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Bob Fennell

1929 - 2023

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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Nora Clark donated to DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA - CANARDS ILLIMITES CANADA

Friday, July 28, 2023

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Mary and Norm Baratto donated to DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA - CANARDS ILLIMITES CANADA

Friday, July 14, 2023

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Mary (Lampman) Kalp posted a condolence

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

I worked for Bob right out of university at Fennell Lumber in Newbury. He was fantastic to work for and set the bar very high for all other future employers. He always treated all of us with the greatest respect and I appreciated that. He was patient teaching me the business and I will always have fond memories of my time there. My sincere condolences to the family. Mary (Lampman) Kalp

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Dear Mary, thank you so much for reaching out. I remember working with you. Your kind words mean a lot to all of us.

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Vicky and Allan Fletcher donated to DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA - CANARDS ILLIMITES CANADA

Sunday, July 2, 2023

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Daniel Struthers donated to DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA - CANARDS ILLIMITES CANADA

Saturday, July 1, 2023

So sorry for your loss Margaret. I hope you have some consolation that he did not suffer too long. He will be happy to join your mom.

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Bill McMaster posted a condolence

Friday, June 30, 2023

Sorry to hear about Bob. Always enjoyed dealing with him at the lumber yard.

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Tim Davis donated to DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA - CANARDS ILLIMITES CANADA

Friday, June 30, 2023

Dear Penny, Margaret, Barbara & Jane, Your Dad meant a lot to all our family in so many ways. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May you rest in peace in Uncle Bob.

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Elaine Badiuk posted a condolence

Thursday, June 29, 2023

My sympathy to all of the Fennell Girls. I will never forget your Dad skiing over a homemade ramp at Rondeau. It was about 1968 and also how he could barefoot ski before a lot of people knew how to do it. He took a few bad falls but always got up. He certainly did things his own way and loved the outdoors. My condolences to all.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Thank you Elaine. Those are some of our favourite stories and memories as well. We sure did have a lot of fun in Shetland. Thank you for sharing.

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M. Lobsinger donated to ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH (CAIRO)

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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Tammy laye posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Bob and Eunice were simply the best people on the planet.Always warm and giving and smiling.Bob saved my fathers life and our family will forever be grateful….I wish the family my sincere condolences…..as a child bob taught me how to scuba and his skiing antics were amazing to watch….sadly missed

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:28 PM

Thank you Tammy. Our fathers certainly were great friends with some fabulous stories. It has been fun to be connected with the Lukings in so many ways for so many years. Thank you for sharing and for coming to the visitation.

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Bill and Sheri Gladding donated to ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH (CAIRO)

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We know how difficult this time can be.

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Mary posted a condolence

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

There will be lots of great memories and stories about Bob. Both Eunice and Bob were huge figures in my formative years -- A big influence and treasured friends all these years. Stories? I guess it would be cleaning the cement pond at the poultry farm in in the early 60s at the beginning of the summer. Right about now, in fact. And in later years, he was all set to teach me to hunt ducks.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Thank you for the many stories Mary. Good friends and lifetime friends are a rarity. Thank you for always being there.

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Jordan Moulton purchased flowers

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

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Sorry for you loss Zack and family.

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Noel Muscutt posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

It is likely been nearly 40 years since I last saw Bob Fennel. My parents, Dale and Ruth Muscutt, were in the Village Singers choir with both him and Eunice for several years. Growing up in Newbury, everyone knew Fennel Lumber, and many of those who knew Fennel Lumber knew of its good-natured, generous, and good-humored owner, Bob. I have thought of Bob many times over the years and I am thankful for all of those times that I have remembered him. As a little boy, Bob was a great role model and example to me. He always joked and laughed with me and made me feel like one of the grown up guys. My dad spoke, and continues to speak, very highly of him. Every time that I met Bob, whether it was at church, the ball diamond, in our grocery store, or at our home, he would challenge me to an arm wrestle. At mere 7 or 8 years old, I was amazed at how strong he was. He never let me win, but would always pretend that I was putting up a bit of a challenge for a few seconds and then he would instantaneously destroy me. He would laugh and rub my head and tell me how big my muscles were getting and that he would have to be careful, because one day I would get him. It seems to me that Bob was everything that a man should be to little boys in a culture that has no idea of how to influence them anymore. Bob knew how. He exhibited kindness, openness, encouragement, strength, resolve, and loving-kindness--all things that a man should be. I'm sure that he will be missed, but I'm thankful for the few brief times that he was able to influence me.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:35 PM

Noel, this is such a terrific memory. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it. I read it to my children who listened with love and pride about their younger Grandpa and identified with all the words you shared. Thank you.

