PELLEY, WILLIAM JOHN AUBREY aged 88, of Halifax, passed away January 12 at Maplestone Enhanced Care. Born in Corner Brook Newfoundland, he was the son of Stephen and Evelyn (Butt) Pelley. William immigrated to Halifax in 1947 to join the Navy and a highlight of his career was to be chosen as honour guard for Princess Elizabeth and Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh during a royal visit. He served as an electrical office in the Canadian Coast Guard and following that, he was with the Department of National Defense for 35 years. In 1953 he married Mary (Crewe) and they were happily married for 65 years. They loved to entertain their family and friends, play cards and dance. Survived by daughter Dale Bungay (Jim) Cole Harbour; sons Wayne (Najiba) and Gary (Nancy) Halifax; sisters Mildred Pittman, and Dallas (Joe)Webb; brothers Arthur, Wilfred (Melita), John and Lorne (Ruth); grandchildren Jim (Kim) Bungay, Steven (Kristy) Bungay, Galen Pelley, Charmaine Al-Molky; great grandchildren Alexander, Rylea, William, Kaitlyn, Christopher and Emma Bungay. Visitation Wednesday January 16 from 2 -4 and 6 – 8pm, at JA Snow Funeral Home. Funeral Service at JA Snow Funeral Home, Thursday, January 17 at 10am. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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