Dedicated To Those Beaglers and Friends

Who Have Passed On, In 2002

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 in 2002 and 2003, 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. 

Lyle C. Chamberlain Jr.   

July 19/27- Dec. 13/02

LINCOLN, MAINE-  Lyle C. Chamberlain, Jr., 75, husband of Delores [Nadeau] Chamberlain, died Dec. 13, 2002, in Waterville. He was born in Miami, Florida, July 19,1927, the son of Lyle C. and Ethel [Petty] Chamberlain.
  After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a 1952 graduate of the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., with a four year degree in Forestry. Lyle moved to Mattawamkeag, Maine in 1952, where he worked as a forester. He operated his own logging business in the 1960's, contracting for the Great Northern Paper Company. Lyle was a licensed surveyor, forester, real estate broker and Maine Guide. He owned and operated Chamberlain Timberlands and also worked for many years as a surveyor for H. C. Haynes, Inc., of Winn, Maine. Lyle was an avid hunter and his real passion was beagles. Lyle was very well known throughout New England for his champion beagles. He travelled extensively to field trials.
  Lyle is survived by his wife of 44 years, Delores; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Karla Chamberlain of Dover N.H.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bruce and Kathy Wheaton of Lincoln, Florence Powers of Brewer, and Gary and Tammy Crepeau of Hollis; 10 grandchildren, Allison, Alicia, Bradley, Taylor, Ashley, Christopher, Skippy, Danielle, Scott and Lance; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Drew, Zachary and Hunter. Lyle was predeceased by a brother, Gary.
 
Brian Taylor: Clifford, Ontario.                              Feb. 21/02

Brian was a long time member of The Grand River Beagle Club. He and his father bred and finished several Field Trial Champions under the prefix of "Pineheart). One of these Brian bred was FTCH Little Boomer Of Pineheart. One bitch that he finished himself was FTCH Pineheart Princess. Brian's father, Morris Taylor was one of the original 3 beaglers who purchased the 100 acre property where Grand River Beagle Club now holds their trials.

Brian passed away Thurs. Feb. 21st 2002 and he (he attended and helped at every Grand River Trial) will be missed by all Ontario beaglers. Brian is survived by his brother Terry and several nieces and nephews.

Campbell, Michael

Following are the words and sentiments of Michael White;

Mike Campbell belonged to the Airway Beagle Club in Cape Breton for a number of years. He enjoyed the sport of Beagling and continued in the sport until his health would no longer allow him. Mike was a quiet man who never had a bad word to say about anyone and always had a smile on his face. Mike never had an enemy, he was friends with all who knew him.

A few words from Cecil Ginter;

  I would just like to say that Mike Campbell was a very dear friend of mine and as Mike White said he was always a welcomed site at any field trial always ready to lend a hand at whatever may need to be done and always a smile or a word of encouragement to anyone who may be feeling a bit down. Mike didn't raise any champions nor did he own one but he was a champion in his own right he will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate to have known him.

CAMPBELL, Michael - 52, New Waterford, died August 24, 2002, in Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of John Alex and the late Teresa (MacEachern) Campbell. Surviving are wife, the former Carol Oliver; son, John Michael; sisters, Jane (John), Anna (Bruce), Anne Marie (Allister); brothers, Danny (Betty), Travis (Edwenna), Sandy. He was predeceased by a brother and sister in infancy. No visitation. Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New Waterford. Memorial mass 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Church, Father Donald McGillivray officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Reception in Carmel Centre. On-line condolences at: basilr@vjmcgillivray.com

Lee Baker

With deep regret, we announce the passing of one of Ontario's finest beaglers, Mr. Lee Baker.  Lee passed away suddenly Mon. Mar. 4/02.  Lee has been one of Ontario's (and Canada's) most successful beaglers for the past decade. A true sportsman and a gentleman, Lee will be sorely missed by us all. I hope that he and his pal, W. Al Winkler are now enjoying wonderful chases in a better place.  

Lionel Ralph Dowding

Lionel Ralph Dowding, born 28 June 1934 in Halifax Nova Scotia, passed away 21 January 2002, in Dartmouth General Hospital after a lengthily illness but courageous battle. He was employed with Nova Scotia Power Corporation for 31 years. Lionel was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Beagling. He and his old dog, Sport, joined the Atlantic Beagle Club in 1969. He was one of the original club members to put up the Maritimes first fenced running grounds, at the Atlantic Beagle Club. Lionel joined the Central Nova Beagle Club a few years back, when that club badly needed new members, and remained a devoted club member until his death. All who knew him know that Lionel's family was the pride and love of his life. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Castle); sons, "Tink" (Debbie), Timothy (Kim), James (Darllene), Joseph (Cora Lee), stepsons, Edward (Louise), Derek (Donna); stepdaughter, Ann Manuel (Earl); 16 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Joseph J. Java, 60                        March30, 1941 - March 17, 2002

The sport of beagling lost a true friend on Sunday, March 17, 2002. While attending the Pine Hill LPH field trial, Joe suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, N.Y. where he died. His wife, Nancy, was at the trial with him and accompanied him to the hospital.

 Joe was a long time resident of Fisher Hill Road, Mineville, N.Y. where he involved himself with a multitude of labors. He worked for Republic Steel Corp. until they closed and was plant manager for Rhodia Co. in Mineville. He served as town justice for the Town of Moriah for over 21 years and was on the Board of Directors for the Moriah Union Cemetery, the Moriah Police Commission, and the Essex County Fair. He was a member of the Masons, the Laetitia Chapter 263 O.E.S., and Upper Hudson Beagle Club. He was active in harness racing, trained and drove horses, officiated as a presiding judge, race secretary, announcer, and starter. He was recently employed by the NYS Racing and Wagering Board as a starter at Saratoga Harness Raceway. He loved to hunt and was also a trained gunsmith and owner of Java’s Trading Post Gun Shop.

 In spite of all these interests, Joe was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends and especially when those moments involved his beagles. He had just recently finished his first International Field Champion (see the January Better Beagling cover), IFC Sullivan’s Sherlock Holmes and was looking forward to retiring this year so he and Nancy could spend more time with the hounds. He owned and co-owned several other field champions. His property on Fisher Hill Road features a newly built kennel facilities as well as a large fenced running grounds he had just constructed last year.

 Without a doubt, Joe Java was one of those special individuals that you meet only once in a great while. Generous, fun loving, hard working, outgoing, dedicated, honest...these things are only a few words that just begin to describe this man. The rows of cars and endless lines of friends that came to pay their respects at the funeral attest to a life that was more about serving than being served. If you knew him you liked him. If you knew him you will miss him. Without question, beagling will never be the same without him.

 He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Wathsock) Java, whom he married on October 23, 1965; two daughters, Amy (Java) Theobald and husband Dave, Kelly (Java) Farnsworth and husband Jeff; four grandchildren; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.