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TRIBUTES GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, N.L.—Neta Ruby Martin (nee Hewlett) was promoted to Glory at age 84. Neta committed her life to Jesus and took part in all the young people’s and adult activities at La Scie Corps, N.L. She preached and taught for many years as a Salvation Army officer. She married Baxter Martin in 1953 and later moved to Park Street Citadel, Grand Fall-Windsor, where she continued teaching and gave leadership to Sunday school, corps cadets, Brownies, home league and community care ministries. Neta was known for her mustard pickles that she sold for home league territorial projects. She is remembered as a praying, loving mother and grandmother, a trusted friend, dedicated soldier and faithful follower of Christ. Neta is missed by son, Sam; daughters Edith (Clyde Downton), Annette (Corrie Saunders); three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; relatives and friends. HOLYROOD, N.L.—Mrs. Colonel Joyce Tutton (nee Bunting) was born in 1927 in Oldham Lancashire, U.K. She entered the International Training College from Blackpool Citadel as a member of the Ambassadors’ Session in 1950. Joyce served as cadet sergeant for the following session and then as corps officer at Oswestry and Forrest Hill, U.K. After marrying Lieutenant Kenneth Tutton in 1953, they served throughout India in 1953-61 and 1976-91. In India, Joyce’s leadership appointments included hospital ministry, training college, child sponsorship and women’s ministries, where she demonstrated proficiency, dedication and attention to detail. From 19611970, Joyce served with her husband in the United Kingdom in different social appointments, and subsequently in Canada for six years in a supportive role in hospital work and was involved in local corps activities. After retiring in Canada in 1991, Joyce and Kenneth served as visitation officers at Scarborough Citadel, Toronto, and later as corps officers at Halifax’s Fairview Citadel. In 1994, they settled in Holyrood, N.L. Joyce is sadly missed by husband, Colonel Kenneth Tutton; sons George (May), Stephen (Cheryl), David, and their families. WHITBY, ONT.—Richard (Dick) Wycliffe Burry was born in 1928 in Greenspond, N.L., and married Eugenie Batstone in 1961. Richard became a soldier in 1987 and was a faithful supporter of Whitby Corps, serving for many years as men’s fellowship president and as a volunteer with family services. Richard is lovingly remembered by his wife, Eugenie; son, James; daughters Sharon, JoAnn (Mark) Barnetson; two granddaughters; sisters Eva (Nate) Roberts, Gladys (Ross) Wheaton; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. SARNIA, ONT.—Shirley Babin (nee Collins) was born in Corner Brook, N.L., in 1935. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Sarnia where Shirley remained until she moved to Toronto, working there for many years. After retiring, she and her husband, Peter, returned to Sarnia, where she served in community and family services, the Super Seniors’ group, women’s ministries and participated in carpet bowling. She also enjoyed the friendships she established in the community bowling league she loved. Greatly missing her are husband, Peter; daughters Lynn Woolley (Ken), Beverly Kerr (Patrick); six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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INTERNATIONAL Appointments Lt-Cols Lindsay and Lynette Rowe, territorial commander and territorial president of women’s ministries, Tanzania Tty, with promotion to the rank of colonel; Cpt Elizabeth Nelson, international projects officer, programme resources department, IHQ TERRITORIAL Births 28 I March 2012 I Salvationist
MISSISSAUGA, ONT.—Captain William (Bill) Udell was born in Collingwood, Ont., in 1917. He moved to Toronto as a child and was introduced to The Salvation Army at Parliament Street Corps where he committed his life to Christ. In 1940, he married Mildred at Yorkville Corps, Toronto. Eight years later they moved their family to Huntsville, Ont., where Bill ministered in the band and Sunday school. In 1966, Bill and Mildred entered full-time service as officers. Appointments took them to corps in Ontario and Cape Breton, N.S. Upon retiring from the corps in Smiths Falls, Ont., in 1982, they moved to Toronto where Bill continued to work for the Army and faithfully served as a soldier at Lakeshore Community Church. He ministered in family services, started a seniors’ ministry and formed a small brass band. Bill is fondly remembered by wife, Mildred; son, Bob (Joan); daughter, Elaine; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Drew. SARNIA, ONT.—Joanna “Belle” Walter (nee Ritchie), promoted to Glory at age 94, was the corps pianist at Sarnia for 70 years. Belle was active up to three years ago, visiting with the corps officers and playing piano for services at Meadowview Seniors Home in nearby Petrolia, Ont. Missing her are children Joanna Jackson, Leslie Walter, Gwen Stoner and Hazel Looyenga; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. OAKVILLE, ONT.—Gordon Andrew Jaremko was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Employed for 35 years at the local steel plant, Gordon served the Lord in various corps activities and leadership roles, including as corps treasurer for 10 years. He drove the Sunday school bus for six years and served through community care ministries. To be near their family, he and his wife, Lois, moved to London, Ont., in 2001 where he worked as a maintenance employee at the Army’s Centre of Hope for nine years. Gordon’s favourite Bible verse was, “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint” (Isaiah 40:31, KJV). Gordon is missed by his wife, Lois; son, Dan; daughters-in-law Liisa and Sarah; six grandchildren; family members and friends.
Majors Woody and Sharon Hale invite you to
Discover the Roots of Your Faith on a 16-day pilgrimage in the
Lands of the Bible Tour Ephesus in Turkey * Five-day cruise to the Greek Islands Visit Greece * Life-changing experience in Israel for 10 exciting days October 20 – November 4, 2012 Brochures are now available E-mail: wshale@sympatico.ca; phone: 905-440-4378 I fell in love with Israel and believe travelling to the Holy Land should be a “must” for every believer—can’t wait to go back again—D. Nicholas, Belize City
Lts Michael/Melissa Mailman, daughter, Michelle Sophia, Jan 3 Promoted to Glory Mjr Beryl Price, from Belleville, Ont., Dec 18; Col Calvin Ivany, from Georgetown, Ont., Dec 19
CALENDAR
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Mar 9 fifth-year officers’ pre-confirmation institute, JPCC; Mar 16 opening of multicultural family centre, Winnipeg; Mar 18-19 CFOT,
Winnipeg; Mar 23 second-year officers’ residential institute, JPCC Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Feb 28-Mar 2 officers’ retreat, Bermuda Div; Mar 23-27 national social services and emergency disaster management conference, Glendale, Ariz. General and Mrs. Bramwell Tillsley (Rtd) Mar 18 Erin Mills, Mississauga, Ont. Canadian Staff Band Mar 31-Apr 1 Oshawa Temple, Ont.