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Campbelton, Edward Albert

CAMPBELTON, Edward Albert

1918 - 2018

Edward Albert Campbelton

(September 29, 1918 - March 12, 2018)

Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, on March 12, 2018 at the age of 99.

Predeceased by his wife Ruth Gagnon, his sister Beverly, brother Donald and survived by his sister Carol. He also leaves to mourn many family members and friends.

At a young age, Edward was deployed to Hong Kong and participated in the Battle of Hong Kong which took place from December 8–25 1941. This is also known as the Defense of Hong Kong and the Fall of Hong Kong and was one of the first battles of the Pacific War in World War II. He was a member of 1st Battalion The Royal Rifles of Canada.

During the battle he was captured and became a POW (Prisoner of War) from Dec 25, 1941 to Sept 22, 1945.

A graveside service is being held by Rev. Jennings at St. Andrews Cemetery, Melbourne Quebec July 21st, 2018 at 2:00 P.M.

Lunch will be served at St. Andrews Church following the service.

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