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In Memory of
Ivan Smith
1955 - 2021
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Bruce Grey New Democrats planted 5 trees in memory of Ivan Smith
Monday, June 28, 2021
5 trees were planted in memory of
Ivan Smith
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Ivan - Your commitment to democracy and your feeling for the folks in Tobermory was noticed and will be missed, as you are.
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Heather Hewitt posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2022
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Ivan Smith. I just wanted to send my love to his family and friends. I worked at Bruce Peninsula National Park as a U of W co-op student back in 2000 and 2001. Ivan was always encouraging and supportive to all his staff, especially the students who worked for him. I have fond memories of my time at Bruce Peninsula National Park. May Ivan rest in peace.
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The Frank's planted a tree in memory of Ivan Smith
Sunday, August 8, 2021
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Warner Bay will not quite be the same without our annual fudge trade off. Ivan was always so nice to be around and will always be part of our family
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Joan Irish pledged to donate to Tobermory United Church
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Will miss seeing Ivan walking the dog & cat on the road. Our thoughts are with you. Joan & Tom
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Cathy Viscount posted a condolence
Sunday, July 4, 2021
I was shocked to hear of Ivan's death. I knew Ivan through curling and the NDP. While I haven't been curling in recent years I remember him well. He was such a fun skip and I always enjoyed curling with him. He lived his commitment to the democratic principles of his chosen party. I will miss him and his gentle spirit. Rest in peace, Ivan.
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Cheryl & Bob Willert lit a candle
Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Oh my goodness Nancy, Jason & Pam. Bob and I are sorry to hear this news and are sending our condolences and prayers your way. Take care of each other.
Bob & Cheryl
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Claire McNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
I am so thankful for the time I had with Ivan and sad I lost touch with him after leaving Tobermory. I have been wondering how best to describe my friendship with Ivan and the best way to sum it up is that he was the right person in my life at the right time…the type of person who can (and did] make all the difference in a young woman’s life. When I arrived at Bruce Peninsula National Park, in 2001 I was very unsettled - looking for a career, missing my life out west and up north, grieving a relationship. I was also recovering from a series of jobs where serial harassment of women was rampant.
During my time at the Bruce, I had the fortune to have Ivan as a supervisor and then friend and mentor. Looking back, it was one of those points in my life when any direction was possible, but I second guessed any decision I made. Ivan supported me in challenging myself and helped me discover strengths I hadn’t known, or had confidence in. He was a kind and gentle soul with an impish sense of humour, who always had a twinkle in his eye, kind and encouraging words and thoughtful questions for me.
I recall chatting with him about his plan to hike the Bruce Trail, in its entirety, in small segments, his strange passing desire for a gold tooth (Pam said no), his stories of growing up in the maritimes and being made fun of for having lobster sandwiches; and he and Don Wilkes lobbing water balloons at me at a gathering at Emmett Lake, where I lived my first summer. And always, his deep love for Pam, Jason and Nancy.
I am thankful to have had the chance to catch up with him and Nancy a few weeks ago. I will miss him.
Claire McNeil
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Lowell & Glenda Roberts posted a condolence
Monday, June 28, 2021
We were fortunate enough to have the Smith family as next door neighbours in New Perth, PEI. The Smith boys were wonderful and great friends. After we moved to Blackie, Alberta Ivan joined us at the cattle ranch where Lowell worked and we lived. Lowell was away at a cattle show when our first daughter arrived. We were about an hour from the hospital in Calgary and Ivan drove me in. We will always remember his kindness. Our deepest sympathies are with his family at this difficult time. A wonderful life taken too soon. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Lowell & Glenda Roberts
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Bethel Church Lion's Head planted a tree in memory of Ivan Smith
Monday, June 28, 2021
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Doug, Suzanne, Caitlin, Liam Hayes donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Sunday, June 27, 2021
We will always remember Ivan's great sense of humour and how much he cared for everyone around him. He will be deeply missed but always fondly remembered.
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Nick and Neda planted a tree in memory of Ivan Smith
Saturday, June 26, 2021
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Dear Nancy & family we feel blessed to know Ivan.He was kind and smart and caring. After hearing his passing the sky filled up with a ray of sunshine.
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Monique Wall posted a condolence
Friday, June 25, 2021
Dear Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss. Ivan was a kind man who cared deeply. He was thoughtful in word and deed. Ivan gave me just the nudge I needed when I needed it to encourage me to take our family travelling. Ivan had vision and could see the big picture. I valued our conversation over lunch or in passing. I also felt valued and that my thoughts mattered to him. Wish we could have got together to teach me how to make his fudge. I will treasure the memories I have of Ivan and will try and do justice to the fudge. Big hugs to you Nancy. Rest peacefully Ivan.
