Yvonne Leach (nee Stockley) was born in Victoria, B.C., and married Robert Caswell Leach in 1955 and had four sons. She is a long-time resident of Esquimalt, B.C.
Yvonne provided an oral history in 1990. A transcription can be viewed/obtained from Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Douglas Nelson was born in Montreal. He was an artillery officer WWII, Personnel Officer, Dockyard post WWII until 1979. He was an Honorary Base historian in 1979 author of historical articles on military history, including two for the book "Beyond the Blue Bridge".
Doug provided an oral history in 1990. A transcription can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/f-nelson-obituary?id=46714827
Kathleen Hodgson (nee Field) was born April 27 1920 in Metchosin, B.C. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1937, and attended Sprott Shaw Business College in 1938. Kathleen married Benjamin Gordon Hodgson (b.1910-) on June 20 1941 and had a daughter, Lynda Kathleen (b. 1943). She resided at 511 Lampson Street since 1949.
Kay provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Alf Harvey was born in Esquimalt, 1909. He was educated in Esquimalt Schools & Vancouver Technical School. Alf became a boat builder and worked at Ocean Falls, 1932-64; last 6 years as town site manager. In 1965 he was Gold River Superintendent. Alf lived in Esquimalt 1909-1922, Vancouver 1922-1932, and Ocean Falls 1932-1964. He retired to Esquimalt and died September 2000.
Alf provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/230527068/alfred-macdonald-harvey#view-photo=233663704
The Conway family were residents of Esquimalt, B.C. William (Bill) Conway's parents were Edward Conway and Alice Conway, nee Atkins. Bill was married to Edith May Conway, nee Kinat.
Bill provided an oral history in 1991. The transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Christopher, known as "Kelly", was born in Esquimalt in 1911. He married Marion Plumb in 1942. They had four children; William, born in 1944, Patricia and Robert (no birth year supplied) and Mark, born in 1956. 'Kelly' worked as an engineer in the dockyard.
Kelly provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Father Hanley was the Priest at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, 851 Old Esquimalt Rd.
Father Hanley provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained at the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/bernard-hanley-obituary?id=46004702
Isobel and her sister, Jean Woods (both nee McLean) provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Isobel passed away February 12, 1997.
Mae provided an oral history in 1991. A transcript can be viewed/obtained from the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
Mr. Graeme arrived in Esquimalt in 1952. He was employed by the Municipality in the Public Works Dept. approximately October 1952 until 1966 when he retired as Municipal Engineer, moved to Victoria and established his own business.
Graeme provided an oral history in 1991. The transcript is available to view/copy at the Esquimalt Municipal Archives.
https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/john-graeme-obituary?id=45757786