Mr. Lewis, I can't bring myself to call him by his first name, was one of many adult figures on ShadyLawn court that influenced me in childhood.
I remember families getting together in the Lewis' backyard (the location rotated) to set off fireworks on occasions that called for it. Mr. Lewis' yard was one of a few deemed safe as the river was close by (I guess if any kids caught fire, if the roll down the bank didn't put out the burning toddler, the river would). And direct access to the Credit river through that backyard made it a frequent shortcut for me and Benji (our dog) - permission assumed, not asked for. :-)
I remember Mr. Lewis as a kind man who was often in the yard, playing with his kids (and numerous others) and an integral part of the ENTIRE Shady experience.
You will be missed.
Gerry was a dear friend from when I first met him at the (now long-gone) Tadanac Staff House in Trail, BC. In January 1957, we Staff House inmates decided that our social life was in a bad way, and we decided to have a dance in our "social" room. I probably had a date for it, but don't remember who. Gerry's date that night was a girl he had met at an earlier toboggan party, a nurse named Helen Kean. I was enchanted by that cute little redhead, and when the party was over and our dates safely returned to their homes, I asked Gerry whether he intended to continue dating Helen. His reply was"probably not", and the rest became my history. Helen and I were married later that year, with Gerry as my best man. In later years, we visited Joan and Gerry on our way through in our motorhome -- also, Joan and Gerry welcomed our son Gary on his epic bicycle ride across Canada. A very dear friend indeed -- I will miss his humor and sincerity. My condolences (and know also those of my late wife Helen) go out to his family. Sincerely, Arnie White.
I am so very sorry. Your father seemed like a wonderful man. My thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Carolina Scally
I knew Gerry from Streetsville Probus Club since 1999. Sorry for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy of the passing of your Dad. He was a very gentle man and a great neighbor.
Debbie and George.