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Carol Anne McLay posted a condolence
Friday, June 25, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to Ivan's family.
Eric and Carol Anne McLay
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The Tobermory Duffers. planted a tree in memory of Ivan Smith
Thursday, June 24, 2021
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For Ivan, a tree on a fairway. Ivan, a straight shooter who knew instinctively that the most important shot was the next shot.
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Fred Janssen posted a condolence
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Dear Nancy & Family,
We wish you the comfort and calm solace of happy memories with Ivan. We will miss his presence in our lives, his concern for others, his calm demeanour and his steadfast commitment to the Tobermory community over the years. His particular kindness to us this past year is a memory we will always hold dear.
Bless you,
Fred & Mary Catherine Janssen
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Lynn Graham posted a condolence
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Larry and I are so deeply saddened by the news of Ivan’s passing. He was a wonderful soul and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Heartfelt condolences to Nancy and family.
Lynn & Lynn Graham
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Brenda Atkinson uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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Dearest Nancy & family,
Ivan was so very special to me . Our rides to Lions Head were so much more than car pooling. Ivan and I always entered into very deep personal & philosophical conversations about everything & anything. I felt truly like I could trust him with my soul….and at times I did. The Heavens have received another Angel back and we are all so blessed to have borrowed him for such a little but sacred time. Peace to us all. Brenda Atkinson
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James Richardson posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
I have worked with Ivan for many years in Parks Canada and am so very sorry to hear of his passing. Ivan was a great guy and I always loved chatting with him. His passing was so unexpected and he should have had many years of happy retirement ahead of him. Rest in peace Ivan.
Jim Richardson
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Stan Ouimet posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Anne and I are extremely saddened by the news of the passing of Ivan. Our sincere condolences to Nancy, Jason, Pam and their families. My children were quite shocked by the news as they remember when Ivan used to come to Cornwall in the early days of the establishment of the the Bruce and Fathom Five. Ivan and I travelled frequently together back then and had a good time working together. Ivan was always very thoughtful and professional in the time I spent working with him. After leaving Parks Canada in 2000 we kept in touch and would chat about kids, family and old friends. Our hearts go out to you Nancy, and your family.
Stan & Anne Ouimet
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mark kelner posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Dear Nancy and Family, very sorry to hear of Ivans passing ! My condolences to the whole Family , rest in peace Ivan , sincerely Mark Kelner
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Kathy Anderson and Michael Coombs donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Nancy and Family: Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Ivan was a true gentleman and he will be sadly missed. God Bless You.
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Ed Doadt donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Dear Nancy and family: The loss of Ivan is a shock to me, as it must be to all of you. I adored Ivan, and treasured our friendship. We shared many a breakfast, prior to each of the PAC meetings, and his support of the engagement of stakeholders allowed the park to move forward successfully. The Park is his legacy, and his contributions to his community will ensure that he will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you all.
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Don and Gwenda Wilkes posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
So sorry to learn of Ivan's passing and our deepest condolences to Nancy, Pam, Jason and your families. We came to Tobermory in 1988 at the same time as Ivan and Nancy to get the new national parks started and for twenty years we were colleagues on the management team. We sat through hundreds of meeting together, travelled together, worked on many projects together, and shared many laughs. Ivan had a hugh impact on Fathom Five National Marine Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park and had a big hand in making the parks what they are today. He was a great friend, a good leader, a forward thinker and a committed conservationist. I, particularly, valued working with Ivan on the visitor centre project which had many ups and downs but which he soldiered through, lead the team, coordinated the complex architectual and construction elements and trusted the staff to do their roles. The project was a huge success and for this I will be forever grateful to him. I have admired how generous Ivan has been with his time to the community and how positive his has alway been through the difficult times. I find it hard to believe that he is gone but certainly his significant legacy is not. Rest peacefully good friend. Don and Gwenda Wilkes
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Janet and David MacKinnon posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
“To Nancy and family our sympathies to you, Ivan will be remembered as one of the New Perth boys. Also our sympathies to Norman, Joye ,Paul , Lorna and Miriam and your families. Our thoughts are with you during an especially difficult time . Janet(Kennedy)and David MacKinnon”
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Joan and Dale posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Nancy, Jason and Alana, Pamela and Carl, Norman and Joy, Paul and Lorna, Miriam and the treasured grandchildren:
Ivan has touched the hearts of many family and friends. We share so many memories of our childhood days in New Perth. Many hours were spent together in a one room school, playing ball, skating on ponds, and just enjoying any outdoor activity we could dream up. Ivan was always so considerate, including everyone in every activity we created. He carried the Smith trait of always being kind.
