Denise Gomes, Christ Church Cathedral
A King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to Denise Gomes, a leader in the Christ Church Cathedral parish, where she has been head server for 25 years and a member of the Servers’ Guild since 1982.
As head server, she has assisted in the planning of and participated in Cathedral services for the consecrations of bishops and state funerals for governor-generals and royalty, including the September 2022 National Commemorative Ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
She co-led youth confirmation classes for several years with a member of the clergy team. And for the last 25 years, she has undertaken a personal fundraising activity which has raised more than $17,000 for the Cathedral’s Restoration Fund.
— Judith O’Rourke
Taylor Seguin, Centre 105
Centre 105 Executive Director Taylor Seguin was among the 30 individuals presented with the King Charles III Coronation Medals in a ceremony held in the historic Roman Catholic Church of St. Andrew’s in the small South Stormont community of St. Andrews West on March 23.
Seguin was honoured for his work at Centre 105, a community ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa.
“My family and I are so grateful for this incredible honour. To be included with such an amazing group of local leaders was a special achievement,” said Seguin. “I am one of the lucky ones, to be surrounded with such a strong and passionate team. Together, we make a difference.”
— Carol Goddard
Church of the Ascension, Ottawa — Deanery of Central Ottawa