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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
PITUL, William (Bill) - was born in Niagara Falls on 27 June 1931 to parents Lawrence and Helen Pitul. LCdr Pitul enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy as an Ordinary Seaman, Radio Communicator on 22 Aug 1950. He was promoted through the ranks to chief Petty Officer Second Class in 1966. He subsequently received his commission as a Communications Officer in 1968. He retired as LCdr.
During his career Bill served on ships Magnificent (twice), Trinity, Nootka, Kooteney and Restigouche.
He served at bases CFB Halifax, Fleet School, CFB Cornwallis, Nova Scotia, CFB Naden in British Colombia, CFB Kingston, Ontario and Navel Engineering Unit Atlantic, Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre, Halifax, Leadership School and Communication School as well as radio stations at Albro Lake, Mill Cove and Newport Corner in Nova Scotia.
In 1979 he was promoted to LCdr and retired on August 22nd, 1985 deciding to pursue further employment in the training section of the Regional Cadet Unit Atlantic until 1992.
He moved from Dartmouth, NS to Musquodoboit Harbour, NS for complete retirement where he enjoyed time in his workshop creating crafts and his vegetable garden growing cucumbers, garlic and dill for his popular sweet dill pickles. In Musquodoboit Harbour he became active with the Yacht Club, Twin Oaks/Birches Hospital Foundation (Ham Dinner Coordinator) and the Eastern Marine Branch 161 Royal Canadian Legion.
Predeceased by his wonderful wife of 62 years, Vivian Lois (Anderson) and sister Titania Napper, Bill leaves daughters Laura Helena Gay (George, deceased), Tina Vanda O'Keefe (George), Grand Daughter Jillian May Poirier (Chris), Great Grand Daughters, Fallon, Autumn, sisters Elizabeth Feaver (Pat), Rose Marie Reed (Bill, deceased), Lily Ann Olsen (Howie, deceased) and many nephews and nieces.
In 2016 William married his dear friend of nine years, Mary Jane Bowden and had a loving, romantic and compatible marriage for 10 years until his passing.
Bill will be greatly missed by his loving wife Mary, their sweet affectionate "Fur Baby" Molly and all his family and many friends.
The Celebration of Life will be held on April 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 161, 6644 Highway #7, Gaetz Brook, N.S.
In lieu of flowers and for those who wish to do so, donations in Bill Pitul's memory may be made to The Heart & Stroke Foundation and/or The Alzheimer Society of Canada. (The Halifax Chronicle Herald 30 Mar 2026)
Ships served in: CFB HALIFAX // Fleet School CFB KINGSTON NAVAL ENGINEERING UNIT ATLANTIC CRFC HALIFAX
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