Randell Haynes


Reg. #157
Name: Randell Haynes
Date of Birth: Jul 20, 1923
Location at Birth: Catalina, Newfoundland
Status: Deceased
Date of Passing: Aug 14, 2004
Location at Passing:

Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Randell Haynes announce his passing at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital on August 14, 2004 at the age of 81. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories his son Raynald Haynes, Kingston, ON; daughter Markita Haynes, Ottawa, ON; brothers: Wilfred (Marjorie), Goose Bay, Harold (Dorothy), Sidney (Marion) both of St. John's and Peter (Nellie) of BC; sister Winnifred (John) Butler, Kitchener, ON and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, William and Annie Haynes, and brothers: Gus and Rev. Douglas Haynes. Visitation will take place at St. David of Wales Anglican Church, Pasadena today from 10-12 p.m. from where funeral services will take place at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Carol Daley officiating. Interment at the Church Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Country Haven Funeral Home, 167 Country Rd. 634-2500. The family guestbook may be signed or memorial donations made by visiting our website www.country-haven.ca


Ranger Force Career

Regimental Number: 157
Date Enlisted: Feb 12, 1945
Date Discharged: Jul 31, 1950
Length of Service: 5 years 6 months

Posting History

Detachment Start Date End Date
Kilbride Headquarters Feb 12, 1945 Aug 31, 1945
Battle Harbour Detachment Sep 1, 1945
Jackson’s Arm Detachment Aug 1, 1947
Port au Port Detachment May 1, 1948
Kilbride Headquarters Apr 30, 1948
Lamaline Detachment
L’Anse Eclair Detachment Jul 31, 1947

Rank History

Rank Start Y-M-D End Y-M-D
Ranger 3rd Class 1945 Feb 12 1946 Mar 31
Ranger 2nd Class 1946 Apr 1 1947 Mar 31
Ranger 1st Class 1947 Apr 1 1950 Jul 31

Beyond the Ranger Force

Occupation History

Martin Royal Stores, St. John’s, pre-Ranger Force
RCMP until retirement in 1973 as Corporal


From the Library

Monthly Conditions, L'anse Eclair, 1947-04
Author Haynes, R.
Date Published May. 23, 1947
Attribution The Rooms Provincial Archives, GN 38/S2-5-2/Folder 25 L'anse Eclair
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