PEOPLE & PLACES
TRIBUTES DEER LAKE, N.L.—Jessie Leah Drover (Butt) (nee Parsons) was born in 1928 and promoted to glory at the age of 87. She was a faithful home league member. Predeceased by her husband, Josiah Drover; sons Eric and Gary Drover; and all her siblings, Jessie leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories her children Major Willis (Priscilla) Drover, Andrew Drover, Wade (Harriet) Drover, Bill Drover, Jenny (Joe) Chynn, Danny Drover and Bond (Della) Drover; a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. OWEN SOUND, ONT.—James Lyle McLachlan was born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1916, to a Salvation Army family and from an early age was involved in all aspects of corps life. After immigrating to Canada in 1952, Jim was an active soldier in the corps in Owen Sound as deputy bandmaster, songster leader, corps secretary, Sunday school teacher and was one of the founding members of the current Golden Agers ministry. Jim gave generously of his time at Army music camps across the country as a gifted musician. He married his sweetheart, Isa, in 1940, and they enjoyed 50 years together, raising their two daughters. Jim was promoted to glory in his 100th year having influenced many lives for the kingdom. He was often heard quoting his favourite Scripture, Galatians 6:7-10. Predeceased by his son-in-law, Melville Hutchinson, Jim is lovingly remembered by his daughters Isabel Cook (Elmer) and Jean Hutchinson; grandchildren Major Shona Pike (Keith), Heather Hosken (Tim), Bradley Hutchinson (Christine) and Cheryl Hynds (Jamie); 10 great-grandchildren and many friends. LONDON, ONT.—Marie Champ was born in Niagara Falls, Ont., in 1923 to Jasper and Martha Morgan. In her mid-teens, she was invited to attend a Salvation Army youth group meeting. Sunday meetings, corps cadets and soldiership classes soon followed, and in 1942, Marie entered the College for Officer Training in Toronto as a cadet of the Valiant Session. Following commissioning, Marie served in corps appointments in Ontario and Quebec; however, poor health caused her to step out of officership after only three years. This setback did not lessen her love for the Lord or her zeal to serve him through The Salvation Army as a faithful soldier. For more than 60 years, Marie was a dedicated home league member, with more than half of those years spent in a leadership role as home league secretary at London East and then London South Corps. She was predeceased by her husband, William (Bill), in 2002. Promoted to glory following a brief illness, Marie leaves her children David (Joanne), Lt-Colonel Jim (Major Barbara), Kathryn and Ken (Sandra); 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers Bill (Jean) and John (Ruth); and extended family members. DILDO, N.L.—Edward Harvey Reid was born to Edward and Alice Reid in 1930 in Dildo, where he grew up. Harvey met and married Ruby Pinsent, his loving wife of 47 years, and together they raised nine children who respected and loved them dearly. He was a hard worker who provided for his family, and taught by example the importance of love, respect and faith in God. Harvey committed his life to the Lord in the early days of his marriage to Ruby and began his involvement in the Dildo/New Harbour Corps, now known as the Trinity Bay South Corps. Harvey served as the bandmaster for more than 50 years, giving leadership to eight of his nine children. He continued to be an active bandsman even after his retirement as the band was always close to his heart. Harvey was involved in the men’s fellowship group and held a commission as a songster member. His life was marked by his great sense of humour, which was evident to anyone who spent time in his presence. Harvey will be forever remembered and loved by his children and their families, and his brother, Cecil Reid.
VICTORIA—Nelson George Martin was born in Victoria in 1922, the son of Stan and Alice Martin. A lifetime member of The Salvation Army, Nelson spent his life helping others. He played the euphonium for more than 60 years, at Esquimalt Corps and Victoria Citadel. Nelson was the quiet one of his family who surrounded himself with many friends, both within and outside the church. He was married to Myrtle for 70 years and together they made their home a welcoming place that was always open to others. Nelson loved the Lord and knew one day he would see him face to face. Just minutes before he died, Nelson sang, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Sweetest Name I Know. Predeceased by Myrtle in 2015, he is survived by his daughter, June (Dave); granddaughter, Tracey (Dan); great-grandchildren Abbey and Nate; sister, Shirley Giles; brother-in-law, Ernie Bent, and family. STONEY CREEK, ONT.—Glen Clarence Reynolds, a lifelong Salvationist, was promoted to glory at the age of 87. His parents Clarence and Verna Reynolds were former Salvation Army officers and their Christian influence provided the foundation for his walk with the Lord. As a member of Salvation Army bands for more than 70 years, Glen exhibited a love and commitment to this powerful witness that extended to music camps at Camp Selkirk, from where many will remember him as the “Canteen Man.” Glen was a great encourager to the youth he encountered during his lifelong commitment to the Army. Retiring after more than 41 years with Hamilton Hydro, he worked part time at Canadian Tire for 25 years. Glen was an avid photographer and a faithful soldier of Winterberry Heights Church in Stoney Creek. Following the promotion to glory of his wife of 55 years, Eva Cousins, in 2003, Glen met Lily Trembley and they married in 2005. Missing Glen are his loving wife, Lily; children Jeff (Barbara) Reynolds and Glenda Crawford; grandchildren Anna and Stephanie Crawford, and Michael and Stephen Reynolds; and extended family members. DEER LAKE, N.L.—Sadie Victoria Smith (nee Tucker) was born in 1930 and promoted to glory at the age of 85. She was a member of the home league, community care ministries, seniors’ fellowship and couples’ fellowship. Sadie was in charge of the kitchen at the corps and enjoyed being behind the scenes, cooking meals for special occasions and different groups of the corps. She was predeceased by her son, Tony; grandson, Brandon; and parents Mary and John Tucker. Left to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband of 67 years, James; sons Jerry (Caroline) and Dennis; daughter, Judy (Keith Pike); four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Melva, Dallis (Irving Shears), John, Gary (Geraldine), Maisie and Derick; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. DILDO, N.L.—Alfred Graham Hefford was born in 1928 to Selby and Emily Hefford in New Harbour, Trinity Bay, N.L., where he was also raised. After spending a short time working on the CN Railway, he moved to Buchans, N.L., and worked in the mines for the Asarco Smelting and Refining Company. There he met the love of his life, Phoebe Luscombe, and they were married in 1950. Alfred was a loving husband to Phoebe and father to their four children. Although living in Buchans, the family enjoyed spending their summers in Dildo. Alfred was an active Salvationist throughout his life and served the Lord well as a Sunday school teacher, corps secretary, corps sergeant-major and bandsman. Upon his retirement, Alfred returned to Dildo and enjoyed the company of his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents; brother, Ron; and cherished brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alfred is lovingly remembered by his wife, Phoebe; children Doug (Jean), Sharon (Gary), Alfred (Brenda) and Donald (Patsy); seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Chatfield Reid; sisters-in-law Janet Foote and Marion Davis; brother-in-law, Nelson Luscombe; nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. Salvationist April 2016 29