Mark Aitken is an Esquimalt resident with a strong interest in heritage issues. His home was the first heritage home to receive municipal designation. Mr. Aitken has served on the Esquimalt Heritage Advisory Committee, Hallmark Society Board, etc.
Margaret Allen (McCulloch) was born on Mar. 20, 1927 in Saskatoon. Married June 26, 1947 to William S. Allen and had 3 children. Mrs. Alllen volunteered for many causes. These included serving in the Tuck Shop at Sunset Lodge, canvassing for the Salvation Army, working with the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary - first at the Esquimalt Branch #172 and later at Trafalgar/Pro Pats Branch #292, regularly helping in the Tuck Shop at Broadmead Lodge and at the veterans' birthday parties at Broadmead. Margaret passed away September 15, 2020. An oral history was provided by Margaret's husband, Bill Allen, in 1990 and can be obtained from the Esquimalt municipal archives.