In Memorium – Alexander McLeod (1891 – 1940)
Alexander (Alex) McLeod (Abt 1891- July 15, 1940) took over the duties at Brockton Point station in 1936. One of his responsibilities was the firing of the 9 o’clock gun. On July 15, 1940 he was heading across the narrows in the harbour entrance underneath Lions Gate Bridge. He was in his dinghy with his dog Pal to service the Calamity Point beacon when he fell overboard and drowned a short distance from shore. He left behind his wife Velma and 18 year old son Gordon. – Carol (McLeod) Jeffrey (granddaughter of Alexander McLeod)
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Do you happen to have any info on Velma mcleod?
Hi there –
Sorry this is such an incredibly late response (the website has changed hands). I can find a Velma McLeod on Ancestry.com as being born in Galbraith Algoma Ontario Canada, and likely died in Minnesota or Wisconsin. After that, I’d need more information to track her down, the search criteria is too broad.
Hope this helps, this late in the game.
Hi, there. My name is Joanne McLeod. I too, am Gordon McLeod’s daughter (from his second marriage). I have a copy of Gordon’s birth certificate but unfortunately it’s in a storage locker located in another province. I can tell you that Gordon’s Mother was born in Europe. Gordon’s biological father’s name was John and was a sailor according to his birth certificate. Gordon was born in Portland, Oregon. Alex McLeod was actually Gordon’s stepfather. Gordon took the name McLeod when his mother married Alex. Gordon’s 3rd wife Emma was able to obtain information for me about Gordon through Veterans Affairs as he was in the military. Perhaps you, Carol could obtain the same info by contacting them as I can’t access my locker until I go to BC again.
John,
Thank-you so much for posting the In Memorium for Grandfather Mc/Leod, his wife Velma, My Dad …..Gordon Mc/Leod , My Mom……. Janet Mc/Leod & Grandfather’s loyal companion , his canine friend….. Pal. Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated. Extremely appreciated. 🙂
Carol