Dedicated To Those Beaglers and
Friends
Who Have Passed On In 2003 & 2004 &2005 & 2006
May your chases be long and your checks be short
Please submit the names (and photos, if you have them) of beaglers who have passed away so that we can all remember them and the good times we've enjoyed. I'd like to thank Mike White, CKC Beagle Representative Nova Scotia for his suggestion to include a page such as this on this site and his thoughtful input, help with editing etc. on the entire site.
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Jim Burke, A lifetime member of the Bellevue Beagle Club, Jim was a gentle soul who was almost a senior when beagling started to catch on in Newfoundland in the 1970's. This did not stop him though, and he became a well respected member of the beagle community. His happiest and proudest moments were spent running his beagles at Northern Pond, looking for that elusive "Great One". Jim did finish FTCH Dusty Road Rex in the 1980's. As his health deteriorated over the years, his son Jim or Tom would indulge him in his greatest past-time, and he would come to a trial and sit and have a yarn and a swally with anyone who would listen. He was a true sportsman, who enjoyed the real spirit of beagling. Jim passed away at the grand age of 85 Feb. 2007. His children said the following about him "Our Dad will always be remembered for his ability to entertain everyone with his accordion music, his wonderful sense of humor, and for his greatest passion in life-training the pups and hunting with his beloved beagles." | ||
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John Moulaison posing FTCH Getemout's Singing Cricket 2002 |
MOULAISON, John Joseph
- 51, Beaver Bank, passed away February 18, 2007. Born in Yarmouth, he was a
son of the late William and Blanche (Doucette) Moulaison. John
Moulaison was a friend and a fellow beagler who was an avid woodsman who
loved hunting and fishing and it was only natural that he loved the hounds
that he used for hunting. John was a member of the Atlantic Beagle Club. He
was a member you could count on. If something had to be done, he'd be there,
"a real worker". During his short career as a beagler John owned a few note
worthy dogs: FTCH Otterbrook Franko, FTCH Getemout's Singing Cricket
and FTCH Moulaison's Black Jack . Cricket produced FTCH Moulaison's Bounty
Hunter who needs a few points for his International. Moulaison's Saucy
Dutchess who need one more first for her Field Championship. She was also
later bred to IFC Armando's Levi and produced at least 4 FTCH's for Chris
and Pauline Pawson. About four years ago John decided on a career change which traumatically changed his life style. He did not have the time that was need to continue beagling or many of the other thing he loved to do so he gave them up. John was a dedicated family man and like all people his family came first but he deeply loved the woods and all outdoors. Submitted by Jim Merritt and Mike White. |
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Michael William Green
passed away suddenly on Aug. 12th
2006. Born in Halifax Nov 25/52, Mike was one of 10 children. Mike is
survived by his wife Lorna and two children, Mike Jr. and John. Hospitable,
big hearted and generous are some of the words used to describe "Big Mike".
He always had a twinkle in his eye, a mischievous grin, and a song or story
for anyone who dropped by. Mike was an avid outdoorsman and well know for
his champion beagles (Whiteblaze Beagles).
