ANNOUNCEMENTS
ARMY PEOPLE
TRIBUTES
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Emerald (55th) O Majors Robert and Valerie Hart (17 April) Golden O Jack and Valerie Spowart, Bo’ness (4 April)
ANTHONY MYATT, BIRKENHEAD
RETIRED OFFICERS Birthday congratulations O Colonel Keith Wylie (80 on 16 April) BEREAVED O Major Nicholas Cotterill, Beccles with Diss, of his father Alfred O Territorial Envoy Alison Day, Norwich Thorpe St Andrew, of her mother Greta Julia Parr O Vivien King, Reading Central, and Vaughan King of their mother Major Doreen King PROMOTED TO GLORY O Colonel Jean Gauntlett from Fair Haven care home, Bournemouth, on 17 March O S/Reservist Ruby Nesbitt, Lurgan O Edith Taylor, Abertillery O Major John Mullett from Lyndon House care home, Sandridge, on 17 March O Cynthia Bridle, Belfast Citadel O Geoff Platt, Newcastle City Temple
WHAT’S ON LET THERE BE PRAISE O Salvation Brass on 1 April from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm on kitchener. faithfm.org O South London Fellowship Band on 8 April from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm on kitchener.faithfm.org Previous broadcasts are available on citadelpromotions.co.uk, salvoaudio.com and salvos.com/ tomquick
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TONY was a hardworking soldier and Cameo club member. He spent most of his life in the military, where he learnt to play the drums, and would eagerly play with the band on Sundays when needed. After leaving the military he became the owner of a newsagent in Pensby, Wirral. There he linked up with the Army when Salvationists invited the family to the corps. Tony and his wife, Jean, moved to Barrow and attended the corps there for a while. In the 1980s they returned to Birkenhead and Tony became a bus driver; his ministry blossomed as he spoke to people who got on his buses. He also helped lead short Army services at nursing homes. In later years Tony developed Alzheimer’s disease but he would still bring Anthony, his youngest son with learning disabilities, to the lunch and Shine clubs. He is greatly missed by all, especially Jean, and his children Dave, Mike and Anthony. God bless Tony, good and faithful servant! – AT
MARGARET LENNOX, GATESHEAD MARGARET was born in 1930. She was raised as a Methodist, but a friend took her to the Army youth club, where she met Dick, a young man she thought was rather handsome. He sent her a note saying he would like to see more of her if she would like to come to the Army. She did, and they married in 1951. Margaret did not like the limelight but was a wise counsellor to many and fully supported Dick in all his Army duties. On retirement she helped at the lunch club and in many other ways behind the scenes. Until the past few years, Margaret was active and
independent. Dementia restricted what she could do, but her faith in the Lord never wavered even when her memory failed her. She was a faithful witness to all in her sheltered accommodation. – MD
MARGARET HATTON, STAPLE HILL BORN in 1927, Margaret lost her mother at 20 months and was cared for by family relatives. Margaret’s adoptive parents introduced her to the Army at Felix Road. In 1945, Margaret met and married a young sailor, Tom. They had a long, happy marriage of more than 54 years. They had six children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret loved them all and was proud of their achievements. After retirement, Margaret and Tom went to a concert at Staple Hill in 1991. They went to the meeting the following Sunday morning, and continued to attend regularly. Margaret enjoyed being part of the over-60 club, and they both became adherent members in 1992. Margaret suffered much sorrow in her life, but her strength of mind and character and her love and concern for others saw her through. She is remembered as a good friend and neighbour, who cared for and loved others. She is missed by her family and the corps. – VW
JOSHUA CLIFFORD, COVENTRY CITY JOSHUA was a fourth-generation Salvationist, who loved the Lord and described himself as a follower of Jesus. He was born with heart problems and given a poor diagnosis, but many surgeries and hospital stays later he proved the
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