Descendants of Will and Bessie LAIDLAW
 Eighth Generation 
311. Ralph FUDGE (Bessie Kathleen NELSON7, Katherine McPherson "Kate" LAIDLAW6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
Ralph married Kathleen FLETCHER.
The child from this marriage was:
452 F i. Karin Kathleen FUDGE
312. David Ross LAIDLAW (John Ross7, James Ross6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
David married Doris L. DIACK, daughter of George DIACK and Elizabeth Cuthbert WHYMENT.
Children from this marriage were:
453 M i. David Bruce LAIDLAW
454 F ii. Heather Mary Elizabeth LAIDLAW
455 M iii. Ian Andrew LAIDLAW
456 M iv. Gary George LAIDLAW
457 M v. Gordon Ross LAIDLAW
313. Betty Julian BUTCHART (Bessie LAIDLAW7, James Ross6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
Betty married Donald A. SHIELDS, son of Clifford L. SHIELDS and Leila ALLEN.
Children from this marriage were:
458 M i. Robert Andrew SHIELDS
459 M ii. Marc Laidlaw SHIELDS
460 F iii. Julia Mary SHIELDS
315. W. Ross STROUD (Mary Rowe LAIDLAW7, James Ross6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
W. married Jean Barbara PEACOCK, daughter of Wilbur Kells PEACOCK and Hazel Edith SIDEY.
Children from this marriage were:
461 F i. Margaret Ann STROUD
462 M ii. W. David STROUD
463 F iii. Joanne Elizabeth STROUD
464 F iv. Barbara Jean STROUD
316. Julia Mary STROUD (Mary Rowe LAIDLAW7, James Ross6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
Julia married Gary MASON, son of Samuel Mason MASON and Edith Elizabeth HOLDROYD.
Children from this marriage were:
465 F i. Mary Elizabeth MASON
466 M ii. Garrick S. MASON
467 F iii. J. Margot MASON
317. John Wesley IRWIN B.A., L.L.D. (Annie Elizabeth HILTZ7, Annie Elizabeth LAIDLAW6, John5, James4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
John married Marjory Eleanor GRAY M.A., Ph. D., daughter of Joseph Everand GRAY and Gladys MALCOLM.
Children from this marriage were:
468 M i. John Joseph IRWIN
469 F ii. Marjorie Elizabeth IRWIN
470 M iii. Peter David Gordon IRWIN
471 M iv. Andrew James Gray IRWIN
319. Alice LAIDLAW (Robert Eric7, William Cole6, Thomas5, William4, James3, Robert2, William O'Phaup1)
Alice married James MUNRO.
Children from this marriage were:
472 F i. Shiela MUNRO
473 F ii. Catherine MUNRO
474 F iii. Jenny MUNRO
475 F iv. Andrea MUNRO
Alice next married Gerald FREMIN.
323. Clarice Bernice LUMSDEN 36 (Joan Anderson McGILL7, Jeannie GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on July 1, 1911 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on January 20, 2003 in Beaverton, Durham Co, Ontario, Canada,1 aged 91.
Clarice married George Alfred McMILLAN.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 476 F i. Earla Fern McMILLAN 36 was born on October 28, 1941 in Orillia, Simcoe Co, Ontario, Canada1 and died on April 17, 2009 in Mount Forest, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada,1 aged 67.
477 F ii. Lynn Maretta McMILLAN
325. Marion LUMSDEN (Joan Anderson McGILL7, Jeannie GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Marion married Donald BELL.
Children from this marriage were:
478 M i. Donald BELL
+ 479 M ii. Norman BELL
+ 480 M iii. Alex BELL .
481 M iv. Gerald BELL
326. Agnes Mary WARING (Jeannie A. "Jennie" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on December 14, 1920 in Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,3 died May 7th, 2008 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, and was buried in Sanctuary Park Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Agnes married Orlando Joshua HOWE, son of Joshua HOWE 58 and Selina "Lena" CRAWFORD.
Events
• Orlando farmed on Lots 11 & 12, Con 13, Bruce Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada 3
• He retired to Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada in 1963 3
Children from this marriage were:
482 M i. Wayne James HOWE
Wayne married Eileen BURNS.
