Sinclairtown in 2004 and last appointment Dundee and Chaplain, Dundee HSU ANTHONY COTTERILL Commissioner Territorial Commander
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TRIBUTES PETER FISHER, BOLTON CITADEL BORN in Thorne, Doncaster, in 1929, Peter came to the Army aged 14 through his love of music. Originally from a Methodist background, he was enrolled as a soldier at Woodlands Corps in 1944. Peter married Enid Penno in 1954. In 1955 they entered the training college from Heckmondwike Corps as cadets of the Swordbearers session. Commissioned in 1956, they were appointed to Glossop Corps. Further appointments in the Manchester, London and South Yorkshire areas followed. Ill health meant that they reluctantly relinquished officership. They settled with their four children in Reading, soldiering at Reading West. Bereaved of Enid in 2000, Peter married Captain Phyllis Forsyth in 2005, moving to her home corps, Bolton Citadel. There, Peter found real joy teaching children to play instruments and reinstating the YP band. A true people person, Peter is greatly missed. Well done, servant of God! – PF MALCOLM DOVE, STAPLEFORD MALCOLM was born in Stapleford in 1941 to Salvationist parents. He was brought up in the corps, being a member of the YP and senior bands for a total of 72 years. He held the positions of YP band leader, band librarian, deputy bandmaster and bandmaster. Malcolm played soprano cornet for many years and featured as a soloist at many of the Easter celebrations at Nottingham Albert Hall. He was also a member of the East Midlands Divisional Fellowship Band, in which he played flugelhorn. Malcolm was of a quiet nature. He was very sincere in everything he did for the Lord. He leaves a wife, Joyce, three children and four grandchildren. – FT
THOMAS SAUNDERS MBE, PLYMOUTH CONGRESS HALL BORN on 1 December 1943, Tom was a lifelong Salvationist, serving more than 60 years as a local officer at Barnstaple then Plymouth Congress Hall. Tom’s service exemplified his humble Christian faith. Appointed MBE for services to The Salvation Army and for his work as a civil servant, he always gave glory to God. Tom was an encourager and when asking how you were he gave time for the answer. As corps sergeant-major he led the corps for a number of years while it was without an officer. Tom’s life impacted many, and his legacy will long impact the ministry of The Salvation Army. – MB BECCA GREEN, EDINBURGH GORGIE BECCA transferred to Edinburgh Gorgie when her corps in Leith closed. Her association with The Salvation Army started when her father staggered out of the pub into an openair meeting. He followed the band to the hall, was gloriously converted and later became an officer. During her service at Leith, Becca held commissions as singing company leader, songster pianist, YPSM, corps secretary and pub boomer. She loved singing and sang duets with her late sister, Martha, often accompanied by her father on concertina. Becca’s interest was always in the welfare of young people and she was part of the process as they developed into fine Christians. She continued her faithful service at Edinburgh Gorgie as home league pianist, over-60 club member and food bank volunteer. Becca was a kind and generous Christian lady. – LC
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Salvationist 15 January 2022
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