In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar

 

Harold Vincent (Hal) Stevens

 

Chief Petty Officer 1st Class Boatswain TG 4, RCN

 

Born: 1920

 

Died: 28 Sep 1985, Comox, British Columbia

 

STEVENS, Harold Vincent (Hal) - On Saturday, September 28, 1985, Harold Vincent Stevens, late of Hornby Island, passed away in Comox, B.C., at the age of 64.  Survived by his loving wife, Joyce; sons, Rick and Rob; daughters-in-laws, Sherry and Karen' grandchildren Lisa, Jenny and Jeff; brothers, Les and Bernard. Numerous nieces, nephews and many good friends.  Recently retired from the Department of Highways Hornby Ferries, Hal served proud years with the RCN from 1939 to 1965.

 

Family services were held, followed by cremation.  RCN Memorial Services will be held and his ashes scattered at sea.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Friends who so desire may send donations to the Comox Valley Hospice Society or the Terry Fox Cancer Fund.  Peircy's Funeral Home, Courtenay, in care of arrangements.  (click here to view the obituary as published in the Victoria Times Colonist)

 

Ships served in:

HMS NABOB

HMCS CRUSADER

HMCS ONTARIO

HMCS SIOUX

HMCS OUTARDE

HMCS MATANE - Served in MATANE post war as Torpedo Coxswain

HMCS FORT ERIE

HMCS SUSSEXVALE

HMCS BROCKVILLE

HMCS FRASER - Served in Fraser 1965 - 1966

 

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(HVS000) Wartime photo of CPO Harold Stevens

 

 

HMS NABOB

 

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(HVS001) HMS NABOB jacket patch

 

 

HMCS CRUSADER Z13

 

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(HVS002) Frank Johnson, Al Carey, Harry Helgeson, Chuck (cook), MacDonald, Fred Cyle on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS003) Hal Stevens, Ted Hainstock on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS004) Hal Stevens, Terry O'Connor, Frank Johnson on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS005) A. Carey, Hal Stevens, Ted Hainstock, Frank Johnson on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS006) PO Fred Cyle, Ted Hainstock on HMCS Crusader Z13

 

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(HVS007) CPO Dane, PO Fred Cyle on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS008) Al Carey on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS009) CPO Harry Helgeson on HMCS Crusader Z13

(HVS010) HMCS Crusader Z13

 

 

HMCS ONTARIO

 

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(ONT291) The Captain's Gig being either brought onboard to or launched from HMCS ONTARIO - date unknown

 

 

HMCS OUTARDE J161

 

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(HVS012)AB Albert Trepanier on the bridge of HMCS OUTARDE J161

(HVS013) AB Gordie Morris on HMCS OUTARDE J161

(HVS014) Lt Kennedy, Commanding Officer, on the bridge of HMCS OUTARDE J161  //  Note: Lt Kennedy was CO of HMCS OUTARDE 04 Dec 1941 - 25 Feb 1942 and 10 Mar 1942 - 18 May 1942

(HVS015) Red Knowles on HMCS OUTARDE J161

 

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(HVS016) Quarterdeck of HMCS OUTARDE J161 - sailors in photo unknown

(HVS017) Sailors on HMCS OUTARDE J161  //  top: OS John C. Knowles, Leatham, Sinclair / bottom: Laing

(HVS018) Stoker 2c Smith,  Victualling Assistant Travis, Stoker 1c Wood, LTO Leadlay on HMCS OUTARDE J161

(HVS019) L-R: Hal Stevens, Lt Chambers and Crawford on HMCS OUTARDE J161

 

 

HMCS MATANE K444

 

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(HVS020) HMCS MATANE K444 jacket patch

 

 

HMCS FORT ERIE 312

 

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(HVS021) Two unknown sailors on HMCS FORT EIRE K670 circa 1945

(HVS022) Sinclair (possibly) and Hal Stevens (right) on HMCS FORT EIRE K670 circa 1945

(HVS022) HMCS FORT EIRE K670 circa 1945

 

 

HMCS SUSSEXVALE 313

 

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(HVS024)  Jacket patch for HMCS SUSSEXVALE 313

 

 

HMCS FRASER 233

 

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(HVS025) HMCS FRASER 233 jacket patch

 

 

HMCS ANDAMARA

 

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(HVS026) Harbour craft / patrol vessel HMCS ANDAMARA

 

 

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