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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
BISSELL, Philip, G. - died January 12, 2019 at the age of 92. He lived a remarkable life of generous service to his family, the community, and our country. Predeceased by his first wife Catherine, sister "Bunty" and daughter Lynn. Survived by his wife Dorothy, sons Bruce of Victoria, Christopher of London, England, step-children, Marilyn Campbell (Howard) and Ross Brain (Kerri) both of Victoria. Phil was proud of his six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Born in Rossland, BC in 1926 but schooled in Turner Valley, Alberta. Joined the RCN as an Ordinary Seaman in Calgary in 1944. Served on nine different HMC ships and ashore in Halifax, Esquimalt, United Kingdom and Washington, DC retiring in 1977. Past president and life member of the Naval Officers Association of Vancouver Island, member of the Chiefs and Petty Officers' Association, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 172, Esquimalt, past president and member of the Victoria Chapter ALS Society, and past member of the Oak Bay Lawn Bowling Club. A celebration of his life will be in the chapel at St. Mary's Church, 1701 Elgin Road, Victoria, Saturday, January 19th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, support of the Victoria ALS Chapter or The Lodge at Broadmead would be appreciated. Funeral Home. (Victoria Times Colonist 17 Jan 2019)
Ships served in: HMCS SIOUX - Served in SIOUX during her 1st Korean War tour as a SLt, RCN HMCS NOOTKA - Served in NOOTKA in 1956 as Lt, RCN, Gunnery Officer HMCS ST LAURENT - Served in ST LAURENT in 1957 as Lt, RCN, Gunnery Officer/ Squadron Gunnery Officer HMCS MICMAC - Served in MICMAC in 1963 as LCdr, RCN, XO HMCS QU'APPELLE - Served in QU'APPELLE in 1964 as LCdr, RCN, XO HMCS CHAUDIERE - 8th Commanding Officer
(PB01) Phillip Bissell as a rating during the Second World War (PB02) LCdr Bissell posing beside a helo
Memoirs of Philip Bissell for SIOUX'S 2nd Korean War Tour Source: The Memory Project
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