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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SMITH, George Sellars - Peacefully, in his sleep at the Royal Victoria Hospital on May 3, 2007. Son of the late Allan Smith and the late Mary Sellars. Predeceased by his wife Gina, his brother Allan and his beloved Montreal Expos. Survived by his sons Allan, Peter (Maria) and Matthew (Patti) and his grandchildren Matthew Jake and Katie, his brother Dick and many nieces and nephews. George was born in Montreal's East End where as a youth he excelled at soccer and as a drummer. He served aboard HMCS CHILLIWACK in WWII. He graduated from McGill University and worked for many years at Cockfield Brown ad agency where he made many lifelong friends. As per George's wishes, no service will be held. He will be buried in Nova Scotia at a later date.
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Former Shipmates and Lifetime Friends
These "Two Old Salts", Charlie Howell and George Smith stayed friends for their lifetime. They visited together frequently, and stayed in touch by long distance as often as possible. In 1995 they made a trip together from Shediac, NB to Halifax, NS to board HMCS SACKVILLE K181 - which was identical to their ship, HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. HMCS SACKVILLE is the last known Second World War corvette in existence and is a museum ship at Halifax.
George Crossed the Bar in 2007 and Charlie Howell Crossed the Bar 2004
(CH01) Charlie Alfred Howell (CH02) George Sellars (Smitty) Smith (CH03) George Smith and Charlie Howell
(CH04) Charlie Howell and George Smith onboard HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH05) Charlie Howell and George Smith
(CH06) George Smith and Charlie Howell - Sep 1995
(CH07) Charlie Howell in the ASDIC Compartment on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH08) Charlie Howell in the seamen's mess on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH09) George Smith by the forward gun mount on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH10) George Smith and Charlie Howell on the quarterdeck of HMCS SACKVILLE K181
From the collection of Charlie Howell, SD, RCNVR
Courtesy of Norma Howell
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