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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LOGAN, Bill - HMS Puncher RIP (HMS Puncher was manned by RCN personnel except for the Air side) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas William (Bill) Logan, Age 89, on September 12, 2014 at the Veterans Memorial Building in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Born in New Glasgow on January 10, 1925, Bill was the son of Mary Ann Perry and Charles Logan and the adopted son of Hannah and Robert MacIntosh. Always ambitious and willing to help others, Bill delivered newspapers and worked in the coalmines of Pictou County in his youth. During WWII, he joined the Royal Canadian Navy and served on the HMS Puncher. His Navy service took him to North Africa, England, France and Norway and he and his fellow crewmembers were inducted into the Order of Neptunus Rex when they crossed the Arctic Circle in 1945. After the war he joined Dominion Stores Limited, retiring after 40 years as manager of Halifax-Dartmouth stores. Bill was active in his community and was a member of Halifax Chamber of Commerce, St Thomas Aquinas Church and St Michael’s Church where he sang in the choir under the direction of his wife Dolores. Bill was a leader, an educator, a warrior and a gentle soul. He had a magnificent sense of humor and a twinkle in his eye. His acts of goodness, wisdom, kindness and bravery will always remain in our hearts. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Margaret (nee Fougere) and his stepfather, Robert (MacIntosh). He is survived by his wife, Dolores (nee Ward) and daughters Rosemary McDougall (Mike McGrenere) of River John/Halifax and Coleen Logan (Dr. Julia Sagebien) of Halifax; granddaughter Courtney MacDonald (Justin Sutherland) and great grandson Aidan of Scotch Hill, Pictou Co.; step sister, Mary Fennell of New Glasgow; god daughter Anne Marie Melanson of Tracadie; nephew Berky Hayman of Antigonish; many relatives and friends, including those he met at the VMB and his favorite pet therapy "granddog" Stella. Special thanks to the staff and veterans of V4 West, Veterans Memorial Building who gave their love and support to Bill during his stay there. A memorial service will be held at St Michaels church on September 23 at 1:00 pm, reception to follow In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army.
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