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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
COOPMAN, Jack Shupe - On Saturday, April 24, 2004, peacefully, at the St. Catharines General Hospital, in his 83rd year. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol. Dear father of Jeffrey and his wife Donna of St. Catharines, Stephen and his wife Sharon of Salt Spring Is., B.C. He will be missed by his dear grandchildren, Jeffrey David and Kathryn and Ray VanSchyndel. He is survived by his sister Margaret, Mrs. Don Bowman of Bolton and Charlotte, Mrs. William Moon of Belleville. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews. Jack served in the Royal Canadian Navy during WWII attaining the rank of Sub. Lt. He subsequently enrolled at Queen's University and graduated as an Electrical Engineer. For the major portion of his professional life he was employed at Ferranti-Packard Electric as Sales Manager and later as General Manager. He was an active member of Rotary Club and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was active in community service, even following retirement, specifically the Children's Committee, the Easter Seals Society and the Canadian Cancer Society. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at the Tallman Funeral Home, 3277 King St., Vineland (905-562-5454) on Saturday, M ay 1, 2004 at 2 p.m. Reception and refreshments to follow. Memorial donations to the Canadian cancer Society or Easter Seals Society would be appreciated by the family. (The St Catharines Standard 26 Apr 2004)
Ships served in: RCNVR - Jack served in the RCNVR during the Second World War HMCS CATARAQUI - Appointed Naval Cadet (E), UNTD, RCN(R), (seniority 01 Oct 1948) (Navy List Jul 1949) * Appointed Acting Sub-Lieutenant (E), RCN(R) (seniority 15 Sep 1949 (Navy List Jul 1950) * Promoted to Sub-Lieutenant (E), RCN(R) (seniority 15 Sep 1949) (Navy List Jul 1952) HMCS YORK (Retired List) as a Sub-Lieutenant (E), RCN(R) (Navy List Jul 1953) * Last noted on the Retired List at HMCS YORK (Navy List Jan 1960)
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