Obituaries - 1966
Lieutenant George Victor Atkins, MC
Passed away in hospital, on February 17, 1966, in his 71st year. Late of 150 24 Street, West Vancouver. Survived by his wife, Kay, at home; 1 son, Richard L. Atkins of Vancouver; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother, R. Roy Atkins of Salt Spring Island; 1 sister, Mrs. C.S. Russell of Victoria. Mr. Atkins was a member of Terminal City Club, King David Lodge No. 93 A.F. & A.M., Gizah Temple, Rajah Shrine Club, North Shore Shrine Club, and Canadian Legion Branch 60. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 22 at 3 p.m., from Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Dr., West Vancouver with Rev. W. Valentine officiating, followed by cremation.
Lieutenant Atkins served in the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Passed away in hospital, on February 17, 1966, in his 71st year. Late of 150 24 Street, West Vancouver. Survived by his wife, Kay, at home; 1 son, Richard L. Atkins of Vancouver; 4 grandchildren; 1 brother, R. Roy Atkins of Salt Spring Island; 1 sister, Mrs. C.S. Russell of Victoria. Mr. Atkins was a member of Terminal City Club, King David Lodge No. 93 A.F. & A.M., Gizah Temple, Rajah Shrine Club, North Shore Shrine Club, and Canadian Legion Branch 60. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 22 at 3 p.m., from Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Dr., West Vancouver with Rev. W. Valentine officiating, followed by cremation.
Lieutenant Atkins served in the 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA during the Second World War.
Lieutenant Edward Noel Bagshawe
25 December 1894 - 1 June 1966. Served with the 88th Victoria Fusiliers, 30th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force and 7th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force before transferring to the 2/1st Hartfordshire Battery 4th East Anglian Brigade Royal Field Artillery on 14 October 1915. After the war he served with the 5th Medium Battery from 1925 to 1928. Interred at Ross Bay Cemetery Victoria BC.
25 December 1894 - 1 June 1966. Served with the 88th Victoria Fusiliers, 30th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force and 7th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force before transferring to the 2/1st Hartfordshire Battery 4th East Anglian Brigade Royal Field Artillery on 14 October 1915. After the war he served with the 5th Medium Battery from 1925 to 1928. Interred at Ross Bay Cemetery Victoria BC.
Lance Bombardier James (Jimmy) Walter Blackburn
Suddenly April 8, 1966, James Walter Blackburn of 3728 Frances Street, North Vancouver, in his 47th year. Survived by his loving wife, Elma, and 2 daughters, Carol and Alexis; his mother, Mrs. G. Blackburn. He served with the 15th Field Regiment, R.C.A., in World War II. Funeral service Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m., in the Burnaby Funeral Directors Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, North Burnaby, Rev. G. Turpin, D.D., officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Heart Foundation appreciated.
Suddenly April 8, 1966, James Walter Blackburn of 3728 Frances Street, North Vancouver, in his 47th year. Survived by his loving wife, Elma, and 2 daughters, Carol and Alexis; his mother, Mrs. G. Blackburn. He served with the 15th Field Regiment, R.C.A., in World War II. Funeral service Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m., in the Burnaby Funeral Directors Chapel, 4276 Hastings Street, North Burnaby, Rev. G. Turpin, D.D., officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the B.C. Heart Foundation appreciated.
Honorary Colonel (Brigadier ret'd) Aeneas E. McBean Bell-Irving OBE ED
Brigadier Bell-Irving served in the Artillery as a Second Lieutenant in World War I and as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in the World War II. He was the Honorary Colonel 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA from 1949 to 1954 and the Honorary Colonel of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1957 to 1959. After the war he became an influential business man and was elected City of Vancouver Councillor from 1962 to 1966. He passed away 20 November 1966.
Brigadier Bell-Irving served in the Artillery as a Second Lieutenant in World War I and as the Commanding Officer of the 2nd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA in the World War II. He was the Honorary Colonel 43rd Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RCA from 1949 to 1954 and the Honorary Colonel of the 15th Field Artillery Regiment RCA from 1957 to 1959. After the war he became an influential business man and was elected City of Vancouver Councillor from 1962 to 1966. He passed away 20 November 1966.
Sergeant Charles William Friend
In hospital April 16, 1966 aged 93 years, formerly of Langley, B.C., beloved father of Charles W. , North Vancouver; Thomas H., Huntington Park, Calif., Mrs. J.J. (Grace) Szlater, Trenton, Ont. Survived also by 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, 3 p.m., in the Kearney Funeral Chapel, 1096 West Broadway, Rev. G.E. Mitchell officiating. Internment Veteran’s Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery.
