I arrived in December and there was lots of snow. I found
it very cold and difficult. I very much liked spring, summer, and fall.
I was amazed at all the land and trees and space/gardens people had. I
missed home but the Rose and Thistle Club and other local war brides kept
my spirits up.
Joyce (Spence) Thistle
Born:
Maiden Name:Spence
From: Blyth, Northumberland, England
Occupation: Factory worker
Husband: Able Seamen Earl A. Thistle, RN
Married: May 16, 1945, St. Mary’s Church, Blyth, Eng.
Ships Name: Queen Elizabeth I
Date of Departure: December 1, 1945
Date Arrived in Canada: December 8, 1945
Port of Arrival: Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Settled in: Corner Brook
Children: 10; Doreen, Lorna, Wayne, Kathryn,
Deborah,Enid, Beverley, John, Ronald, Marion
Maiden Name:Spence
From: Blyth, Northumberland, England
Occupation: Factory worker
Husband: Able Seamen Earl A. Thistle, RN
Married: May 16, 1945, St. Mary’s Church, Blyth, Eng.
Ships Name: Queen Elizabeth I
Date of Departure: December 1, 1945
Date Arrived in Canada: December 8, 1945
Port of Arrival: Pier 21, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Settled in: Corner Brook
Children: 10; Doreen, Lorna, Wayne, Kathryn,
Deborah,Enid, Beverley, John, Ronald, Marion