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James MacCuish (Jim) Barlow

 

Commander (MARS), RCN / C.A.F. (Navy)

 

Born: 11 Mar 1939, Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

 

Died: 01 Nov 2026, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

 

BARLOW, James MacCuish (Jim) - of Halifax, passed away on November 1, 2026, at age 87. Born in Glace Bay on March 11, 1939, son of the late James William and Bessie Etta (MacCuish) Barlow. Survived by Lois Elaine, his wife of 66 years; children Lee Simpson (Keith) and Alex Barlow (Tracey); grandchildren Gwen, Andrew, Jennifer, Julia, Holly, David, and Emily; and sister Donalda MacDonald (Rick). Predeceased by his son, David. He served 38 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, from HMCS Venture's class of '58 to command of HMCS Saguenay, retiring as Queen's Harbour Master, Halifax. Funeral: Presbyterian Church of Saint David, Halifax, Saturday, November 7, 2026, 2:00 p.m.; reception follows at Royal Artillery Park Officers' Mess, 3:00-5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice. Thanks to QEII Unit 8.2 and 9 Lane palliative care staff for their compassion. (The Halifax Chronicle Herald 04 Nov 2026)

 

Ships served in:

HMCS VENTURE - Class of 1958

HMCS SAGUENAY - as Commanding Officer 18 Jul 1983 - 17 Jul 1985

 


 

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