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Dad started in the Life Boys, and joined the Boys Life Brigade (as it then was) as soon as he was old enough.

 

The company had a band, and Dad took up the bugle - a decision that may well have saved his life, because at the age of 15 he contracted tuberculosis (TB), a respiratory disease for which there was then no cure.

 

There's no doubt that having strong lungs helped him through this serious illness - he was in Harold Wood sanatorium for 10 months - whereas many others, including Dad's brother Horace, succumbed.

 

Dad's involvement with the Boys' Brigade didn't end when he reached 18 - he became an officer, as you can see in this photo, which probably dates from 1946, after he came back from the War. It was through his involvement with the BB that he met my mother, who was in the Girls' Life Brigade at the same church, Seven Kings Baptist.

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Lots of memories of Boys' Brigade in Seven Kings and Goodmayes which involved Dennis. With our condolences and very best wishes to all the family. Donation by John Pearson on 18/05/11

 
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Thank you for sharing this wonderful obituary. Thanks, too, for your generous work for Lost Cousins. Donation by Janet Woodger on 04/04/11

 
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Lots of happy memories of your dad and mum. With our condolences and very best wishes to all the family at this sad time. Val and Bill Coates Donation by Valerie Coates on 29/03/11

 
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With our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dennis Calver. Donation by Celia Granger on 27/03/11

 
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I have many happy memories of your father. Donation by Betty Payne on 26/03/11

 
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Offering deepest sympathies at this sad time, on behalf of Anita & Richard Goodall and family. Honoured to have read his life story, RIP Dennis Calver Donation by Sarah Armitstead on 23/03/11

 
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One of my memories is helping to produce a Church magazine,with Dennis doing all the hard work! My sympathy to all the family. Donation by Albert Westall on 23/03/11

 
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Dennis' memory will surely live on in the Boys Brigade as they sing his songs, with gusto. My sincere sympathy to his family. Donation by Sarah Fright on 22/03/11

 
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So many memories of your Dad, he will aways be with you in spirit. My deepest condolences to Peter, Sue and Andy Donation by Gill Palmer on 22/03/11

 
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As an X BB Officer- I approve your choice. My Deepest Sympathies Peter. Paul Donation by William Featherstone on 21/03/11

 
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Heartfelt sympathy. Donation by Elaine Greensmith on 21/03/11

 
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Thanks for everything, Dad. Donation by Peter Calver on 17/03/11

 
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