Hugh J. “Bert” Bell
September 22, 1936 - November 19, 2024
Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday November 19, 2024. Reunited with his wife Pat (1989). Lovingly remembered by his children Chris (Danis), Paul (Kelly), and Mary; his grandkids, Shawn (Mary), Aaron, Nathan (Nero), Cory, Kenna, Vanessa (late Kyle), Alex, and Jordyn; his great grandkids, Jude, Fearn, Amelia, Jamie, and Kailyn.
Bert was well known in the community from serving 30 plus years on the OPP and coaching baseball. He loved fishing, hunting, just being outdoors, watching curling and hockey on tv. He will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Whispering Hearts Horse Rescue or Welland SPCA would be appreciated as Bert loved horses and dogs.
The family will receive friends at the Hyde & Mott Chapel of R.H.B. Anderson Funeral Homes Ltd., 60 Main St. S., Hagersville on Sunday from 2-4 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s R.C. Church, Hagersville on Monday November 25, 2024 at 11am. followed by interment of cremated remains at St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walpole. www.rhbanderson.com
Condolences
Posted by
Wendy Armstrong
on
Nov 20th, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. You dad was a very fun and caring man. He and your mom are now reunited in each others arms again….. Not for long though as I’m sure my dad is patiently waiting for a good ol card game and a couple of beers with him ♥️♥️
Posted by
Scott and Cindy
on
Nov 20th, 2024
We were sad to hear of Poppa Bert’s passing. Bert was one of a kind. Always had time for you and better if you had the time to chat. I am comforted knowing Benson will be waiting for him. Rest in Peace
Posted by
Warren, Marlene & Family
on
Nov 20th, 2024
Chris, Paul, Mary Ellen & Families. We are saddened to learn of the passing of your beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather Bert. He was fun loving with a great sense of humour, a devilish tease who cared greatly for others which was evident throughout his career as a proud serving police officer. His love of the outdoors, fishing, hunting was only surpassed by his love for his family. He was a wonderful friend who we shared good times and lots of laughs.
May God grant you His Grace and Peace during this time of deep personal loss of your cherished dad & poppa.
Posted by
Ronnie & Linda Shoup
on
Nov 20th, 2024
Life won’t be the same without Bert next door…..missing him already ????
Love Ronnie & Linda & Family ❤️
Posted by
Doug Stark
on
Nov 21st, 2024
Sincere condolences to the entire family,Bert was a great friend not only to me but also my father.
His days of The Horse &Buggy Boys,and times of cards in Nelles Corners will always be remembered.
He will be missed.
Doug &Gerrianne Stark
Posted by
Karen Dyet Sweeting
on
Nov 21st, 2024
Sending my sincere condolences to Chris, Paul, Mary Ellen and the entire family. Bert was a really good guy. He will certainly be missed. Thinking of you all. Godspeed, Bert.
Posted by
Cam Santone
on
Nov 21st, 2024
Sending my condolences to Mary and family
Cam
Posted by
Patty Smelser
on
Nov 21st, 2024
My sincere condolences to Bert's family,children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, neices & nephews. He was a great police officer and friend to many!
Posted by
Lisa and Donny Wilson
on
Nov 21st, 2024
Our sympathy to Chris, Paul and Mary and their families. Your dad is a wonderful man and will be missed by many. Whenever we saw each other we would reminisce about the two of us being in the Haldimand Press together. At the time your dad was the Town Motorcycle Policeman and he had his motorcycle parked in the Town Office parking lot and I thought I should go see him. So here I am, a little girl sitting on his police bike and your Dad standing beside me. I never expected to see a picture of us in the Haldimand Press the next week, but it was and that is when my mom found out where I was that day, obviously she didn’t think it was funny. Cherish all of the good memories of your dad, I know I will❤️
Posted by
Ethel Schweyer
on
Nov 21st, 2024
My condolences to the family
Posted by
Helen and Erle Davidson
on
Nov 21st, 2024
Our condolences to Mary and your family. About a month ago I had a nice visit with your Dad in Giant Tiger.
RIP Bert, you will be missed!
Posted by
Wayne Awde
on
Nov 21st, 2024
My condolences to Mary,Chris,Paul and families.He will be missed R.I.P
Posted by
Ron Fox
on
Nov 22nd, 2024
Mary, Chris, Paul and families please accept my condolences. Bert was a respected police officer, good friend and a legend to those of us who worked with him over the years. RIP Bert.
Posted by
Sandra Maggio
on
Nov 22nd, 2024
My sincere condolences to Mary and her family.
Posted by
Leslie (Blundell) Heipel
on
Nov 22nd, 2024
My condolences Mary. Cherish all the stories and memories shared about your dad now and the days ahead.
Posted by
Carm & Florence Noble
on
Nov 22nd, 2024
Condolences from Mount Forest to Chris, Paul & Mary, so sorry to hear about Bert. As you know we worked to gather at Cayuga Det and for a few years we were next door neighbors. We remember all the good times, the social get to gathers with your parents and others. A good euchre game was always something to remember. Sorry we haven't connected lately but time, health and aging gets in the way sometimes. May he rest in peace with Pat.
Posted by
Bob Mckeen
on
Nov 22nd, 2024
It was only 2 weeks ago I had a visit with Bert and he told me of the friends that he was visiting that wasn't
enjoying the last few years of their life that he was.Great way to go out.Bless you Bert.
Posted by
Cathy Binek
on
Nov 23rd, 2024
Condolences to Mary and family..may he rest in peace
Posted by
Larry and Dawn
on
Nov 23rd, 2024
Only known Burt short time was the nicest neighbour
Will be missed..
Posted by
Larry and Dawn Huelin
on
Nov 24th, 2024
We are so saddened to hear of Bert’s passing. Our condolences to all of you. He was a wonderful neighbour with a heart of gold. He will be dearly missed
Larry, Dawn and family
Posted by
Bob and Rita Bennett
on
Nov 24th, 2024
Dear Mary Ellen, Paul, Chris and families,
We were saddened to read of Bert's passing in yesterday's paper.
He leaves behind many memories of good times spent in his company.
However, it is now nice to think of him reunited with his Pat.
May he rest in peace, with our sympathy, Bob and Rita
Posted by
Wendy Calvert-Morris
on
Nov 24th, 2024
Paul, Kelly and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Paul’s dad’s passing. Please know that we are here for you and are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love from Wendy, Jim and family.
Posted by
Karen McMurchy
on
Nov 25th, 2024
Hugs and more hugs to you and the family, always here for you.
Posted by
Carrie Cronk
on
Nov 26th, 2024
Sending my sincere condolences to Mary, the Bell family and all of Bert's friends at this most difficult time. "God Bless"
Posted by
Cindy
on
Nov 27th, 2024
I remember Bert a long time ago when I was a kid. He came to our school for a presentation I think it was something to do with bike safety in the 60's.Anyways I was sitting at the front desk, and he was standing beside me. He was teasing me in a good way. He got the whole class laughing. I never forgot him. He was a very nice police officer. Then when I grew up I met him again. He was one of a kind foresure a nice man.
Posted by
Ken and Elaine Kinnear
on
Nov 30th, 2024
Bert has been a good neighbourfor many years his presense in the community will be missed our sympathy to the family.
