With apologies for cross-postings
Glenn Lucas served as the Archivist -Historian at the Central Archives
from 1966-1985; under his direction the Archives grew from a modest size
to become one of the largest, most respected and most used collections
in Canada. He served as the international president of the World
Methodist Historical Society; and with Dr. Goldwin French initiated a
revival of the Canadian Methodist Historical Society. He received an
honorary degree in 1986 from Victoria University.
There are plans for a Toronto service in the near future.
Sharon Larade
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Sharon P. Larade
Chief Archivist
United Church of Canada/Victoria University Archives
416.585.4563 fax 416.585.4584
73 Queen's Park Crescent East , Toronto ON M5S 1K7
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http://unitedchurcharchives.ca
www.united-church.ca/archives
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Dear GCE members, Church House and Conference Colleagues;
Please note the following news of the death of Glenn Lucas. Many will
remember Glenn as the Archivist-Historian of The United Church of Canada
from 1966-1985. Thank you for remembering his family and friends at this
time, and for keeping in mind his faithful service to the church over
many years in an important role.
Jim Sinclair
General Secretary, General Council
LUCAS, Rev. Dr. C. Glenn - At Grey Gables, Markdale, Monday, May 9,
2005, Rev. Dr. C. Glenn Lucas of Markdale, in his 76th year. Beloved
husband of Phyllis Napier. Loving father of Shaun (Tara) of Berkeley. Dear
brother of Rhea Alderson of Toronto and Sheila Murray (Robert) of Ottawa.
Grandfather of Jessie, Brittney and Cheyanne. Predeceased by parents
Robert and Jessie Lucas and brother Graham. The family will receive friends at
the May Funeral Home, Markdale (1-877-986-3310) on Wednesday from 2-4 and
7-9 p.m. thence to Annesley United Church, Markdale, Thursday, May 12, 2005
from 1-2 p.m. where a funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Interment in
Markdale Cemetery. If desired, donations to Centre Grey Health Services
Foundation Building Fund would be appreciated.
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