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Caleb Bain Obituary

Caleb Winslow Bain PORTSMOUTH - Caleb Winslow Bain, 87, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 in a local retirement center. Mr. Bain, a native of Portsmouth, was born on Oct. 18, 1922 to the late William Walter Bain and Lillie Mae Goodwin Bain. He was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Merchant Marines. He was retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as a Machine Shop Supervisor in Shop 31 with 47 years of service. His wife, Ruth Gilliland Bain, preceded him in death. Survivors include a daughter, Dianne Bain Bass of Wilmington, N.C., and a grandson, George W. Bass III. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 10, 2010.

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Jim Zuniga

October 4, 2019

Over the years I have witnessed advancements in technology i.e. manual machining to CNC, board drafting to ACAD and manual welding to robotics. As I think back there are very few of us left that are considered machinist. My definition of a machinist is one that understands and can demonstrate set-ups and operation of manual equipment to obtain desired results in the form of a machined part. Not just myself, but there are others that can thank Caleb for teaching us a trade that will always be with us!

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ELLEN PICKENS

October 12, 2010

I ALSO WAS FORTUNATE TO HAVE YOUR FATHER AS MY APPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR IN THE EARLY 80'S. HE WAS VERY HELPFUL AND INFORMATIVE. HE WILL BE MISSED BY US OLD TIMERS HERE IN SHOP 31.

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Jim Zuniga

October 10, 2010

In the mid 70's I was fortunate enough to have your father as an machinist apprentice supervisor. Mr. Bain taught not only me but numerous others proper machining techniques that we still carry today. Your father always had a smile and great advice for many that has continued to stay with us through the years.

With great saddness,

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