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Sex: M
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1. Living Children: 1. Ondrea J. RangerCapt. James Charles Giles RCAF
Sex: MAKA: James Giles 1201
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1931 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1201 Christening: Death: 22 Mar 2000 - Cole Harbour, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada ( about age 69) 1248 Burial: Cause of Death:Events
• Military: RCAF, 1948-1976. Giles, Captain James "Jim" Charles (Retired)
69, Cole Harbour, NS. Passed away March 22nd, 2000, in the Dartmouth General Hospital, after a brief illness, born in St. John's, Nfld., he was the son of the late James and Isobel (Lester) Giles. Jim joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1948. After taking his basic training in Aylmer, Ontario, he was transferred to Camp Borden, Ontario, where he was trained as an Aero Engine Technician. Upon completion of this course, her served in Summerside, PEI, until 1951, when he was selected to attend the Officer Selection Centre, London, Ontario. He was accepted for pilot training and transferred to Centralia, Ontario. He received his pilot's wings in 1952. He trained on the F-86 Sabre Jet while stationed in Chatham, NB.. He was transferred to 414 Fighter Squadron in Bagotville, Quebec, which later went to Germany. Upon returning to Canada in 1954, Jim attended the Flying Instructor Course in Trenton, Ontario. Upon completion he went to Moose Jaw, SK., and taught NATO students for four years, then returned to Trenton to train flying instructors. While in Trenton, Jim served as Staff Officer, Public Relations and spent two years as Public Relations Officer for the Golden Hawks Aerobatics Team, and ran the flying club on the base. In 1967, Jim transferred to Greenwood, and then Summerside, PEI., with the 413 Search and Rescue Squadron. In 1972, Jim transferred to Shearwater and flew helicopters, until her retired in 1974 and continued to fly helicopters with the Canadian Coast Guard, Dartmouth. In 1976, Jim joined the RMPP staff of the Maritimes Region and occupied the position of Management Information Officer before retiring. Surviving are his sons Robert (Denise), Bolton, Ontario; David, Bolton , Ontario; Douglas (Karen), Lawrencetown; daughters; Donna (Michael Vining), Eastern Passage; Tracey (Brad King), Timberlea; sisters; Eugenie (Robert Badcock), St. John's, Nfld; Irene (Mark) Rainsford, St. Lambert, Que.; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Violet "Ruth" Giles; sister; Marjorie Bastow. The body has been cremated under the direction of J. Albert Walker and Sons Funeral Homes. Funeral Service 2 pm, March 27th, 2000 in Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, Bissett Road, Rev. Susan MacAlpine-Gillis officiating. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Parents
Father: James Miller Giles 6 Mother: Isobel Lester 5,168
Spouses and Children
1. *Violet 1248 Marriage:James Miller Giles
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1903 - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1201 Christening: Death: Burial: in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 4012 Cause of Death:Events
• Occupation: Shipping Clerk, 22 Apr 1930, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Residence: Allandale Rd., 1935, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
• Interesting: Visited Howard Morry and left their daughter Irene for a 2 week holiday, 25 Jul 1943, Ferryland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Father: Living Mother: Living
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1. *Isobel Lester 5,168 Marriage: 22 Apr 1930 - Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 4009Marjorie GilesMarriage Events
• Alt. Marriage: 24 Apr 1929, Topsail, Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Marriage Notes
Apr 22 1930Children: 1. Capt. James Charles Giles RCAF 2. Marjorie GilesJames Miller GILES 27, bach, shipping clerk, St Johns Robert Giles, sea captain Isobel CURRY (nee LESTER) 29, widow, St Johns Chas. F. LESTER, contractor cut off on photocopy Groom's mother was Jessie MILLER of Topsail.
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1932 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 1201 Christening: Death: 14 Jan 2000 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada ( about age 68) 1200 Burial: Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: James Miller Giles 6 Mother: Isobel Lester 5,168
Spouses and Children
1. *Stewart D. Bastow 1200 Marriage:Living
Sex: M
Spouses and Children
1. Living Children: 1. James Miller GilesBarry Charles Gilfoy
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: Cir 1959 - Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada 175 Christening: Death: Cir 2004 - ( about age 45) 175 Burial: Cause of Death:
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1. LivingLiving
Sex: F
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Father: Living Mother:Living
Sex: F
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Father: Living Mother:Living
Sex: M
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1. Living Children: 1. Living 2. Barry Charles GilfoyLiving
Sex: M
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Father: Living Mother: Living
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Children: 1. Living 2. Living 3. Living
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