Robert North - March 2010
Two days before his 90th birthday, Robert went home. Robert was a volunteer with the 2nd Streetsville Group for many years and served as the District Commissioner and Area Commissioner for Mississauga in the mid-to late 1970's. Central Escarpment Council, ON
Jackie McMaster - March 2010
Jackie was a leader in Scouting for 55 years, serving in the Greater Toronto Council, 5th Bendale Group in Scarborough, and 1st Bobcaygeon Scouting Group. Sadly missed by her many Scouting friends.
White Pine Council., ON
Helen Smith - February 2010
Helen and her husband Dick were both very long time Scouters in Oakville (more than 45 years service) . She was involved locally, provincially and nationally as a trainer. Helen was involved in Ontario Scouting and National Trainer Development including service in the Caribbean on behalf of Scouts Canada on International Woodbadge Courses.She helped develop National Training Events Basic and Advanced Courses for Scouts Canada and was well known across the country.Helen received the Silver Wolf in 1981 for her service of the most exceptional character to Scouting. Central Escarpment Council, ON.
Bob Holden - February 2010
Bob was a previous Camp Ranger at Camp Samac, Oshawa and former Commissioner of the Oshawa Council. White Pine Council ON.
Lyle Merrifield - Februrary 2010
Lyle was a Scout Leader for over 30 years in Moose Jaw Sask. He was extremely dedicated to the Scouting Movement, asking that in lieu of flowers, memorials to "his" Cubs and Scouts would be appreciated. Saskatchewan Council
Werner Arends - February 2010
Werner was a Scout leader in Crystal Beach and Fort Erie for many years, receiving his Wood Badge in 1960. He served on the Split Rock Service Team in the 1960's and was the President of Split Rock from 1994-95. A proud Scouter, Werner had a love of the Movement that he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Battlefields Council, ON
William (Gillie) Gillespie - February 2010
Gillie served Scouts Canada as a volunteer for over 60 years and was awarded the Silver Acorn in 1988. He was a Scoutmaster for numerous troops across Canada and served as the District Commissioner for Brampton. Central Escarpment Council
Don McLaughlin - February 2010
A long time Scouter for many years in Mississauga, Acton, Saugeen West and Miller Lake. Scouter Don McLaughlin has been apart of our Scouting family for over 30 years. For many years he cooked and helped on training courses at Blue Springs Scout Reserve and was an active trainer on advanced courses in the late 1980's and early 1990's. His passion for what he believed in took him far and wide, camping, cooking, hiking, training and teaching those who were there to listen. He believed we can all make a difference and together with his wife Theresa, they worked as a team, educating and enriching the lives of countless youth that otherwise would not have had the chance to grow and learn the valuable life's lessons that Scouting teaches. Shining Waters Council
Pitkin, Alexander - January 2010
Alex, affectionately known as 'Skip', was a Scoutmaster in Nobleton, Ontario and the District Commissioner for the Humber Seneca District. Alex assisted the Provincial Council when it was building the Ridley Lodge at Blue Springs Scout Reserve with purchasing and installing carpet which was only recently replaced!
Central Escarpment Council, ON
Rev. H. Petain (Pete) Collins - January 2010
Pete was involved in Scouting for over 70 years, starting out as a Scout with the 1st Langley Troop (BC) in August 1936. He continued his Scouting journey as a Jr. Leader, Rover Scout, becoming a Leader at the age of 17 due to the shortage of leaders during the Second World War and completed his Scout Wood Badge at that time. After his ordination into the United Church in 1951, Pete continued to organize and assist with Scout Groups wherever he was posted. Over the years he has been involved in many Scouting roles including supervisory, management, policy-making, troubleshooting, and training at every level. He served as Provincial Commissioner-BC/Yukon Provincial Council, Assistant Provincial Commissioner for Ontario, Assistant Regional Commissioner-Fraser Valley, and a member of local, regional, provincial and national councils. He used his love of youth, spirituality, training, Jamborees and International Scouting to influence the lives of countless youth over the years and was a recipient of Scouting's highest award - the Silver Wolf. Pete's wife, Dorothy, passed away two days prior to his own death.
British Columbia/Yukon Council
Virgina Burns - January 2010
In her 91st year, Virginia had over 55 years volunteer service with Scouts Canada and was a recipient of the Medal of Merit, Bar to the Medal of Merit and Silver Acorn Award. For many years Virginia was the Supply Secretary for both the Regional and Provincial Ladies Auxiliary. Until the time of her death Virginia continued to volunteer as a member of the 39th Toronto Group at the Hospital for Sick Children.
Greater Toronto Council, ON.
Patricia Cowell - January 2010
Patricia started her volunteer service in 1977 as an Assistant Cub Leader in Mississauga, later serving as Cub Leader, Assistant Area Commissioner and Assistant Regional Commissioner. She was a recipient of the Medal of Merit and the Commemorative Centennial Medal.
Central Escarpment Council, ON.
Clem (Clement) Pepin - September 2009
Clem was a Cub Leader for many years with the Scout Group then sponsored by the Cranbrook Baptist Church. Cascadia Council