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Saturday May 14, 2022

Our season opener to Windsor yesterday, Saturday May 14th., was a big success. 35 airplanes made the trip in excellent weather although many of us with ADSB weather on board got quite a surprise when, while inbound, some yellow and red showed up on the screen about 20 miles south of the Windsor airport airport. Turned out that an isolated and rather large developing TCU turned into a TS. Amazingly it was quite stationery south of the field out over the west end of Lake Erie and didn't affect us arriving or departing all day. The dark clouds looked quite menacing with both thunder and lighting present.

In spite of this threatening TS to the south we had a great day. The volunteers of the Canadian Aviation Museum did a fantastic job marshalling airplanes. cooking burgers and Hot Dogs and giving guided tours of the Museum. Our thanks goes out to Perry Burford and his small army of dedicated volunteers for a job well done. Thanks Guys and Gals.

As usual I managed to take a few pictures at this event. Click on this link to view.

Our next outing will be to Kincardine (CYKM) on Thursday May 26th. so circle your calendars on that date. More information will be coming out in the days ahead.

Ivan Kristensen
Trillium Aviators

Saturday September 18,2021

Burt and Maria Hodgins along with Fred and Marilyn Bruinsma flew to Timmins to attend Lloyd Richards’ Memorial held in Lloyd’s hangar at the Timmins Airport. The weather was 5C at Timmins Airport when we phoned FSS but warmed up considerably for a sunny day when we arrived mid morning. Winds were 30 KT on the nose wo made the trip slightly slower but smooth. Coffee and donuts allowed people to visit as we had not seen some since the IPATS over 2 years earlier.

Lunch as held in the hangar and speeches but different speakers recollected Lloyd’s passions especially for flying and friends.

COPA President and CEO Christine Gervais flew in with her C-172 she purchased from Lloyd so was special for all to see. Trip home was faster with a 10KT tailwind.


Pictures
1. Fred and Marilyn Bruinsma, Nancy Richards, Maria and Burt Hodgins in front of Lloyds Bonanza
2. Nancy Richards in front of Lloyd’s beloved Bonanza.
3. Maria Hodgins, Marilyn Bruinsma, Nancy Richards in front of Bonanza

73 Aircraft Arrive at Sky Harbour Airport
by Marilyn Bruinsma
August 2021

Thursday, August 5, was the date set for the Trilllium Aviators to fly into Goderich's Sky Harbour Airport. The sun was shining along with a Lake Huron breeze. A perfect day. Planes started arriving early in the morning for coffee and Culbert's famous donuts. Pilots came from as far away as Elliot Lake. North Bay, Hong Kong (actually Welland) Lindsay, as well as Kincardine, Hanover, Sexsmith, Woodstock, Owen Sound, Sarnia, Chatham, Guelph, Kitchener, Stratford and other places around Ontario.

The Trillium Aviators is a group of pilots who would fly to different airports for lunch at an airside rrestaurant, but when COVID arrived, unfortunately all the airport restaurants were closed. Ivan Kristensen from Guelph came up with the idea of packing a lunch, a lawnchair and flying to a chosen airport. The group started with a few friends around the Kitchener area.and has grown to over 100 pilots, who have flown to Gore Bay, Stratford, Chatham, Stanhope, Hanover, Midland, Lindsay and more. With restrictions being lifted, Goderich beccame the second fly-in held this year.

The invitation went out on Monday and by late Wednesday there were 56 aircraft and 80 people confirmed. But with sunny weather more pilots and families took advantage of a great day to fly and Goderich was their destination. Some pilots commented on the day's schedule and how it spread out the arrivals to the airport. As planes landed, OFF/COPA 45 marshalls directed them where to park and also assisted pilots in fuelling their aircraft.

Before lunch, Taylor Lambert, Chair of the Airport Task Force welcomed the Trillium Aviators to Sky Harbour Airport. Goderich Mayor John Grace gave greetings from the town and commented on this being a very successful event at our airport. Huron County Warden, also Mayor of ACW, Glen McNeil told the audience that it was a fantastic turn out and wanted them to enjoy what our area has to offer. Ivan Kristensen, leader of the Trillium Aviators, responded to the politicians' comments and thanked Goderich, Huron County and COPA Flight 45 for the successful day. There were gift bags of a Goderich pen, maps and a chunk of salt for the visitors. With Sky Ranch ice cream vouchers from Huron County to the visiting pilots, many are sure to return for ice cream, even burgers, fries, and milkshakes

Lunch was served inside the clubhouse and everyone went out for a cob of corn. The corn crew were OFF members Jim Farrell, Burt Hodgins, Don Jones and John Black. Many enjoyed the breeze as they ate outside. COPA 45 displayed a variety of aircraft, a Cessna 140, 170 and some 172's, a Cavalier, a Lancair II, a Pietenpol, a Cub, a Mooney, an ultralight Zenith 701, a Piper Archer and Cherokee. There were professional photographers and reporters on site to mark the day's event.

