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| Sheila cutting the ribbon |
The Ribbon was cut….
…by
Sheila Snelling at the June 7th launch at St. James United of the Roger Snelling
Clinic – Mobile Legal Service for Seniors. The United Church family and larger
social justice community paid tribute to the life and ministry of Roger through
moving testimonies, music and enthusiastic presence.
Special
guests David Armour, Director of Philanthropy of the United Church of Canada
and Rev. Shaun Fryday, pastor at Beaconsfield United and chair of the Good Samaritan
Fund that supports the clinic, recalled the steadfast witness of both Roger and
his wife Sheila in countless projects and activities over the years.
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| Paula Kline and Olga Houde, the new coordinator of the Roger Snelling Clinic |
Le nouveau président du Consistoire de
Montréal de Église unie du Canada, M. Marc Grenon, a apporté des salutations.
Marc a exprimé ses regrets de n’avoir jamais connu un homme si exceptionnel. Il
a dit par contre apprécier énormément sa collaboration avec Sheila dans divers
comités d'action sociale à travers les années.
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| Geoff, Jean & Liza |
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| Happy 90th Anniversary UCC |
The celebration came to a fitting end as we wheeled out a
birthday cake for the 90th anniversary of the UCC – a church that remains alive
and relevant through the contributions of faithful servants such as Roger.
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| Neil Whitehouse, Lisa LeRoy & Geoff Duerden |
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| Marc Grenon & Rev. Shaun Fryday |
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| Paula Kline, David Armour, Rev. Arlen Bonnar & Jan McConnell |
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| Paula and former Chair of the MCM board, Renate Sutherland |
Roger’s devotion to community building and the equitable sharing
of resources has had a lasting impact on numerous individuals and
organizations. His legacy of kindness and justice will continue through the Roger
Snelling Clinic!
