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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
Served in the RCNVR 1940 - 1945
SCULLY, William Ernest - Toronto has lost an admirable citizen by the death of William E. Scully while on business in New York. His death, apparently from a heart attack, is all the more shocking because, only 43, in his comparatively short life he had, by his excellent works in a wide area of philanthropic activities, showed promise of an even more rewarding, fruitful career as a leader in the community. Toronto's Red Cross Society valued his services as vice-president, and his worth was appreciated by the United Appeal, the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, and by the Catholic Children's Aid Society. Mr. Scully possessed a magnanimous spirit, generously giving his talents and his time to the service of his fellow men in peace. In war, he served his country as a lieutenant-commander in the Royal Canadian Navy. It is such as he who embody the finest ideals of citizenship.
SCULLY, William Ernest - Head of firm was executive in Red Cross - William E. Scully of Chrysler Crescent, a Toronto businessman who had been involved in many of the charitable enterprises in this city, is dead at 45. Mr. Scully died of a heart attach in New York on Tuesday while on a business trip. Mr. Scully was vice-president of the Toronto branch of the Canadian Red Cross. He was also a national director of the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews, and a director of the Roman Catholic Children's Aid Society of Metropolitan Toronto. He was a member of the advisor committee of the Metro Toronto United Appeal. During the Second World War he was with the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. He served in convoy duty to Russia and in the anti-submarine school in the North Atlantic. He left the navy in 1945 with the rank of lieutenant-commander. Mr. Scully worked for 16 years with Canadian Comstock Co., Ltd., an engineering construction firm. In 1862 he joined Dynatrade Canada Ltd., a food brokerage firm, of which he was named president. Mr. Scully was born in Montreal and educated there and in Long island, N.Y. He leaves his wife, the former Madge Edith Drury, and five children.
William's father, Frank Scully, Surgeon-Commander, also served in the RCNVR.
Ships served in: HMS WORCESTERSHIRE HMCS DAUPHIN - Appointed to Dauphin 13 Dec 1941 as a SLt, RCNVR HMCS HURON - Appointed to Huron 24 Mar 1944 as a Lt, RCNVR
(WES001) Portrait of Lt William Scully (WES002) Article on Frank Scully and his son Bill Scully both receiving promotions 1 month apart (WES003) Name plate on wooden cigarette case given to Lt. Scully (WES004) Wedding announcement for William Scully and Madge E. (Peggy) Drury (WES005) Memoriam card for William Scully
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