Sergeant Friend enlisted with the Vancouver Voluntary Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 6 October 1915
In hospital April 16, 1966 aged 93 years, formerly of Langley, B.C., beloved father of Charles W. , North Vancouver; Thomas H., Huntington Park, Calif., Mrs. J.J. (Grace) Szlater, Trenton, Ont. Survived also by 7 grandchildren. Funeral service Wednesday, 3 p.m., in the Kearney Funeral Chapel, 1096 West Broadway, Rev. G.E. Mitchell officiating. Internment Veteran’s Field of Honour, Mountain View Cemetery.
Sergeant Friend enlisted with the Vancouver Voluntary Reserve, Boorman's Battery on 6 October 1915
Bombardier Allen Erastus Hager, MM
In Walnut Creek, Dec. 12, 1966, Allen Erastus Hager, of 71 El Caminito Rd., Walnut Creek, beloved husband of Florence E. Hager of Walnut Creek; loving father of of Mrs. Barbara E. Hastings and loving father-in-law of R.V. Hastings, both of Berkeley. A veteran of the Canadian army during World War I, and a manufacturer’s representative in 11 western states for over 36 years. A native of Toronto, Canada; aged 74 years.
Services for the family were held Tuesday, December 13, 1966, at the Civic Center Chapel of Wilson & Kratzer, Richmond. Committal follows at the Canadian Legion Plot, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Colma. The family prefers that any expression of remembrance be made to Father Flanagan Boys’ Tow, Nebraska.
Bombardier Hager served with the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in North Russia.
In Walnut Creek, Dec. 12, 1966, Allen Erastus Hager, of 71 El Caminito Rd., Walnut Creek, beloved husband of Florence E. Hager of Walnut Creek; loving father of of Mrs. Barbara E. Hastings and loving father-in-law of R.V. Hastings, both of Berkeley. A veteran of the Canadian army during World War I, and a manufacturer’s representative in 11 western states for over 36 years. A native of Toronto, Canada; aged 74 years.
Services for the family were held Tuesday, December 13, 1966, at the Civic Center Chapel of Wilson & Kratzer, Richmond. Committal follows at the Canadian Legion Plot, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Colma. The family prefers that any expression of remembrance be made to Father Flanagan Boys’ Tow, Nebraska.
Bombardier Hager served with the 68th Battery, 16th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in North Russia.
Gunner Frank George Hickling
1 May 1966
Gunner Hickling passed away in Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA at the age of 82. He was a member of the 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery during the First World War.
1 May 1966
Gunner Hickling passed away in Houlton, Aroostook, Maine, USA at the age of 82. He was a member of the 5th Canadian Siege Battery, Canadian Garrison Artillery during the First World War.
Gunner George Darwin Hunt
On June 17, 1966, George Darwin Hunt of 3520 West 37th Avenue at the age of 75 years. Survived by his loving wife, Mabel, and a daughter, Mrs. L.L. Gallazin, of North Vancouver; 2 grand-daughters; 2 sisters, Mrs. L. Head, and Miss M. Hunt. Of Vancouver. Rev. H.A. Watts will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Avenue, on Tuesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
Gunner Hunt enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 22 February 1916 and served in France and Belgium with the 5th Canadian Division Ammunition Column. In the Second World War he was a member of the 201st Battery, 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA
On June 17, 1966, George Darwin Hunt of 3520 West 37th Avenue at the age of 75 years. Survived by his loving wife, Mabel, and a daughter, Mrs. L.L. Gallazin, of North Vancouver; 2 grand-daughters; 2 sisters, Mrs. L. Head, and Miss M. Hunt. Of Vancouver. Rev. H.A. Watts will conduct the funeral service in the Mount Pleasant Chapel, Kingsway at 11th Avenue, on Tuesday, June 21, at 1 p.m. Cremation.
Gunner Hunt enlisted with the 68th Overseas Depot Battery on 22 February 1916 and served in France and Belgium with the 5th Canadian Division Ammunition Column. In the Second World War he was a member of the 201st Battery, 11th (Reserve) Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RCA
Lieutenant-Colonel William Turner Lockhart
Funeral Tuesday - Grand old Man of Island Dies
Ganges – Funeral service will be held in Vancouver for Dr. W.T. Lockhart, 96, known locally as the Grand Old Man of Salt Spring Island.
He died Saturday.
Dr. Lockhart, who would have celebrated his 99th birthday in February, was a familiar sight on Island roads as he walked miles from home on his daily outings.
Until recently, every day began with an hour workout in the basement gymnasium of his Scott Road home. He was also a keen golfer and played three or four times a week.
Born on an Ontario farm, he put himself through college and taught school for several years before studying medicine.
Following service in the First World War and post-graduate studies in Europe, he became a skin specialist in Vancouver, retiring to Salt Spring Island at 80 years of age.
Dr. Lockhart, who never married, is survived by relatives in Vancouver.
