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Evelyn May (Blackburn) DeLorey Daughter of Henry and Jane (Cullen) Blackburn Born March 15, 1923 in Kent, England Died September 4, 1993 in Ft McMurray, Alberta Met her husband George Willis Renford DeLorey, a soldier with the West Nova Scotia Regiment at a social in the summer of 1940. Married …
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… without warning, he arrived at my parents' house quite late at night accompanied by a different army buddy he had asked to be his best man. … went pass my former home transporting myself, and my baby son, accompanied by a kindly neighbour. At the ripe old age of twenty years I … of my reception; after all, my husband was going to be there to welcome us to our new home. On the Queen Mary, I was lucky enough to be …
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… and want to tell you the story of our journey. Most of my recollection comes from my mother. It's fascinating to listen to her stories. On … for making such a decision. I'm sure it wasn't easy for my parents to come to this conclusion but it was only a few short years after the war … mother was one of the few who escaped intact. Although she does recall coming out of the movie theatre and feeling somewhat dizzy- nothing a …
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… tune that went like this: “C’erà una casetta piccolina in Canada, con tanti pesciolini et tanti fiori di lilà, e tutte le ragazze che … to my father, Aunt Maria was especially devoted to our family and welcomed us warmly whenever we visited. While needed in the family … my father applied his skills to terrazzo and marble work. The construction boom of the 1950s, 60s and 70s gave rise to an important …
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… the capital city of Drenthe. I was a proud Dutch war bride who came to Canada through Pier 21, Halifax, on July 22, 1946, after a five-day … us all. Some of my earlier sketches I kept and brought with me to Canada as part of my few valuables. Later in life I took a great … in gardening, sewing, knitting and needlepoint, some of which I’m sure can be found in the homes of my children and others, from coast to …
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… fifties. There were a lot of people in Holland talking about "going to Canada." Many people were looking for a new start in life, a new … My oldest sister Liz’s fiancé wanted to get married and immigrate to Canada to buy a farm. It was practically impossible to buy a farm in … of English. When the time came near for our departure, we had movers come to pack our furniture into a large crate. We slept on the floor …
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… and want to tell you the story of our journey. Most of my recollection comes from my mother. It's fascinating to listen to her stories. On … for making such a decision. I'm sure it wasn't easy for my parents to come to this conclusion but it was only a few short years after the war and work was scarce and Canada needed workers. That afernoon we boarded the train in …
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… west again with full force. At the same time, the allied forces (Canada, the United States, France and England) were fighting the … overseas. Tadej's father was the first one from our family to go to Canada. At this same time, Tadej and I entered our final year at … become parents. Tadej and I decided that we would follow his family to Canada, while my parents and family went to the United States. Our …
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… by Jan Raska, PhD, Historian (Updated October 9, 2020) In May 2015, the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 opened a new exhibition on … precedents, and public opinion. As a result, an individual’s desire to come to Canada is only one of many factors that determine immigration. … opinion, and an individual’s desire to immigrate. This group of newcomers helped to shape Canadian immigration policy and how Canadian …
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… behind their friends, family, good jobs and the sense of security that comes from being surrounded by people who understood their native … Specialy when I heard about the snow, but now I found is nice & comfortable Country. I am happy to live in Canada. JW Edmonton, AB … I did work happily in my profession for 32 years. I have 3 medals for community contributions, plus numerous awards. Thanks, Canada. P.S. I …