The grounds looked great as OFF/COPA 45 members Jim and Jane Farrell, Burt Hodgins and grandson Kieren, Fred and Marilyn Bruinsma spent Civic Holiday tidying up the flower beds, edging sidewalks, weedwhipping the apron, powerwashing chairs, and reconstructing the wood fence by the clubhouse. COPA Flight 45, the Town of Goderich and the Municipality of ACW showcased Sky Harbour Airport. As Mayor Grace said, “Planes, planes and more planes.... exciting times” So it is.

Jack Searson
COPA Award of Merit
June 2021

Flying and building are two of Jack's passions along with his COPA membership. He is Co Captain of COPA Flight 172 and member of Flight 45. When it was announced that Hanover was hosting the 2012 COPA Convention, Jack and Ella were founding committee members with COPA director Phil Englishman. Jack was in charge of recruiting and positioning volunteers, doing an outstanding job as the weekend was very well organized. Ella, a RN, was responsible for the First Aid Station inside the terminal. She helped a person having a heart attack to survive as paramedics were just outside the door.

Jack is one of those members who in the background to attend to the tiniest of details to make an event more successful. Every organization needs a person like Jack. COPA 45's Navigator Marilyn Bruinsma says, “With Jack and Ella helping at an event, you know that it will run smoothly.” When COPA 45 got the former weather station for our clubhouse, there were many renovations needed. After donations of a frig, cupboards, tables, chairs, and BBQ's, Jack wanted to buy a stove which he found roadside returning from Port Hope. Ella gave us a microwave cart and many items to complete our kitchen. As COPA 172 Co-Captain, Jack plans a late January banquet for area COPA Flights, a great idea to have an aviation event when little is happening.

COPA for Kids is a program about which Jack is also passionate. He flies area students from Kincardine, Port Elgin and Hanover airports. Nothing pleases Jack more than to see the smiling faces of kids as they return to their parents, certificates in hand. Annual treks to EAA's Oshkosh has continued that aviation passion for another generation. Jack has mentored his grandson, Bradley, first into the local Air Cadets and then into a military career. This winter Bradley flew to the reserves in northern Manitoba to assist with COVID vaccines and now is transporting medical labs to Alberta.

After graduation, Jack saw a newspaper ad for an apprentice at Goderich's Sky Harbour Air Services. With room and board, wages would not allow any savings for a pilot's license. In 1967 he worked for a company installing telephone switching equipment in offices for the new dial phones. Jobs in Manitoba and Quebec meant he flew Air Canada to these destinations. Even after marriage in 1970, Jack kept that dream of a pilot's license alive. Meanwhile friends were offering him rides in their aircraft to keep that bug ever present. In 1977 Ella saw an ad that Bill Cruikshank was offering ground school at night. Ella said, “that if I wanted my pilot's license that I had better register quickly.” Jack remembers that “I couldn't get there fast enough as I did not want to disappoint her”. In October Jack started his flight training in Goderich and 5 months later did his first solo flight which every pilot says, “it's something you will never forget”. Labour Day Weekend he passed his flight test and Bill signed his log book. He often rented Bill's C-150 to give people rides. Something every newly minted pilot does!

Oct '78 Jack saw a '41 Aeronca Chief for sale in Brantford and with no AME check, bought it. It had no radio, no starter and a 65hp Continental. He flew it with homemade skiis but Transport would not approve them so sold it to a Quebec pilot. He purchased a C-140 with a starter and metal wings, heavier but better for outside storage. After attending RAA fly-ins at Orillia, Jack wanted to build his own plane so bought plans for a Christavia Mk 1. To pay for materials he sold the C-140. Again he rented Bill's C-150.

While building the wings Jack moved from Bluevale to Port Hope for a new position at Darlington Nuclear Plant. He completed the build in his garage. Dec 31, 1988 he trailered the plane to Peterborough Airport for final assembly, weight and balance, final inspection and Transport papers. May 9/89 Jack did the flight test successfully with the family watching. It was his first time flying a stick. In 2017, after 792hrs airtime, Jack sold C-GJLW and flew it to a grass strip near Komoka for the new owner. At the time he said he would likely look for another plane to buy in the future.