483 F ii. Diane June HOWE
Diane married James HOLMAN.
484 F iii. Wanda Agnes HOWE
Wanda married Jim GRAHAM.
485 F iv. June Carol HOWE
June married Mike MATHER.
327. Irene Lenore WARING (Jeannie A. "Jennie" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Irene married Richmond Clarence YOLE.
Children from this marriage were:
486 F i. Katherine Margaret YOLE
487 F ii. Deborah Ann YOLE
488 F iii. Gwen Allison YOLE
328. Robert William "Bill" WARING (Jeannie A. "Jennie" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Bill married Joan Coreene HEARD, daughter of Alexander HEARD and Lillian CHRISTMANN.
Children from this marriage were:
489 M i. Stephen Robert WARING
490 F ii. Cheryl WARING
491 M iii. Randy Alexander WARING
329. Gordon Edward POTTS (Mary Catherine "Mayme" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Gordon married Anna Louise WEITENDORF.
Children from this marriage were:
492 F i. Dianne Marie POTTS
Dianne married Stephen CIVIDINO.
493 M ii. Douglas Gordon POTTS
494 M iii. Gregory Edward POTTS
330. Thorold POTTS (Mary Catherine "Mayme" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Thorold married Emma Gladys McDOUGALL.
Children from this marriage were:
495 F i. Mary Francis POTTS
496 F ii. Julia Joan POTTS
497 F iii. Brenda Jean POTTS
498 M iv. John Thorold POTTS
331. Donald POTTS (Mary Catherine "Mayme" GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Donald married Beatrice VOGT.
Children from this marriage were:
499 M i. Robert James POTTS
500 M ii. David Edward POTTS
501 M iii. Peter John POTTS
502 M iv. Allan Dalton POTTS
344. Mary Elizabeth GRANT (Donelda Winnifred GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Mary married Clement CAMPBELL, son of Ernest CAMPBELL and Arvilla (__?__). Clement was born in 1938 in , , New Brunswick, Canada, died January 7th, 2006 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,59 and was buried in Starkvale Cemetery Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 503 F i. Dawn Arvilla CAMPBELL
+ 504 M ii. George Ernest CAMPBELL
+ 505 F iii. Mary Helen CAMPBELL
345. Sylvia GRANT (Donelda Winnifred GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Sylvia married Ross John HETTRICK, son of John Alfred HETTRICK and Janet Ruby MUNRO. Ross was born on August 1, 1936 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on April 14, 2009 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 72, and was buried in Purdy's Cemetery Greenock Twp. Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
506 M i. Douglas Ross HETTRICK
Douglas married Deborah Evonne BIERWORTH.
+ 507 M ii. Daniel John HETTRICK
+ 508 F iii. Heather Dawn HETTRICK
+ 509 M iv. Robert George HETTRICK
346. Victoria GRANT (Donelda Winnifred GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Victoria married Ronald ABBS, son of Elmer Wesley ABBS and Gladys Kathleen ROLSTON.
Children from this marriage were:
510 M i. James Ronald ABBS
James married Tracey PILLON.
511 F ii. Katherine Dawn ABBS
Katherine married Steven Ross JOHNSTON, son of UNKNOWN and Margaret JOHNSTON.
353. Nancy Myra FORRESTER (Marjorie Truax GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Nancy married Douglas Malcolm Raymond McCAW, son of John "Jack" McCAW and Ida May BELBECK. Douglas was born in 1932 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada60 and died on February 24, 2012 in Wiarton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 80.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 512 M i. Teddy Joe McCAW
+ 513 F ii. Victoria Lynne McCAW
+ 514 M iii. John Douglas McCAW
+ 515 F iv. Margory Suzanne McCAW
516 F v. Pamela May McCAW
517 M vi. Stuart Mark McCAW
355. Cynthia Margory FORRESTER (Marjorie Truax GOWANLOCK7, James A. GOWANLOCK6, Robert GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Cynthia married Kenneth Frank FEDOR.
Children from this marriage were:
518 M i. Kenneth Michael FEDOR
519 M ii. Christopher Forrester FEDOR
360. Claude Allen ROWAND (Thomas Roy Todd ROWAND7, Abraham ROWAND6, Elizabeth Oliver "Betty" GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on October 7, 191539 and died on December 16, 2005,39 aged 90.
