Shawnigan Lake School - Yearbook (Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia Canada)

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Jtt iHemnrtam BORN, FEBRUARY 1ST, 1886 DIED, AUGUST 3RD, 1952 R. I. P.

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■ ,- ■ ' -. . ■ ' ' ■ ■ CHRISTOPHER WINDLEY LONSDALE Founder of Shawnigan Lake School

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LL WHO have an association with Shawnigan Lake School were saddened by the news of the un- timely death of Christopher Windley Lonsdale on Sunday, August 3rd, 1952, at Penticton, B.C., following so closely upon his retirement at the end of the Lent term. It was known that the health of the Head had given cause for increasing con- cern, but it was the hope of all that retirement would bring the opportunity for relaxation, and with that, the satisfaction of watching the work of a lifetime continue. It has been ordained otherwise, and we who remain have been left not only to mourn, but to praise God for the work which he has done and the heritage which is ours. To few is. given the opportunity, the courage and the vision to found and lead a great school. To many as friends, old boys, pupils and staff, has been given the privilege of sharing in that work. May we all be worthy in our several ways of the trust that has befallen us. The funeral service and burial were held on Thursday, August 7th, at St. Anne ' s Church, French Creek, Parksville, and were attended by a representative gathering of personal friends, old boys, and past and present members of the staff of Shaw- nigan Lake School. The service was taken by the Archbishop of British Columbia, the Most Reverend H. E. Sexton, D.D., assisted by the Rev. E. M. Willis, school chaplain, and by the Rev. H. J. Best, Rector of St. Anne ' s Church, French Creek. A memorial service was held in the School Chapel at Shaw- nigan Lake on Sunday, September 14th, when in addition to the boys of the school, there was again a large attendance of parents, old boys and friends, who paid tribute to the life of the founder of the school in a memorable service.