Of course he purchased another plane, a C-140 in late 2019. He removed the damaged aluminum wings, acquired a set of used wing ribs, constructed new wings and covered them with fabric. reducing 50lbs of weight. Impeccable workmanship and an excellent fabric finish! Neighbours enjoyed the construction as he was the man building a plane in his house. The garage door was open to take one wing outside and change it for the other. Done test flying, Jack is ready to join other COPA 45 members with their aircraft for an area flyout.

COPA 172's Captain Chris McCullough says, “Jack is a valued citizen whose expertise is sought for Kincardine Airport. When plans for runway extensions were proposed, the municipality asked Jack to lead this group with a path forward.” Jack chaired the 50th anniversary committee for Kincardine's Airport. But due to COVID-19 restrictions, the June 2020 weekend celebrations could not happen. Plans for 50+1 this June are not happening due to the lockdown. Everyone was looking forward to these celebrations after the 'stay-at-home' order. COPA 45 member Jim Farrell with Wayne Lowry was the first pilot to fly Bill's 150 CF-UQU into Kincardine's newly established airport (CYKM).

Co-Captain of COPA 45, Mike Beatty stated, “Jack is great example of grass roots general aviation on a do-it-yourself budget. Not many individuals are sufficiently self-motivated to accomplish a wing rebuild with fabric finish. After he insulated his workshop, he had the install completed in just over a year. The plane is lighter and flies straight.” Jack illustrates the comradre which exists among general aviation pilots. Jim and Jane Farrell recall a situation at CYKM “where there was no one to hand prop their plane. One phone call to Jack and he was there immediately and literally gave us a hand”.

For the members of both COPA Flights 45 and 172, Jack Searson deserves to receive an Award of Merit for all his dedication to General Aviation, COPA, EAA, RAA and local airports.

Marilyn Bruinsma, COPA 45 Navigator

Norm Paterson
COPA Award of Merit
June 2021

A pilot's best friend is his AME to ensure a well maintained and operating aircraft that gives the pilot peace of mind while flying. Knowing the machine is in good running condition the pilot is free to concentrate on the airspace, weather and other safety requirements while flying cross country.

COPA Flight 177 member and AME, Norm Paterson, is a valued individual among his aviation friends and colleagues. He operates a mobile truck from the town of Fullerton, southeast of Mitchell as well as a maintenance shop across the sideroad from his home, a converted 120 year old schoolhouse. He has a grass strip on the farm from which allows customers to fly in for service. Norm also flies his Piper Pacer from his home strip to the customer's airport, picks up their aircraft and flies it back to his shop for the maintenance required.

Norm apprenticed for his AME at Terry Air, a maintenance facility owned by the late Terry Stuart at the Centralia Airport. After receiving his license, Norm established his own business. As an AME, Norm is basically on call 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Faced with an unexpected mechanical problem enroute, pilots say when phoned Norm will give them some suggestions to try adjusting certain parts to get both pilot and plane back to the home base. Myself, when I have had limited time between trips or air tours, he always manages to fit me in for needed maintenance or even an annual. Norm is responsible for maintenance on over 70 aircraft. Some annual inspections take longer to complete in one year than another but that is the life of an AME, who always wants to ensure the maximum safety for his pilots and their planes. That is Norm Paterson!

The first Sunday in January, Norm and Lillian host a buffet luncheon where homemade pies are the best and oh so very delicious. Each guest also brings a dish to add to the menu which allows a feast for all airplane enthusiasts that is second to none. Wow what a way to start the New Year off with friends, customers, colleagues and neighbours when nothing much is happening in the social world.

Lillian Kluka is an one-of-a-kind lady. While Norm had a career of fixing and flying aircraft, she had a career on the waters of the Great Lakes rising through the ranks until she became a Captain of a great lake transport ship. Over a decade, Lillian was Canada's first female ship captain at a time when shipping companies thought women would be a disruption, if not an outright liability. But she preserved and also courageously changed careers when her dreams changed. She came home to Norm and Fullerton, returned to university graduating with 3 degrees. Today is a classroom teacher. When the chance arises, she tells her high school students that all dreams are open to them. She is living proof!

Norm doesn't fix aircraft all the time. He does contribute significantly to his community by, driving seniors, especially older pilots and spouses to area events. Norm is also a very talented musician and enjoys to play his ukulele at legions, service clubs, hangar parties, retirement and nursing homes.

