CHRISTOPHER EDWIN THAIN

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• I was a Naval Reserve Member at Chippawa from 1976 - 1984. It was an honour to serve with Cdr Thain. He was our Commanding Officer at Chippawa for several years. I was promoted to Leading Seaman under his Command.. Cdr Thain is gone, but he will never be forgotten..Rest In Peace Sir....Ready Aye Ready... Wayne Bennink, MTA, NDE, CD CF Ret'd, CF Veteran - Posted by: Wayne Bennink, MTA, NDE, CD (A Naval Service Member under his Command) on: Aug 17, 2025

• Gina and I extend our sincerest condolences to you, Jean, and the Thain family, on Chris' passing. I served with Chris aboard HMCS Chippawa for a number of years and it was a pleasure serving under his command during the time that he was the Commanding Officer of the Naval Unit. - Posted by: John Klassen (Friend) on: Apr 09, 2025

• Dear Jean, Both Gina and I offer you and your family our sincere condolences on Chris' passing. I served aboard HMCS Chippawa with Chris for a number of years and had the pleasure of serving under his command during the time that he was the Commanding Officer. - Posted by: John Klassen (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2025

• Dear Jean Thain, sorry to learn of the sad passing of your dear husband Christopher Thain. Please know our thoughts are with you at this very sad and difficult time. Sorry for your loss. Lynda Ruban, staff & friends at the HSC Foundation. - Posted by: Lynda Ruban (staff at the HSC Foundation) on: Mar 31, 2025

• Sincere condolences, fond memories of of the good old days in Fort Richmond, our hearts are with you. Murray & Rhonda Schultz. - Posted by: Murray & Rhonda Schultz (Family friend) on: Mar 30, 2025

• Mr. Thain was my English teacher in junior at Viscount Alexander school in the mid 60s. I remember he was kind and welcoming to those of us entering our new school after completing the elementary grades at Oakenwald. A memory still clear today after all these years later…....Mr. Thain would stand at the front of the classroom with his white dress shirt sleeves rolled up and his neck tie loosened. He had a book in hand, reading Shakespeare to the class. He used big booming voices, quiet whispering voices, facial expressions, and he made those pages come alive. How fortunate we were to know Mr Thain … Sympathies to his family. Kind regards. Jan Bones (nee Stewart). - Posted by: Jan Bones (Student) on: Mar 29, 2025

• We send heartfelt sympathy to you, Caroll, your Mom and family in hearing of your loss. Cherish the memories. Dave and Maureen Tisdall - Posted by: Dave & Maureen Tisdall (Friend) on: Mar 29, 2025

• Sending our deepest sympathy to Jean on the passing of Chris. Adele & Murray - Posted by: Adele & Murray Wooden (Neighbours) on: Mar 29, 2025