

PEACE ARCH STAMP CLUB


Mr.ALFRED BENNETT
It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce Alfred's passing away on July 21, 2022
Born June 1, 1920, in Musselburgh, Scotland
Died July 21, 2022, in Surrey, BC, Canada
Alfred started his stamp collecting career as a young school boy of 8 years old and 102 years later he was still very active in buying and selling and always adding to his amazing collection.
Early in his life, he was an honourable "Warrior" in serving his King and Country in World War II.
Alfred Bennett was a Lance Corporal with the First Lithonian and Borders Yeomanry Armoured Division and served as a tank commander and saw heavy action in North Africa and Italy.
Later, Alfred went on the serve in London's Metropolitan Police and it was easy to see where his steadfast character came from.
Alfred was a founding member of the Peace Arch Stamp Club in April 1986. He was awarded the club's first-ever "Life Time Membership" at the age of 98.
The Alfred Bennett cover won First place in the Canadian Stamp News COVER CONTEST as Canada's oldest active Philatelist at age 100. A personalized stamp was printed by Canada post for this very special occasion.
Many articles were published in the premier Canadian Stamp Magazine regarding his amazing career in philately.
ALFRED BENNETT WILL BE MISSED.
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His knowledge of stamps and his stories will be greatly missed.
A remarkable gentleman in every meaning of the word.
In my brief time knowing Alfred, he always had a smile for me.
Amazed at his awareness and love of philately.
So saddened to hear of his passing, I was so happy to listen to his WW2 stories last summer at the parking lot sales.
What an amazing story. A true Scotsman, A truly admirable man, He will always be in our memories
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TERRY LEISHMAN - PRESIDENT
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STEVE MELANSON- V. PRESIDENT -
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MISCELLANEOUS
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LIFE TIME
MEMBERSHIP AWARDED
TO
TREASURER
MR. WALTER DAKERS

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JUNE 1,2022
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VISITORS MAP
JUNE 1 2022
ALFRED BENNETT ANOTHER MILESTONWITH THIS AMAZING STAMP COLLECTOR
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Birthday Card Designed by our Vice President Steve Melanson
Mr. Alfred Bennett
PEACE ARCH STAMP CLUB'S
FIRST MEMBER
ALFRED BENNETT - ANOTHER MILESTONE
101 YEARS OLD
JUNE 1, 2021

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PRESENTING MR. BENNETT THE WINNING PRIZE MONEY.
D. Leishman, {Sec.}
S. melanson{ V.P.}
T. Leishman [Pres}
A. Bennett


NORTH AMERICAN -FIRST PLACE AWARD
WINNING COVER 2020
CANADIAN STAMP NEWS
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