This AME serves as a southwestern director on the Ontario board of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, which is now transitioning to a national board and Norm will be a director of that newly formed board. Director at large, Wayne Juniper, says “that Norm has served over 10 years as a very active director of this organization. Norm is also one of those rare rural AME's that is still in operation.” In 2013, Norm was recognized for the Clare Leavens Award, which acknowledges a “member of the AME Assocation who, in the opinion of the directors and members, has made a particularly outstanding contribution to the continued success of the Association.”

Since its' inception nine years ago, Norm has been an active member of COPA Flight 177 Sexsmith. He has held various executive positions including Captain. Each year this Flight hosts a spring breakfast held the last Sunday in May in which many pilots in many varying aircraft, antique, homebuilt, twins and others, fly into the grass strip there for a day of food with friends. The last Sunday of August, COPA 177 holds a corn roast with the most delicious local corn, hot dogs and more. This is another time for friends to gather. Norm is one member that is always there to help the day be successful.

This is why I, also a member of COPA 177, wish to nominate Norm Paterson for a COPA Award of Merit.
Burt Hodgins

COPA 45 Members Receive HOPE AIR AWARD

Burt and Maria Hodgins received the 2020 Spirit of Hope Award for Distinguished Volunteers of the Year at the annual meeting of Hope Air in late May.
These Goderich COPA Flight 45 members engaged other flying groups and recruited other pilots to help with fundraising this past summer in support of HOPE AIR , They participated in the Give Hope Wings , The sault to Saguenay Expedition in 2020 and hosted a fly-in barbecue in their airport hangar. Burt also continues to fly patients as a Hope Air volunteer pilot.
Passenger snapped this photo of the heart shaped cloud while Burt was flying.
Hope Air is a national charity providing free air travel and accommodations to Canadians who must access medical care far from home. Since its beginning in 1986, Hope Air has arranged for more than 250,000 travel accommodations for patients inclusive of age and medical needs. For families living on a low income in rural and small communities , distance and cost are significant barriers to accessing life saving medical care in Canada where our system is designed to give universal healthcare to all. Many would simply cancel their appointments. The pandemic has created a greater demand on these services with job losses making travel less affordable. Hoppe Air is supported by commercial airlines providing seats, volunteer pilots flying their own aircraft and Hope Air purchasing needed travel arrangements and accommodations for their patients from donations received. Hodgins Hope Air barbecue raised over $7 000 for the charity.

Goderich Revisited
Summer 2020

Generally we, under-the-wing campers, are a fairly self –sufficient lot. Give us a patch of grass, out of the way of prop blasts and heavy foot traffic, and we can entertain ourselves indefinitely while at the same time endeavouring to stay out of everyone’s way. Equipped with camp stoves, tents and sleeping bags, we manage quite well but the two things we do appreciate are: a toilet (a porta-potty works) and a source of water - even an outside tap. Nice-to-haves are nearby food outlets, walking paths to explore and sites to see. Goderich has all this in spades.

I’ve always known the Goderich area as a great place to camp. Growing up, Point Farms and Benmiller Falls (before the camp ground was established) were prime summer destinations. Some years later, a family member had a seasonal trailer in the Maitland Valley campground by the harbour. During one visit by car I had spoken to an employee at the airport about camping on the airfield. He was very enthusiastic and said it was entirely possible. He even offered to make the terminal washrooms available to us.

Life got in the way and several years went by before a plan was finally put together to make YGD a weekend flight destination. To ensure we would still be well received, I contacted Fred and Marilyn Bruinsma, COPA Flight 45 members, to see what facilities might be available if we were to stay for a weekend. Well, the response was immediate and welcoming. They rolled out the red carpet providing helpful tips for setting up on our arrival and background information on the airport’s current status. We were especially appreciative of the beautiful terminal building equipped with WiFi for flight planning and checking weather.

