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Chris Speirs

In Memorial

Speirs; Christopher.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected death of Chris on Tuesday January 7th, 2014, at the age of 28 years. Chris, the soulmate of Krystle Waitman and Dada to Owen. Beloved son of Mary and Gordon Speirs, and devoted big brother to Lisa (Andrew). Grandson of Len and Bernice Robinson. Forever loved and always remembered by the Waitman family, aunts, uncles, cousins and many many friends.

The family will receive friends at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham, 905-936-3477 on Friday January 10th, 2014 from 6-9 pm and Saturday January 11th, 2014 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service, in the chapel at 12:00 pm. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com

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  1. Corry Prihoda says

    January 28, 2014 at 5:00 pm

    My condolences to the family, all my love and prayers are with you…. He was a great guy and did many things to help others, he is for sure sadly missed but will always be in our hearts and our memories, so he’ll never be too far away xoxo :'(
    Lots of love,
    Corry, Lisha, Ryan, Jaiden.

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  2. Brenda Matson Jackson says

    January 16, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    My sweet Mary and Gord..Just learned of the passing of your treasured son….My sincere and heartfelt condolences..You are in my thoughts and prayers..Treasure your memories and reach out to those who love you..Please give my love to Len and Bernice

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  3. Cynthia & Greg Hawbolt and Family says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Dear Mary, Gord & Lisa
    We are so saddened to hear the news of Chris’ passing. Our many memories of living at Baxter are memories of your sweet children playing with our little ones. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time

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  4. Laura McCaffrey says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Lisa my heart dropped when I learned of your brother Chris’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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  5. Sharon Reilly says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:34 pm

    Mary & Gordon,

    It is with deep sadness that we heard of the passing of Chris. He was often at Jim & Anna Webb’s as he was close to John Webb. Chris always had a sweet smile. Our condolences to you and the family of such a devastating loss.

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  6. Debbie & Al Lonlgand & Family says

    January 11, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Mary & Gord, Lisa & Andrew, Krystle and little Owen, Bernice & Leonard
    Sincere condolences on this great loss. Cherish the memories of yesterday, celebrate the happiness of today, then look forward to new hopes and joys for tomorrow. Find strength with family & friends.

    Reply
  7. Allan jarvis says

    January 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Gordon and family
    Sorry to here of the loss of your son ,our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness

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  8. Louise Horan says

    January 11, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    dear krystle& baby owen, even though i couldn’t be there chris knows how much he was loved. my deepest sympathy to brenda, steve, mark, paul and the spiers family.

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  9. Doris & Deryck Dodwell says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:56 am

    Condolences for the family of Chris Speirs. To Gordon,Mary,Lisa,Krystle & Baby Owen.We were both shocked & sad when we heard the news of Chris’s passing.May God be with you. We were coming to the funeral but are fogged in & the roads are icy. We came back home.Love, Great Aunt Doris & Great Uncle Deryck & family.

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  10. Bryan bates says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:55 am

    A lot of good laughs and fun times with Chris. He’ll always be remembered that’s for sure. Thoughts and prayers out to Chris’s family.

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  11. Cotter Family says

    January 11, 2014 at 12:17 am

    Please accept our sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your dear son and brother. Don, Marlene, Mark & Matt

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  12. Julie Waller says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Mary and Family,
    Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. Your love for Chris, Krystle, Lisa and Owen have always been evident. Please accept my condolences.

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  13. Peg Savery says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Mary I am so sorry for what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  14. Ken & Anne Hepburn & Family says

    January 10, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    Dear Mary, Gord and Lisa-

    We offer our most heart-felt condolances to you and Chris’s young family at this sorrowful time in your lives, and know that the love and comfort of many who knew Chris are sent to you at this time.

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  15. Diane Riley says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Dear Mary and Lisa

    I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Chris. I remember him having a very gentle soul with a beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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  16. Tammy Smith says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:35 pm

    Dear Mary,Gordon,Lisa,krystle,and Owen and family
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Thinking of you all!

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  17. Anne Perry says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    Dear Mary, Lisa and Krystal
    I am so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Reply
  18. rod and kim says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    with sincere sympathy on your loss, may family and good friends sustain you all

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  19. Murray Culham says

    January 10, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Gord, Mary and Family
    I was shocked to hear about this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

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  20. Lyne Greer says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Thinking of Chris and his time here at Baxter P.S. Praying for your family and may peace come to you with so many happy memories that you shared.

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  21. Karen & Joff McCleary says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Mary,
    We are saddened to hear of Chris’ passing. He was great kid with a big smile, a big heart and a gentle way of being. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  22. Sue Collingbourne says

    January 10, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Mary,
    I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I remember our conversations about your children when you worked here at Baxter.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Reply
  23. Shorey Family &Simis Family says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:56 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.We are so very sorry for your loss.June called ,so I found this site.We are on the phone together,so sad.

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  24. JoAnn Petersen says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Mary; I am very sad to hear of this terrible tragedy. I know you will find strength in each other and I pray for continuing strength for all of you in the most difficult days ahead.

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  25. Lorraine Muench says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Gord and Family
    My heart is broken, to hear of the tragedy. May you have many wonderful memories to cherish. You are in my prayers.

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  26. Mary Catherine's Hair Salon says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Dear Mary, Lisa, Bernice and family,

    Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Chris. Even though we didn’t get the opportunity to meet Chris, we truly feel we knew him through all the great stories and memories shared to us. You are in our hearts in this difficult time.

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  27. Virginia Morrow says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Mary, I am just so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

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  28. Deb Helinski says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Dear Mary
    My heart aches when I think of what pain you are feeling. Your love for your family has always touched me deeply. You’ve given your children and their wee families the blessing of a legacy of love. That’s the greatest blessing a parent can give … and it is eternal…You are in my thoughts and prayers dear friend.

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  29. Mike and Jamie Hrycyshyn says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:16 pm

    Dear Gord, Mary and family:
    We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

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  30. Sherie and Ernie Helwig says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    So shocked to here about Chris.
    Our deepest condolences.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this difficult time.
    Your neighbour. Sherie and Ernie Helwig

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  31. Deborah Scelo says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    Dear Mary and Family, My heartfelt condolences to all of you. May God give you strength to get through this difficult time! My prayers are with you.

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  32. Laura Atkins & John Babcock says

    January 9, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. This is a horrible unimaginable sadness to have a child pass. You and your family have touched many hearts in the Baxter community.

    Reply
  33. Joan& Rodger Husband says

    January 9, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Dear Mary and family, Lisa,Owen & family.
    It was with great sadness that we heard of Chris’s passing. Mary we always had many good times at Baxter and I remember Chris and Lisa growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Know that friends will be thinking of you.

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  34. Lester and Jocelyn Bates says

    January 9, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Our sincerest sympathy to Chris’s family, Krystal and Owen. Chris was a good friend of our son Brad. We always enjoyed his company. He will be missed.

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  35. Beauchemin Family says

    January 9, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    Our deep heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this terribly sad time. Aileen,Yves,Allison,Daniel, Alec

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  36. Cassie Karas says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I am so incredibly sorry for your loss Mary! My deepest condolences go out to you and your family.

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  37. Larry Hughes says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    Gord and Mary,
    I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. I remember Chris as a youngster and more recently as a proud father of a New Years Baby. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my thoughts. I am so sorry.

    Reply
  38. Lynn and John child's says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Dear Lisa, What a shock for you to have lost your brother so unexpectedly. We know how close you were to Chris and how much you both enjoyed spending time together with your friends at the cottage. Know
    that we will be thinking about you and your family in the coming days. Sending hugs to you Lisa,
    Lynn and John Childs

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  39. Susan Caldwell says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Oh my goodness Mary, thinking of you. Such sad news. Big hugs coming your way. Praying for the much needed strength it will take to get through these difficult times.

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  40. Gail Byron says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Mary and family
    My heart aches for the pain you all are going through. I know that no words help right now but Mary if I could hug you and take the hurt away I would in a minute. Stay strong. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  41. Tanya Miller says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Mary, I am incredibly sad for you and all your family. Please know you are in our prayers.

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  42. Jason Cunningham says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Speirs and Waitman families, it is a sad day for those who knew Chris. My thoughts and deepest condolences to you. May the memories of Chris help you find peace.

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  43. Angie MacLennan says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Mary, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. There are simply no words to convey how sorry I am for your loss.

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  44. Deb Burgie says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:02 am

    Dear Mary
    I am so sorry to hear about your son Chris, my heart goes out to you and your family.

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  45. Melissa Watty says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:00 am

    Mary and Family,
    My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this tremendously difficult time.

    Reply
  46. Ruth Stephen says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:41 am

    Mary,
    My heart is aching for you and your family. I know how proud you were of Chris and how much you loved him being a Dad. My heartfelt condolences to you, your husband, Lisa and Andrew and especially to Krystal and Owen.

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  47. Tricia Cook says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Chris,
    You will be forever in our hearts, We will always miss you. Our prayers go out to your family.
    Love your family at Duivenvoorden Haulage

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  48. Harry & Rona Rempel says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Lisa and family, Harry and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of your brother. Knowing that you are surrounded by family and friends may you find comfort in their arms. You will always see him in his little boy. He will never leave you. Our prayers are with you.

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  49. Nancy Locking (Richardson) says

    January 9, 2014 at 10:10 am

    Dear Gord & Mary & Family,
    Deeply saddened to hear of this horrific news. May your happy memories help you through this very difficult time. Sincerely
    Nancy Locking (Richardson)

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  50. Sandra DeCoste says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:58 am

    My deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Chris. We have been fortunate to have known Chris since he and Steve were in grade school together, and enjoyed watching him grow up into the wonderful man and father he became. I cannot imagine the sorrow you are feeling, and please know we are all mourning with you. Chris had the kind of affectionate spirit that endeared him to many many people. We loved him and will ensure over the years that Owen will know how special ‘Dada’ was. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and his many friends.

