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Long time resident of Esquimalt, retired teacher, active community leader.

Betty Browning moved to Esquimalt in 1955. Her husband, Archie Browning, was a member of the police force from 1955 to 1982.

ELSIE VIOLET (GATES) BLAIR BORN 11 APRIL 1912. MARRIED HAROLD N. BLAIR 26 JUNE 1931. ONE CHILD; OLIVE ALICE BORN 25 OCT 1934. OCCUPATION; HOMEMAKER. RESIDED: 703 ESQUIMALT RD (1939-1954) AND 4875 STURDEE RD (1954-NO DATE PROVIDED). Deceased December 15, 1

John Bligh was born in Esquimalt on Comerford St. in 1915.

Jack Boutilier was born on September 1, 1941 in Regina. He came to the west coast as a member of the HMCS Naden Band before starting his career in Parks and Recreation, working in North Vancouver, Vernon, Powell River and finally Esquimalt, where he was employed as the Director of Parks and Rec from 1978-2000. An avid volunteer, he held numerous leadership positions with Provincial and National curling and recreation organizations, the Commonwealth Games, Victoria Jazz Festival, David Foster Fundraiser, Rotary Club and various sporting events. Jack was a member of the Chief and Petty Officers’ Association Band, practicing his tuba in the garage, much to the chagrin of his family. He and his wife, Mary Syvlia, were married in 1966 and had one daughter.