It was the COVID summer of 2020. We arrived on a Friday. After refueling at the self-serve, we tied down and set up tents in an area where the Bruinsmas had directed us. With our creature comforts taken care of, our small group set out the next morning to explore the surrounding area. The first full day found us trekking south down Mill Rd. toward the railway bridge. Enroute we marvelled at the aged, five foot monuments along the west side of the road almost certainly marking the boundaries of what we later found out to be the 19th century ‘castle’ estate of Tiger Dunlop which today is subdivided into appealingly shaded residential properties. (Tiger Dunlop, an army surgeon during the siege of Fort Erie in the War of 1812, made a considerable mark in Upper Canada.) We marvelled at the view up and down the Maitland River afforded from the 695’ long, former CPR bridge. During the early 1900s trains carrying grain, salt and passengers left the CPR station and the harbour, passing by the rail yard with its engine house and turntable, before crossing the bridge and climbing the grade up out of the Maitland River Valley enroute to Guelph, over 100 miles to the east. Through the efforts of many, the rail bed is now the bucolically scenic Menesetung Hiking Trail. My favourite vantage point is high up on the north side of the river valley looking down toward the town and the harbour.

Lake water levels along the Sifto Salt/Coast Guard pier were much higher than I had remembered. I wondered whether it was within normal seasonal variations or if it was a result of a more significant trend.

It was a warm day and sustenance was in order. Fortunately we were close to the Goderich Harbour Restaurant – a restaurant unique in my experience in that the transplanted Aussie proprietor offered an array of gourmet salts for seasoning his fare – appropriate given that the world’s largest salt mine extends out under the lake a hundred yards away. An hour later, our hunger and thirst satiated by an outdoor meal of fish and chips and washed down with a cold beer, we drifted on down to the beach area which offered expansive views of the lake and outer harbour.
Goderich is brimming with history. It was here that bodies of the crew of the doomed freighter Wessex were blown ashore after the great storm of November 1913. Eight other freighters suffered a similar fate that day.

On climbing the bluff to the oldest Canadian lighthouse on Lake Huron, we stopped to catch our breath and a view of the lake again before walking downtown and marvelling at the town square. (In Goderich a circle is referred to as a square.) Its recovery from the 2011 tornado is truly remarkable. The hub-and-spoke street configuration has such an appeal that I’d often wondered why other towns didn’t pattern themselves after it.

It was time to walk back to YGD before our energy levels flagged. We purchased take-out at West Street Willy’s Eatery and carried it back to the club house, eating it on the porch while watching the final Papple Aviation sightseeing flights of the day taking off and landing against the backdrop of a setting sun. An elderly American pilot happened by for a chat. He was driving, not flying. It turned out that he and his Canadian wife were staying in a town down the Lake Huron coast and as often happens when an airfield is nearby, he stopped by to take in any activities that might be taking place.

The next morning found us eating brunch at Flippin’ Eggs - a great meal … and right off the east end of the runway. Afterward, our wanderings took us back along the Menesetung Trail where we learned more about Tiger Dunlop and the planned town of Gairbraid that he had laid out along the old CPR rail line just north of Goderich.

As luck would have it, a low from the southwest dragged in some low cloud Sunday morning. All things considered, we didn’t consider it a hardship to stay one more day at the airfield known during WWII as EFTS #12. (That would be British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Elementary Flying Training School #12.) It was easy to imagine a fleet of Tiger Moths and Finches along the flight line not far from where our tents were pitched. I have a family link to wartime Goderich. My mother’s cousin, Lorne Sleeth from Gravenhurst enlisted in July of 1942, rising through the ranks from Acey Deucy ultimately to Flying Officer in RAF Squadron 158, piloting a Halifax bomber on missions over Germany. His ab initio flight training took place on this very field.

Unfortunate footnote: P/O Sleeth’s exit from a crippled Lancaster bomber over Germany one night in September of 1943 resulted in fatal injuries. He died before help could arrive and is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery just outside of Kleves (of ‘Anne of Cleves’ fame), Germany.
Other alumni have brought well deserved recognition to Goderich: Sergeant Pilot Instructor Herbert Davidson who was present for the first days of EFTS #12 from October of 1940 until October, 1942 (and may have been Lorne’s instructor) went on to captain CANSOs in the Pacific; and war time student pilot, Andy Carswell, later a Sergeant Pilot in command of a Lancaster bomber who bailed out over Germany in 1941. The new Andrew Carswell Veterans Home in Ottawa bears his name, and his book, ‘Over the Wire’ about his experiences - including over two years in POW camps - is a must-read.

In early April, 2021 another pilot with Goderich roots, Bill Pepplar, post-war Sky Harbour flight instructor and Goderich Airport general manager passed away. Well known for managing the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association (COPA) for almost four decades, he created the foremost Canadian aviation ground school textbook, ‘From the Ground Up’.

