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December 9, 2025

James “Jamie” W. Troy, 1942-2025

James “Jamie” W. Troy died on December 9, 2025, in Victoria, British Columbia, at the age of 83. As pipe-major of the Grade 1 City of Victoria in the 1970s, he played a crucial role in establishing Canada as a serious home to world-class competitive pipe bands. Jamie Troy was
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