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Louise McLaren lit a candle
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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I used to love to watch my uncle train his horses. His passion for his horses was renowned. He was quiet when I was younger but we later had great chats sitting on the lawn watching the grass grow.
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Janet Sabean pledged to donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Earl was always generous in donating to the Heart and Stroke Foundation when I was a volunteer.
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Sherman Williams posted a condolence
Monday, June 1, 2020
Harry and Lila, I am sorry to learn of Earle's passing. On various occasions, I had the good fortune to chat with Earle when he would be on Lighthouse Road, near Avonport, to check on the land he had for sale. I always enjoyed his conversations. His piece of land across from my mailbox will keep my memory of Earle, fresh and alive in my mind. I frequently enjoy a walk among the beautiful ferns and listen to the bird songs that I experience each time I travel the pathway through this part of his land. I will miss him not coming by.
Sincerely, Sherman Williams
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LLOYD ANDERSON pledged to donate to Canadian Cancer Society - Nova Scotia Division
Saturday, May 30, 2020
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Heather Tufts posted a condolence
Sunday, May 17, 2020
I am so sorry to hear our Earle’s passing. He was a frequent visitor to our home in Lower Sackville when he and my dad (Gerald McDade) were involved together in harness racing at Sackville Downs. He was kind to call me right after my mother passed away on April 4th of this year. I will always remember him as a gentleman and a great friend to both mom and dad.
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Juanita & Harley Gray posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
Our condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with him in the 70’s at CKF. Please hold your memories close to your heart.
Juanita & Harley Gray
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Wayne and Carolyn posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
To Earle's family,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Earle lived such a full life and everyone of the many people he knew have fond memories of him. He was a mentor at CKF to Wayne and many others. Wayne had the pleasure of exchanging birthday cards with him for many years. He was a pleasure to watch playing baseball and a good friend.
With sincere sympathy, Wayne and Carolyn
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Marg Johnston pledged to donate to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Marg Johnston posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
My sincere condolences to all of Earle's family.
I worked with Earle for several years at CKF Inc. He was always a true gentlemen and a great story teller. The time we worked together was the exciting period in his life of raising the famous horse, Rascal Lew J. I heard many stories of his great love of his horses. He occasionally sat me down and explained to me if I would give up smoking, how much I could save, how much compounded interest I would make on the savings. If I had only listened. In later years, I realized he had my best interest at heart.
When you work with someone and come out the other end as good friends, then I consider that an important friendship. Earle was always my friend with an amazing hug that told me he cared about me. RIP Earle. I will miss your hugs.
Marg
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Wendy Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family. Earl was a true gentleman and I always enjoyed our conversations.
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Jim & Iris Faulkner posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
Dear Mort, Bev, Mandy & families...
We were shocked and saddened to hear of your dad’s passing. We have so many wonderful memories of growing up with him and of course, as neighbors for many years.
Please accept our sincerest sympathy and deepest condolences.
Jim & Iris
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Maxine Turner posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
My sincere condolences to Mort,Bev,Amanda,grandchildren & siblings on the passing of Earle,sending my prayers & love.......Max T.
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Vern and Emma Faulkner posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
So sorry to learn of Earle's passing, he was a fine and interesting gentleman. We always enjoyed his stories, reminiscing about he and Vern growing up in Mt Denson, his horses, and all other adventures. Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sad and difficult time. God bless,
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Carson Ellis posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather Earl.He was a fine person and you should be proud of him.
I first met Earl when I came to Hantsport from Springhill to play baseball with the Shamrocks in 1960 and became one for eight seasons.
During this time he was a member of three Maritime Seniors Championships in 1961,1964 and 1967.Your father was a fierce competitor on the mound and at bat and never liked the word"lose"
One of the best pitching performances that I was ever involved in was in Halifax against the Halifax Cardinals.Although a losing cause but he pitched the entire 16 innings.This was never heard off back then and don'd remember it ever has been repeated to this day and was proud to be part of that moment!
A true Shamrock!