Claude married Ellen WALSH. Ellen died in 2001.39
Children from this marriage were:
+ 520 M i. Gordon ROWAND
521 M ii. Martin ROWAND
Martin married Tina ROSENBERGER.
363. James Ross ROWAND (Thomas Roy Todd ROWAND7, Abraham ROWAND6, Elizabeth Oliver "Betty" GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
James married someone.
His child was:
522 M i. Ron "Butch" ROWAND
366. Margaret Alice ROWAND (Clarence Harold ROWAND7, James Oliver ROWAND6, Elizabeth Oliver "Betty" GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Margaret married Alfred TWIGG. Alfred was born on July 7, 192039 and died on July 20, 1984,39 aged 64.
Children from this marriage were:
523 M i. James Alfred TWIGG was born on March 29, 194339 and died on December 6, 1954,39 aged 11.
+ 524 F ii. Marilyn Joyce TWIGG
+ 525 F iii. Janice Marlene TWIGG
+ 526 F iv. Lynda Louise TWIGG
+ 527 M v. Darryl Lloyd TWIGG
+ 528 M vi. Donald Floyd TWIGG
381. John David "Jack" McDERMID (Marie Wilhemina GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Jack married Marion VANCE, daughter of Harvey Alexander VANCE and Elsie WRIGHTSON.
Children from this marriage were:
529 M i. Brian McDERMID
530 M ii. Bruce McDERMID
531 F iii. Brenda McDERMID
382. Leslie NUTTALL (Beverly Maud GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Leslie married Murial Marie BARNES, daughter of Thomas BARNES and Maud Maria WALKER. Murial was born in 1927 and died on March 6, 2014 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 87.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 532 M i. William Jack NUTTALL was born in 1950 and died on July 17, 2014 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 64.
+ 533 F ii. Kathy NUTTALL
534 F iii. Karen NUTTALL
Karen married Maurice EPAULE.
535 M iv. Steven NUTTALL
385. Shirley NUTTALL (Beverly Maud GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Shirley married Carmen SWEIGER, son of Lorne Edward SWEIGER and Hazel (__?__). Carmen was born in 1937 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on April 13, 2011 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 74.
Children from this marriage were:
536 F i. Pamela Anne SWEIGER
Pamela married Ian Reid McTEER, son of Robert Lindsay McTEER and Mona May WATSON.
537 M ii. Robert SWEIGER
Robert married Lori (__?__).
538 M iii. Peter SWEIGER
387. Mary Lenore NUTTALL (Beverly Maud GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on October 7, 19393 and died on October 6, 2006 in Owen Sound, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 66.
Mary married Frank KING.
Children from this marriage were:
539 F i. Judy KING
540 M ii. Wayne KING
541 F iii. Debbie KING
389. Alexina Elizabeth NUTTALL (Beverly Maud GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on October 25, 19473 and died on November 21, 2010 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 63.
Alexina married Michael James "Mike" ATKINSON, son of Robert John "Bob" ATKINSON and Doris HARBORD. Mike was born in 1946 in , Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 17, 2020 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 74. He was usually called Mike.
Children from this marriage were:
542 M i. Tony ATKINSON
543 M ii. Robert ATKINSON
Robert married Debra (__?__).
544 M iii. Todd ATKINSON
390. Shirley Esther CAMPBELL (Oral Henrietta GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Shirley married Kenneth Bruce DOUGAN, son of Stephen DOUGAN and Ruby McARTHUR.
Children from this marriage were:
545 M i. Stephen Campbell DOUGAN
+ 546 M ii. Gary Alexander DOUGAN
547 F iii. Deanna Shirley DOUGAN
548 M iv. Darryl Kenneth DOUGAN
392. Doreen CAMPBELL (Oral Henrietta GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Doreen married Kenneth HUSTON.
Children from this marriage were:
549 M i. David Claude HUSTON
550 M ii. Bradley Garnet HUSTON
551 F iii. Cindy HUSTON
393. William Lawrence "Garney" CAMPBELL (Oral Henrietta GOWANLOCK7, James Hendry GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on June 27, 1933 in Elderslie Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on June 27, 1933 in Hanover Crispin Cemetery, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada. He was usually called Garney.
