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Reg.#12551, Robert F. (Roy) Holtom
Obituary
Holtom, Robert F. ( Roy )
Reg#12551, R.C.M.P. S/Sgt. Ret'd, R 254806, Sgt./Pilot, R.C.A.F. WW.II, Life
Member R.C.M.P. Veterans Association, Life member, R.C. Legion Branch No. 589.
In enduring and loving memory of our father and friend the family of Roy
Holtom announces that he begrudingly passed away on July 5,2011 at the age of
96. In moving on to join Julia (1916- 2007) his wife of and partner of 62
years he ends a long and adventurous life. He left the R.C.M.P. Marine
Section, as an able seaman, in 1938 to go to England. He spent time in the
London Fire Brigade then joined the British contingent of the International
Volunteer Brigade to go to the Finnish-Russian war.
He was seconded to the Finnish
Air Force as an air gunner. From there to internment in Sweden and then a
security job at the British legation in Stockholm. A diplomatic plane
returned him to England and work with the Canadian Red Cross. He then joined
the merchant navy and signed on to a damaged tanker returning to New York for
repairs. From New York back to Canada and the R.C.A.F where , after some time
at McGill, he graduated as a fighter pilot in early 1945. The end of the war
saw him join the Ottawa Fire Dept. for a short time. After obtaining his
commercial pilots licence he rejoined the RCMP as part of the Air Division.
In 1947 he transferred to Edmonton and spent the rest of his RCMP career in
Alberta. He retired from the RCMP in 1965 and moved back to Ottawa to boat,
travel and enjoy. He leaves a rich legacy of honesty, loyalty, humour and
commitment.
As all good woodworkers know, you can't have a fine finish
without some abrasives. Internment along with wife Julia (nee Askin), will be
held at the RCMP cemetery in Regina.
Predeceased by his parents Frederick and
Edith Holtom and brothers Douglas and Joseph. Survived by sons Donald
(Louise) and Murray (Deb) and by brother Paul.
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Source: Vets, Ottawa Division
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