Born in Victoria on October 22, 1917 at the William Head Quarantine Station, where his father was a plant engineer. He passed away in Victoria on October 4, 2011. Hugh grew up in Victoria. He apprenticed as a machinist with United Engineering Works before starting as a marine engineer with the B.C. Coast Steamships. Hugh was on the S.S. “Princess Marguerite” when it was torpedoed in the Mediterranean during the Second World War. He later served on other C.P.R. ships before being appointed Superintendent Engineer, retiring in 1977. After retirement, he was a keen model builder.
Hugh is survived by his devoted wife, Shirley; his nephew, John Armitage and his niece Phyllis Nicholson, as well as many friends and associates. He was predeceased by his parents and three sisters. Hugh received wonderful care while a resident of Mount St. Mary’s rest home.
No service at his request. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcallbros.com.
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Geoffrey and Elaine Castle
Dear Shirley,
Elaine and I were so sorry to read of your dear husband, Hugh’s, passing and wish to convey our most heartfelt and sincerest sympathy to you and the family.
While we recall knowing you for more than 50 years, we met Hugh on occasion and remember his sense of humour and that twinkle in his eye.
Your sadness and sense of loss will eventually diminish with the passage of time. Meantime you will be in our thoughts.
Geoff and Elaine