Seventh Generation (Continued)
Seventh Generation (Continued)
Family of William Bernard Zwicker (739) & Gladys Mae Llewellyn
1843. Vernon Bruce Zwicker (William Bernard6, James5, David4, George Melchior3, Judith Rosina Bleisteiner2, Johann Mathias1). Born on 11 Jul 1925 in Charleston, Queens Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Vernon Bruce died in Evanston, Richmond Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Jan 2018; he was 92.
He joined the militia at 16 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia and served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Princess Louise Fusiliers, then on active training in Halifax, Yarmouth, and Aldershot in Nova Scotia and Kingston, Ontario. He went overseas to England and Scotland on the RMS Andes, then onto Italy where he served as a combat soldier in the West Nova’s & the 49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment during the Second World War. Vernon Zwicker saw action from Naples, through Ortona to Bagnacavallo, Italy, where he contracted malaria, then sailed from Leghorn, Italy to Marseilles, France. He fought on the front lines through France, Belgium, Germany, continuing to Nijmegen, Netherlands where he served in its Liberation. On VE Day, 8 May 1945, he paraded across Amsterdam Bridge and Dam Square. He volunteered for service in the Pacific serving in Burma and returned to Debert, Nova Scotia for training, joining the 1st Canadian-Pacific Special Service Force, 3rd Battalion, West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was drafted to serve with the 6th American Infantry Division, of Breckinridge, Kentucky, when the atomic bomb was dropped ending the war. He was posted to Citadel Hill, Halifax and was discharged on 10 October 1946. After release, he attended vocational school for a machinist trade. He worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co., General Seafoods, and the Royal Mail Canada (now Canada Post) in Halifax. Vernon Zwicker then met his wife of 46 years, Ardath Crooks and took a job with the Coast Guard as a lighthouse keeper. Together they moved to Country Island, Nova Scotia and both worked there for 11 years, then to Eddy Point Lighthouse, Nova Scotia for another 17 years, then back to Country Island to retire in 1981 after 33 years of service. During retirement, he split his time between Drumhead and Charleston, Nova Scotia. He was an avid reader and loved writing in a journal. He enjoyed photography, history and genealogy. He competed in many Horseshoe Pitching tournaments. He loved doing things outdoors: hiking, swimming, cycling, bird watching, rock & mineral collecting, orienteering, survival skills, knot tying, identifying animal tracks, beachcombing, gardening and fishing. He formed the 1st Sand Point Boy Scouts and shared his outdoor skills with youth. He loved making music, either on harmonica or concertina. He was a proud member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 117, Tor Bay for 55 years, where he served on executive committees. He was a member of the Strait Area Home & School Association, and the Country Harbour Sunset Seniors Club. (Obituary: G.W. Griffin Funeral Home Ltd. Country Harbour, Nova Scotia)
He joined the militia at 16 in Liverpool, Nova Scotia and served with the West Nova Scotia Regiment and the Princess Louise Fusiliers, then on active training in Halifax, Yarmouth, and Aldershot in Nova Scotia and Kingston, Ontario. He went overseas to England and Scotland on the RMS Andes, then onto Italy where he served as a combat soldier in the West Nova’s & the 49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment during the Second World War. Vernon Zwicker saw action from Naples, through Ortona to Bagnacavallo, Italy, where he contracted malaria, then sailed from Leghorn, Italy to Marseilles, France. He fought on the front lines through France, Belgium, Germany, continuing to Nijmegen, Netherlands where he served in its Liberation. On VE Day, 8 May 1945, he paraded across Amsterdam Bridge and Dam Square. He volunteered for service in the Pacific serving in Burma and returned to Debert, Nova Scotia for training, joining the 1st Canadian-Pacific Special Service Force, 3rd Battalion, West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was drafted to serve with the 6th American Infantry Division, of Breckinridge, Kentucky, when the atomic bomb was dropped ending the war. He was posted to Citadel Hill, Halifax and was discharged on 10 October 1946. After release, he attended vocational school for a machinist trade. He worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co., General Seafoods, and the Royal Mail Canada (now Canada Post) in Halifax. Vernon Zwicker then met his wife of 46 years, Ardath Crooks and took a job with the Coast Guard as a lighthouse keeper. Together they moved to Country Island, Nova Scotia and both worked there for 11 years, then to Eddy Point Lighthouse, Nova Scotia for another 17 years, then back to Country Island to retire in 1981 after 33 years of service. During retirement, he split his time between Drumhead and Charleston, Nova Scotia. He was an avid reader and loved writing in a journal. He enjoyed photography, history and genealogy. He competed in many Horseshoe Pitching tournaments. He loved doing things outdoors: hiking, swimming, cycling, bird watching, rock & mineral collecting, orienteering, survival skills, knot tying, identifying animal tracks, beachcombing, gardening and fishing. He formed the 1st Sand Point Boy Scouts and shared his outdoor skills with youth. He loved making music, either on harmonica or concertina. He was a proud member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 117, Tor Bay for 55 years, where he served on executive committees. He was a member of the Strait Area Home & School Association, and the Country Harbour Sunset Seniors Club. (Obituary: G.W. Griffin Funeral Home Ltd. Country Harbour, Nova Scotia)
On 14 Feb 1949 Vernon Bruce married Ardath Maxine Crooks in Halifax, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 8 Jan 1923 in New Glasgow, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8 Ardath Maxine died in Seal Harbour, Guysborough Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 18 Jul 1994; she was 71.
They had the following children:
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1844. Ruth May Zwicker (William Bernard6, James5, David4, George Melchior3, Judith Rosina Bleisteiner2, Johann Mathias1). Born abt Oct 1929 in Charleston, Queens Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Ruth May died in Charleston, Queens Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 20 Oct 1934; she was 5.8 Buried on 21 Oct 1934 in Charleston, Queens Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.8
Ruth Zwicker died from convulsions and scarlet fever.
Ruth Zwicker died from convulsions and scarlet fever.