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TRIBUTES BURLINGTON, ONT.—Born in Calgary in 1930 to Salvationist parents, Robert (Bob) Hackett early found Jesus as his Saviour. His father, a bandmaster and songster leader at Calgary Temple, taught Bob to play a brass instrument and he consequently went on to serve as a bandsman and songster for more than 50 years at Simcoe, Oakville and Hamilton’s Argyle Citadel, Ont. Bob bore witness of his Christian faith to fellow workers at a factory from which he retired following 35 years of service. Bob is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joy; daughters Deborah and Laura; grandchildren Kathleen, Patricia, Jacob and Emma. ACTON, ONT.—Ian Lewis Watkinson was born into Redhill Corps, England, in 1937. After leaving school at 16, he joined the Royal Artillery Ordinance Corps Band and graduated from the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Ian joined the Tottenham Citadel Band on soprano cornet and participated in their famed 1964 tour of Canada. Following the tour, he immigrated to Canada and attended Toronto’s Earlscourt Citadel, becoming the band’s soprano cornet player. He was commissioned as bandmaster of Toronto’s Dovercourt Citadel Band in 1967, a position he held for 12 years, before assuming leadership of Earlscourt Citadel Band. In the late 1970s, Ian moved to British Columbia and joined the Vancouver Temple Band. Returning to Ontario, he played in Toronto’s Etobicoke Temple, Mississauga Temple and Hamilton’s Mountain Citadel bands over the next three decades. In 2010, he was appointed bandmaster of Heritage Brass. In 1969, Ian was a founding member of the Canadian Staff Band and completed more than 18 years of service, culminating with his recall to the band for the 2010-11 season, enabling him to participate in the ISB120 celebrations. He is missed by Isobel (nee Skinner), his wife of 30 years; children Niven (Debbie), Helen (Craig Lewis) and Douglas (Morgan); grandchildren Katherine, Elizabeth, Benjamin and Jack. CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH, N.L.—Geneva (Wells) Bowering was born in 1920 in the historic section of St. John’s, N.L., commonly referred to as the Battery. Just a year later, she and her family miraculously survived a devastating avalanche that moved their home a considerable distance while they were sleeping. Following her marriage to Nathan, they lived on Signal Hill and attended church regularly. They were blessed to share 63 years together. They became members of Duckworth Street Corps in St. John’s, which was affectionately known as The Glory Shop. Moving from St. John’s, they were associated with Conception Bay South Corps for more than 30 years. Geneva became a senior soldier in 1986, was a life member of the home league and endeared herself to everyone with her pleasant ways and encouraging words. A dedicated Christian, she served her Lord well as a faithful Salvationist. For the past few years she was a resident at a seniors’ nursing home and delighted in attending the Salvation Army services, proudly wearing her uniform. Her family and friends will greatly miss her kind words and ready smile. Left with fond memories are daughter, Shirley; son, Nathan (Patsy); six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Alfred; many extended family members and friends. DEER LAKE, N.L.—Gladys Leah Janes (nee Moores) was a dedicated soldier with Deer Lake Corps for many years. Enrolled as a soldier in 1975, she was an active member of the home league and Bible study and, in the Sunday night services, frequently testified to God’s faithfulness. Gladys supported many of the groups within the church and her community, and loved to work in her garden. She enjoyed sewing and was an active member in the Quilter’s Guild where she produced many beautiful items. Promoted to glory at the age of 88, Gladys leaves to mourn, with fond and loving memories, daughters Delphine Ball, Gloria (John Piercey) and Joan (Keith Bishop); sons John (Diane) and Derek (Karen); brother, John Moores; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; a large circle of relatives and friends. 28 I March 2013 I Salvationist
WINDSOR, ONT.—Mrs. Brigadier Margaret Carey (nee Pepin) was promoted to glory at the age of 83. Born in New Dayton, Alta., in 1929 as the daughter of a Baptist minister, she started attending the Salvation Army Sunday school to help her cousin win a Bible for bringing someone new. This began Margaret’s lifelong commitment to God and The Salvation Army. She trained as a maternity nurse at the Vancouver Grace Hospital before entering the training college in Toronto in the Peacemakers Session. Commissioned in 1949, Margaret served her Lord faithfully in many capacities during her 41 years of active officership. She married Captain William (Bill) Carey in 1951 and began their long ministry together as officers, serving mostly in Western Canada. Their most memorable appointment was the years spent in northern British Columbia serving the First Nations whom they loved dearly. Following retirement in 1990, they settled in Tecumseh, Ont., where Margaret continued to serve her Lord as a good soldier and was active in women’s ministries, Bible study, seniors’ group and songsters. Margaret is lovingly remembered by her husband, Bill; three children and their spouses; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. SPRINGDALE, N.L.—Laurence Lodge Oxford was born in Springdale in 1946 and lived life to the fullest. At an early age Laurence gave his life to the Lord and was an active bandsman, songster, member of the men’s fellowship and cub scout leader. He gave countless volunteer hours to The Salvation Army, his life a living testimony to his strong faith. Music was a huge part of Laurence’s life and it was his love for music that brought him to literally sing his way into heaven, accompanied by his loving family. Laurence will be sadly missed and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who love him. He is survived by his wife, Glenys Thompson-Oxford; daughters Dawn (Bennett) Wellman and Celeste (Nevin) Robinson; son, Tilden; six grandchildren; eight brothers; two sisters.
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125th Anniversary March 22-24, 2013 Special Guests: Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Friday, March 22 Corps Celebration Dinner Tickets: Purchase or reserve by March 8 Contact: sasjc@nfld.net or 709-579-5235 Sunday, March 24 Worship Services 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Greetings from former officers and friends can be sent to: sasjc@nfld.net or St. John’s Citadel, 25 Adams Avenue, St. John’s NL A1C 4Z1