Charlotte (Mrs. Dermot MacLean) and Bessie; six sons - James, Herbie, lra, Wallace, Albert, and Gordon (died in infancy).

She was active both in church and community life, always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed help. If there was a fire or a crisis that needed immediate action she would summon aid by ring- ing the bell at the United Church.

Mabel Dennis

The comfort and welfare of the men in the armed forces were foremost in her mind. Mabel helped by packing boxes for service men overseas and organizing farewell and homecoming parties for the soldiers.

On V.E. Day (Victory in Europe), May 8, 1945, Mabel, with her family and neighbours, drove in a horse and truck wagon through the streets of O’Leary, spreading the good news and rejoicing that the war was over and families would soon be reunited.

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