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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HEALY, Frank Aloysius (Hank) - Reporter, The Canadian Press; War Correspondent, Royal Canadian Navy; PR Executive (b. Toronto, 1920). Peacefully, age 86, Sept. 13, 2006 at the Perley Rideau, Ottawa. A Lieutenant (Navy) during World War II, his compelling stories often appeared on front pages of daily newspapers across Canada. After the war, he worked as a successful PR executive in Windsor, Montreal, and Toronto. He retired in Ottawa with Industry Canada (CGOT) in 1984. He was a gentle, loving and kind man with a sharp intellect and keen sense of humour. Radio broadcaster (CKBY) and writer (Slice of Life) under the name of "Hank Frealy" in retirement, he leaves a treasure trove of stories and written anecdotes. Hank married the love of his life, Mickie Hanson (b. 12/16/1923 Brandon, MB, d. 12/29/2002, Ottawa), a WREN, in London, England (9/9/44). Survived by six grateful children: Francie (Westport, Tom Roberts), Mike (Markham, Sonia (Chang)), Chris (Ottawa, Sandra (Johnston)), Joe (Red Deer), Mary Margaret (Osgoode, Ross Cruikshank) and Frank, Jr. (Ottawa); fourteen grandchildren: (Francie) Simon Miller (Oakville, Lori (Brown)), Adam Thompson (Vancouver, Renee (Richmond)), Ashley (Thompson) Graham (Calgary, Johnathan Graham), Caleb Thompson (Calgary); foster-grandchildren Kerrie, Robbie & Charlie Thompson (Kingston); (Mike) Christopher and Sarah; (Chris) John (S. Korea), Ben (Ottawa, Chloe (Gendron)) and Alex (Ottawa); (Mary Margaret) Carolyn, Joe and Michael (Ottawa); and nine great-grandchildren: (Simon) Libby and Zeke (New Baby Miller expected any day); (Adam) Aiden; (Ashley) Dylan, Ethan & Seth; (Ben) Michael and Heidi. Fourth child of Henry Joseph (d. 1970) and Mary Ellen (Lee) (d. 1973), he spent his happy childhood at 5 Chester Avenue and summers in Atherley on Uncle Martin's farm; his children and their cousins still have many fond memories of countless family occasions at Belle Isle in Muskoka and at 5 Chester. Pre-deceased by Wilfred (1989), Margaret (2003) and Mary Bridget (Betty) (1919). He attended Holy Name School, St. Michael's Choir School, and St. Michael's High School. The family will celebrate his life on "Hanksgiving" Monday, Oct. 9, at the Perley Rideau Veterans' Health Centre from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (2nd Rideau South). Donations to the Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre Foundation foundation@prvhc.com; www.prvhc.com who so lovingly cared for Hank. (Legacy remembers 20 Sep 2006)
Newspaper Articles Written by Frank Healy, Lt (SB), RCNVR
1) Articles are not listed in date sequence
2) Titles listed below reflect the content of the article - not necessarily the newspaper headline when published
* Alick Macqueen, Chief Petty Officer Writer, RCN * All in a writer's day: sweeping mines in the North Atlantic * Bert Duncan Story [Capture of a Submarine] // Note: Bert Duncan Crossed the Bar in 2009 * British destroyer rescues HMCS LOUISBURG K143 survivor [Stoker James Hawes, RCNVR] * Broadcasting from HMCS STADACONA // This was written by Frank A Healy for the radio host of Vox Pop: The show that travelled America 1935-1948 * Calgary man dodges enemy shells [Lieut. John O'Rourke, R.C.N.V.R.] // John O'Rourke Crossed the Bar in 2021 * Canadian MTBs Brave Heavy Shelling // Mentioned in the article: Cdr Tony Law, PO MM Charles Dawson, Stoker John McMahon, Stoker Gilbert Anderson, Stoker James Roberts, Lt Barney Marshall, Lt Joe Adam, Lt John Shand * Catholic Mission for Navy Sailors to Open in Halifax * Charles Kent Story [One of the heroes of the RCN] // This article appears in the Dec 1943 edition of the Crows Nest newspaper with the headline "Still Smiling!" // Note: Charles Kent Crossed the Bar in 1970 * Commander Robert M. Barkhouse, RCNR organizes Canada D-Day Minesweeping Flotillas // Commander Barkhouse Crossed the Bar in 1953 * Electrical Artificer F. W. Hinde recalls submarine hunts [article released 30 Mar 1943 ] * Halifax, Dec 1943 [an Eastern Canadian Port] * HMCS LOUISBURG K143 survivor returns to Canada [Fred Brewer, Stoker, RCNVR] * James St. Laurent survives sinking [of HMCS LOUISBURG K143] // Note: the article mentions Amie St. Laurent - thought it is most likely James St. Laurent who is listed as a survivor. * Navy Stoker writes new war song [Bruce Holt, RCNVR] * Three ratings on Motor Launch [Q053] given special mention by 1st Lt after mine recovery // Mentioned in article: SLt Joe Adam, RCNVR, 1st Lt; Tel Sid Hargreaves, RCNVR; L/Stoker Percy Young, RCNVR; Stoker Bill Carder, RCNVR * Train busting off Italy [Frank Willcox, Lieutenant, RCNVR] [Released Apr 1944]
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