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Marie Downie posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

My sincere sympathy to all of the family Bob was a wonderful man Marie Downie

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Marion Buckenham donated to ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH (CAIRO)

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Deepest condolences from the Buckenham family. Sorry for your loss.

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Andrew Craig posted a condolence

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

A lot of my childhood memories are of Bob. Every time I swing a hammer, I remember his voice in my head. "Don't take your eyes off the head of the nail. The hammer will find it." Every time there was a project at my parents home, Bob would be there, with tools, a smile and the energy of a 1000 Golden Retreivers. Whether it was 30 degrees on top of a roof, or negative 10 rabbit hunting, I always remember the grin, and a genuine, "Isn't this FUN?" He loved what ever he was doing, and had an infectious energy. The day always felt better when Bob was in attendance. Thank you for the lessons Bob. I heard Heaven appreciates a good builder. I'm excited to see what you've done with the place by the time I get there. Andrew Craig.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:38 PM

Andrew, I love this. That's exactly what Dad would do and say "Isn't this fun!?!" Thank you for sharing. You and your family has been very special to my Dad. He will be missed.

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Joe Woods posted a condolence

Monday, June 26, 2023

Condolences from the Woods'/ Kerwood Sue & Joe Woods

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Geoff Axford posted a condolence

Monday, June 26, 2023

Our family's relationship with Bob and family goes back to when he would drop by after taking young Jane for a swim at Port Glasgow. He was always on the go, getting the job done, at work or play, with great determination. I worked for him at Fennell.Lumber where he was an excellent mentor. Bob had the brightest smile and the most infectious laugh. Up until a few years ago, he hunted with friends on our farm. He is a person that I think of often. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the Fennell family.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Thank you Geoff for your kind words. I remember those swims and working with you and of course our Dads hunting days and many stories. It is wonderful to be blessed with years and generations of frienship. Thank you for sharing.

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Township of Huron-Kinloss Staff & Council donated to ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH (CAIRO)

Monday, June 26, 2023

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Tom Lunn posted a condolence

Monday, June 26, 2023

Condolences to all affected by Bobs passing. He’s been a great friend for many years

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Bonnie Walls posted a condolence

Monday, June 26, 2023

Sincere condolences to the Fennell family. Bob was a great citizen of Newbury for many years. His contributions to his Church and the Village singers never went unnoticed. He led a life well lived and he will be truly missed. Bonnie and Michael Walls

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:42 PM

Thank you for your kind words Bonnie. The Newbury community has beena life line to him and to us. He will be missed.

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Judy Gillies posted a condolence

Monday, June 26, 2023

I have many wonderful memories of my time at the Fennell home with Bob , Eunice and their treasured family. A kind, loving and special family. I extend my condolences to all.

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:43 PM

Thank you for your kind words Judy. Much appreciated.

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Bob Squires posted a condolence

Sunday, June 25, 2023

To the Fennell Family sorry for your loss

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Sharon Wismer posted a condolence

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Sincere condolences to Bob’s family. I have many great memories of Bob’s involvement, in the mid sixties, with the Shetland Boat/Ski Club that met in the summer. Such a personable, friendly man. Sharon Wismer (nee McCabe)

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Jane Fennell Eybergen Posted Jul 25, 2023 at 10:41 PM

Thank you Sharon. We have many wonderful memories skiing in Shetland. Thank you for sharing.

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Mike Dotterman posted a symbolic gesture

Sunday, June 25, 2023

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I am sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. It was always a pleasure to deal with him. My deepest sympathies to his entire family

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Sunday, June 25, 2023

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