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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar 

 

William Guy

 

Ordinary Seaman, VR-153, RNCVR

 

Born:  15 Jul 1869, Newfoundland **

 

Died:  31 May 1939, Halifax, Nova Scotia

 

GUY, William - Canadian naval veteran and for several years janitor of the Halifax police station, died at his home, 27 Henry street, yesterday morning at the age of 72. Born in Newfoundland, he served with the Canadian Navy during the Great War. He was employed as police station janitor until his retirement a number of months ago. He leaves besides his wife, three daughters, Mrs. William Zenda and Mrs. Stephen Collier of New York, and Cedella of Halifax, and one son, George, also of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. (Halifax Chronicle 01 Jun 1939 / Researched by George Newbury)

 

William was buried in the Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS on 02 Jun 1939

 

From NS Vital Stats:  Parents: Ambrose and Diana (Steward) Guy, both born in Newfoundland.  Wife: Mrs. Caroline Guy of 27 Henry St., Halifax.

 

** William's death record from NS Vital Stats gives his date of birth as 15 Jul 1866 - information was provided by his wife.  The RCN Ledger Sheets give William's year of birth as 1869 -which is information provided by William Guy on enlistment.

 

Headstone for William Guy at the Camp Hill Cemetery, Halifax, NS

Courtesy of George Newbury

 


 

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