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Robert Youngman posing FTCH Forest Hill Dottie in 1971 |
Robert (Bob) Youngman passed away March 30/06 at the age of 69 after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Bob was a well respected CKC beagle judge of both LPH and Brace in the 60's and 70's. Bob was a personal friend of mine and we spent many enjoyable days and nights, running hounds, hunting and fishing. One of his personal, favorite hounds was FTCH Youngdora's Polly, a Weir Creek bred bitch. Bob was my mentor as far as hound work went. He was uncompromising and the most honest, straightforward person I've ever met. Bob always took a moment or two, to answer any question, and when he replied, you listened, because it was always truthful and usually right on the money. Bob gave up judging in the late 70's because of his health and turned his considerable talents to antique and especially decoy collecting. He became a renown expert on Canadian decoys, and collecting was his passion until his death. Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dora, and 4 loving daughters, as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren. | ||
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Bruce Day, Born; Sept. 17/29 Passed away Feb. 22/06 Bruce was a valuable member of The Grand River Beagle Club for 44 yrs. He held various executive positions in the club including Field Trial Secretary (18 yrs), Vice Pres. (5 yrs) Treas. (5 yrs). Bruce became a life member of the CKC in 1994. Bruce finished 5 FTCH's over the years. These were, FTCH Day's Trixie Belle, FTCH Valstan's Happy, FTCH Day's Cher, FTCH Branko's Peggy Sue and FTCH Fran-Keyline's Ivy Of Daywood. He also bred FTCH Campcreek Glory and FTCH Day's Pepper. Bruce is survived by his wife, Gloria and 5 boys, 14 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren. |
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The
death of Robert McGlashing, age 85, of Westford Nursing Home, Port Elgin,
occurred at the home on Thursday, March 9, 2006. Born in Cape Tormentine, he was a son of the late Harvey B. and Emily (Snowdon) McGlashing. Formerly employed with the CN Railway as a conductor and brakeman, he retired to Bible Hill with 35 years of service. In 2003, he came to live with his nephew, Allen and Margaret McGlashing in Melrose, NB. An avid gardener and beagler, he showed his field trial dogs throughout eastern North America with great success. By Dan Kane:
I believe Bob could be credited with 49 Ftchs...mostly LPH types even
though some may have been titled when Brace on Hare trials were run in
Nova Scotia....Prior to trials Bob was stricley a hunter and he did show
dogs then as well......Bob got his real start in the winners circle after
he aquired, from Earl Corish, and finished SilverCove Beauty She was out
of FTCH Scott Hall Buddy by FTCH Silver Cove Sassy. Bob bred Beauty to
FTCH Oakleaf Buddy and success followed. The most noteable from that
breeding was FTCH Robanit's Gruff who produced 12 FTCHs right in Bob's
kennel before ever being offered at pulic stud. In later years he aquired
and finished Maple sugar Bugle Ann ( I believe that was her proper name )
from Derril Overitt of Vermont and Bob was off agian with a new bunch of
FTCHs.
For someone who could, respectively, be considered a back yard breeder it would be safe to say he did very well. One wonders how much more he would have accomplished had he been one to broadcast his dogs and have to-days options and facilities to get dogs out and about the various beagling circuits....Not being a TREND breeder, I suspect he would have continued to live by his own creed ....... Dan Kane |
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Mike Cooke passed away in Halifax on Jan.
26/06 at 7:30 pm. He had been battling with some serious health problems for
the past few years, one being cancer. Mike enjoyed a number of sports which
included fly fishing, deer hunting and his passion for beagles. I can
remember as a young teenager getting excited to get the chance to go hunting
hare with Mike and his hounds. Mike always had good hounds that were from
some of the old maritime bloodlines. He started attending field trials in
the late 90`s and was very proud of his champion hound FTCH Eastcreeks
Pretty Girl Callie. Mike ran Callie in the Canadian Nationals 2 times and
she place 2nd and 3rd. Callie got second place when she was nearly 8 years
old but Mike knew she still had what it takes to do well in LP trials. Here
are a couple photo`s of Mike posing the pride of his kennel FTCH Eastcreeks
Pretty Girl Callie at the Canadian Nationals. Rest in peace Mike and keep
them running, You will be with me when I run.
Dennis Cooke |
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Dewey Piche with IFC Sabattus Mountain Cricket at Canadian Nation Trial Oct. 2005 |
Dewey Piche Dec. 5/05
It
is with a heavy heart that I write this post. I want to thank all the people
who have called, sent cards and letters and emails . It has helped comfort
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Dennis "SAILOR" Johnson passed away March14
2005
quietly with his friends and family by his
side.He fought a courageous battle against ALS (Lou Gehrigs) right to the
end.Survived by his wife Val their daughter Jennifer and her husband Joe
and will be sadly missed by numerous friends and family and the many
beaglers that knew "Sailor".He raised and finished many beagles.God be
with you Sailor
-FTCH SAILORS PERTY STREAK
(in photo with Sailor)
-FTCH BO-ROY SLADE
-FTCH KINGWOOD MILDMAY BUCCANEER
-SAILORS EBONY PEARL
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The following is a copy of Mr. Frank
Strickey's obituary. Frank lived in Cape Breton and was a life long Beagler
and Field Trial Judge. I recall Frank judging at the Airway Beagle Club as
far back as 1969. I am sure Coady MacDonald and/or Dan Kane could add
interesting information to this gentleman's beagling history. Mike
White STRICKEY (Stryczek), Frank Sr.
