The St. Andrews Society of Baltimore is deeply saddened by the passing of
Frank W. Welsh
1932 - 2008
Frank W. Welsh joined the Society in 1998 and was a Senior Member. He was Chairman of the Membership Commitee for six years. He passed away Sunday 10 August 2008 after prolonged kidney disease. He is survived by his wife Regina. Further information & arrangements will be posted when received.
Peter G Christe
1920 - 2008
Peter was born November 8, 1920 and joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1957. Peter was a retired architect and member of the Clan Farquharson/Graham. He died of heart failure July 25 at the Blakehurst retirement community at the age of 87.Peter was a fellow of the Royal Society of Architects in England. He was also a noted Baltimore architect whose many commissions changed the skyline of Towson. Significant buildings he designed in Towson include The Penthouse on Allegheny Avenue, Black & Decker's corporate headquarters, the Campbell Building, Loyola Federal Savings and the Alex. Brown & Sons branch office. Peter also was also one of the architects of the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He also designed buildings on the campuses of Goucher College and St. Paul's School for Girls, and the Decker College Center at Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College.
Also surviving are his wife of 27 years, the former Nancy Kidder; three daughters, Alison Graham Tucker of Portsmouth, N.H., Jean Alden Farquhar of Perth, Australia and Gillian Christie; a stepson, Christopher E. Hupfeldt of Haverford, Pa.; stepdaughters Kim Hupfeldt of Palmetto, Fla., and Julie Hupfeldt Miller of Ruxton; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A stepson, William Hupfeldt, died in 2004. An earlier marriage to Fara J. Smith ended in divorce.
A memorial gathering will be held from 4 p.m to 6 p.m. Aug. 17 at the L'Hirondelle Club, 7611 L'Hirondelle Club Road in Ruxton.
Ronald C. "Pat" O'Connor
1925 - 2008
Senior Member and Board of Managers Member in the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore
Pat was born on August 21, 1925 and served in the U.S. Army, 9th Infantry Division during World War II and the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea, finishing his service as a Lieutenant. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1978, was one of the "bookends" in the Escort to the Colors, served on the Board of Managers, and was a Senior Member in the Society. Pat served two years as Commander of American Legion Post 22 in Towson, MD, and was the Pipe Major of their John F. Nichol Pipe Band. Pat passed on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Pat is continuing his service to his fellow man by donating his body to medical research. Kindly keep Evelyn and the O'Connor family in your prayers.
A Memorial Service for Pat is scheduled for Saturday, May 3rd at 2:30 PM, at
Pickersgill Retirement Community, 615 Chestnut Avenue, Towson, MD 21204, Map
Bruce McNeal
1950 - 2008
The 48th President of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore
It is with much sadness that I report to the membership the passing of Bruce McNeal, the 48th President of the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore. Bruce had valiantly fought cancer and had returned to John Hopkins Hospital for chemotherapy when he was admitted. Bruce died at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Born on October 1, 1950, Bruce joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1990, was active in the Escort to the Colors, became a life member when those were available, and served as its President from 2001 to 2003. Bruce and Gracie have been tremendous supporters of Society events. Being strong in their faith and knowing from whom their Salvation comes, I'm sure Bruce was welcomed home with open arms. I ask your prayers for Gracie and the McNeal family.
Other Society Members who have passed and become "Flowers of the Forest"
since the last Society Annual/Anniversary Dinner, November 30, 2007.
Charles R. Serio, Jr.
Charles was born on February 2, 1928 and served in the U.S. Navy. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1994 and was a Senior Member. John passed on February 25, 2008.
N. Blair Cochrane
Blair was born on December 25, 1919 and served in the both Royal Air Force and in the U.S. Army. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1966, where he became a Life Member when those were available. Blair passed on February 3, 2008.
Hon. James A. Perrott
Jim was born on June 29, 1922 and served in the U.S. Army. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1962 and became a Life Member when those were available. Jim passed on January 15, 2008.
John R. Crunkleton
John was born on March 10, 1918. He joined the St. Andrew's Society of Baltimore in 1971 and was a Senior Member. John passed in January 2008.
Any information on the death of a member should be conveyed to Herb Glasby, Membership Secretary or call:
Herb Glasby - Membership Secretary
Phone: 410-437-0647
Cell: 410-340-5981
Copyright © 2008 St. Andrews Society of Baltimore. All Rights Reserved. Updated: Aug. 11, 2008
