Sydney George Leslie Morrell
Lieu de naissance : Litchfield England
Date de naissance : 12 avril 1934
Lieu de décès : Sydney
Date de décès : 28 août 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sydney George Leslie Morrell. On August 28, 2014, Syd peacefully passed away with his family by his side after being diagnosed in early August with lung cancer.
Syd was born on April 12, 1934 in Litchfield, Eng. and he joined the British Royal Navy at the age of 18 serving 12 years as a submariner travelling the world. Veteran of the Korean War. He had the privilege of marching in the Honour Guard in the Queen’s presence in 1960, during the Freedom of the City in Portsmouth, England. This honour is bestowed upon local regiments in recognition of their dedicated service.
Following his service in the Navy, Syd worked at the Halifax Airport and in 1965 went to Wabush, Nfld. to work with the iron ore company. In 1975, Syd began working with the New Brunswick Power Corp, in the Courtney Bay plant and Colsen Cove. Syd then started with the N.S. Power Corp in 1978 in the Lingan Generating plant, where he remained until his retirement.
Syd met his wife Olga in Louisbourg while his submarine was in port. They married in 1959 moving into married quarters in Portsmouth.
He is survived by his wife, Olga (nee Schaller) who is left behind to cherish the memories of their 55 years together. Syd is also survived by five children, Derek (Vicky) of Woodbridge, Ont., Paul (Linda) of Calgary, Alta., Marie (Mike) of Halifax, Denise of Calgary and Laurie (Herb) in Sydney; grandchildren, Melissa, Matthew, Andrew, Peter, Steven of Woodbridge, Geordan of Calgary, Tyler and Cidney of Sydney, and great-grandchildren, Emily, Olivia and Kate of Woodbridge. He also leaves behind many relatives and friends in Canada and England, including his aunt Phyllis Cole and two brothers, Robert (Dianne) and Des (Dorothy) of England.
In keeping with Syd’s forever giving heart, he prearranged to have his body donated to Dalhousie University for the advancement of medical education.
We would like to thank all of those who supported Syd and his family during this difficult time including our extended family and many friends as well as the medical staff in the Palliative Care Unit and 4D of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
At Syd’s request there will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Cape Breton Palliative Care unit, Canadian Blood Services or a charity of your choice.
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The person named on this scroll was numbered amongst those who, at the call, left all that was dear to them, edured hardness, faced danger and by the path of duty and self sacrifice have allowed others to live in freedom.
Now duty complete, they have their brotherhood.
Let those who come after see to it that this person be honoured and their hardships not forgotten.
