Rebekahs Present Veteran’s Jewels

Princess Elizabeth Lodge #358 presented two members with their Veteran's Jewels on 19 March 2026. Sis. Sharon Rattray got her 20-year jewel. She joined the lodge on 24 April 2004. Sis. Sharon has taken on numerous jobs (chairs) since joining. She has been Treasurer and Secretary most recently. She also has been responsible for monthly dinners and Celebrations of Life plus other events. Sis. Sharon has also attended Sessions for many years.

Sis. Mary Estelle Kennedy received her 60-year jewel. She joined the Rebekah lodge in Belleville on 1 June 1965. She joined Princess Elizabeth Lodge on 23 September 2008. Sis. Mary became Musician in September 2018 and Treasurer in September 2024.

Presenting the jewels was Sis. Brenda Taylor a 53-year member of the lodge. Sis. Brenda has a very long list of chairs she has taken over the years. She became President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario in September 2022. She continues to be a source of advice on lodge procedures.

Sis. Brenda Taylor also presented Sis. Pat Delisle her 50 year last June. Sis Pat joined the lodge on 20 November 1975 in Brooklin, Ontario. Sis. Pat has taken on practically all the chairs in the lodge. Due to lodge closures, Sis. Pat has been a member in Gananoque, Kingston, Napanee and finally Harrowsmith. She is a very dedicated member of our proud order. Her service is greatly appreciated.