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Tributes SUMMERFORD, N.L.—Madeline Elizabeth White (nee Canning) was born in Comfort Cove, N.L. She married Claude White in 1956, and they raised eight children. Madeline enjoyed people visiting her, especially her children and grandchildren. She loved God, her family and church, which she attended faithfully as a soldier. With a gentle and giving spirit, Madeline regularly sent people cards with handwritten words of encouragement. She is missed by husband, Claude; children Brenda, Fronie (Tony), Brian (Brenda), Kim (Monty), David, Pearce, Connie (Kirk) and Michelle (Chris); sisters Mabel, Bernice, Beverly, Gladys and Pearl; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. COLLINGWOOD, ONT.—William John (Jack) Reid was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in 1932 and accepted Christ as Saviour at age nine. He immigrated to Canada in 1953 with his wife, May, and attended Willowdale Corps in 1958 (now North York Temple). He served as scout leader and participated in pub ministry, Sunday school, seniors’ and community care ministries, Christmas kettles and was the corps’ bus driver for 25 years. Though restricted at home in his last two years, William encouraged people by phone and when they visited him. He is missed by wife, May; daughters May (George) and Ruth; sons Bill and Michael (Dianne); 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters and their spouses; and nieces, nephews and friends. MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Alan Dailey was born in 1931 and spent his early years in the Verdun Corps, Quebec, where he started playing cornet. In the 1940s, he moved to Montreal Citadel, becoming a senior bandsman, deputy bandmaster and bandmaster. He later moved to Manitoba and attended Winnipeg Citadel, becoming songster leader and then bandmaster. He was transferred to Calgary in 1979 and became songster leader and then deputy bandmaster at Glenmore Temple. In 1987, Alan moved to Mississauga where he became deputy songster leader and a bandsman at Mississauga Temple Community Church. Alan loved to encourage young people in the corps. After retiring as fleet co-ordinator at territorial headquarters in 1997, he continued his music ministry in the Army with Heritage Brass (formerly Ontario Central Reservist Band). Alan will be missed by wife, Lillian, of 56 years; daughters Cathy Patterson, Donna (Brian Mercer) and Lori (Allan Hicks); one granddaughter and three grandsons. KINGSTON, ONT.—Reverend Beverley A. Bradshaw was born in Kingston, Ont., in 1947. Raised in Kingston, Beverley married Jim in 1970, and they had two children, Jacob and Elizabeth. She became a Christian at an early age and obeyed God’s call, becoming an officer in 1980. Beverley and her family served congregations in Regina, Bermuda, Quebec City and Sudbury, Ont. In 1997, she and Jim began serving a congregational church in Indiana, U.S.A., until illness brought her home to Kingston in 2009. In September 2010, Beverley and Jim renewed their soldiership at Kingston Citadel. GUELPH, ONT.—Laurie W. Chaulk was born in Deer Lake, N.L., in 1941. During his youth, he was an active member of the Deer Lake Corps. After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland, Laurie married Hazel Hillier and started teaching in Corner Brook, N.L., where he became a songster, band member, Sunday school teacher, YP band leader, corps and young people’s sergeant major, Christian education co-ordinator and corps treasurer. In 2002, he and Hazel moved to Guelph, Ont., where he served until his promotion to Glory. As an elementary school principal, Laurie influenced the lives of children for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Gideons for 38 years, assuming local, national and international leadership roles. Laurie is lovingly remembered by Hazel, wife of 45 years; daughters Heather and Carolyn (Jim) Parsons; mother, Muriel; five brothers; three sisters; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
SUMMERFORD, N.L.—Frazer B. Brown was born in Wesleyville, N.L., in 1945. A teaching career led him to Horse Islands, North Harbour, Cottles Island, Chapel’s Island, Carmanville and Summerford, N.L., and Pangnirtung, Nunavut. In 1967, he married Goldie Rideout in Cottlesville, N.L. Frazer’s pride and joy were his cherished children and grandchildren. As a soldier of New World Island West Corps, he was a member of the corps’ mission board, building committee and men’s fellowship. He is sadly missed by wife, Goldie; children Phyllis (Wade) and Justin (Gloria); and grandchildren Verena and Abigail. SASKATOON—Major Edith Fern Anthony (nee Decker) was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer in St. John’s, N.L., in 1949. Fern served as school principal and assistant officer in Little Heart’s Ease, Peter’s Arm and Bay Roberts, N.L. She married Lieutenant Alec Anthony in 1953, and together they served in numerous appointments in Newfoundland and Western Canada until retirement from Bay Roberts Corps in 1990. Fern took pride in working with young people and in women’s ministries. The chorus, Where He Leads Me I Will Follow, expressed her commitment to God and to The Salvation Army. Left to celebrate her life are children David, Pamela Lesser, Beverley (Ronald) Garnett, Paul and Byron (Jennifer); 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother, Frank (Selma) Decker; and sister, Malba (Jack) Butt. MOUNT PEARL, N.L.—Frances Mae Pike (nee Budgell) was born in Bishop’s Falls, N.L., in 1923 and worked as a teacher in rural Newfoundland before becoming an Army officer in 1945. She married Captain Aubrey Pike in 1948, and they served in several Newfoundland communities until 1951, when Aubrey began a career with the provincial government. They remained active Salvationists at Mount Pearl Citadel from the 1970s onward, with Frances involved in home league and women’s ministries. They were also active in Gideons and Gideons Ladies’ Auxiliary respectively for over 40 years. During hospitalizations in recent years, Frances shared her faith and was delighted to see people led to Christ. Frances’ defining mark was her love for her husband, seven children, 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
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TERRITORIAL Appointments Cpt Raelene Russell, divisional volunteer services secretary, B.C. Div (additional responsibility); Mjr Michael LeBlanc, supplies and purchasing secretary, THQ business administration; Cpt Christine Johnston, Freeway CC, Hamilton, Ont. (pro tem), and chaplain, Hamilton Lawson Ministries (pro tem), Ont. GL Div Retirements Mjr Roy Bridger, out of Campbellton, N.L. Last appointment: on leave, Alta. and Northern Ttys Div Births Lts Jeff/Graciela Arkell, daughter, Graciela Angelica Marleen, Jan 6; Cpts William/Debra Blackman, son, Nathaniel Edward, Jan 9; Cpts Sheldon/Ashley Bungay, son, Maxwell Ross, Jan 16 Promoted to Glory Lt-Col Baden Marshall, from Oshawa, Ont., Dec 5
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Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis Mar 4-6 visit of New York Staff Band with Canadian Staff Band, Toronto; Mar 12-14 CFOT, Winnipeg; Mar 18-26 World Methodist Council and International Doctrine Council, Lake Junaluska, N.C., U.S.A.* *Commissioner William Francis only Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Mar 18-20 125th anniversary, St. John’s Temple, N.L. Div; Mar 26-29 territorial social services conference, Toronto Canadian Staff Band Mar 5 42nd anniversary festival with the New York Staff Band, Toronto Centre for the Arts Salvationist I March 2011 I 29