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Barry and Janet Sabean posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Goodbye to a good neighbour on Schurman Road. Earl was a fine gentleman who always loved to share has recollections of the history of the area. As we were new to the area he was a fountain of knowledge and loved to chat about events, people and, of course, horses. When Janet did her Heart and Stroke canvassing, she always knew to leave time to enjoy an extended conversation with Earl.
Our sympathies to his family and friends. He will be missed.
Barry and Janet Sabean
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Cathy Redden-Thomas posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
I was sad to hear of cousin Earle's passing. I always made a point of chatting with him at any gatherings I would see him at. My Dad (Chesley) was very fond of Earle and on Dad's last night in the hospital before he passed away who should arrive but Earle. He will be missed by many. He was a wonderful person. My sincerest sympathies are with his children, grandchildred & siblings at this time.
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G Chase posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
I was sorry to hear of Earle’s passing, my condolences to his siblings (including my grandmother), and the rest of his family and friends. I’ll never forget his big smile that made his extremely firm handshake feel a little more gentle any time I had met him. I am sure he will keep the “King of Rock n Roll” entertained when they share stories together on their shared birthday celebrations in Heaven.
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Nancy Loomer posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Each person is given the gift of time on this earth, to live, to love and to leave a legacy. Earle made a true difference to others with kind words, great humor, warm & solid hugs, firm handshakes, sparkling eyes and a memorable smile.
Many times, he would briefly look in the door, ball hat and barn overalls, saying hello as we were visiting, before heading to the barn to tend the horses. Fondly remembered, with deepest sympathy, to his children and siblings.
Thinking of you,
Nancy
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Tony & Louise Fitzgerald lit a candle
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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We are so sorry to hear of Earl’s passing.He was a good man , we were glad to have him aspart of our wonderful extended family.
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Louise McLaren posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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My deepest condolences to Bev, Mort, Amanda, their spouses and grandchildren of Earle, as well as his brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins...
Earle would tell you most of the Hants county was related to the Schumans, so there are a lot of people who will feel the loss. He kept me appeased of the births and deaths of the family, sending pictures of his great grandchildren.
Uncle Earle was my Mom's, Doris(Fae), big brother. We had moved away and as a young adult, i made it a point to go back to NS every few years. I started to make a point in my early 20's of talking to this man, brother of my late mother... He was very quiet at first, I did not know what to say but once the years past, they were as a niece and uncle would chat.
I remember watching him trot the horses on the dirt track. Later years, he feed the horses and hooked them up to their trainers. He had a special attachment to them and you could tell how they interacted with each other.
Sometimes I visited and we watched as the sun slowly descended over the hills. I did not get to see him a lot as my family moved away when I was young but he was a loving uncle: he made me feel loved and a part of the family.
He gave me, his niece, hugs like he gave people handshakes, firm. Will always remember them and his smile.
Hugs Uncle Earle.
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LLOYD & JANET ANDERSON posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
To all of Earle's Family
It is of extreme sadness Janet and I hear of Earle's passing. We/I have lost a great teammate, neighbor, and most of all friend. We are going to miss those early morning driveway chats. Never did you want to be in a hurry once the conversation began and you always knew it would be something of interest before it ended. There are many great stories to be told about Earle, a couple of my favorites. How he would give you a little grin just before giving you that bone crushing handshake as he greeted you. The other, when we were roommates, on a ball trip to Sussex NB. myself being a spry young 18 year old and Earle the wily veteran. Earle says "Now Lloydie, your not going to drink tonight are you"? "NO, Earle". I am sorry to say, I lied. We laughed about that trip for the next 45+ years.
The light no longer shines across the road but the memories certainly will.
Our deepest sympathies
Lloyd & Janet
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Doug Mounce posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
To all my Schurman cousins I wish to extend my sincere condolences on Earle's passing. I remember well as a boy my grandmother Mildred (Schurman) MacLellan taking me to the Schurman farm. The place where she grew up and visiting Earle and admiring his beautiful horses. Something I will never forget,
Rest In Peace Cousin
Doug
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Lorraine Armstrong Winsor posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Bev and family. So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
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Sharon Skipper posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
So sorry to hear about Earle's passing. When we were kids, I remember him driving by dad's house in a horse and buggy with Pat sitting in the back. I last saw him in the fall of 2018 when he stopped in to visit dad and we happened to be there also. He was always so nice. We had a very nice visit with him.