Funeral Tuesday - Grand old Man of Island Dies
Ganges – Funeral service will be held in Vancouver for Dr. W.T. Lockhart, 96, known locally as the Grand Old Man of Salt Spring Island.
He died Saturday.
Dr. Lockhart, who would have celebrated his 99th birthday in February, was a familiar sight on Island roads as he walked miles from home on his daily outings.
Until recently, every day began with an hour workout in the basement gymnasium of his Scott Road home. He was also a keen golfer and played three or four times a week.
Born on an Ontario farm, he put himself through college and taught school for several years before studying medicine.
Following service in the First World War and post-graduate studies in Europe, he became a skin specialist in Vancouver, retiring to Salt Spring Island at 80 years of age.
Dr. Lockhart, who never married, is survived by relatives in Vancouver.
Lieutenant John Stewart McRae
Sportsmen, war vet, John S. McRae buried
Funeral was held for John Stewart McRae, M.C., 73 a pioneer lacrosse player in Vancouver and decorated veteran of the First World War.
McRae was a member of the VAC lacrosse team which brought the championship to Vancouver in 1914.
He enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Canadian Artillery, received a commission in the field and served in Europe and Russia. His decorations include the Military Cross, the Belgian Crois De Guerre and the Russian Cross of Saint Stanislaus, whish he received while serving with the Russian Expeditionary Force.
He was well known in the logging industry throughout the Lower Mainland.
He was educated at Fairvies and King Edward high schools. He was a member of the Terminal City Club.
Honorary pall-bearers were George Clark, William Manson, Herman Brown, Don Atkins, Clark Gibson, Charles Philip, Bay Carter, Stanley Kearns, Stanly Colcumb, Clay Anderson, and Max May. Allof Vancouver, and Paul Keeney of Portland.
FAMILY: his wife Irene; one son, James McRae, of Vancouver; two daughters, Mrs. V.A. Williamson, of West Vancouver, and Mrs. R.B. Gammon, England; his six grandchildren and four sisters.
SERVICE: at Simmons & McBride Chapel. Rev. Canon J.W. Robinson officiated, cremation followed.
Sportsmen, war vet, John S. McRae buried
Funeral was held for John Stewart McRae, M.C., 73 a pioneer lacrosse player in Vancouver and decorated veteran of the First World War.
McRae was a member of the VAC lacrosse team which brought the championship to Vancouver in 1914.
He enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Canadian Artillery, received a commission in the field and served in Europe and Russia. His decorations include the Military Cross, the Belgian Crois De Guerre and the Russian Cross of Saint Stanislaus, whish he received while serving with the Russian Expeditionary Force.
He was well known in the logging industry throughout the Lower Mainland.
He was educated at Fairvies and King Edward high schools. He was a member of the Terminal City Club.
Honorary pall-bearers were George Clark, William Manson, Herman Brown, Don Atkins, Clark Gibson, Charles Philip, Bay Carter, Stanley Kearns, Stanly Colcumb, Clay Anderson, and Max May. Allof Vancouver, and Paul Keeney of Portland.
FAMILY: his wife Irene; one son, James McRae, of Vancouver; two daughters, Mrs. V.A. Williamson, of West Vancouver, and Mrs. R.B. Gammon, England; his six grandchildren and four sisters.
SERVICE: at Simmons & McBride Chapel. Rev. Canon J.W. Robinson officiated, cremation followed.
Gunner Thomas Shott
Passed away at Shaughnessy Hospital, Thomas Shott of 4531 W. 7th Ave., aged 81 years. Survived by his loving wife, Christina Rebecca; 1 son, Graham B. Shott, North Vancouver; 2 daughters, Mrs. J.S. Agnew, West Vancouver, and Mrs. Florence Brackstone, Bermuda; 10 grandchildren. 1 great-grandchild. The deceased served in the First World War, Gunner, 68 Battery Canadian Field Artillery; was a member of Branch 142, Royal Canadian Legion, and a life member of I.O.O.F., Chilliwack, B.C. Funeral service Friday, at 1 p.m., in Simmons & McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. H.C.M. Taudin-Chabot officiating followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
Passed away at Shaughnessy Hospital, Thomas Shott of 4531 W. 7th Ave., aged 81 years. Survived by his loving wife, Christina Rebecca; 1 son, Graham B. Shott, North Vancouver; 2 daughters, Mrs. J.S. Agnew, West Vancouver, and Mrs. Florence Brackstone, Bermuda; 10 grandchildren. 1 great-grandchild. The deceased served in the First World War, Gunner, 68 Battery Canadian Field Artillery; was a member of Branch 142, Royal Canadian Legion, and a life member of I.O.O.F., Chilliwack, B.C. Funeral service Friday, at 1 p.m., in Simmons & McBride Funeral Chapel, Broadway at Maple St., Rev. H.C.M. Taudin-Chabot officiating followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.
