Sad Announcement of Death of Canadian Sailor

[Gypsyvannergirl]

In our local paper today (The Welland Tribune) I came across and obituary for a man who served in World War II on the HMCS Huntsville. He was 86 years old, so he had a good and fulfilling life and many relatives who will obviously miss him dearly.

I tried to find out some information on the HMCS Huntsville, but despite going into a number of websites on the Internet I couldn't find out very much - certainly not enough to do this veteran any justice. Will continue to look and follow up on any information that might be suggested by other members.

Rest you gentle - Roy Norman Wills - Sleep you sound
Gypsyvannergirl

[qprdave]

Sad to hear of the loss. But he is in good company up there with his old shipmates

[astraltrader]

It is good indeed that you have taken the time and trouble to record this brave mans passing. Thank you Corinne.

[steve roberts]

Well posted Corrine.It is always sad to hear of the passing of an old "Shipmate" No matter what Nation they are from. Steve:(

[Dreadnought]

It is very important that the passing of all brave sailors such as Roy Norman Wills are honoured on this Forum. Without them we would have little to discuss here.

Full credit to you Corrine for submitting this post.

[Angus MacSporran]

HMCS HUNTSVILLE - K499

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/Rocksalt/huntsvil470x264.jpg

Ship Type:
Corvette Class:
CASTLE Class (Ex RN)
Displacement:
1060 Tonnes Length:
251.8 Feet Breadth:
36.7 Feet Draught:
10 Feet
Top Speed:
16 Knots Pendant Number:
K499 # of Officers:
7 # of Crew:
105
Armament:
1-4" Gun, 6-20mm (2 x II, 2 x I), Squid
Builder:
Ailsa Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.,Troon Scotland
Laid Down:
1-Jun-43 Launched:
24-Feb-44 Commissioned:
6-Jun-44 Paid Off:
15-Feb-46
Remarks:
Ex-HMS WOOLVESEY CASTLE