Denice is our other exception to the defination of a War Bride. She arrived in Newfounland in 1953 were she met and married Gerald Rees. Jouring the WWII Gerald had served in the RAF and Denise served in the WAAF. Here we would like to note Denides involment with the Rose and Thistle Club in St. John's were her help was indepenable. She worked with the war birdes for over 40 years which lead to her eventually taking over the group when long time head, May Ash left the province in 2006.
Denise Rees
Born:
Maiden Name:
From:
Occupation: WAAF
Husband: Gerald Rees RAF
Date of Marriage:
Date of Departure:
Ships Name: Sally Stove (Norwegian ore boat)
Port Arrived in Canada: N/A
Port of Arrival in NL. Friday, 21 August, 1953:
Settled in: Bell Island
Children:
Note of interest: Denise had made an agreement with the Bell Island School Board to teach at St. Augustine's school for two years. She is the sister-in-law of war bride Vera Rees.
Maiden Name:
From:
Occupation: WAAF
Husband: Gerald Rees RAF
Date of Marriage:
Date of Departure:
Ships Name: Sally Stove (Norwegian ore boat)
Port Arrived in Canada: N/A
Port of Arrival in NL. Friday, 21 August, 1953:
Settled in: Bell Island
Children:
Note of interest: Denise had made an agreement with the Bell Island School Board to teach at St. Augustine's school for two years. She is the sister-in-law of war bride Vera Rees.