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Hampson, Garth, 1934-

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  • 1934-

Sidney Garth Hampson was born on April 1, 1934 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan to Sidney Thomas Hampson and Mae Sealy. He was raised in Moose Jaw and studied at the Regina Conservatory of Music.

Hampson joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1955 and served at detachments in Alberta, Yellowknife, and the Northwest Territories. In 1964, he transferred to Ottawa, Ontario, where he served until his retirement in 1989.

Hampson has had a distinguished musical career. A baritone, he has performed various musical styles, including operetta, opera, classical, choral and music hall. From 1964 to 1989, Hampson was principal soloist with the RCMP Band, performing nationally and internationally. He was a member of the English cabaret group Plus Six in Song and has been very active in Ottawa's musical community, singing lead roles for the Savoy Society, the Orpheus Society, and the Studio Opera Guild. He has also served as soloist at Christ Church Cathedral and other parishes in the Diocese of Ottawa.

Garth Hampson is the recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the Queen's Silver Jubilee medal (1977); the RCMP Long Service medal; the Order of St. Hubert; and awards from the City of Ottawa.

Hampson currently (2010) continues to reside in Ottawa.

Garth Hampson married Eleanor Elizabeth Stebner on April 29, 1961. They have two children: Bradley Thomas and Diana Louise.

Hammond, Leslie Herbert, 1908-1998

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  • 1908-1998

Leslie Herbert (Les) Hammond was born on March 22, 1908 in Saskatoon to Frederick and Hannah Hammond. After being raised on the family farm near Elrose, Saskatchewan and attending the local elementary and high school, Hammond earned a degree from the University of Toronto and proceeded to work as an accountant for several companies. This included working for the Royal Bank from 1924 to 1930, Purity Dairy from 1931 to 1940, and as department manager for Simpsons Sears from 1940 to 1973. In 1942 he joined the 2nd A.C.T. Company of the RCAFC Army Service Corps until being discharged in 1946.

After World War 2, Hammond entered local politics and from 1947 to 1952 he was a councilor (alderman) for the City of Regina and then became its mayor from 1954 to 1956. He would once again serve as a Regina City councilor from 1971 to 1973.

Hamond participated as a member and an executive of many community organizations, such as the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Mental Health Association (Regina Branch), St. John Ambulance Association of Regina, Royal Canadian Legion, Wa Wa Shrine and the YMCA Campaign Committee.

Hammond and his wife Mae were married for 68 years and had two sons (Robert and Freddy) and a daughter (Carolyn).

Les Hammond died on December 31, 1998.

Hanna, R. Ida

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Hansen, Dave

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Leland, Vern

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Leray, Gilles

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