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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
CAREY, William John (Bill) - It is with sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" John Carey on March 21, 2026 at the age of 101.
Loving husband to Dale Carey (nee McMillan) of 32 years. Step-father to Rachel (John), David (Karina) and Michael (Jenn). Puppa to Taylor, Ryleigh, Joseph, Samantha, Alexandra and Mackenzie. Adored brother of Elizabeth Tripp (nee Carey). Predeceased by brother Pat Carey and his sister Grace Lee (nee Carey). Bill will be deeply missed by his nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Special thanks to the caring staff at Juravinski & St. Peter's Hospital. Keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place. (Dignity Memorial)
Ships served in:
(WBC000a) Seaman Torpedoman William (Bill) Carey (WBC000b) Bill Carey (front left) with friends (WBC000c) Bill Carey with his parents (WBC000d) Bill Carey with his family (WBC000e) Souvenirs from Bill's time overseas
HMCS COPPER CLIFF K495
(WJC001) HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC002) HMCS COPPER CLIFF Christmas card (WJC003) HMCS LOCH ALIVE K428 approaches HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC004) HMCS LANARK K669 pulling away from HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC005) Troopship Queen Mary
(WJC006) Royal Navy sub HMS OTWAY N51 (WJC007) Royal Navy sub N27 in the slips (WJC008) Unknown trawler (WJC009) Merchant Aircraft Carrier - MAC (WJC010) RCN Fairmile ML Q064
(WJC011) Flower class corvette following astern of HMCS COPPER CLIFF through an ice field. Possibly HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (WJC012) unknown ship (WJC013-WJC014) HMCS LANARK K669 (WJC015) unknown ship
(WJC016) HMCS COPPER CLIFF conducting stern fueling from an oiler in convoy (WJC017) North Atlantic convoy (WJC018) a sunrise or sunset at sea (WJC019) Unknown ship off the port quarter of HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC020) Unidentified ratings on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC021) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC022) Unidentified sailors on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC023) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC024) Sailors from HMCS COPPER CLIFF ashore - location unknown (WJC025) HMCS SUSSEXVALE alongside the jetty
(WJC026) Quarterdeck of HMCS COPPER CLIFF with convoy in background (WJC027) Mast of HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC028) Unknown shoreline (WJC029) Depth charge thrower on HMCS COPPER CLIFF with the sun directly behind (WJC030) Starboard bridge wing on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC031) Unidentified sailors on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC032-WJC035) Unidentified sailor on watch at AA gun on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC036) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC036) Unidentified sailor on the Quarter Deck of HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC038-WJC039) Two unidentified sailors posing at the forward gun mount of HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC040) Unknown sailors on the quarterdeck of HMCS COPPER CLIFF with HMCS PORT COLBORNE alongside. Sailor standing on the drums for coiling rope getting ready to take a photo
(WJC041-WJC044) sailors in a mess deck on HMCS COPPER CLIFF. Based on the flags hung up it looks like its the communicator's mess deck. (WJC041) John Wray, behind and to the left of the sailor resting his head on his hand (WJC045) Time of a haircut on the quarterdeck
(WJC046-WJC047) Unidentified sailors on the quarter deck of HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC048) Depth charge exploding astern of HMCS COPPER CLIFF with a unknown destroyer in the background (WJC049) Hand cranked winch on HMCS COPPER CLIFF. It is believed this is used for paying out and bringing in the C.A.T. gear (WJC050) The C.A.T. gear on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC051) STs and LTOs working on a torpedo. It is not known what ship as COPPER CLIFF did not have torpedo tubes (WJC052) Squid launder on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC053) Unidentified sailor on the starboard side of HMCS COPPER CLIFF just forward of the bridge wing supports (WJC054) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF paying close attention to whatever he is holding (WJC055) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC056) Unidentified sailor sitting in front of a Kisby ring on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC057) Unidentified sailor posing by starboard depth charge thrower on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC058) Unidentified sailor painting ship on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC059) John W. Hughes working on starboard depth charge thrower firing mechanism on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC060) Unidentified sailor at the helm in the wheelhouse of HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC061) Unidentified sailor on watch in an AA gun tub on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC062) Fo'c's'le of HMCS COPPER CLIFF see from the crow's nest (WJC063) HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC064) Looking after from the crow's nest on HMCS COPPER CLIFF (WJC065) Three unidentified sailors on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC066-WJC069) Unidentified sailor on HMCS COPPER CLIFF enjoying a bit of solitude in a quiet spot on the quarterdeck in rough seas (WJC070) Two unidentified sailors looking over an AA gun mount on HMCS COPPER CLIFF
(WJC071-WJC075) Launching of HMCS COPPER CLIFF'S sea boat
(WJC076-WJC080) Launching/recovery of HMCS COPPER CLIFF'S sea boat
(WJC081-WJC084) Smoke from burring tanker (WJC085) HMCS COPPER CLIFF steaming towards burning tanker
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