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George Casswell

George Casswell

Born In: Weymouth, United Kingdom

Passed in: Westmount, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: December 31st, 2011

It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our Dad, George Casswell on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at home.
Dad, the eldest son of the late George and Rose (Wallis) Casswell, immigrated to Canada with his family of seven siblings from Weymouth, England, settling in Victoria, B.C.
He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in 1940. A 27-year naval career saw Dad serving in the Battle of the Atlantic from 1940-45 followed by action during the Korean War. He survived the sinking of HMCS Athabaskan during enemy action on April 29, 1944. Prior to his retirement from the RCN, he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class and his final posting was Base Chief at HMCS Cornwallis, where he was instrumental in the training of many new sailors.
Upon retirement from the RCN, he brought his family “home” to Westmount. He retired from civilian life after many years with the North Sydney Post Office. Though on dry land, his heart was always at sea. It was a proud moment for Dad when he was recognized by the captain and crew of the Halifax based warship HMCS Athabaskan (3rd) as part of the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Navy in 2010. He was visited at his home and presented with a commemorative book. He also received a letter of recognition for his service during the Korean Conflict from the President of the Republic of Korea in June 2010.
Dad is survived by his daughters, Susan (Dean) Knowles and grandson, Matthew, Bedford, N.S., Charn (Robert) Cydear, Santa Rosa, Calif.; sons, John (Cathy), Miramichi, N.B., Phillip (Mary) and grandsons, Adam and Ryan, Ottawa, Ont.
He was predeceased by his wife, Frances (Moulins) in 1996.
Honouring Dad’s wishes, there will not be any visitation. A funeral mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Holy Rosary Church with Rev. Doug Murphy officiating. Burial is to take place in parish cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to the Poppy Fund or a charity of one’s choice.
The family would like to offer a very special thank you to his caregivers, God’s angels as they were called by Dad, Bonnie Clark, Sharon Cooke, Fern Jennings-Cobb and Lorraine Barry. They made it possible for Dad to have his “wish” to remain in his home. He received the best of care and this brought comfort to those of us who couldn’t be there. Also, we would like to acknowledge the professional care given by the County Homemakers Society and the VON. We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Peter Jackson for looking after Dad and especially his home visits which were very much appreciated by Dad and his children.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.twcurry.com.
“What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us” — Helen Keller


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