ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARMY PEOPLE
TRIBUTES
LOCAL OFFICERS APPOINTED O CPR CS Edward Beach, Williamstown
KAY AND IAN JOHNSTON, CARLISLE
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Blue Sapphire (65th) O Anne and Rtd BM John Ranner, Felixstowe (27 April) Diamond O Songster Norma and Raymond Howe, Ipswich Citadel (28 April) DEDICATED TO GOD O Jude Arran Noble-Gresty, son of Bandsman/Songster Calum and Songster Jess Noble-Gresty, at Winton by Major Claire Hill O Otis Frankie Cooke, son of Lisa and Simon Cooke, at Wrexham by Major Sandy Davis O Leo and Charlotte Still, son and daughter of Captains Chris and Lucy Still, at Birmingham Citadel by Major Adrian Allman PROMOTED TO GLORY O Marion Bruce, Paignton O Tony Dumper, Exeter Temple O S/Reservist Margaret Vincent, Exeter Temple O Irene Wilson, Lurgan, on 13 March O Lieut-Colonel Jean Issitt from King’s College Hospital on 12 April BEREAVED O B/Reservist Ronald Wilson, Lurgan, of his wife Irene Wilson O Joan Thompson, Bourne, of her sister Lieut-Colonel Jean Issitt
KAY was an only child born to Salvationist parents in Hillingdon in 1945. Her musical talents were nurtured throughout her youth at Uxbridge Corps, and she was invited to sing soprano with the National Songsters. It was her beautiful voice that first caught the attention of a young RAF serviceman and musician, Ian Johnston, on his first visit to the corps. The couple married and lived in Weston-super-Mare, before returning to Carlisle, Ian’s home city. A son, Wayne, made the family complete and both Ian and Kay settled into local leadership roles at the corps. Kay’s last role was as corps secretary and Ian’s was as songster leader. A cancer diagnosis for Kay in 2019 was followed by a confirmation of lung cancer for Ian. Throughout the Covid-19 lockdowns they supported one another through endless rounds of treatment. After Kay’s death in November 2021 Ian returned to worship, resuming his place in the band alongside Wayne. On his last Sunday, he insisted on attending the meeting even though it was his first attendance in a wheelchair. ‘Where else would I be?’ was his response to
ENGAGEMENTS GENERAL BRIAN PEDDLE AND COMMISSIONER ROSALIE PEDDLE O Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands Territory, Tue 19 Apr – Mon 25 O Congo Brazzaville Territory, Wed 4 May – Mon 9 THE CHIEF OF THE STAFF (COMMISSIONER LYNDON BUCKINGHAM) AND COMMISSIONER BRONWYN BUCKINGHAM O Riga, Latvia (Europe Zonal Conference), Mon 2 May – Fri 6 THE TERRITORIAL COMMANDER (COMMISSIONER ANTHONY COTTERILL) AND COMMISSIONER GILLIAN COTTERILL O Riga, Latvia (Europe Zonal Conference), Mon 2 May – Fri 6 THE CHIEF SECRETARY (COLONEL PAUL MAIN) AND COLONEL JENINE MAIN O WBC (spiritual day), Wed 27 Apr O Riga, Latvia (Europe Zonal Conference), Mon 2 May – Fri 6
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enquiries about how he was feeling. Ian was promoted to Glory just 10 weeks after Kay. As friends to many, Ian and Kay are greatly missed. They influenced generations with their music, and their duets will long be remembered. But it is the strength of their faith and commitment to God that remain as testimony. Rest in peace, good and faithful servants. – MS DAVID ALSTON, SALE BORN in 1941, David attended Manchester Clayton Corps. When the corps closed, the family transferred to Manchester Openshaw Citadel, where David moved through the junior sections into the band and songsters. It was here that he met and married Eileen. They later had three children, Heather, Jonathan and Karina. He continued his service at Manchester Citadel and Sale, where he was known for his fine euphonium playing. David held the positions of YP band leader and band librarian but will mostly be remembered for carrying out the unofficial role of welcome sergeant. For many years, faithfully every Sunday morning, he would greet people with a smile, handshake and welcoming word. Although during the last few years he was severely restricted by ill health, he continued to witness and demonstrate his strong faith in his Lord. He is greatly missed by all his family and friends. – CW PERSONAL THANKS FOR MESSAGES My family and I have been touched and overwhelmed by reading the many kind and thoughtful messages, cards and letters we have received over recent weeks, since the promotion to Glory of my husband, General John Larsson. Some of these contained stories that we had never heard before and were so very heart-warming. It is simply not possible to respond to all of these personally and so we wish to take this opportunity to say a very warm collective thank you to everyone who has been in contact or shared in the Thanksgiving Service – either in person or online. Freda Larsson Commissioner
