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GEORGE M. BELL
AGE: 83 PARLIN
George M. Bell, 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Scotland, he resided in Parlin for many years. George was a U.S. Marines veteran during Korean War. He was a Senior Chemist for Amax Specialty Metals in Florham Park. Mr. Bell was a member of the St. Stephens Mason Lodge in South Amboy. George was a Bagpiping teacher and Adjudicator. He was a founder of Eastern US Pipe Band Association and also a founder and Pipe Major of Kenmure Pipe Band.
George was predeceased by his wife Shirley I. (Morrison) Bell who died in 2006 and his son, George Bell. He is survived by his daughter, Laurie Ann Mango of East Brunswick; his four sons, Duncan Bell of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, James Bell of Batesville, Arkansas, Gordon Bell of Neptune, Donald Bell of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; his sister, Elsie Ferguson of Glasgow, Scotland and his thirteen grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 at 10:30 AM at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. Burial will be at the Christ Church Cemetery in South Amboy. Calling hours will be on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM at Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ. To leave online condolences or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.rezemfh.com.
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DAVID, ALLAN & ELIZABETH. BAIRD
January 26, 2010
To the family of George M. Bell
We have just been informed and we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please accept out deepest sympathies.
We definately have some very fond memories of the old Kenmure Pipe Band days!
May your memories bring you comfort.
David, Allan and Elizabeth Baird
January 20, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF GEORGE M. BELL,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL GEORGE'S CHILDREN AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY.
HE WAS AN EXCELLENT TEACHER AND EVERY ONE OF HIS STUDENTS KNEW WHAT WAS EXPECTED OF HIM IF GEORGE WOULD CONSIDER TO TAKE HIM ON AS A STUDENT. HIS DEMEANOR AND NO NONSENSE ATTITUDE SET THE TONE OF THE LESSONS.
OUR FAMILY IS SO GRATEFUL TO HIM FOR TAKING OUR SON AS A PUPIL WHEN HE WAS YOUNG. HE TAUGHT HIM MORE THAN JUST THE BAGPIPES. HE LEARNED VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS FROM GEORGE THAT HAVE STAYED WITH HIM ALL OF HIS LIFE. HE IS A PIPE MAJOR NOW AND HIS LOVE OF THE PIPES HAS NEVER WAVERED.
WE HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF THE MANY COMPETITIONS WE ATTENDED. I ALWAYS MARVELED AT HOW DEDICATED ALL OF GEORGE'S STUDENTS WERE, ESPECIALLY HIS SONS.
HE WILL BE MISSED AND I DOUBT VERY MUCH THERE IS A TEACHER AS DEDICATED TO THE PIPES AND TEACHING AS GEORGE M BELL. THE PIPING WORLD LOST A GREAT TEACHER AND A FINE MAN.
MAY ALL THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR FATHER HELP TO EASE YOUR SORROW AND STAY WITH YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR LIFE.
AL AND MARY MCCANN
Coleen Amerman
January 20, 2010
To Laurie-Ann and the "Boys",
37 years ago the Appleby's came into the Bell home as pupils and left as family. We've been through a lot together and together we'll get through this. It's just good-bye for now, "Daddy Bell". Thanks for the memories! Love, Coleen
Coleen Amerman
January 20, 2010
To Laurie-Ann and the "Boys",
37 years ago the Appleby's came into the Bell home as pupils and left as family. We've been through a lot together and together we'll get through this. It's just good-bye for now,"Daddy Bell". Thanks for the memories. Love, Coleen
Robert Appleby
January 20, 2010
MR. Bell was an "ICON" in the Scottish
Community. He was a kind man of little words. Though when he spoke you listened because there was a lesson to be learned. Mr. Bell came to America and served his country proudly, something almost unheard of in todays society. I have had the honor and privilege of being part of the Bell family for most of my life. Mr. and Mrs. Bell raised a beautiful family. I know tonight that Mr. Bell is playing "Amazing Grace with the lovely Shirley Bell dancing at his side. Its not what you take when you leave this world behind you but what you leave behind you when you go. Sir your legacy is in tact with Laurie Ann,Gordon,Jimmy,Duncan,Donald your grandchildren and all of us who knew you. With your permission Sir, I salute you for a job well done. We love you. God bless the Bell Clan.
Robert,Karen,Robert Jr. and Bryan Appleby
Robert Appleby
January 20, 2010
Mr. Bell was an "ICON" in the Scottish community. He kept our proud heritage alive. He was a kind man of little words. Though when he spoke you listened because there was a lesson to be learned. Mr. Bell came to America and served his country proudly,something almost unheard of in todays society. With the lovely Shirley at his side he raised a beautiful family. I know tonight Mr. Bell is playing "Amazing
Grace" with Mrs. Bell dancing by his side. For its not what you take when you leave this world behind you but what you leave behind you when you go. Sir your legacy is in tact with Laurie Ann,Jimmy,Gordon,
Duncan,Donald your Grandchildren and all of us who had the pleasure of knowing you. With your permission Sir, I salute you for a job well done. We love you. God bless the Bell Clan.
Robert,Karen,Robert Jr. and Bryan Appleby
Dennis Staer
January 20, 2010
To the family of P/M George Bell,
I don't think that I can come up with words that would be truly adequate to express my feelings of loss. The loss of a friend, a brother, a mentor, and a magnificient musician. My heartfelt condolances to you all. He will be long remembered and sorely missed.
With sympathy,
Dennis Staer
Robert Appleby
January 20, 2010
Mr. Bell was an "ICON" the Scottish Community. He kept our proud heritage alive. He was a kind man of little words. Though when he spoke you listened because there was a lesson to be learned. Mr. Bell came to America and served his country proudly, something almost unheard of in todays society. I have had the honor and privilege of being part of the "Bell" family for most of my life. I know tonight that Mr. Bell is playing "Amazing Grace" with Mrs. Bell dancing by his side. For It is not what you take when you leave this world behind you but what you leave behind you when you go. Sir your legacy is in tact with Laurie Ann,Jimmy,Gordon,Duncan,Donald your Grandchildern and all who knew you. With your permission Sir, I salute you for a job well done. We love you.
God bless. Robert,Karen,Robert Jr., and Bryan Appleby
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