Lest We Forget / 53 North Rustico Branch No. 13 was issued its charter on 07 December 1945. It is the oldest existing WWII Branch on PEI. The branch built and operated an outdoor rink on its property in the early years. When the community decided to build its own indoor rink, Branch #13 became the largest single donor pledging $20,000.00 which was paid off in less than ten years. In the mid-1950’s the branch initiated an essay contest to help develop a spirit of remembrance on Canada’s role in the Wars. This contest quickly spread to Zone and then Provincial level. It now covers all Canada and includes poems and posters as well as essays. In 1985, the branch hosted the National darts championship - a first for PEI. For many years the branch sponsored Red Cross bold donor clinics, as well as the local Boy Scout troop, minor league hockey and ball teams. The North Rustico Branch proudly sponsors the Blue Heron Sea Cadet Corps. The following comrades have served as presidents of the branch: 1945-1946 Comrade Roy Doiron 1947-1948 Comrade James C Blacquiere 1949 Comrade John L Doiron 1950-1951 Comrade Leo Gallant 1952-1954 Comrade John L. Doiron 1955 Comrade Eugene LeClair 1956 Comrade Ernest Buote 1957-1958 Comrade Murray Cassidy 1959 Comrade Leo Gallant 1960 Comrade Lawrence Gallant 1961-1962 Comrade Buddy Pineau 1963-1964 Comrade Clarence Doiron 1965 Comrade John L. Doiron 1966-1969 Comrade Clarence Doiron 1970-1971 Comrade Joe Pineau 1972 Comrade Ken Gallant 1973 Comrade Murray Cassidy 1974 Comrade Paul Gallant 1975-1976 Comrade Bill Evans 1977-1979 Comrade Vincent Blacquiere 1980-1981 Comrade Leonard Doiron 1982 Comrade Joe Pineau 1983 Comrade Vincent Blacquiere 1984-1985 Comrade Gary Gallant 1986-1987 Comrade Ferdinand LeClair 1988-1989 Comrade Shirley Gallant 1990 Comrade Bill Evans 1991-1992 Comrade Art Gallant 1993-1994 Comrade Dan MacFarlane 1995 Comrade Shirley Gallant 1996 Comrade Edwin Gallant 1997 Comrade Dan MacFarlane 1998-2000 Comrade George Doucette 2001 Comrade Paul Sampson 2002 Comrade George Doucette 2003 Comrade Paul Sampson The Ladies Auxiliary of North Rustico Branch were issued their charter on 07 December 1956. Though nearly 50 years have passed since this historical event the Ladies Auxiliary continues to be a viable and vibrant force in full support of the branch. Their assistance, through volunteers and financial contributions is an integral part in the life of this branch. Ladies Auxiliary Presidents Eleanor Doucette 1956 (charter president) Cecile Doiron 1957-58-59-60 Eleanor Doucette 1961-62 Bernice Gauthier 1963 Marion Gallant 1964-65 Alice Gauthier 1966-67-68 Sharon Doucette 1969 Noreen Pineau 1970 Annette Corcoran 1971-72 Joyce LeClair 1973-74-75 Lorraine Lee 1976-77 Joyce LeClair 1978 Brenda Edgar 1979 Joyce LeClair 1980 Bernice Gallant 1981-82-83 Edith Gallant 1984-85 Bernice Gallant 1986-87 Phyllis Doucette 1988-89 Janet Gallant 1990-91-92 Marlene Gallant 1993-94-95 Deborah MacFarlane 1996-97-98 Marlene Gallant 1999-2000-01-02 Shirley Gallant 2003 The Royal Canadian Legion Prince Edward Island Command Branch No. 13 - North Rustico
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