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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HOWELL, Charles Alfred - of Moncton, passed away suddenly after a brief illness at the Moncton City Hospital on Thursday, January 22, 2004.
Born September 8, 1924 in Moncton, NB, he was the eldest son of the late Norman H. and Ellice (Palliser) Howell.
He was a veteran of the Second World War from 1942-1945, serving as a submarine detector on board the HMCS CHILLIWACK (Corvette). Charles was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 6 Moncton, and a member of Zetland Lodge #24 F&AM Shediac Cape. He retired in 1985 after working at NB Telephone Co. for 37 years in various positions in Moncton, Bathurst and Saint John, and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers.
In addition to his wife, Patricia (Lasky) of 56 years, he is survived by four daughters, Patricia Lynne Blackwood of Quispamsis, NB, Peggy Ellice Samson (Sam) of St. Catherine's, ON., Rebecca Anne Tippett and Norma Christine Howell both of Saint John, NB; nine granddaughters; one grandson and twin great grandsons; one brother, N. Joseph of Riverview; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Elinor Wunderlich of St. Petersburg, Fla.
Visiting hours will be held from Cadman's Funeral Home, 114 Alma Street, Moncton, on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6 Moncton will hold a memorial service Sunday at 7:00 PM from the funeral home. The funeral service will be held from the St. George's Anglican Church, Moncton on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 11:00 am, with Father Kevin Borthwick officiating.
Donations to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family.
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Former Shipmates and Lifetime Friends
These "Two Old Salts", Charlie Howell and George Smith stayed friends for their lifetime. They visited together frequently, and stayed in touch by long distance as often as possible. In 1995 they made a trip together from Shediac, NB to Halifax, NS to board HMCS SACKVILLE K181 - which was identical to their ship, HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. HMCS SACKVILLE is the last known Second World War corvette in existence and is a museum ship at Halifax.
Charlie Crossed the Bar in 2004 and George Smith Crossed the Bar in 2007.
(CH01) Charlie Alfred Howell (CH02) George Sellars (Smitty) Smith (CH03) George Smith and Charlie Howell
(CH04) Charlie Howell and George Smith onboard HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH05) Charlie Howell and George Smith
(CH06) George Smith and Charlie Howell - Sep 1995
(CH07) Charlie Howell in the ASDIC Compartment on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH08) Charlie Howell in the seamen's mess on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH09) George Smith by the forward gun mount on HMCS SACKVILLE K181 (CH10) George Smith and Charlie Howell on the quarterdeck of HMCS SACKVILLE K181
Photos courtesy of Charlie's daughter Norma
Webmaster's note: The photos below from Charlie's collection are not in any particular date sequence as no dates were listed on most of the photos. They have been grouped where possible by subject. Some photos were reprinted and are indicated with the word "reprint" in the photo descriptions. Click on "reprint" to view those. Names listed in the captions are left to right unless otherwise indicated.
(CH11) RCNVR DIVISION SAINT JOHN "Group in St. John Nov/43"
"Don and Inkie and Ray in it about two months for Don & Inkie and a few days for Ray"
The following boys are from Moncton: L-R: (2nd Row #5) Laurie MacKenzie (4th Row # 12) Ray Young (6th Row # 2) "Inkie" Raymond Stockall (7th Row #3) Donald "Moon" MacMillan (2nd Row #10) Vi
Click here to view the writing on the back of the above photo
Photo taken on the steps of Saint John High School
(CH12) Unknown sailor ashore in Londonderry, Northern Ireland (CH13) Charlie Howell ashore in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
(CH14) Unknown soldier - location unknown (CH15) Unknown sailor - location unknown
(CH17) Charlie Howell (right) and unknown shipmate onboard HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH18) Charlie Howell by the depth charge rails on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH19) "Beautiful" George (Smitty) Smith on the boat deck just aft the funnel on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH20) The White Ensign on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH21) Charlie Howell, Melnk (?Melnyk) and Norm ashore (from HMCS CHILLIWACK K131)
(CH22) "Good Looking" - Unknown sailor on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH23) Chartrand on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH24) George Smith and Bob Pratley on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH25) Sailors relaxing on the quarterdeck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. One is playing a banjo (CH26) "Flakers" - Sailors relaxing on the quarterdeck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. One is playing a banjo
(CH27) Gun and bridge of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - looking aft from the bullring. Ship is in harbour at St. John's, Nfld (CH28) Shayler and Norm Herd on duty on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH29) Norm Herd (right) with Charlie Howell on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. Norm is on duty. (CH30) Joe Price by the anchor windlass on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. The ship is in harbour at St. John's, Nfld (CH31) Bill Craig, Law, Price, Cliff, George on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. The sailor with the hat is unknown - reprint
