Sadly Hal passed away on the evening of March 31st.  He was 86.  We will remember him as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.   He was famous for asking  " How can I help? "  Dad loved his fishing and gardening.  He was a mentor and a teacher to many and a hero to those that loved him most.  Heaven opened a door, for this gentle loving man and welcomed a new angel. We will remember Hal best when we raise a glass and toast:  " To happy days!" On his request there will be no flowers.  Please make a donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund. Hal's life was dedicated to being of service to his country. He was in the RCN from 1942 -1974  and for 13 more years in the C.F.A.V. During WW2 Hal served in the North Atlantic on convoy duties. He took his first PT course as a student on the 27th Quals Course held 3 Nov – 6 Feb 1948. CFR ’d from the rank of P1 he was the author of the Navy section of the history of PT in the CAF (Part 2 - RCN). At one time he was an avid cigar smoker (much before his infamous pipe).