Rex served 20 years in the Royal Canadian Navy including North Atlantic convoy duty for all of World War Two and two tours in the Korean War. He was a long-term member of the Chiefs and Petty Officers Association. After retiring from the navy, Rex and family moved to Seattle where he ran a small successful business for twenty years. Upon retirement he and wife Lillian returned to Victoria to enjoy family connections. Rex was a long term member at Uplands Golf Club where he enjoyed many rounds with his friends. One of his highlights was a hole-in-one on the 11th hole. Rex was predeceased by his wife Lillian and two sons, Greg and Vern. He is survived by his son Rod (Gail) and daughter Valerie Blake (John), his sister Joyce Reid, five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends and family could always rely on him, he will be hugely missed. No services at his request.
