Condolences

Dear Sandy, Tammy and family;
My deepest condolences to to all at this sad time, may your many loving memories give you comfort in the difficult times ahead. Please know I am thinking of you. ♥️

-Roxann Meldrum

Heartfelt condolences to family and friends. Garnett was an incredible member of the community and his infectious smile will be sorely missed.

-Joyce and Peter Hopkins

Condolences to the family of Garnett and Sandra. May you find peace in knowing that a good man has left his footprints here in McKellar.
So very sorry for your loss.
Kim & Family.

-Kim Lavigne-Ten Hoeve

The McKellar Agricultural Board lost an honorary member this week and The McKellar Fall Fair lost an icon that can never be replaced💔
Garnett Vowels was the face, the voice and the heart and soul of the McKellar Fall Fair for over 45 years. His dedication and knowledge was truly remarkable. This year we will celebrate the fair in honour of him, with a tear and a smile. I’m sure he will be the talk of the fair, with so many wonderful memories to share of such a great man. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and fair attendees💔

Personally- a man I truly admired. A husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and community member who was always there. He leaves behind a huge hole in so many hearts. Rest peacefully, Uncle Garnett, and shine down on us as we celebrate the 150th Fall Fair with your spirit beside us. 💕

-Leigh Weeks

So sorry to hear about Garnett. He was so wonderful to work with at the Fall Fairs and will truly be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.

-Nancy Nix

This is the saddest news I have heard in a long, long time. My deepest condolences to Sandy, and the whole family. He will be sorely missed.

-Geraldine (Gerri) Harvey

Dear Sandra and family. My deepest condolences on the passing of Garnett. He was such a terrific person to all who knew him and will be terribly missed. May your memories console you. ❤️

-Elsie Gardner

Thinking of everyone! He will be missed! Love – the Salts.

-Hannah Salt

We are so sorry to hear of Garnett’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.

-Paul and Karen Zahrebelny

Garnett was a wonderful man. His greatest love was always for Sandy and their wonderful family.
He will be missed❤️

-Heather Breadner

Our sincerest condolences!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.🙏🙏

-Denis and Linda Filion

Sandy and family. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Remember and cherish all the good times.

-Florence Smith

At Fall Fairs, on the ball field, at family reunion and in the community Garnett was a respectful and respected gentleman and he will be missed by all. Our condolences to Sandra and all of Garnett’s family and friends.

-Kirk and Michelle Quinn

Dear Sandra and family. My condolences to you.
I learned what a wonderful person Garnett was through my father who enjoyed working with him for many years
Diane Abraham

-Diane Abraham

Norm and I send our sincere condolences to the Vowels Family. My earliest memory of Garnet was when he and I represented our schools McKellar and SS No 5 Hagerman (Sunny Slope) respectively as 1957 Ontario Spelling Bee School Champions, we both “spelled out” in the Parry Sound Contest but his smiles on that stage were infectious. All through his life he wore a smile. Our thoughts are with you.

-Muriel Stiles

Working with Garnett was really great. He had a good sense of humor and had a knack for keeping the office running smoothly. There was always someone who was in urgent need of the supplies they ordered through Garnett. His pat answer was that their order would be in on Tuesday. We tried hard not to smirk and say ‘we’ve heard that one before’. Fitting that his service is on a Tuesday. We respected Garnett and will make a donation in his honor.

-Paulette and Dave LaBrash

Our sincere condolences to the family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. xo

-Michelle, Josh & Ryne

Dear Tammy and family, Richard and I send our sincere sympathy to you all in the passing of Garnet. He was a wonderful guy. We remember him so fondly from our very early teaching days in the 60’s and 70’s. He was always so friendly and supportive to us as part of the educational scene. He was also a great advocate of the McKellar FallFair which we visited several times at his beckoning.You will miss his cheeriness and his presence so very much we know. Your memories of happy times and the support of your large family will help to support you all through these days. Sincerely, Pat and Richard Poole

-Pat and Richard Poole

McKellar is deeply saddened by the loss of one of the pillars of our community. Our sincere condolences to you, Sandy and your family. You are all supported by the community that he gave so much to.

-Don & Jean Kingston

We are so sad to hear of Garnett’s passing and send our deepest condolences to his family. It was wonderful to work with Garnett in the old West Parry Sound Board of Education as a trustee. He knew everything about everybody, everywhere! He was always the heart of McKellar Fall Fair. We will miss him and his huge, ever-present smile.

-Richard and Sue Woodhouse

Dear Sandy, My heart felt condolences to you and your family. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy Mace

-Nancy Mace

I was shocked and saddened to learn of Garnet’s passing. We have known each other since high school days, and played hockey together for a number of years. I always appreciated his wry sense of humor. RIP Garnet.

-Jim Mintz