Sharon Wardrope Skipper
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Bruce Wellwood posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
To all family members, brothers and sisters of Earl Schurman:
I send my deepest condolances !
Earl was was a friend who I always enjoyed talking with. He was a keen teammate and player, who gave his all, whether pitching, batting, playing the field or showing enthusiasm and encouragement in the dug-out!
Earl worked hard, played it true and lived it well!
Rest in Peace!
Bruce Wellwood
Bat boy, team mate
Hantsport Shamrocks
late 50's to mid 60's
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Peter Loomer lit a candle
Friday, May 8, 2020
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So sorry to hear Uncle Earle passed away. He was a great man. My heart felt sympathy and condolence for everyone close to him. He will be dearly missed.
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Audrey and Tom Briggs and Darlene Rochester posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Lynn and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your father-in-law. We are thinking about you and praying for your comfort and strength. Take care♡
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Glen Loomer posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Sincere condolences to cousins Mort, Beverly and Amanda with sympathies to Earl's siblings, my mother included.
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Sylvia Best posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
So sorry to hear of Earle's passing. I have many great memories of him on the baseball field as he played a few years with Dave. I only worked at the mill a couple of years, but Mom has told many funny stories over the years. He was always friendly with me and had time to stop and chat. My sympathy to all the family. Sylvia Best and May Stevens
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Ken and Mary Smeltzer posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our sincere condolences to Harry & Lila and their families
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Cathy and Bernard Mckee posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our most sincere condolences to all the Schurman family.
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Richard Dill posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
My brother Walter and I were saddened to hear of the death of our cousin Earle and convey our condolences to his family. I was 12 when I first visited our Nova Scotia family with my father Edgar Dill, and my sister Marjory, her husband Everette and brother Allan. Earle was 16 . He was "awesome" as the kids say now- a powerful young man who made tossing hay look easy- no wonder he was a great pitcher! My Walter(now 95) and I stayed on Dill Road in Windsor while touring NS in 1969. A man walking a horse down the street promised to let Earle know we were there. He came over to the B&B and we had a nice long talk about the "old" days. Earl helped us find the Riverside Cemetery where our grand parents and a couple of uncles were buried. Earle and developed a friendship and corresponded regularly over the net. I came up in September,2019 when we got to share a lot of time catching up on our families and activities. I was astonished to learn about the amazing diversity of agricultural enterprises that Earle developed and ran. But it was so clear- the horses- he loved - the horses -he glowed when he told their stories.Earle-still awesome after all those years!
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Glenn and Ruth Ross posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
To the family of Earle Schurman. We would like to extend our condolences to all members of the family, at this sad time. Earl was a gifted player for the Hantsport Shamrocks for many years.I got to know Earl during the times I played on this special team with him. He will be missed. Glenn Ross
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Debbie(DeWolfe) and Phillip Scott posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our sincere condolences to all of Earle's family. He had a good sense of humour, was always friendly and had a smile for everyone. He was kind, a true gentleman and a great ball player. Always enjoyed chatting with Earle whenever our paths crossed. Loved to listen to him reminisce and share stories from the past.
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Cherish your many memories. Sending kind thoughts and deepest sympathy.
Debbie (DeWolfe) and Phillip Scott
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Mary Barker posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Dear Doug,
So sorry to hear of your brother's death. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Mary Barker, Halifax
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Raymond Loomer posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
I always enjoyed shaking Uncle Earle's hand and would go out of my way to do so. He had a real handshake unlike many other people, big farmers hands, you definitely knew you had shaken a hand if you had shaken Uncle Earle's hand. (And I knew he was going easy on me.) There was also the pleasant banter between he and my mother (Betty-Lou) and sometimes they might disagree on the particulars of a past event. Sometimes my mother won and sometimes Earle won the point. But, if he said, "I'll have to check my "Book"" then you pretty much knew it was game over. Uncle Earle was a dedicated journalist and kept a very complete record of day to day items and occurrences. He was a good guy and he will be missed.
