SCHMACHER, JOHN - John E. Schmacher, 95, born in Midland Ont., passed away peacefully, December 2, 2014 at Camp Hill Veterans Memorial Hospital, 5 East, Halifax N.S. John is survived by his beloved wife Mary, his best friend, with whom he travelled the world, his loving children; Lawrence (Evelyn, deceased), Lakeview; Jacqueline (Gary), Moncton; Harriette (Michael), Dartmouth; Catherine (Michael), Norfolk, Virginia; John Edward (Heather), Dartmouth; June, Victoria BC, much loved grandchildren and joyous great-grandchildren. John served throughout WW II and the Korean conflict with the RCN. After retirement he and his family moved to England where he began his second career serving in the Royal Constabulary. John returned to Canada serving in the Canadian Coast Guard for 16 years where his final posting was as a Marine Controller at the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre, Halifax. John was an avid fisher and hunter, and also became a self-taught water colourist. He was a member of the Dartmouth Visual Arts where he made many friends, especially Laurie and Frank. As well, John was a volunteer guide on the HMCS Sackville, Halifax, which he thoroughly enjoyed. A proud descendent of British Empire Loyalists, John was a mathematician of some note and was appreciated for his unerring memory, lecturing several times in Boston on the Battle of the Atlantic.
We wish to thank; Dr. V. Gregus for his care and compassion over so many years, Dartmouth General Emergency, EMS and VON for always treating him with dignity and kindness, Blair MacKinnon for helping guide the way, the kind people of 5 East of Camp Hill Veterans Hospital, and Veterans Affairs, Paul MacKinnon, pharmacist, and Harry Steele. On August 9, 2014 Capt. G. G. Roberts, Commanding Office HMCS. Halifax made all those years in uniform worthwhile; "Thank You".
No services will be held at the request of the deceased. Cremation under the Direction of John Walker Funeral Home, Dartmouth. Donations to The Canadian Memorial HMCS Sackville would be appreciated.