RECENT PASSINGS
Passing of Jack Campbell, RCN
We are very sad to inform you that Jack Campbell passed away peacefully on Canada Day. The Legion funeral at Dods & McNair is Tuesday July 7th at 2:30. With visitation at 1:30. Masks and social distancing are mandatory, and we will be in summer dress uniform due to the heat.
PASSING OF JAMES K. STEPHENSON
WWII Veteran
Comrades, it is with grea sadness I report Comrade James K. Stephenson Veteran WW2 passed away January 14th 2021 at the age of 96. Comrade James was a member of our branch for 66 years!
Comrade James ENLISTED 28TH JULY 1943 ROYAL CANADIAN ARTILLERY TRANSFERRED ROYAL CANADIAN ARMY SERVICE CORP SERVICE# B-149875 DATE OF DISCHARGE APRIL 3 1946. THEATRES OF SERVICE CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, CONTINENTAL EUROPE. MEDALS 1939-45 STARS FRANCE & GERMANY STAR CANADIAN VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL & CLASP.
Comrade James is the father of Ken Stephenson past president and life member of our branch. We will be lowering the flag at half mast in honour of Comrade James. The family has indicated they will be having a private family service.
Lest We Forget, We Will Remember
Barry Kimber President Branch #233
Royal Canadian Legion, Col Fitzgerald
He was born July 1925
Passing of Greg Fisher
It is with great sadness that we were informed of the passing of our comrade, Greg Fisher on January 2nd, 2021. Greg was a member of Branch 233 Orangeville for over 27 years. He was a past member of the executive, house manager at one time and was a very active participant in the Poppy Campaign. Greg was also a retired member of the Peel Regional Police. The Canadian flag at the branch is now at half mast in his honour. Please click on the link below for the obituary and tributes.
“Lest We Forget” “We Will Remember”.
Passing of Howard McKinnon - December 13th 2020
It is with great sadness, that we have been informed this day of the passing of our dear friend and comrade, Howard McKinnon. Howard passed away December 13th, and as more information becomes available, we will ensure it is posted both on our Facebook page and website. Howard will be truly be missed by all.
“Lest We Forget” “We Will Remember”.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 233 Orangeville
REST IN PEACE COMRADE.
PASSING OF COMRADE DARRICK LANDRY
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Comrade Darrick Landry. Darrick was the Zone E3 Poppy Chairman and Branch 233 Past President. He will be greatly missed by us all.
Funeral and Visitation were on February 29th and March 1st. If you wish to see the obituary, please click below.