Sending our deepest condolences to Marilyn, Tracey, Chris and family. Uncle Owen was our mother, Lois Welch, big brother. We have so many fond memories of our family gatherings over many years. Uncle Owen was a gifted piano player who often played beautiful songs at the old age home for our grandma Gladys. He was a great story teller and extremely passionate about our Calhoun history. Unfortunately we can not attend his celebration of life on Saturday but please know we love Uncle Owen and he will always have a special place in our hearts. Our parents, Lois and Larry will be excited to see him and will show him the way to the heavenly gates.
God bless! RIP sweet Uncle Owen!
Love Kerry, Cyndi, Kassandra and Abbygayle Welch. Xoxoxo.
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My deepest condolences to everyone! I was fortunate to get to know Owen back in the early 2000. He was a dancing machine and always sported a smile.Im certain he will be missed by many.
RIP Owen 🙏
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The very first time I ever saw the Northern Lights, was on the way to Parry Sound to the trailer. He had just bought it and wanted me to see it. On HWY 69 I saw lightening. I mentioned my disappointment at the fact our weekend will be rained out - he said gently to pull over. When stopped he said just look at the sky, that isn't lightening. We sat in silence (me in awe) and watch the lights ripple across the sky. He admitted later that he was worried I wouldn't like the trailer because of my hatred for bugs..and was so happy that we got to see the lights.,because it made me happy. I loved the trailer FYI...and miss going.
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My condolences to Tracey, Chris, Mel, Marilyn and the Calhoun family
My heart goes out to you all at this difficult time.
I loved Owen he was like family. My daughter introduced us. When we were neighbour's in Burlington. We shared many happy memories but my favorite was when he told me he was my guardian angel. Now he's our angel in Heaven
RIP dear friend
You will be missed.
Carolyn
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I would watch my dad's face light up every time he saw his grandkids. I remember many walks he would take with Sydney when she was younger. He would point out plants and trees and tell her all about them. Not many people know this, but one of my dad's regrets in life was not going through to be a geologist. He loved nature and rocks. Would often point out the white quartz he would find in Parry Sound (at the trailer). He would tell me that he wished he could buy crown land so he could protect the trees. He also loved to garden. Such a Mr. Green thumb too (I wish I inherited that..I try...lol).
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We met Owen, Tracey and Chris in 2000 when my Mom and sister, Carolyn, became neighbours. The relationship grew over the years and we became very good friends. Owen purchased a trailer in Parry Sound and Barry, my Mom and I spent many weekends together there. We often got together at the trailer or in Burlington to play euchre.
Unfortunately, Barry and I are unable to attend Owen's funeral tomorrow. If we were able to attend, our eulogy would include something along these lines: Owen, may you rest in peace. Please know we love you and cherish all of our memories. We hope you're up there playing euchre and saying "who dealt, whose turn is it, what's trump". Until we meet again.
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Music Box Dancer- by Frank Mills. This is the song I made my dad play CONSTANTLY...and he would, without any complaint. He loved the piano and would play often. Never could read music, but would play by ear. Our piano was an antique and was inherited by my great grandmother on my mother's side, and it was given to my dad, as she knew how much he would enjoy it. She had fond memories of him playing for her. Another memory was my dad playing every Xmas eve and we would sing carols.
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Sending our sincere condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this difficult time.
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