CUNNINGHAM, Norman Arthur

Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He was born July 12, 1932 in Saint John, NB to William and Janet Louisa (Walker) Cunningham. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Joan; son David (Mary), daughter Wendy (Jamie) Caldwell; 6 grandchildren: Matthew, Tim, Ben, Sara, Jordan and Jeff (Michelle) and two greatgrandchildren, Mia and Josh. He is predeceased by siblings William Cunningham, Margaret McGillivray, Frances Strachan, Ruth Albert and Janet Mackin. He joined the Navy in 1950 which brought him out West where he fell in love with Joan Bonfoy and they were married on September 27, 1952. He retired from the Navy in 1970 and finished his working career in retirement from Wilkinson Road Correctional Centre in 1992. After retirement, he enjoyed many hours on his boat fishing and crabbing, pitching horseshoes with the Greater Victoria Horseshoe Pitching Assocation and good times at home surrounded by laughter, family and friends.

A service will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Street in Victoria, A celebration of life will follow at the Chief & Petty Officers’ Mess, 1575 Lyall Street, Esquimalt from 12:30 - 4 pm. In lieu of flower donations can be made to: Goldstream Volunteer Salmonid Enhancement Association (or GVSEA) 10348 Devlin Place, Sidney, BC V8L 4Y5.

“Remember the loved ones you have lost and cherish those who are still around”

- Jordan Caldwell (grandson)