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'''Ted Davy''' was General Secretary of The [[Theosophical Society in Canada]] from 1968-1986 and, together with his wife Doris, co-edited [[The Canadian Theosophist (periodical)|''The Canadian Theosophist'']] from 1961 to 1992. | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Mr. Davy was born in England on [[September 6]], 1926. | |||
Ernest Pelletier has written of Davy's early life: | |||
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Ted Davy was a young evacuee who was brought to Canada in September 1940 under the threats that the Germans would bomb and invade England during World War II. In Canada, while living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ted joined the Norwegian Merchant Nancy when he was sixteen, and later the British Merchant Navy. He spent his early years as a sailor after the war. His experience on ships taught him a disciplined way of life.<ref>Ernest E. Pelletier, "Lizzie Arthur Russell Theosophical Memorial Trust" ''Keeping the Link Unbroken'' (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), 168.</ref> | Ted Davy was a young evacuee who was brought to Canada in September 1940 under the threats that the Germans would bomb and invade England during World War II. In Canada, while living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ted joined the Norwegian Merchant Nancy when he was sixteen, and later the British Merchant Navy. He spent his early years as a sailor after the war. His experience on ships taught him a disciplined way of life.<ref>Ernest E. Pelletier, "Lizzie Arthur Russell Theosophical Memorial Trust" ''Keeping the Link Unbroken'' (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), 168.</ref> | ||
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He held "management positions in Canadian trade associations."<ref>Michael Gomes, "Forward" ''Keeping the Link Unbroken'' (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), vi.</ref> Around 1958, he married Doris, and they enjoyed many decades together. | |||
Mr. Davy died on November 26, 2017 at the age of 91. | Mr. Davy died on November 26, 2017 at the age of 91. | ||
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== Theosophical Society activities == | == Theosophical Society activities == | ||
Mr. Davy was a popular lecturer who spoke on such diverse topics as [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Madame Blavatsky]], Stonehenge, the Mysteries of Dionysis, and heroes of mythology. In 1982, after his retirement from the business world, he was invited to spend a month at to [[Krotona School of Theosophy]] present a series of talks. In 1983, Mr. Davy was asked to present the prestigious '''[[Blavatsky Lectures|Blavatsky Lecture]]''' at the Theosophical Society in England. His topic was [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/BL_1983_Davy_The_Descent_into_Hades.pdf "The Descent into Hades"]. While in England he conducted a seminar at [[Tekels Park]] and delivered additional lectures.<ref>Doris Davy, "Life with Ted" ''Keeping the Link Unbroken'' (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), x.</ref> </ref> | |||
In 1983, Mr. Davy was asked to present the '''[[Blavatsky Lectures|Blavatsky Lecture]]''' at the Theosophical Society in England. His topic was [http://resources.theosophical.org/pdf/BL_1983_Davy_The_Descent_into_Hades.pdf "The Descent into Hades"]. | |||
In 2004, for Mr. Davy's 75th birthday, colleagues honored him by publishing a festschrift, '''''Keeping the Link Unbroken: Theosophical Studies Presented to Ted G. Davy on His Seventy-fifth Birthday'''''. The editor was Michael Gomes. | In 2004, for Mr. Davy's 75th birthday, colleagues honored him by publishing a festschrift, '''''Keeping the Link Unbroken: Theosophical Studies Presented to Ted G. Davy on His Seventy-fifth Birthday'''''. The editor was Michael Gomes. | ||
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* "The Descent Into Hades,"[[Blavatsky Lectures|Blavatsky Lecture]] delivered in 1983, available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/world/med/me-davy.htm Theosophy Northwest]. | * "The Descent Into Hades,"[[Blavatsky Lectures|Blavatsky Lecture]] delivered in 1983, available at [http://www.theosophy-nw.org/theosnw/world/med/me-davy.htm Theosophy Northwest]. | ||
* '''''Cumulative Index to Lucifer, Volumes I XX'''''. | * '''''Cumulative Index to Lucifer, Volumes I XX'''''. Edmonton Theosophical Society, 1997. | ||
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[[Category:Writers|Davy, Ted G.]] | [[Category:Writers|Davy, Ted G.]] | ||
[[Category:Lecturers|Davy, Ted G.]] | [[Category:Lecturers|Davy, Ted G.]] | ||
[[Category:People|Davy, Ted G.]] | [[Category:People|Davy, Ted G.]] | ||
Revision as of 21:53, 28 November 2017
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Ted Davy was General Secretary of The Theosophical Society in Canada from 1968-1986 and, together with his wife Doris, co-edited The Canadian Theosophist from 1961 to 1992.
Personal life
Mr. Davy was born in England on September 6, 1926.
Ernest Pelletier has written of Davy's early life:
Ted Davy was a young evacuee who was brought to Canada in September 1940 under the threats that the Germans would bomb and invade England during World War II. In Canada, while living in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Ted joined the Norwegian Merchant Nancy when he was sixteen, and later the British Merchant Navy. He spent his early years as a sailor after the war. His experience on ships taught him a disciplined way of life.[1]
He held "management positions in Canadian trade associations."[2] Around 1958, he married Doris, and they enjoyed many decades together.
Mr. Davy died on November 26, 2017 at the age of 91.
Theosophical Society activities
Mr. Davy was a popular lecturer who spoke on such diverse topics as Madame Blavatsky, Stonehenge, the Mysteries of Dionysis, and heroes of mythology. In 1982, after his retirement from the business world, he was invited to spend a month at to Krotona School of Theosophy present a series of talks. In 1983, Mr. Davy was asked to present the prestigious Blavatsky Lecture at the Theosophical Society in England. His topic was "The Descent into Hades". While in England he conducted a seminar at Tekels Park and delivered additional lectures.[3] </ref>
In 2004, for Mr. Davy's 75th birthday, colleagues honored him by publishing a festschrift, Keeping the Link Unbroken: Theosophical Studies Presented to Ted G. Davy on His Seventy-fifth Birthday. The editor was Michael Gomes.
Writings
The Union Index of Theosophical Periodicals lists 212 articles by or about Mr. Davy in The Canadian Theosophist and several other other journals.
- "The Descent Into Hades,"Blavatsky Lecture delivered in 1983, available at Theosophy Northwest.
- Cumulative Index to Lucifer, Volumes I XX. Edmonton Theosophical Society, 1997.
Notes
- ↑ Ernest E. Pelletier, "Lizzie Arthur Russell Theosophical Memorial Trust" Keeping the Link Unbroken (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), 168.
- ↑ Michael Gomes, "Forward" Keeping the Link Unbroken (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), vi.
- ↑ Doris Davy, "Life with Ted" Keeping the Link Unbroken (Theosophical Research Monographs, 2004), x.