Obituaries
Major Richard Charles Farrow
Controller of water rights for British Columbia, Maj. Richard C. Farrow, 58, collapsed in his car as he was pulling from the curb at View and Broad Streets at 6.15 Monday night, presumably of a heart attack. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Royal Jubilee Hospital by the family physician, Dr. Stuart G. Kenning.
He was a two-war veteran and became controller of the Water Rights Branch in 1946. He had joined the branch as a land surveyor in 1930. Surviving are his widow and his mother, at McKenzie Farm, 4000 Douglas Street, Saanich; one daughter in Montreal and a sister in New York.
Major Farrow had a diverse military history starting with the 9th Militia Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and the 72nd Highlanders of Canada. He volunteered for Active Service with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery 2nd draft 20 November 1915, was commissioned Lieutenant and transferred to 48th Battery, 12th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. In England he was transferred to the 81st Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and served in France as a secondment to the Royal Flying Corps. He rejoined the Canadian Army for the Second World War.
Controller of water rights for British Columbia, Maj. Richard C. Farrow, 58, collapsed in his car as he was pulling from the curb at View and Broad Streets at 6.15 Monday night, presumably of a heart attack. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Royal Jubilee Hospital by the family physician, Dr. Stuart G. Kenning.
He was a two-war veteran and became controller of the Water Rights Branch in 1946. He had joined the branch as a land surveyor in 1930. Surviving are his widow and his mother, at McKenzie Farm, 4000 Douglas Street, Saanich; one daughter in Montreal and a sister in New York.
Major Farrow had a diverse military history starting with the 9th Militia Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and the 72nd Highlanders of Canada. He volunteered for Active Service with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery 2nd draft 20 November 1915, was commissioned Lieutenant and transferred to 48th Battery, 12th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. In England he was transferred to the 81st Battery, 15th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and served in France as a secondment to the Royal Flying Corps. He rejoined the Canadian Army for the Second World War.
Bombardier John Markham McLane, DCM
Indian Head service held - Funeral service for J.M.G. McLane, 59, who died in Winnipeg Jan. 17, was held Saturday in the Presbyterian church here. Burial was in Indian Head cemetery. Born on Sunbeam farm just south of Indian Head, Mr. McLane went to Vancouver in 1912. During his service in First World War he was awarded the D.C.M. for gallantry. After his return he settled in Winnipeg, where he was manager for Fisher-Burpe surgical supplies at the time of his death. His wife, who survives him, is the daughter of the late Colonel Glenn, Indian Head. Also living are a daughter, Patricia Louise and four sisters: Mary McLane, Mrs. Maud Laird and Mrs. Crebbin, all of Vancouver, and Mrs. J.C. Horton of Oshawa, Ont.
Bombardier McLane enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 8 October 1915. He served overseas with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal 7 October 1918.
Indian Head service held - Funeral service for J.M.G. McLane, 59, who died in Winnipeg Jan. 17, was held Saturday in the Presbyterian church here. Burial was in Indian Head cemetery. Born on Sunbeam farm just south of Indian Head, Mr. McLane went to Vancouver in 1912. During his service in First World War he was awarded the D.C.M. for gallantry. After his return he settled in Winnipeg, where he was manager for Fisher-Burpe surgical supplies at the time of his death. His wife, who survives him, is the daughter of the late Colonel Glenn, Indian Head. Also living are a daughter, Patricia Louise and four sisters: Mary McLane, Mrs. Maud Laird and Mrs. Crebbin, all of Vancouver, and Mrs. J.C. Horton of Oshawa, Ont.
Bombardier McLane enlisted with the Vancouver Volunteer Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 8 October 1915. He served overseas with 3rd Canadian Division Ammunition Column and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal 7 October 1918.
Lieutenant Donald James Moorman
Suddenly in hospital on Thursday, September 14, 1950, Donald, J. Moorman, aged 58 years, beloved husband of Margaret Gagnon of 8 Tormey St. and dear father of James, John, Donald and William, all at home. Resting at McEvoy Bros., 235 Kent St. Funeral Saturday to St. Joseph’s Church for requiem mass at 11 a.m. Burial Notre Dame.
Suddenly in hospital on Thursday, September 14, 1950, Donald, J. Moorman, aged 58 years, beloved husband of Margaret Gagnon of 8 Tormey St. and dear father of James, John, Donald and William, all at home. Resting at McEvoy Bros., 235 Kent St. Funeral Saturday to St. Joseph’s Church for requiem mass at 11 a.m. Burial Notre Dame.
