CURREY, Rev. John Ellis

Passed away at the Plummer Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at the age of 81. Born in Durham, Ontario May 17, 1922, the only child of Judge Brock & Dorothy (Pollock) Currey, both deceased. John married Dorine (Babe) (nee Morden) on November 2, 1943, who survives him. Also survived by his son Christopher John Currey of Sault Ste. Marie. Predeceased by a daughter Jane Ann. Missed by his canine friend "Roxy". John grew up in Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island. He attended Victoria University, U of T from 1945-47 and then attended Osgood Hall. He also graduated from Ontario College of Education. John was called to the Ministry in 1955 to Emanuel College U of T. Throughout his life, John served in the Royal Canadian Navy and survived a torpedo attack and shipwreck. He was employed by CPR on steam locomotives for 3 years. He served his pastorate in Toronto at Fred Victor Mission for 11 years. He served pastorates in Newfoundland until his retirement at 75 years of age. He was also Navy Chaplain for RCN of Eastern Newfoundland and Chaplain of the Canadian Legion in Fortune, Newfoundland. He also published a book of "Sailors and Their Ships" telling the true story of life on the seas of Newfoundland. Until the time of his death, John had 2 gospel radio broadcasts in Newfoundland and was a columnist in 4 Newfoundland papers. Close to his heart was his association with the Full Gospel Businessmen's Association and Light The Cross Group in Sault Ste. Marie. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Thursday, July 3 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's United Church on Friday, July 4 at 10:00 a.m. with Mrs. Janet Norman officiating. Interment at Garnish, Newfoundland. Memorial contributions to the Sault Area Hospital Cancer Clinic or Light the Cross Fund would be appreciated by the family.