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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 was active in the Masonic orders and was 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 was a Past Master of the Lodge (1959) as was his father, W. J. Phillips, (1902, 1904, 1906). Sadly, Walter passed away on February 2, 2010.