The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 32 in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland and Labrador, recently raised $1,000 through its weekly community gathering to help fund much-needed building repairs.
The donation was presented during a Friday morning Coffee and a Chat session held at the branch. Past President Harold Brown, who was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in February 2025, handed the funds over to the new Branch President, Tom Lawlor. Lawlor recently received the Canadian Coast Guard Exemplary Service Medal for his over 50 years of maritime service.
The money will be used to support maintenance efforts at the facility, which is located at 108 Water Street. The building was originally purchased by legion members from the former Seventh Day Adventist Church. The branch, which first received its charter on March 23, 1954, and opened as a club on May 9, 1955, has long served as a community hub in the region.
Ongoing maintenance is a priority for the organization, which also oversees the nearby Veterans Quay Marina. As of 2024, the marina was in need of funds to repair damage caused by North Atlantic waters, which have proven difficult to manage over the years.