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 Ron MacLean, painting hounds at the Canadian National LPH Trial at Fundy Trail Beagle Club 2003 |
MacLEAN, Ronald Desmond
MacLEAN, Ronald Desmond - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at his home in Saint John, N.B., in his 56th year. Born in Halifax, on November 20, 1949, Ron was a son of Florence MacLean and the late John Finlay. Formerly of Dartmouth, Ron, his wife, Gail and daughter, Lisa, have lived in New Brunswick for many years where Ronnie worked for JW Irving Limited and was an instructor at the Dr. Robert's College, New Brunswick Municipality. Ron loved and enjoyed life and he will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and hearty laugh. He enjoyed all things in life, especially hunting and fishing. As an avid "beagler", and former president of the Beagler Association, he especially loved the care and nurturing of his beloved beagles to which he dedicated his life. He is survived by his loving wife, the former Gail MacPhearson, and daughter, Lisa, Dartmouth. Besides his mother, he is also survived by his brothers, Michael, David, William "Bill", all of Dartmouth; sisters, Anne, Halifax; Barbara and Valerie, Dartmouth; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Besides his father, he was predeceased by his brothers, Duncan and Jim. A memorial gathering has been planned for Thursday, December 9, from 7-9 p.m. in Dartmouth Funeral Home, 29 Queen St., Dartmouth. Condolences may be sent on-line to: www.bayview@fh.com and katmatfar@aol.com. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to SPCA, Halifax or any other animal shelter of choice.
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Everret (Ross) Cline Dec. 03
Dan Kane (left) shaking hands with Ross Cline at 2002 Canadian National Trial Fundy Trail NB |
Everret [Ross] Cline, age 69 years. died at his home in
Hinsdale New Hampshire from a heart attack. He is survived
by a sister, Mrs. Jean Jones of Lake Stevens Washington state, and three
sons, Michael, Mark and Matthew. Ross was a 20 year USAF veteran who was currently employed as a Regional Sales Director for the Joy Dog Food Co. Prior to this employment he had served terms as President of the Eastern Maine Beagle Club, President of the International Beagle Hare Futurity and member of the American Kennel Club Beagle Advisory Committee[BAC]. During his term as a BAC member Ross attended a Canadian Kennel Club Beagle Council meeting as a guest of the Chair, thus establishing a first time event in CKC history. Ross participated both as professional handler and with his own dogs at CKC & AKC LPH trials from New Brunswick Canada to Michigan USA for several years before joining the Joy Dog Food Co. Ross was an international goodwill ambassador wherever he went. He recently participated in organizational discussions with the Canadian National LPH Trial Association Committee during it's infancy. Dan Kane, President of the CDN NAT Trial Assoc., proudly refers to Ross as his best friend in beagling and who will always remember Ross as a big friendly guy with a gruff voice and a heart of gold. Ross's memorial service change of venue: The service will be held at the American Legion 32 Linden St. in Battleboro Vt. at 3:30 PM on Sunday 11 Jan. Donations can be made to Heart and Stroke organizations. |
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Laurier Piedalue with his IFC Concert Bass in 1963
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LAURIER PIEDALUE - Aug. 9/03 It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Laurier Piedalue announces his death. Mr. Piedalue past away August 9, 2003 at the age of 71, after a long courageous battle with Parkinson disease. Mr. Piedalue was an avid and successful Beagler, prior to his illness. We can look back in the pedigrees of many of today's hounds to see the results of Laurier's breeding. He had many great hounds over the years, such as FTCH Melody Line Aruza, FTCH Melody Line Popeye, FTCH Melody Line Camelia and IFC Concert Bass. For those of you who are new to the sport and may not have had the pleasure of meeting Laurier, you will no doubt recognize his son, Yves Piedalue, who has followed in his fathers footsteps in the sport of Beagling. Mr. Laurier Piedalue's remains have been entrusted to the care of The Lesier Funeral Home, St.-Luc, Quebec (Fri. Aug. 15). Funeral will be held Sat. Aug. 16/03 at 11 am at the Cathechate -St-Jean, 215 Longueuil, St-Jean Sur Richelieu. My condolences go out to the Piedalue family. May you have some comfort in knowing Laurier is no longer in pain and is resting in a better place. (Sent in by Mike White.) |
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