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Bradford Hall posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
We would like to offer our condolences to the Schurman family. Earle was a well respected person and you had to be ready for a handshake from that big mitt of his.
Sincerely,
Brad & Diana
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Valerie Hunt posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Sorry to hear of Earle's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this sad time.
Valerie and Moe Hunt
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keith and Dolena AuCoin posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Dear Amanda and family:
Very sorry to read of your Dad's passing.
Take care and be safe...…..
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Kathy & KennySharpe posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Bev , Peter & Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Sending hugs
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Frank and Sandra Shiers posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Earle's family.
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Bob & Lois Hayes posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
my condolences to the Schurman family on the passing of Earl. Lois (Wilkens )Hayes
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Tom and Dena Miller posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our condolences to all the Schurman family. We knew there would be a story coming when we saw Earl entering the hardware store. He had a great knowledge of local history and always a good tale to tell.
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Jocelyn Fowler posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Mark and I extend our sincere condolences to all of Earl's Family.
Earl faithfully visited my mother Mildred (Mid) Schurman MacLellan, usually on a Sunday and often with a little treat for her.They happily chatted for hours about the
Schurman farm and family history and of course his horses. I recall, he named one of his horses in her honour.
Rest in peace cousin.
Jocelyn
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Wayne Drozdowski posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
I had the privilege of working with Earle at CKF. While I worked in sales in Western Canada and then in a Canadian responsibility, our paths crossed frequently. I can honestly say Earle was the “go to guy” if you needed historical context on how and why business was conducted in the manner it was. Whenever I felt my business was getting away from me it only took a chat with Earle to bring me back and refocus me. Personally I will never forget how he reached out to me when he learned of the passing of my son. We all have Earle stories...and they will need to sustain us at his passing. Condolences and prayers to family and friends.
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Chuck Porter, MLA Hants West posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
My deepest condolences on your recent loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
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Gary Johnson posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
Our sincere condolences go out to the Schurman family. I remember fondly as a small boy, rushing to the ball field to watch the Shamrocks and hometown hero Earle, play ball. Later in life, I was very fortunate to have been a teammate during the latter part of Earle's playing career. Of the many memories, this one stands out for me personally. We were in a tough playoff series in New Waterford. With runners on and down one run late in the game. An older and perhaps, a little slower Earle Schurman, was coming to the plate. The opposing coach decided to switch pitchers to bring in their ace, much to the delight of a packed house of cheering hometown fans. Well Earle hit that first pitch so far, and so hard, that we joked that the center fielder was probably still chasing it as we were driving back to Hantsport.
Earle was a true gentleman, from mentoring young players on the diamond, to young colleagues at work, you could always count on his friendliness and genuine care. He was truly a gentle giant and his smile, his great wit, and his presence will be sorely missed by community and family.
Gary & Bidy Johnson
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Bill Preston posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
So sorry to hear of Earl's passing, worked with him at CKF for years and ofcourse his baseball games, Condolences to the family.
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Steve Miller posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
We are sorry for your loss. When our children were young they took great joy watching Earle train his horses on the track behind our house. We hope you all have memories of Earle to hold on to as well. 4Taqn
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wanda hartt posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry to here of your Dad,s passing .Our Condolence,s to you all at this very sad time .
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Jack Stevens posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Very sorry to hear of Earle's passing and sending along condolences to the Schurman family. I have lots of memories of Earle through baseball, living close by in Mount Denson, and of course our "Keyes Fibre days".
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Gloria & Fred Salter posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the family in the passing of Earle-he was a very kind community minded man, who loved his family and especially his Heritage Farm and horses. He loved a good conversation and his smile would light a room. He will be missed.
