A reminder that tomorrow Feb 15, is Canada National Flag Day, celebrated every day since our flag was officially inaugurated in 1965.
If you can, fly our flag at home.
Pierre Desrosiers
Sgt-at-Arms
Br. 160
Friday morning HRM Councillor Trish Purdy presented Centennial Branch Legion A/President Steve Cochrane a cheque for $7500 to help with the ongoing shoreline erosion project. The members of Centennial Branch express our deepest gratitude to Councillor Trish for the ongoing support.
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Valentines Day Sold Out
Comrade Frankie Pond
Service Information for Comrade Frankie Pond;
The Celebration of Life and Royal Canadian Legion Tribute for Frankie Pond will be held on Saturday, February 7th at 1pm in the Dave Cole Memorial Hall, officiated by Chaplain Steve Cochrane, with a reception to follow.
Rest in Peace Frankie.
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/coleharbour/obituaries/frances-judy-ann-pond-wright/155304.html
Regards,
Steve Cochrane
President
Centennial Branch Legion
Comrade Jessie Geddes
Comrades,
It is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of a member, Comrade Jessie Geddes. Jessie was a 37 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Myself and the Service Officer have reached out to the family and passed on our condolences.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1-4 p.m. on Thursday, September 25th in Royal Canadian Legion, Centennial Branch 160, 703 Main Street, Dartmouth.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Poppy Fund at Royal Canadian Legion Centennial Branch 160 or to a charity of your choice
https://www.arimatheafuneral.ca/obituaries/2025/9/22/jessie-kay-langille-geddes
Deepest condolences to the family.
Steve Cochrane
Acting President
Centennial Legion Branch 160
Lest We Forget!
COMRADE SAMMY SAMMS
Comrades,
It is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of a member, Comrade Milton (Sammy) Samms. Sammy was a 51 year member of the Legion and a Veteran of the RCN.
An informal Celebration of Life with a Legion Tribute will be held Wednesday August 27th at 1pm in the Dave Cole Memorial Hall with reception to follow.
Lest We Forget!
Steve Cochrane
A/President
Centennial Legion Branch 160
Comrade Margaret Croft
Comrades,
It is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of a member, Comrade Margaret Croft. Margaret was a 15 year member of the Legion. See Obit link
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/coleharbour/obituaries/margaret-rose-croft/141125.html
Lest We Forget!
Steve Cochrane
Acting President
Centennial Legion Branch 160
Death Notification Comrade Susan MacDonald
Comrades it is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of Centennial Branch 160 member Comrade Susan MacDonald on the 16th of March.
For information on the service see;
https://www.donaldkwalker.ca/obituaries/susan-lynn-macdonald/
Lest We Forget!
George
George Lewis
President
Centennial Legion Branch 160
Death Notification Comrade Linda Ann Wadden
Comrades it is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of Centennial Branch 160 member Comrade Linda Wadden. The funeral will occur this upcoming Monday, February 24th, at 1 p.m. at Woodlawn United Church in Dartmouth. Follow the link for the obituary below.
https://www.foresthaven.ca/obituaries/linda-wadden
Death Notification Comrade Terry Pond
Comrades it is with a heavy heart that I notify you of the death of a Past President of Centennial Branch and a true friend to all, Comrade Terrance Pond on 3 Jan 2025
On behalf of the Branch I extend sincere condolences to his wife Frankie, daughters Jodi, Kim and Terri Anne, Sister Karen and the extended family.
George Lewis
President,
Centennial Legion Br 160