Velma Mary Petch (nee Jacklin) was born in Victoria, B.C., Oct. 17, 1911. She married George Petch, and she served as matron of Esquimalt Chapter #41, Order of the Eastern Star. Velma Petch died Sept. 8, 1996.
Hugh Peters was the son of Colonel James Peters, first commanding officer of Work Point in Esquimalt, B.C.
Walter J. Phillips, a lifelong area resident, worked as a marine engineer for 40 years. He is active in the Masonic orders and is a driver for the Cancer Clinic. He lived at 519 Lampson St. from 1915 until 1946, went to Lampson St. School and Esquimalt High School. Walter and Joan Phillips have one son, Michael. Donor compiled the history of United Service Lodge from 1962-1994. He is a Past Master of the Lodge (1959) as was his father, W. J. Phillips, (1902, 1904, 1906).
R.W. Phipps was a long-time resident of the Greater Victoria area.
Hazel Piper was born in Regina and came to Esquimalt, working as a stenographer in Victoria. She was a member of Esquimalt United Church Young People's and was engaged to Harry Elam when he was killed in 1945. She married Walter E. Piper and they have one son, Martyn Glenn, who lives in Kingston.
Gwen Poirier is a resident of Esquimalt, B.C.
Michael Pope is a resident of View Royal B.C.
Sam Ranns, Anna's husband, was the son of Mary Ethel Ranns. Mary Ethel was the widow of John Charles Ranns and later married James Quinn Batchelor on November 3, 1927. She was the matron at the Sailors Home known also as the Sailors' Club and Soldiers & Sailors Rest at the corner of Admirals and Esquimalt Rd. The building was sold in 1935 and became the Tudor House Beer Parlour.