(CH32) "Me and Handsome" - Charlie Howell and George Smith on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH33) Sandy Jewett by the Carley Floats on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH34) Sandy Jewett in the gun tub on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH35) Three corvettes nested alongside - location unknown (CH36) Salty (?Galty) and Bull on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131
(CH37) Tot time on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH38) Unknown sailing vessel in harbour at St. John's, Nfld - reprint (CH39) Peaches (George Smith) and Brunel on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH40) Four sailors on the yardarm of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (Webmaster's note) I don't see any safety lines (CH41) Charlie Howell and George Smith on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131
(CH42) Unknown sailor on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH43) "Geechee Joe" on the fo'c's'le of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH44) Jack on duty on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. Note the dhobey (laundry) hanging behind Jack. (CH45) Charlie Howell on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. The ship is in harbour at St. John's, Nfld. Based on the background it looks like is dhobey (laundry) day (CH46) Norm, Swain and Cliff on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint
(CH47) Angel sitting in an air intake on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH48) Merchant ships in the distance seen from HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH49) Unknown sailor on HMCS CHILLIWACK catching a bit of sleep during a quiet moment - reprint (CH50) Bill Craig on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. CHILLIWACK is alongside an unknown and much larger vessel (CH51) Depth charge rails on the quarterdeck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. A couple ships in convoy can bee seen on the horizon
(CH52) Mac on the yardarm of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH53) Norm Herd and Cliff on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH54) Sailors on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 by the gun tub, the Carley floats and on the quarter deck - reprint (CH55) Norm, Law, Adams and Brunel on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH56) Unknown sailor by the anchor windlass on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint
(CH57) Fo'c's'le and gun deck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH58) Looking out to sea over the starboard side of gun deck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH59) Iceberg astern of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - off Newfoundland (CH60) Iceberg astern of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - off Newfoundland - reprint (CH61) Convoy seen from HMCS CHILLIWACK K131
(CH62) Looking aft down the starboard side of the boat deck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH63) Merchant ship seen from HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH64-CH65)
HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 in rough seas
(CH67) George Smith on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH68) Unknown sailor on the quarterdeck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH69) Unknown sailor by the 4-inch gun on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH70) George Smith and Charlie Howell on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH71) writing on the back of photo CH70
(CH72) Charlie Howell in the after gun tub on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH73) Sailors on the quarterdeck of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 directly below the after gun tub - reprint (CH74) Castle Class Corvettes nested alongside - location unknown (CH75) Charlie Howell (right) with the ships VA (Victualling Assistant) on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH76) Writing on the back of photo CH75
(CH77) HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 in refit Apr-Oct 1943 for her extended fo'c's'le - reprint (CH78) The screw and rudder of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH79) Unknown corvette - possibly CHILLIWACK just after her 1943 refit when she received her extended fo'c's'le
(CH80) St. George's Bermuda Dec 1943 - Jan 1944 during Work-ups after refit - reprint (CH81) British submarine in Bermuda. RN subs were stationed at Bermuda for anti-submarine training - reprint (CH82) a damaged photo, the same as the previous photo of a sub at Bermuda - but with slightly better contrast to see some details (CH83) Sailors on the fo'c's'le of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131. Bermuda in the background - reprint
(CH84) Charlie Howell by the bull ring on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH85) Unknown sailors on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - reprint (CH86) Bob Pretty, Joe and Charlie Howell on the fo'c's'le of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 (CH87) Charlie Howell on HMCS CHILLIWACK K131
(CH88-CH90) HMCS CHAUDIERE H99 seen from HMCS CHILLIWACK K131
(CH91-CH92) Captured German U-boat U-744 on the starboard side of HMCS CHILLIWACK K131 - 06 Mar 1944
(CH93) Rapana Class Merchant Aircraft Carrier (MAC) (CH94) American Landing Ship Tank (LST) US 375 (CH95) American Landing ship US 674 - reprint (CH96) Unknown vessel
To finish the collection .....
An attractive unknown woman on a beach somewhere
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