P/M George M Bell 1926-2010

Bill M · 01-19-2010, 08:32 AM

From EUSPBA web site:

P/M George M Bell 1926-2010

January 16, 2010 - We are sorry to report today that Pipe Major George M. Bell passed awayat age 83, on January 16, 2010, after several years of intermittent illness. P/M Bell was one of the most important piping figures in the North America.
Bell emigrated from Glasgow to New Jersey where he founded the Kenmure Pipe Band in 1953. Under his leadership, the band won the Grade 1 Eastern United States Championships nine times. He was also an active and successful solo competitor.
PM Bell was instrumental in the beginnings of EUSPBA in 1964, and served our association in many capacities, including Chairman of the Judges Committee, where he worked to develop our judging accreditation program.
George Bell may be best known as a teacher, whose students included his sons Jimmy and Duncan, as well as Derek Midgley and Bobby Durning. His sons Gordon and Donald are prominent pipe band drummers.
Our condolences go to the Bell family and many friends at this sad time.
Funeral Arrangements:

Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-257-1191 or 800-257-1191
Viewing - Thursday 1/21/2010 - 2:00pm-4:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Funeral - 10:30am Friday 1/22/2010 in South Amboy, NJ

colinmaclellan · 01-21-2010, 12:57 AM

There is a delightful tribute, amongst others, to George from Pipe Major Reay MacKay at www.pipesdrums.com

So fitting for a great man who has shaped the history of piping in the USA.

Jimmy Bell · 01-24-2010, 01:53 PM

Thanks to everyone for the notes. There were far more laughs than tears this weekend. Just as the old boy would have wanted it.

To Reay Mackay- now he knows.

JB

01-19-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
Bill M Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: US Posts: 257	P/M George M Bell 1926-2010 From EUSPBA web site: P/M George M Bell 1926-2010 January 16, 2010 - We are sorry to report today that Pipe Major George M. Bell passed awayat age 83, on January 16, 2010, after several years of intermittent illness. P/M Bell was one of the most important piping figures in the North America. Bell emigrated from Glasgow to New Jersey where he founded the Kenmure Pipe Band in 1953. Under his leadership, the band won the Grade 1 Eastern United States Championships nine times. He was also an active and successful solo competitor. PM Bell was instrumental in the beginnings of EUSPBA in 1964, and served our association in many capacities, including Chairman of the Judges Committee, where he worked to develop our judging accreditation program. George Bell may be best known as a teacher, whose students included his sons Jimmy and Duncan, as well as Derek Midgley and Bobby Durning. His sons Gordon and Donald are prominent pipe band drummers. Our condolences go to the Bell family and many friends at this sad time. Funeral Arrangements: Rezem Funeral Home, 457 Cranbury Road East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732-257-1191 or 800-257-1191 Viewing - Thursday 1/21/2010 - 2:00pm-4:00pm, 7:00pm-9:00pm Funeral - 10:30am Friday 1/22/2010 in South Amboy, NJ

01-21-2010, 12:57 AM	#2
colinmaclellan Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: edinburgh Posts: 212	Re: P/M George M Bell 1926-2010 There is a delightful tribute, amongst others, to George from Pipe Major Reay MacKay at www.pipesdrums.com So fitting for a great man who has shaped the history of piping in the USA. __________________ http://www.pipereeds.com

01-24-2010, 01:53 PM	#3
Jimmy Bell Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Batesville, Arkansas, USA Posts: 216	Re: P/M George M Bell 1926-2010 Thanks to everyone for the notes. There were far more laughs than tears this weekend. Just as the old boy would have wanted it. To Reay Mackay- now he knows. JB __________________ "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." T Roosevelt