Fellow Royals Regimental Headquarters has received sad news of the passing of a long standing member of our Regimental family. Sergeant James Francis “Des” Desmond of Burton, New Brunswick passed away on 15 September 2014 at Fredericton. Born at Guysborough, Nova Scotia on 29 April 1943 he was 70 years of age. Sergeant Desmond’s career spanned 20 years, from 1963-1983, during which he served in 2nd Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada from 1963-1970, thereafter serving with 2nd Battalion The Royal Canadian Regiment and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. A memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness at 16 Doyle Drive, Oromocto, New Brunswick will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2pm. Many thanks to Fred Doucette, President of the Sunbury-Royale (New Brunswick) Branch of The RCR Association, for forwarding this news. Please see his e-mail with tribute to James Francis Desmond below. A photo Of James Francis Desmond has been attached. Pro Patria James Desmond DESMOND, JAMES - It is with deep sadness and regret that the family of James Francis Desmond announces his passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital on September 15, 2014. Jim was born in Guysborough, N.S on April 29, 1943 to the late Joseph and Sophie Desmond. Jim served in the 2nd Battalion Black Watch, the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment and the Canadian Airborne Regiment for 20 years until his retirement in 1983 making the rank of Sergeant. After retirement Jim worked at the Burpee farm in Burton for 25 years until 2008. Jim gave up employment at this time to focus on being a full time grandfather. His grandchildren lovingly knew him as ‘OPA’. Jim is survived by his wife, Christa (Krabs) Desmond of Burton; step-sons, Mike Bright of Burton and Rick Bright of Geary; step daughter, Nicole Bright (Tim O’Kane); two children from a previous marriage, Marcel and Lori; and three grandchildren, Kayla Bright, Olivia O’Kane and Solomon O’Kane. One brother, Joseph Desmond and one sister, Mary Desmond. There will be a memorial service at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness at 16 Doyle Drive, Oromocto on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 2pm with Johann Grimm officiating. Reception immediately following. For those who wish, donations in James Desmond’s memory can be made to the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or Watch Tower Bible Tract Society. Personal condolences may be left at oromoctofh. RIP Pro Patria
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 08:36:28 +0000
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