William Lawrence was born at home, in Elderslie Township, on Tuesday, June 27, 1933, to Edward Garnett and Oral Henrietta (Gowanlock) Campbell. He was the youngest of four children, joining older sisters Shirley (1927), Iris (1929), and Doreen (1930). The Campbell family lived and worked their mixed farm north of Paisley on Bruce Road 3. The children attended S.S. # 7 & 8, across the road, before finishing their education at Paisley Continuation School.
It was during these early years that Lawrence earned the nickname "Little Garnie" after his father. As time went on the nickname stuck, and he never looked back. In fact, Garnie loved using nicknames as well, and honestly had one for almost everyone. As you can imagine some were flattering and others were not, but it never stopped him from using them! ??
While in school Garnie began dating a young woman by the name of Marjorie Elizabeth Webb. After dating for a couple of years the young couple were wed at the end of grade ten, on Saturday, April 7, 1951. They settled on a farm north of Paisley. In addition to farming, Garnie also worked for Tom King Construction as a heavy equipment operator on road construction. In fact, Garnie was part of the crew that built access to Horseshoe Valley. The Campbell family soon began to grow with the arrival of Sharon in 1951, followed by Carol (1953), Bob (1954), Rick (1957) and Lynne (1962). Although Garnie was a loving father, he often had trouble expressing his feelings and emotions (like most men of that era). He displayed his love in many different ways and made sure every one of his children had what they needed, when they needed it! Garnie took his role as a husband and father very seriously and worked hard to provide for his family. These strong values were instilled in him by his parents and helped build many strong family relationships.
Garnie went on to drive truck for Andrew Cormack in addition to working for Elderslie Township as a snowplow operator and grader. Here he earned another nickname… High Blade Campbell, which was used regularly by friends looking to get under his skin. In 1961, the Campbell family moved into Paisley, calling 6 Murdock St. home. In the late 1960's Garnie was fortunate enough to earn a position with Ontario Hydro, as a heavy equipment operator, where he remained until his retirement in 1995, at the age of 62.
In his free time Garnie enjoyed working outdoors and on the land. In his younger years, he did this around his farm, whereas in his later years he could always be found helping Bob on the farm. Garnie also enjoyed working with horses, cutting lawn, fishing, curling, snowmobiling, playing euchre, and going to the slots, particularly in Hanover and Casino Rama (where I am told he did okay). Garnie loved sports, particularly hockey. He played hockey for the Paisley Maroons for a number of years and was known to remember everyone he ever played with or against. When he wasn't playing hockey, he was watching it, and cheering on his beloved Canadians. Garnie was also an avid Blue Jay supporter, and always enjoyed the opportunity of taking in a live game with family or friends. He also appreciated good music; keyword good. Long John Baldry was NOT good, just ask the kids about their records. Garnie much preferred the likes of Waylon Jennings, Charley Pride, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. Although not a big traveller, Garnie took in the likes of Branson, Missouri, the Calgary Stampede and fishing trips north to Red Lake. Finally, we can't forget to mention Garnie's "go-to" when it came to dessert…. strawberry shortcake. This fondness began in his youth when his mom made it yearly for his birthday. Yum, yum!
Garnie never met a stranger, as he could always find a way to start up a conversation and relate to people. Many of these conversations were enjoyed over a glass of whiskey, or an alcoholic beverage. Although enjoyable, Garnie acknowledged his weakness after his retirement and joined Alcoholics Anonymous. This difficult, yet rewarding change literally transformed his life. Garnie became very much a new man and mended many relationships which had been previously strained by his drinking. Through hard work and determination Garnie celebrated over twenty years of sobriety. Sadly, it was only after he stopped drinking that his sensitive, soft-hearted, fun-loving and caring demeanour became more apparent. Garnie became a sweet old man and enjoyed many good times with friends and family alike.
