
EDGAR OWEN AVERAY-JONES
WW II VETERAN
June 30th 1923 – January 9th, 2016
It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and granddad.
Survived by his son Geoffrey Averay-Jones of British Columbia and daughter Valerie (Mark) Marcille of Kamloops, British Columbia, four grandchildren Terri Marcille of Kamloops, British Columbia and Sean, Kieran and Reanne Averay-Jones of Edmonton, Alberta. Also survived by stepson Giles, step-grand children Tamarah (Geoff), Jay (Amanda) and Allan of Australia.
Edgar was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of over 50 years Claire Averay-Jones (nee Clara Ward) and his parents Clement and Alice Averay-Jones, of Manitoba and his siblings, six sisters and one brother.
Edgar was born in Sundown, Manitoba and at the age of 17 joined the Royal Canadian Navy. He served for 4 years during the “Battle of the Atlantic” and stayed on after WWII to serve Canada for another 16 years. After moving to Australia in 1961 Edgar served another 16 years with the Royal Australian Navy as a Special Constable with the Naval Police. Dad was a dedicated family man and at times worked 3 jobs to support his family while in Australia. On returning to Canada with his family in 1978 he then spent the next 11 years working in the security industry before his retirement.
Edgar was very athletic in his younger years. He loved to box and he played and coached baseball for many years. In his later years he loved watching the Toronto Blue Jays and his beloved Winnipeg Blue Bombers… well not always beloved!Read More & Leave Condolences »