Sending love from Dale and Joan
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The 3 Daves - Golfing Buddies donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Nancy and Family Our deepest sympathies to you. We will miss our golfing buddy dearly. He was not only a golfing partner, but a great friend. It was something we all looked forward to each fall, getting together, travelling to Myrtle Beach or wherever, getting caught up on family, friends, news and politics, along with playing golf. Sometimes good scores, and other times not so much, but most important was getting together over those many years and being able to share those experiences as friends. This is what made our friendship enduring.
Ivan would check in with folks during the "off season" to see how we were doing. He was great company and partner on and off the golf course and his passion and concern for his family, and community was always evident, the traits of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Thanks Ivan for being a part of those wonderful memories. Again our condolences and sympathies to you
Dave Sadler, Dave MacDougall, Dave Ballinger. .
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Paul and Judy Brown donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Dear Nancy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you at this difficult time and sharing in your sadness. May your wonderful memories help you through the days ahead.
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The Tobermory Snowmobile Club & The Central Peninsula Snowdrifters Snowmobile Club donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Earl Affleck posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Nancy,Jason,Pamela and family. Mary and I send our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ivan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories of a true outdoorsman, a great neighbour and a friend to all. Mary and Earl Affleck PEI
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Wilf and Barb Hennebery posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. I certainly have good memories of him growing up in New Perth, PEI.
Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Wilf and Barb Hennebery (Craswell)
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A tree was planted in memory of Ivan Smith
Monday, June 21, 2021
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Gordon MacPherson posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
Dear Nancy, Jason, Pam and Family,
Words cannot express our extreme sorrow in hearing that Ivan has passed. You have lost a wonderful husband, father and grandfather who was a shining example of a kind, loving and compassionate gentleman. Ivan set the bar really high in showing all those he knew how to live their lives. The world definitely needs more people like him. He fought the good fight with courage and has been taken from all of us way too soon for such a fine and decent man. I know Ivan will be missed by all those who were fortunate to have had the pleasure of having him in their lives; friends, acquaintances and all those who he has worked with over the years.
Personally, my fondest memories of Ivan are from many years ago when, as a youngster, I looked forward to those trips to PEI with my family to visit with him, Terry, Norman, Paul, Aunt Kay and Uncle Kitch. Playing ball, golfing, stawberry socials, visiting neighbours and always getting hay fever when I tried to help out when they were baling hay. Even though he was teased by his brothers for being the youngest, he always held his own and anyone could see there was so much love to go around. Those were good times.
Our sincere and loving condolences to all of you, including Norman, Joy, Paul, Lorna and Miriam and your families at this most difficult time.
May the memories you hold dear be a blessing to you.
Sincerely,
Gord, Joanne, Jessie, Abby and Tyler
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Ms. Daryl Wood and Doug Dailey uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 21, 2021
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We are so fortunate to be a neighbour and friend of Ivan and Nancy for a long time and especially benefited over the past four years as he helped Doug through his own medical journey. Ivan's character is well reflected in the heartwarming tributes here. We also really appreciated his sense of humour and humility. He made an outstanding contribution to the 2021 Eagle Road Snowman competition and since his well constructed entry didn't make it into the newspaper we felt it deserved to be shared here. We are missing him greatly and standing by his family just as he did for so many others. Daryl Wood and Doug Dailey
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Norm Ruttan posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
Hello to Ivan's family,
I worked with Ivan at the Trent-Severn Waterway when he came over in the late 1980's early 1990's. I was northern Area Manager..Ivan was central area manager. He was easy to work with, friendly, and kind. We stayed in touch through Facebook most recently...I post a lot, and Ivan commented from time to time. We got along well, and although we didn't get to visit or socialize except online, I will miss him a lot. I'm sorry for your loss, and glad that you had the privilege of having him in your lives. Love, Norm Ruttan, Mallorytown Landing, ON.
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Margaret Cain pledged to donate to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Monday, June 21, 2021
Remembering Ivan Smith and valuing the local medical care you provided to him and his family.