I remember as a teenager marvelling at Lancaster Bomber 213 in post-war Maritime Patrol livery, mounted on its jack points just across from the present terminal building. Then, in November, 1979 ‘213’ made a life-changing flight from Goderich to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum at Mount Hope Airport - wings removed and slung under a Chinook helicopter. Now, that very aircraft is one of only two - of over 7,000 produced - in flying condition in the world. In fact, ‘Vera’ as it’s now known, flew the Atlantic to join its sister ship in a tour of the UK in 2014.

Monday morning was departure time. Our take-off over the lake was breath taking and we enjoyed fair skies all the way home to Ottawa.

As is our habit, the weekend involved a great deal of walking. We would have made use of the bicycles normally offered by the airport but COVID restrictions temporarily suspended that option. Friends who had visited a couple of weeks earlier had taken a reasonably priced cab into town. They chose a downtown hotel instead of roughing it on the field.

Goderich has much to explore. Perhaps next summer we’ll reach the tipping point in vaccinations, allowing restrictions on our activities to be relaxed. During our next visit I hope to enjoy a brew in a sit-down pub and an in-restaurant meal. The jail and museum will also certainly be part of our next trip to the ‘Prettiest Town in Ontario’.

On Friday May 31 COPA Flight 45 planned a welcome barbecue for the new company Glavin Coatings and Refinishing who established its’ business at Goderich’s Sky Harbour Airport in March. The company experienced a devastating fire at the Hensall location mid January in which much of the stock and partially completed projects were lost.

The company began 41 years ago providing many different types of media blasting and industrial coatings. Glavins moved to our Parr Line location in 1998 and remained there until this year when the fire forced relocation to the Goderich airport. Besides work completed in our paint shop, Glavins Coating and Refinishing paints bridges and other large industrial projects. One project was painting a redy-mix cement truck purchased from another company into Miller’s (Lavis)colours of gold and brown. The company has completed a bridge in Little Current, London and other towns and cities both near and far. For some projects the manager, Matt Glavin, rents local aircraft to fly his staff and supplies to the destination.

Mid morning COPA 45 members flew in and parked their aircraft on the apron in front of the clubhouse. There was a Champ, Pietenpol, Cavalier, Cessna 140 and170, Piper 140 and others. Even in the parking lot there was a brand new 2019 red Chevy Corvette given to a member by his wife for his birthday. Passerbys were stopping to admire the aircraft and car.

Captain Mike Scott welcomed everyone to the lunch. While the group was enjoying delicious desserts, he introduced the local dignitaries that were present. His Worship John Grace, Mayor of the Town of Goderich thanked COPA 45 for the opportunity to attend. He welcomed Galvin Coatings and Refinishing to the airport and offered the town’s support. Next to welcome this company was Glen McNeil, Mayor of the municipality of Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh. He too expressed his gratitude to attend this barbecue and welcomed the new company to his area. The town owns Sky Harbour Airport but it is located in ACW’s jurisdiction. Lastly Chris Watson, pilot and economic development officer for Huron County offer his congratulations wishing Glavins a successful operation and the county support.

After lunch, Glavins was to complete its’ WHIMIS training. Some COPA 45 members went a local flight as the weather was just great for such an activity. What a way to finish a Friday afternoon.
L-R Glen McNeil - Mayor of Ashfield Colborne and Wawanosh Municipality Matt Glavin- owner of Glavin Coatings and Refinishing John Grace - Mayor of Town of Goderich.

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 21, 2019 at Stratford General Hospital, Stratford in his 60th year. Larry was born in Stratford Ontario, a son of the late Karl & Mae (Mogk) Waldie.

Larry will be missed by his beloved wife Sandy Waldie whom he married on April 10, 1982. Larry will be fondly remembered by his mother in law Flo and Steve Sired, brothers and sisters-in-law; Glenn (Cheryl) Bristow, Kathy (Shawn) Bonte, Andy (Brenda) Bristow, Laura Melton, Eric (Sheila) Sired, Steven (Angie) Sired, Catherine (Scott) Grant and by their extended families. Predeceased by his father-in-law Ray Bristow.

Larry was a longtime Member of the Ontario Flying Farmers, the International Flying Farmers and a member of COPA 45 in Goderich. Larry was a member of Zion United Church, Rostock.

Friends and relatives are invited to the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 7 Spencer Street, Milverton on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 11 – 1 p.m. The funeral service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. A spring interment to take place in the Rostock United Cemetery, Rostock.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to Victoria Hospital or the Stratford General Hospital would be appreciated by the family.
 
Online condolences and donation information available at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca