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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Barry Grant posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2023
I was sad to hear of Berk's passing especially as I lost contact with him when he moved from Oakpark Retirement residence.
I met Berk 65 years ago when my Grandfather, Ernie Johnstone, built Berk's cottage next to the Johnstone family cottage on Spectacle Lake.
We shared many adventures together through the years; hiking, swimming, canoeing and in the winter snowshoeing around Spectacle Lake and Algonquin Park. In 1973 we drove out to Alberta together and hiked the Rockies in Banff.
When I returned from Alberta in 1985 after living there for several years, I continued my friendship with Berk along with my wife Rene and our girls Shauna and Kaitlin. A memorable family occasion was celebrating the Millennium New Year with Berk, winter camping in a tent, along with our dog Woody, at Spectacle Lake. He was always very kind and welcoming to us all and we considered him a member of our family meeting through the years enjoying a celebration of friendship dinners.
When we retired to Westport, Berk was there to lend a hand providing his truck to move some last minute items on moving day. We made a trip up to Barry's Bay to get some White Pine trees to plant on our acreage. They are thriving beautifully today. In the later years, he would stop by our Westport home on his way down to Gananoque theater and we would enjoy a lunch together.
We plan to take a drive up to Spectacle Lake this Fall, climb Blueberry Hill and raise a Dram of Scotch in remembrance of Berk and a life well lived.
Barry Grant
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Janet Snyder posted a condolence
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Berm and his sister Dorris were both king time Meals on Wheels volunteers. I have very good memories of each of them, always smiling and always positive. Their commitment to their Meals on Wheels clients was much appreciated.
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Eleanor Hotchkiss posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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We lived on Spectacle Lake for twenty three years and considered it a privilege to call Berk a special friend. We enjoyed many interesting conversations with him, watched him on his evening tour around the lake in his paddle boat, and were grateful for his valuable input to the Spectacle Lake Cottage Association. Since we moved to Arnprior in 2009 Berk has stopped in on his way to and from his cottage for a chat a cup of tea and sweets. We will miss him. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Eleanor Hotchkiss and family
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Michael Collins posted a condolence
Friday, July 21, 2023
I want to send condolences to Berk's family and friends, and especially to our mutual friend Derry.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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