Age 95, of Dartmouth, passed away at home with family by his side on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Born in Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland, October 14, 1922 to parents Matthew and Margaret Hall. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman at age 15 and served during the Second World War. He saw action as a young lad in the Atlantic, Dunkirk, Norway, Mediterranean and Normandy (for which he received the French Legion D’Honneur in 2016). His war time experiences as a gunner saw him wounded twice with lifetime impairment to his vision and hearing. He reenlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1953, serving on the HMCS Cornwallis, Iroquois, Crescent, Kootenay and Terra Nova, and at Shearwater and Osbourne Head. He retired in 1973 as Base Chief Stadacona as did his brother Matthew previously. He was predeceased by dear wife, Sheila; brother, Matthew; sisters, Eva and Mabel (of Edmonton). He is survived by daughter, Barbara; sons, Gordon (Rose), Tony (Mary), and Tim (Amanda); 'wee' brother, Jim (Kitty), of Edmonton; seven grandchildren and best friend, Gail Brooks. He was a member of the Somme Branch Legion, Atlantic Chiefs and PO’s and Dartmouth Seniors. He was instrumental in bringing soccer to Dartmouth by establishing the Dartmouth Thistles Soccer Club and later coaching with Dartmouth United youth teams. He coached minor soccer all through the 70s and 80s. He was known for his ability to liven up any situation with stories, jokes and enthusiasm for life. He wrote many hilarious yet often poignant naval stories for military publications under the headings of Tales From the Dockyard Clock and The Base Chief Remembers. His mantra was 'Never let it be said I was dull ! ' and that was so true all through his life. His ashes are to be buried at sea near to those of brother Matt. A special thanks to the Community Palliative Team who helped our family care for our Dad at home.