Passing of Reginald Magson, Former Denman General Store Owner and Fire Chief

community · 2020-09-23 · Denman Island

Reginald Magson, who was a joint owner of the Denman General Store, instrumental in forming the Denman Island Fire Department as its first Fire Chief, and a longtime school bus driver, passed away on September 23, 2020, at age 90.

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“On Wednesday September 23 2020, Reginald Magson, loving husband and father, passed away at age 90... He was instrumental in forming the Denman Island Fire Department and became their first Fire Chief. He was a much loved school bus driver from 1972-1995.” — The Islands Grapevine – October 8th, 2020 (October 8th, 2020)

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