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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SCHMEISSER, Harold James - 83, Dartmouth, formerly of Halifax and Parrsboro, died February 16, 1994, at Oakwood Terrace, Dartmouth. Born in East LaHave, he was a son of the late Captain Robert and Annie (Corkum) Schmeisser. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving from 1939-45 with the Canadian Navy. He was employed with HMC Dockyard, Halifax working on C.F.A. vessels from 1945 until retirement in 1971. He was a former member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Parrsboro and was a member of the Masonic Lodge, St. Mark 38, Halifax. He is survived by three daughters, Carol Ann Renner, Calgary; Donna (Mrs. Ernest Laybolt), Cole Harbour; Barbara (Mrs. Harvey Adams), Dartmouth; sister, Laura (Mrs. Claude Ritcey), Bridgewater; brother, Everett, Bridgewater; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marjorie Harrington; three brothers, Roseville, Norman, Arnold. Cremation has taken place under the direction of A.L. Mattall Funeral Home, Dartmouth. A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in St. James United Church, Dartmouth, Rev. Glenn MacLean officiating. Spring burial will be in St. George's Cemetery, Parrsboro. Donations may be made to any charity. (The Halifax Herald, 1994)
Ships served in: HMCS TRAIL - Served in TRAIL as Cox'n
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