
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… in the Vietnam War divided the country, and some individuals chose to come to Canada. Men who were drafted and did not want to participate in a war … Sirois Vietnam War Leaving the United States Richard Allon Decision to Come to Canada Frank Scarfino Difficulties Leaving Home Bruce Bolin … Immigration from the United States to Canada During the Vietnam War …
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Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa Photos from life at camp in Petawawa …
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… Rough crossing the Atlantic and a 2 day train ride to rejoin father. …