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… during supper as a remembrance. It was a dreary, cloudy and damp Wednesday December 08/1954. This was the final day in Germany before sailing to Canada. We left Bremen, which was our … no window or porthole, we learned that the “Olympia” had only been in service for one year and it still had that new car smell. I explored …
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Joan's husband Gerald Wilson . Joan's daughter Sandra . Joan with her parents Gerald and Joan Wilson A telegraph Joan sent to Gerald Joan in uniform Joan in uniform Joan in uniform Joan at the War Bride's Club Joan with her husband and granddaughter Sandra and Ken Sandra with father Gerald and …
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… El Consulado Honorario de México en Nueva Escocia y Nuevo Brunswick The Honorary Consulate of … que han inmigrado a Canadá, trayendo su rica cultura y espíritu emprendedor para contribuir en la construcción de un nuevo país. In recognition of the work accomplished by all … El Consulado Honorario de México en Nueva Escocia y Nuevo Brunswick • The Honorary Consulate …
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… of German descent, spoke seven languages, and never went to school a day in her life. Until the invasion, the children spoke German and … Canada. They alternate between East and West. Dorothea worked for 26 years with the T. Eaton Co. and retired in 1993 at which time she …
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… and pick cockles and muscles for family feasts. Growing up, Joyce took tap dancing lessons and she loved to read -a hobby that continued … On one trip to the Maritimes, Joyce’s group of war brides had the chance to sail on the Blue Nose II and visited their original landing …
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… Our emotions were mixed; sadness, apprehension, excitement. Each day as we ate our meals first class passengers would stand and stare at … week we left for Stratford where my husband had chosen to resume his service with the Bank. Though I felt homesickness, often loneliness and … still love the land of my birth and the people there. Canada gave me a chance to grow and widen my experiences and for that I am thankful. …
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… Ariella Milanese was born in October 1936, in San Lorenzo di Fumicello, in the province of Udine, in the Friuli-Venezia-Giulia … sent to the north and vice versa to fulfill their mandatory military service. As is so often the case, those stationed away from home, mix … of her late husband, with some help from friends and family. One day Mario Pecile , the brother of Ariella’s neighbour, came into the …
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… Service: 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment, RCA Years of Service: 2 years, 8 months Medals Received: War Medal 1939-1945; … Empress of Scotland in April 1944. Landing in Normandy two days after D-Day, Clayton was subsequently assigned to the 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment, …
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… The world's greatest philanthropists, proud of their commitment to family and fellowship, the Shriners are a brotherhood dedicated to providing care for children and families in need. This plaque honours their contributions and community service to help children in 22 hospitals across North America. Les plus …
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Wilfred and his wife, Nancy Clouthier pictured. Wilfred and his wife, Nancy Clouthier, on their wedding day Wilfred and friends during his years of service Wilfred and friends during his years of …