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Margie Cain posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
Our New Perth, PEI family continue to value the relationships we shared with the Smith family. As an age mate of Ivan's I am blessed with many recollections of a country school friend who was smart, witty and kind and remained that way though all his life. Nancy and Ivan extended Ron and I gracious Bruce Peninsula hospitality a few summers back, Ivan being so pleased to share the beauties of the Park he knew so well. Speaking by phone not long ago, Ivan's priority was that Nancy manage all on her plate. May the sadness you each carry assure you of lasting loving bonds, Nancy, Jason and Alana, Pamela and Carl, the treasured grandchildren, and the PEI family- Paul & Lorna, Norman & Joy, Miriam and your families.
Comfort and friendship, Margie Cain and husband Ron
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Alexis Weir planted a tree in memory of Ivan Smith
Monday, June 21, 2021
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You will be missed my friend. Thank you for always treating me as one of your own.
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Heather Pettigrew posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
Sending hugs and prayers to you Nancy, Pam, Jason and families at this very sad time. May all our memories keep him close to us always.
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Joey Cain posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
To Nancy and family,Ivan’s brothers Norman and Paul and sister-in-law Miriam.Linda and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies on Ivan’s passing.He will be greatly missed by all his family and many friends.Joey and Linda Cain.
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Jim & Joan Garner posted a condolence
Monday, June 21, 2021
Nancy and Family we are so saddened to hear of Ivan's passing . Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this heartbreaking time. Ivan was always there to assist with just about anything and he always made the time to do just that ! He will be greatly missed............Jim and Joan Garner, Tobermory......
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Jacqui and Judi Wakefield - Macleod donated to Bruce Peninsula Hospitals Foundation
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Nancy and family. Judi and I want to express our deepest sympathies to you all. We are grateful to have known Ivan in so many ways during our time here in Tobermory. Such a kind, thoughtful and gentle man!
Jacqui
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Katherine Schultz posted a condolence
Sunday, June 20, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. Sending my sincere condolences to Nancy and the family. I did enjoy our brief time together and glad I got a chance to meet you both! Hugs from Katherine (PSW)
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Buddy & Ella Andres posted a condolence
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Ella and I would like to convey our sincere condolences to Nancy and the entire Smith family in the passing of Ivan. I got to know Ivan as a fellow Parks Canada colleague, and knew from the outset what a classy gentleman he was! I filled his post at Bruce Peninsula NP for one winter season and quickly realized that I had big shoes to fill. As recently as 2 summers ago, we had lunch with Ivan & Nancy as we came off the ferry from Manitoulin Island! I am thrilled that we had that visit on that restaurant patio. Ivan was a great friend and colleague - we will all miss him! Rest In Peace brother!
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Mark Major posted a condolence
Sunday, June 20, 2021
It saddens me deeply to hear of the loss of my good friend. Ivan lead by example and I am proud to say that I worked with him at Parks Canada for many years. He was inspirational to me and many others and his dedication and calm demeanour set a high standard in the asset management world within parks. Working together as colleagues soon turned into a great friendship deeply rooted in respect for this gentle man. My deepest condolences to Nancy and the entire family for your loss. I pray that your grief is soon replaced with all the wonderful memories Ivan had a hand in creating. God Bless!
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Frank and Betsy Burrows posted a condolence
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Nancy, Pam, Jason and families; hoping there is peace to be found in the tributes to Ivan as you navigate his loss. He was a kind soul and cherished mentor, with family and community always front of mind - and we all reaped the benefits of his life well lived. Frank and Betsy
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Dave Robertson posted a condolence
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Nancy and Family. Pam and I were sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. I will miss comparing notes on our workshop projects. Ivan was a supporter and contributor to many community projects, but I was most familiar for his involvement at the Thrift Shop and Men’s Breakfast. His task oriented, logical approach was refreshing and got us where we needed to be. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
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Dr E M Loney lit a candle
Sunday, June 20, 2021
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Helen Westover posted a condolence
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Nancy, Jason, Pamela and families. I want to convey my sympathies to you. I remember Ivan, mostly when I was teaching in Tobermory, as a kind and caring and gentle man. I hope you remember all the good times you had as a family. My thoughts are with you.
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Chris & Shell MacLean posted a condolence
Saturday, June 19, 2021
Dearest Nancy and family. We are so very sorry to hear of Ivan’s passing. A treasured soul… his sweet smile truly reflected his lovely character within. May his family be comforted with loving memories. God speed to heaven dear Ivan.
Chris and Shell MacLean.
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Saturday, June 19, 2021
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