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“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”

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