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Darren Bishop posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My condolences to the Schurman family...sorry to hear of Earle's passing...remember him being such a very nice and pleasant guy anytime he was at our gas station when I waited on him back in the 70's and 80's. My grandfather told me he was a great baseball player in his day as well...
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Brian Allan Hazlett posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Claudette and I would like to offer our condolences to all involved at this sad time.
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Donna Day posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.
Earle was a wonderful man and I have many good memories of time spent with him. He always made me laugh with his quiet dry sense of humour.
He will be missed by many.
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Melanie Dempsey posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to you all. It has been a pleasure to get to know Earle since I moved to the Valley. He was always a gentleman and loved to tell a story (or many). He will be missed.
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Garnet and Ruth Selby posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Earle’s passing. He was a kind friendly gentleman and will surely be missed by all.
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Sonya Faulkner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My sincere sympathy to Mort, Bev, Mandy and all the family. So many fond memories of having Pat and Earle and the family living next door for many years. Such a great friend to my parents and always had a big smile and ready for a chat whenever you saw him. So many fond memories to hold on to growing up next door to this family. RIP Earle.
Sonya
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Donna Britten posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry to read of Earle’s passing. I worked with Earle for many years at CKF, he was always very friendly and had a smile.
My condolences to the family.
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Blaine Rooney posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry to hear of Earle's passing. I always looked up to him and he was such a gentle giant. Earle gave me my first job working with him on the farm and in the woods. I remember him playing for the Shamrocks he was a pitcher and played right field when he wasn't pitching. He would practice pitching and get me to catch at the apple farm next door as he had a practice mound set up. I would have been 12 or 13 and was scared to death as that ball came to catchers mitt so fast. He was good. George Carey, Shane Tracey and I used to work for him and it was mostly fun except when we had clean out calf pens or knock the top off the manure piles in January and February when they were frozen. In the winter we would go to the woodlot to cut wood and he had an old trailer with a woodstove in it where we would have lunch and get warmed up. We would have our lunch with us but he would always heat up a large can of baked beans to go with it. They we some good on a cold winters day a morning of hard work. Sometimes in the spring and summer he would take us fishing to Falls lake for trout. When we would finish haying in the late spring in the evening he would frequently take us to the flat rock swimming hole at the halfway river to get cooled off and cleaned up. Such wonderful memories.
He was especially kind to our parents. in their later years he would clean snow from their driveway and would not take any money for doing it.
He has a long and active life some of filled with sorrow but also happiness. Cherish your memories but there will always be a hole in your heart. Rest in Peace Earle. A life well lived.
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Sherri & Mike Farmer posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
We are very sorry to hear of Earle's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and will be missed. Hugs to you all.
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Ian Dunbar posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
I remember watching Earle as a fine member of the Shamrocks. Later I would see him at different places and I will never forget a great handshake and a good discussion.
Sorry for your loss.
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Trina Cuvilier Norman posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family.
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Len Fox (Daniels) posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Condolences to all memories of Sackville Downs, sorry for your loss.
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Mitch and May Crocker posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Our Deepest Condolences goes out to all the family of Earl at this very difficult time.
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Theresa Lunn posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Amanda I am very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. It is a difficult time. I am sending you and all your family love and light and prayers. God bless you all. 4
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Morton and doris Reinhardt posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry to hear of the death of Earle. For a number of years he delivered wood to our house and my fondest memories are of the stories he would tell of his life and especially about playing ball and his horses. Our sincere condolences to the family.
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Heather Voegeli posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
So sorry to hear of Earle's passing. He was a great guy filled with lots of stories. I had a great visit with him in 500 unit just before they shut down for Covid. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Frank & Heather Voegeli
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Michelle Beers posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Sorry to hear of your loss Mort and family. My Dad Chub Walker always spoke highly of your Dad and shared many memories of working on your Dad's farm as a young Man
Blessings to you at this difficult time
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Elizabeth Gertridge posted a condolence
Thursday, May 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humour.
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