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  51. David Zub says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:56 am

    Lisa, Rod told me of your very sad loss. Please accept my deepest condolences at this very sad time for you and your family. Tread softly.

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  52. Fern and Janis Veneziale says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:54 am

    We are so saddened to hear this terrible news, our hearts go out to the Spiers family. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

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  53. Lindsey Beamish says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:48 am

    Our deepest condolences to the Speirs family from everyone at K.J. Beamish Construction. We were all so sad to hear about Chris.

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  54. Bonnie & Ken Pratt says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:46 am

    We are so sorry to hear that Chris has passed away. At a time of great loss our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary through the years of working with me at Baxter, I had the pleasure of watching your family grow up. We can remember the good times to help us get through these very trying times. He goes to his rest knowing that for those short 28 years he was a much loved child and brother. His memopry will live on in his son Owen. We will keep you in our prayers, Bonnie & Ken Pratt and family

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  55. Anna Gormley says

    January 9, 2014 at 9:31 am

    i only knew about your brother Lisa through stories about his young son and yet My hearfelt prayers go out to you and youe family.

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  56. Karen Gibson says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Mary

    My dear friend, to your family, I couldn’t believe it when I heard about Chris.You have my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are in my prayers.

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  57. Karen Czovek says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Lisa and family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you
    The Czovek’s

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  58. Khai Ma says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Mary,
    I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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  59. Rickey ,Sandy Elliott says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:23 am

    Krystle Owen and family . We will miss that infectus smile!! He could lighten up every situation. He was a very proud father and a good friend to everyone. R.I.P. CHRIS

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  60. Valerie Burke, Glenn Dunne and family says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:01 am

    Dear Lisa and family, The sudden death of your brother must be overwhelming. I will pray for the peace of Chris and for you, Lisa, your mother and father, and Krystle and Owen that you all may be able to breathe with ease in the coming weeks ahead. We are so sorry.

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  61. Jen Hoehn says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:03 am

    Mary,
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss! Know that you and your family are in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

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  62. Loraine Chubb says

    January 9, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Mary and family I am so very sorry for your loss.
    Please trust in God for he will be with you and your family to help all of you get through your grief and sorrow, he will give you the strength to go on even when you feel that you can’t get through this pain, heartache and deep sorrow.
    My condolences to you and your family.
    Please look to God for comfort, he will be with you always. You are in my prayers

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  63. Elaine Abram says

    January 8, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    Dear Mary and family, we are so saddened by your loss and wish you all of our strength through this difficult time.

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  64. Darlene MacIsaac says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Mary and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am keeping you in my prayers.

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  65. Joy smith says

    January 8, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Mary and family
    My heart is saddened to hear of your loss. Big hugs Mary. Please accept my condolences.

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  66. Raymond Penney says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    Very sad lose, taken farr too soon. Great times whenever i was with you and JJ. You were always smiling buddy. Deepest sympathies to your entire family. R.I.P Chris, you will be missed

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  67. Lori Archibald says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Lisa and family, so sorry to hear about Chris, we are all thinking about you, Matt, Lindsay and Lori Archibald

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  68. Alaine Taylor says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Mary, my sincere condolences dear friend to you and your family. You are in my heart and prayers.

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  69. ellen maddock says

    January 8, 2014 at 9:13 pm

    So sad, I know this is so difficlt for all of you. Way too young and he will be missed.

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  70. Helen Raymond says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Mary and Family, I am heartbroken to hear of your loss. My hope is that you all can feel the warmth, love, and affection from family and friends.

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  71. Jennie Chapman says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of your loss, please accept my sincere condolences.

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  72. Gabi Askew says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I am truly sorry for your loss, please accept my most sincere condolences.

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  73. Erika MacAskill says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    I am so sorry, Mary, to hear of your terrible loss. We are all thinking of you during this time.

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  74. Auntie Bonnie says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    To Gordon&Mary,Lisa&Andrew, Krystle&Owen. We are all overwhelmed with such grief and sorrow for your loss. Chris’s time to leave has come much too early. We love you and pray that your beautiful memories with Chris and “Dada” will help to carry you through this time. Love forever From Bonnie, Allan, Alice, Steve, Quinton, Brayden, Jared, Tyler, Chantalle, Kristen, Jacob, Jackie and Madalynn xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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  75. Sue Francis says

    January 8, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  76. Marlene and Larry Bowen and Family says

    January 8, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    We are so very sorry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary Gord Lisa Andrew Krystal and Owen and there family’s. Thinking of you All!

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  77. Tara Beuck says

    January 8, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers go out to Mary and Gordon,Krystle,little Owen,his sister and the rest of his family.

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  78. Michelle Boutilier says

    January 8, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    So very sad to hear this, Chris’s happy disposition and company will surely be missed at our Rama trailer park.

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