In his retirement, Garnie slowed down, enjoying every day. He loved reading the newspaper and keeping up with local news. Garnie was also an animal lover, and was known for feeding cats, particularly at Bob's. In fact, it wasn't uncommon to find 40 \endash 50 felines swarming him as he made his way to the barn for feedings. Sadly, in recent years Garnie began to develop dementia. This diagnosis along with Marjorie's failing health meant they soon called The Village in Hanover, home. The year was 2018. As Alzheimers took his mind and his body wasted away, his family missed out on many talks and visits. Although the visits were often hard, those visiting had many fond memories, as many of us do, from our time with Garnie, and for that we should be truly thankful. These stories and memories will live on, just as Garnie's memory will, for years to come. May he rest in peace!
Garnie passed away at The Village Seniors Community, Hanover on Sunday, October 9, 2022, in his 90th year.
Loving father of Sharon Steele of Simcoe, Bob (Mary-Helen) of R.R. #2 Paisley, Carol Ryan of R.R. #2 Port Elgin, and Lynne (Steven) Gabriel of Toronto. Garnie will be sadly missed by his grandchildren, Michael, Teahan, Angus, Nikki, Kathleen (Doran), Dean, Josh (Sara Beth), and Emily (Reese) as well as great-grandchildren, Lukas, Nashville, Ryan, and Charlie. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Iris Papadopoulos, brother-in-law Ken Houston and many friends. Garnie was predeceased by his wife Marjorie (2018) son Rick (2005), son-in-law Phil Ryan, sisters Shirley Dougan, and Doreen Houston, and his parents Garnet and Oral (Gowanlock) Campbell.
Garney married Margorie Elizabeth WEBB, daughter of Robert "Scott" WEBB and Pearl Elizabeth DUNLOP. Margorie was born in 1933 in Greenock Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada and died on October 21, 2018 in Hanover, Grey Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 85.
Children from this marriage were:
552 F i. Sharon Elizabeth CAMPBELL
Sharon married (__?__) STEELE.
553 F ii. Lillian Carol CAMPBELL
Lillian married Stephen GABRIEL.
+ 554 M iii. Robert Edward CAMPBELL
555 M iv. Rick CAMPBELL died in 2005.
+ 556 F v. Carol CAMPBELL
400. Julia Etta ASH (Thelma GOWANLOCK7, Alexander GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Julia married Kenneth Paul LOBSINGER.
Children from this marriage were:
557 M i. Stephen "Paul" LOBSINGER
558 F ii. Pamela Leanne LOBSINGER
401. Richard Reginald "Dick" ASH (Thelma GOWANLOCK7, Alexander GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on June 21, 1942 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on November 13, 2019 in Chesley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 77. He was usually called Dick.
Dick loved his job, the people he worked with and the workplace. He could have easily been classified as a workaholic and his family often joked that working was his hobby. He lead by example and his strong work ethic has been passed down to countless individuals, including his children and grandchildren.
Richard "Dick" Reginald was born June 21, 1942 in Chesley to Edgar and Thelma (Gowanlock) Ash. He was the second oldest of four children; Julia (1941), Dick, Sheridene "Sherry" (1946) and Brian (1947). The family owned and operated a farm on Lot 19, Concession 11 in Sullivan Township. Dick and his siblings attended S.S. #8 Sullivan before coming to Chesley for high school.
Once out of school, Dick began working at Krug's Factory in the boiler room. Around this time, while at a dance in Keady, Dick met a young woman by the name of Lillian "Jeanette" Blue. The year was 1962. They dated for three years before marrying on July 30, 1965 at Ascension Anglican Church in Paisley. They took up residence in Chesley and welcomed their daughter, Victoria "Vicky" later that year. Their family grew further with the additions of Richard "Ricky" in 1969 and Reginald "Reggie" in 1970.
While employed at Krugs, Dick completed the requirements and passed the appropriate exams through evening classes at Georgian College to become a Stationary Engineer and moved on to work at Canada Packers in Walkerton where he remained for the next thirty years. He was committed to his job and often on call many weekends. It was not uncommon for Dick to put in 50 + hour work weeks.
In 1989, Dick and Jeanette moved to Hanover to be closer to their workplaces. When Canada Packers closed, Dick went to work for Conestogo Cold Storage in KW for the next two years, working part-time. He was then convinced to come back closer to home, working for Durham Furniture. He retired for the last time at the age of seventy in 2012.
