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TRIBUTES TORONTO—Johnstone Kwendo Ndugu was born in Vihiga District, Kenya, in 1956. He was a teacher at The Salvation Army Thika School for the Blind, Central Province, and served as choir director and band member at Thika Corps. Following the death of his beloved wife, Margaret, in 1998, Johnstone subsequently married Angela Njagi. Immigrating to Canada with his family in 2000, Johnstone joined The Salvation Army Community Church West Hill in Toronto and was a member of the band. A full-time employee of New Visions Toronto and part-time employee at Surex Community Services, he served as a support worker for more than 10 years and was an active member in a number of Kenyan community groups. Promoted to glory through a tragic road accident, Johnstone is remembered by his mother, Efeli; brother, Stanley; sister, Susan; wife, Angela; sons Eric, Sammy, David; daughters Alice, Jane, Roseanne, Jennifer, Esther. CORNER BROOK, N.L.—Leslie H. Pike Sr. grew up in Corner Brook and loved sports, especially baseball, which he played in his younger years. Married to Marjorie, he was widowed in 1983 and then met and married Mildred Pittman, his wife of 23 years. Leslie worked at Kruger Paper Mill before retiring in 1988, the same year he accepted Christ and was enrolled as a senior soldier. He was involved in activities at Corner Brook Temple, including the men’s fellowship. After his retirement, Leslie and Mildred travelled across Canada and the United States until ill health prevented them from doing so. Held in high esteem by all who knew him, Leslie’s life showed God’s love, compassion and kindness. He is missed by his loving wife, Mildred; son, Leslie Jr. (Debbie); two grandsons; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. BARRIE, ONT.—While actively serving as the corps officer of Barrie Corps, Major Mark Cummings was promoted to glory at the age of 56. Although fighting cancer for four years, Mark continued to preach and serve until two weeks before God took him home. Born and raised in Toronto, he and his family attended Danforth-Agincourt Corps. Mark graduated from the University of Toronto in 1980 before entering the College for Officer Training that same year. There he met Cadet Lynn McMurter and they were married in 1983. Together they served in corps throughout Ontario in Ingersoll, Kanata, Pembroke, Toronto, Fenelon Falls, Cobourg and Barrie, and also in Somerset, Bermuda. Mark loved the Lord and had a strong passion for preaching and teaching the Word so that lives were transformed by the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. As an artist, Mark produced beautiful paintings and portraits, many of which he gave to people to whom he ministered to encourage them on their faith journey. Mark is remembered by his loving wife, Lynn; sons Andrew, Luke; father, Clifford (Shirley); brothers Timothy, Jonathan; sister, Deborah; mother-in-law, Audrey McMurter; comrades of Barrie Corps, friends and acquaintances.
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TERRITORIAL Appointments Mjr Elaine Braye, guest services co-ordinator, JPCC, Jackson’s Point, Ont., THQ business administration services Promoted to glory Mjr David Peck, from Peterborough, Ont., Oct 22
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Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle Jan 18-20 CFOT, Winnipeg; Jan 23-24 National Advisory Board, Toronto; Jan 27-30 divisional retreat, Ont. GL Div Colonels Mark and Sharon Tillsley Jan 4 youth holiness conference, Ont. GL Div; Jan 12-17 IHQ, London, England; Jan 24-25 Booth University College board of trustees, Toronto; Jan 27-30 divisional retreat, Prairie Div 28 • January 2014 • Salvationist
SEAL COVE, WHITE BAY, N.L.—Woodrow W. Jennings was promoted to glory in his 85th year. He met and married Florence Rideout and they spent 65 years together. He is remembered by his wife, Florence; sister, Audrey; children Major Bruce Jennings (Mildred), Karen Doyle (John), Doreen McKay (Gerald), Robert Jennings (Ruth), Brenda Gallant; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; extended family and friends. HALIFAX—Hazel (Kaye) Inkpen was born in Burin, N.L. A faithful servant of Jesus Christ, Kaye was a lifelong Salvationist and member of Fairview Citadel in Halifax, contributing to various ministries including as corps cadet counsellor. She was a tremendous baker, well known for her bread, rolls and partridgeberry pie which she sometimes baked for church fundraisers. Promoted to glory following a courageous battle with cancer, Kaye is survived by her son, Barry (Cathy O’Neill); daughter, Wendy (Robert) Clark; brothers Joshua Moulton, Scott Moulton; sister, Jessie Mitchell; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and in particular George Beasley, who regarded her as a second mother. PENTICTON, B.C.—Born in Allan, Sask., in 1914, George William Roper grew up in small farming communities in Saskatchewan, Ontario and British Columbia. Moving to Rossland, B.C., he worked at the Cominco Smelter and Refinery, began attending The Salvation Army and met his future wife, Gertie Fitch. George joined the Canadian military in 1939 as a gunner and was one of the first Canadians to land on British soil during the Second World War. He transferred to the Provost Corps (military police) as a motorcycle dispatch rider. After serving five years and sustaining back injuries, George returned home and was reunited with Gertie in Vancouver, eventually settling in Kamloops, B.C., where they raised four children. A faithful Salvation Army soldier, he served as bandsman, flag bearer, corps council member, usher and community care ministries worker. A member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 50 years, he participated in Remembrance Day ceremonies. Retired in Penticton, he volunteered for community and charity events. George is remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather and trusted friend. He is greatly missed by children Beverley, Major Marg (Joe), Donald (Janice), Mary (Thomas); 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
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