CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
TRIBUTES TORONTO—Mrs. General Jean Catherine Brown, beloved wife of the late General Arnold Brown and former World President of Women’s Services of The Salvation Army, was promoted to glory in her 97th year. Born in Amherst, N.S., to officer parents, Jean gained her education throughout Ontario and Quebec as various appointments took their family to Niagara Falls, Guelph, Brantford, Windsor, Kingston, Toronto and Montreal. She entered the Toronto College for Officer Training in 1937 and following commissioning, held appointments in Hanover and Dundas, Ont., prior to her marriage in 1939. Jean is remembered as an inspiring and concerned leader who remained a role model of sacrificial dedication throughout her 42 years of active officership. Gracious in manner, she maintained a spiritual sensitivity and consistently demonstrated the high principles she enunciated. Jean accompanied her husband on most of his administrative travels, which included visits to remote centres of work in the Army world. Jean is missed by daughters Heather (Harold) Hetherington and Beverley (Philip) Davies; grandsons Christopher (Andrea), Neil (Laura) and Andrew; great-grandchildren Jack, Riley and Liam; brother-in-law, Mick Thornton; sisters-in-law Mrs. Lt-Colonel Dorothy Brown and Phyllis Brown; many nieces and nephews. CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—Byron Bramwell Dawe was born in 1924 to Salvationist parents, who were among the early pioneer families of Long Pond Corps, N.L. His father served as corps sergeant-major for many years and, as a young man, Byron attended Sunday services. In 1954, he became a senior soldier and subsequently he and his wife, Alice, became vibrant Christians. An avid student of the Bible whose passion was studying and teaching the Book of Revelation, he was often invited to make presentations in local churches. Byron served as corps treasurer and penitent form sergeant, and used his carpentry skills in the construction of the second corps building. He regularly shared his testimony at church and in his daily encounters with people. Byron is missed, but his legacy lives on in the lives of his four daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, extended family members and friends. CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—Born in 1938, Olivia (Olive) Mercer grew up in Grand Bank, N.L., where she attended The Salvation Army. Following her marriage to Cecil, they eventually committed their lives to Jesus Christ. Olive was enrolled as a senior soldier in 1984 at Conception Bay South. She was a faithful Christian and loving mother who found great joy in caring for her large family and always had a warm smile for everyone. Despite many years of ill health, she never complained and considered her family’s needs her first priority. She supported her children in every way, especially with encouraging words and her faithful prayers. Olivia is lovingly remembered by husband, Cecil; 15 children; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three sisters; extended family members; many friends and her corps family. BOTWOOD, N.L.—Doris Jerrett was born in Botwood, N.L. She became a Christian at an early age, but drifted away from the Lord. She lived in the United States with her family during the Second World War and met her future husband, eventually returning to Newfoundland where they married and lived for 65 years. The death of their 18-year-old son, Delano, led to her recommitment to the Lord, whom she faithfully served for 42 years. Believing in the power of prayer, Doris was thrilled to see her husband, three sons and two daughters-in-law commit to serving Christ. She ministered as War Cry sergeant for 25 years, Sunday school teacher for 20 years and community care ministries member for 28 years. Doris is greatly missed by sons Durwood (Judy), Chris (Judy), Ilyea; daughter, Avis (Alex); brother, William (Sylvia); sister, Gladys (Max); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; church families and friends. 28 I December 2012 I Salvationist
LONDON, ONT.—Arthur (Art) Thomas Cranford was born into an Army family in New Harbour, Trinity Bay, N.L., connecting him to the Army from cradle to grave. Art passed away peacefully and with dignity in his 88th year. Married to Eliza for 69 years, he was father to eight children, grandfather to 21 grandchildren and great-grandfather to 22 great-grandchildren. Art lived in London, Ont., for approximately 40 years but will be remembered as a Newfoundlander at heart. He was a faithful member of Hillcrest Community Church, and even made the “old rugged cross” that hangs above the platform there. Art will be missed by his family, church family and wide circle of friends. WHITBY, ONT.—Howard James (Jim) Reid, a fourthgeneration Salvationist, was born in 1939 in Corner Brook, N.L., to Jacob and Sophie Reid. Jim was a dedicated lifelong member of The Salvation Army in Whitby where he served as the young people’s sergeant-major for 16 years and the corps sergeant-major for 30 years. Jim loved music and played his cornet faithfully each Sunday in the band. He influenced and taught many young people to play. Those who knew Jim will remember him for his deep love for God, his caring and nurturing nature, and the love he had for his family, gardening and horses. Jim will be remembered and is greatly missed by his loving wife, Dianna; children Jim Jr. (Judi), Rodney (Karen), Melanie (Shawn); eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers; three sisters; extended family members and many friends. SWIFT CURRENT, SASK.—Promoted to glory at age 93, Madeline Peters was a faithful soldier at Swift Current for more than 40 years. “Even when confined to a nursing home, she requested to have her own kettle and bells at Christmas, such was her love for the Lord and the Army,” says Captain Michael Ramsay, corps officer.
Salvationist will print brief tributes, at no cost, as space permits. They should be received within two months of the promotion to glory and include: community where the individual resided; conversion to Christ; corps involvement; Christian ministry and survivors. We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Digital photos in TIFF or high resolution JPEG format are acceptable. Clear, original photos may be submitted and will be returned. Send to Salvationist, 2 Overlea Blvd., Toronto ON M4H 1P4 or e-mail salvationist@can.salvationarmy.org.
GAZETTE
TERRITORIAL Promoted to glory Mjr Maxwell Young, from Ottawa, Oct 12; Mrs Brg Winifred Lewis, from Oakville, Ont., Oct 14; Mrs Mjr Harriet Campbell, from Parksville, B.C., Oct 15
CALENDAR
Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Dec 1 Santa Shuffle, Toronto*; Dec 1 Toronto Star Christmas carol concerts, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Toronto; Dec 3 Salvation Army Historical Society meeting, Toronto; Dec 4 retired officers’ Christmas luncheon, Toronto, Ont. CE Div; Dec 5 Parliamentary reception, Ottawa; Dec 8 Christmas With The Salvation Army, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto; Dec 12 Christmas service, Maxwell Meighen Centre, Toronto, Ont. CE Div; Dec 15 Hamilton Laotian Corps, Ont. *Commissioner Brian Peddle only Colonels Floyd and Tracey Tidd Dec 1 Santa Shuffle, Whitby, Ont.; Dec 4 retired officers’ Christmas luncheon, Toronto, Ont. CE Div; Dec 8 Christmas With The Salvation Army, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto Canadian Staff Band Dec 1 Toronto Star Christmas carol concerts, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Toronto; Dec 8 Christmas With The Salvation Army, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto; Dec 16 Carols of Celebration, Newmarket Theatre, Ont.