In Memory
I answer the heroic question “Death, where is thy sting?” with
“It is here in my heart and mind and memories.”
— Maya Angelou
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Peacefully at Milton District Hospital, dearly loved husband of Jane (Rutherford), proud and supportive father and grandfather of Paul, and his family Neil and Molly, (Squamish, B.C.) Lynn and her husband, John Paul Marion and family Hanna and Ayla (Thunder Bay, ON), Ian (Toronto) and Karen and her partner Justin Marston, (Thunder Bay, ON). Missed by his loyal companion, Lindy.
Chuck is survived by his brothers, Hal and his wife Jean, Don and his wife Joan, and sister-in-law, Mary and her husband, John Gardiner. Chuck loved the outdoors and the times spent with his family at our cabin on Oxtongue Lake, Haliburton. He was an adventurous traveler who in his retirement learned Spanish so that he could converse with the local people when he visited in Central and South America.
Chuck was a generous supporter of many charities including Milton District Hospital Foundation, Sleeping Children Around the World, and Rosseau Lake College (music program). Donations, if desired to these or any other charity would be appreciated by the family.
Sincere thanks to A1 Unit, St. Joseph’s Hospital, and South 2, St. Peter’s Hospital, both in Hamilton, and Continuing Complex Care, Milton District Hospital, all for their professional and compassionate care. We are truly thankful he was back home again in Milton and in a place he cared so deeply for.
Thanks also to Dr. Koslowski for his never ending dedication, and to Luis Valdez for all his help in keeping Chuck in his home as long as possible. Foremost in Chuck’s life was love for his family.
Thanks Dad/Chuck for your unbounded integrity, for inspiring us to love and respect the wonders of nature and to live life with a sense of adventure.
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BRUCE KEOWN
The Community of Oxtongue Lake mourns the loss of Bruce Keown, who passed away on the evening of February 5th. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mernie and the rest of the family.
Visitation and Service were held at Billingsly Funeral Home on February 8 and 9 respectively.
February 9 was Bruce Keown’s 85th birthday.
Bruce Keown
1922-2009
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NEIL ANDREWS
Neil John Andrews, brother of Joan Lomax (Willy), uncle to Lori, Linda and Leslie Lomax, and great-uncle to Jennifer Clarridge, Dana and Dale Hollingsworth, died suddenly of complications after knee surgery at Toronto Western Hospital on Sunday, October 26th, 2008.
Neil was born Sept 20, 1930 to Arthur and Kathleen Andrews, cottagers on Oxtongue Lake since 1951. He was a member of the original Oxtongue Lake Snowmobile Club and served frequently as the Master of Ceremonies for the Oxtongue Lake Regatta, Pig Roasts and community BBQ’s.
Neil introduced many notable friends and colleagues to the lake from his connections at the CBC, where his career of over 30 years spanned from cameraman to director to executive producer. He filmed various shows and specials, including “Country Canada,” on Oxtongue Lake and in surrounding areas and at Blue Spruce Inn, both in winter and summer.
One of Neil’s greatest pleasures was to present the Art Andrews Memorial Trophy for top female athlete at the annual Oxtongue Lake Regatta.
Neil presents the Art Andrews Memorial Trophy for top female athlete
at the Oxtongue Lake Regatta
He will be sadly missed by his family and his many Oxtongue friends and neighbors.
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JOE LINDSAY
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joe Lindsay might consider the following three organizations, which Liz and Joe have supported for many years.
Huntsville Memorial District Hospital
Oxtongue Lake Vol. Fire Dept.
(send to Helsel’s General Store, Oxtongue Lake, RR1, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0)
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