Obituary Overview
James Manson Bond
Bond, James Manson, CD, MA (edu), LCDR (ret’d) – age 91 of Dartmouth. Passed away on Friday, January 19th, 2018 in Camp Hill Veterans Memorial, QE II. Born May 11th, 1926 in Regina, SK, he was the only child of the late Melvin and Jessie (Manson) Bond. He grew up in Alberta and Saskatchewan where he joined the RCNVR at Saskatoon in June 1944. He was a crew member of HMCS Prince Robert during the relief of Hong Kong in 1945. After the war, he attended the University of Alberta, graduating in 1950 with a BA (Psych). While there he was a member of the University Naval Training Division and promoted to Sub Lt. In 1950 he joined the RCN for Personnel Selection and Executive Branch duties, serving in HMC ships Magnificent; as the first XO of Cowichan (1957); the last XO of Cayuga and XO of Gatineau. In 1965 he established the first full time Service Conditions and Welfare Office in HMCS Stadacona and in 1968 was Commanding Officer of the CF Personnel Selection Unit (Atlantic). While in the Navy he received a Bachelor of Education Degree from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, and in 1973 joined the NS Department of Adult Vocational Education where he was involved with Job Readiness Training Programs. During this time he received a MA (Education) Degree from SMU and was awarded the NS Teachers Union Gold Medal. Upon retiring in 1986, he joined the Canadian Naval Memorial Trust and was with the working group restoring HMCS Sackville. He was her Commanding Officer from 1991 to 1994. He was also a member of the NS Naval Officers Association. He had a lifelong interest in flying. He obtained a Private Pilot’s License at age 52 and was the last President of the Halifax Flying Club. He was also a life member of the Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation and the Atlantic Canada Aviation Museum. For many years he judged NS High School Debates, and later was a member of the Navy League of Canada which sponsors Sea Cadet Corps. In later life he greatly appreciated the company and kindness of Sherry and her friends. Surviving are his sons, Richard (Serena), Kelowna BC, Ian (Janet), Dartmouth, one niece, three granddaughters, two grandsons; two great grandsons and two great granddaughters. He was predeceased by Evelyn, his wife of 53 years. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com (Dartmouth Chapel)
Oh bury me not on the lone prairie.
Don’t bury me in the cold cruel sea.
Just place me under the bright blue sky.
Where the breezes waft clean and free.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of James Manson Bond 2018.source
Death notice for the town of: Dartmouth, Province: Nova Scotia