Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of The Royal Canadian Legion www.ns.legion.ca 165 ROBERTS, James Douglas WWII Jim was born in Canso, Nova Scotia on April 9, 1923 and was the son of the late Hilda (Greencorn) and Wallace Roberts. He was in the Merchant Marines and a “Gunner” in the Second World War. He was a fisherman for most of his life. Jim was an avid gardener and loved the wildlife and the sea. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Julia (Swayne). They raised 9 children. Jim passed away on April 12, 2014 at the age of 91. He will be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch # 117 of The Royal Canadian Legion ROSS, Don PEACETIME Sgt. Don Ross, 50 years, passed away after a lengthy illness at CFB Winnipeg, on July 18th 2014. Born in Springhill, he was the son of Carl and Beverly (Hodges) Ross of Springhill. Don served 30 years as an Aeromedical Tech/Instructor. He was one of the few in the world to reach 12.3 G in the human centrifuge testing suits worn by our Jet Fighter Pilots today. Don completed 25 freefall jumps in a week, a feat respected by our CF Special Ops personnel. He was a qualified ship diver and medic. Don was an avid golfer, hockey and softball player. He loved being with his dogs Emrick and Iska. Submitted independently RUDOLPH, Frank Irven WWII Frank was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia on April 1, 1919 and was a son of the late Jim Frank &Margaret (Walters) Rudolph. He was a former resident of Port Hawkesbury and Old South River Rd, Antigonish. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his first wife, Susan (Johnson); second wife of 14 years Rose MacKinnon. He enlisted in the Army on September 6, 1939 with the Pictou Highlanders and served in Canada. He was discharged on October 7, 1942 due to medical reasons. He received the C.V.S.M. & War Medal. He was a member of St. Peter’s Branch # 047 and transferred to Torbay Branch #117 in 1978. Frank died March 6, 2001 in St. Martha’s Hospital and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Maryvale, NS. He will be remembered and respected for his years of service. Submitted by the Torbay Branch # 117 of The Royal Canadian Legion
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