When not working, Dick enjoyed curling and also loved to dance. Canoeing with family, down the Saugeen River was a favourite pastime. The Ash family also enjoyed camping. The early years were spent camping in Crawford before they became seasonal campers at Whispering Pines for several years. Many lifetime memories and stories were made during these weekends at the trailer.
Dick was a big Nascar fan. His favourite drivers were Harry Gant and Mark Martin. He enjoyed several trips south over the years to take in races with Rick. If he wasn't able to curl in person, he would watch it on TV. Dick was an avid reader, often reading multiple books at the same time. Apparently books needed to be a least 500 pages or the book was no good! His genre of choice was historical fiction with author James A. Mitchener being his favourite. Dick was also known to love his news, and could often be found taking in the latest world news on CNN or CBC. His love of reading and his obtained knowledge over the years allowed him to be a star player when it came to watching Jeopardy. He was fond of playing pool as well as taking on the kids in a good game of cards, preferably Solo, Euchre, or Cribbage. When it came to music, he enjoyed 50's and 60's country-western and anything bluegrass.
In retirement, Dick often caught up with the daily gossip at Tim Horton's where he would enjoy his coffee with cream. He loved to spend his extra time with grand and great-grandchildren, always taking an interest to what was happening in their lives. The entire Ash family also treasured their time at the cottage. For the past ten years, the ENTIRE family would spend the 3rd week of July together at the cottage in Port Elgin. These weeks together were priceless, and have given their family countless stories and memories to share for years to come.
Sadly, Dick was diagnosed with cancer in May of 2018. He remained positive throughout his illness and lived out his remaining days enjoying time with family and friends. Dick passed away surrounded by his loving family, at Chapman House, Owen Sound, on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in his 78th year.
Beloved husband of Jeanette (Blue). Loving father of Vicky (Ed) Myers, Rick (Teresa Halpin), all of Chesley and Reg (Jennifer) of London. Dick will be dearly missed by his grandchildren Nickolas, Paige (Ben), Jessica, Craig, Jacob, Nathan and Lilian as well as great-grandchildren Nolan and Nyle. He will be fondly remembered by his sister Julia (Ken) Lobsinger of Owen Sound and brother Brian (Nancy) Ash of R. R. #4 Chesley. Dick was predeceased by his sister Sherry Ash and his parents Edgar and Thelma (Gowanlock) Ash.
Dick married Lillian "Jeanette" BLUE, daughter of Alexander BLUE and Margaret BEATTIE.
Children from this marriage were:
559 F i. Victoria Leanne ASH
Victoria married Ed MYERS.
560 M ii. Richard Kent ASH
Richard married Teresa HALPIN.
561 M iii. Reginald Scott ASH
Reginald married Jennifer Elizabeth PETENDRA.
403. Brian Alexander ASH (Thelma GOWANLOCK7, Alexander GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
Brian married Margaret Nancy-Marie BLUE, daughter of Alexander BLUE and Margaret BEATTIE.
Children from this marriage were:
562 M i. Brian Alexander ASH
563 M ii. Andrew Louis Talmon ASH
412. Donald CHAPPELL (Cecil James CHAPPELL7, Christina Laidlaw "Tena" GOWANLOCK6, James GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1) was born on January 15, 1941 in Saugeen Twp, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada3 and died on August 17, 2005 in Port Elgin, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 64.
Donald married Judy MacNEILL, daughter of Henry Ross "Harry" MacNEILL and Mary MORRISON. Judy was born in 1945 in Burgoyne, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 15, 2020 in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada, aged 75, and was buried in Southampton, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Children from this marriage were:
+ 564 F i. Tammy CHAPPELL
565 F ii. Christy CHAPPELL
Christy married Michael McKAY.
448. James COBEAN (John COBEAN7, Jean Rogan "Mary" GOWANLOCK6, Walter Douglas GOWANLOCK5, Christian LAIDLAW4, William3, James2, William O'Phaup1)
James married Rona CRAWFORD, daughter of Allen CRAWFORD and Ruth (__?__).
The child from this marriage was:
566 F i. Caitlyn COBEAN was born in 1993 and died August 9th, 2008.
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