Glen John "Red" Blair
August-06-1933 - August-13-2020
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Deanna Garton posted a condolence
Sunday, August 30, 2020
Dave, Kelly and family,
Sorry to hear that "Red" has left the building and our lives; I'm happy that he made so many people laugh and enjoy a brief conversation and a hug. I originally met your Dad when out with Bob Kerr...the daring wild food guys. They feed a few people great healthy game for a few years. Glen and I got reacquainted while walking outside and hanging out with the hockey nuts at Timmies'.
He hated that he had to stop eating really food like bacon, that made me laugh. I know that was just a line.
Dave your Dad always told me that I needed a hug; we all need hugs. If I could be there I would hug both you and Kelly.
2020 has been a really challenging year for everyone. Please accept my condolences at this time of sadness and celebration of a live well lived.
Deanna Garton
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Dawn Quinn posted a condolence
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Enjoyed our chats when we met on walks ,always had time to stop ,will be missed Such a sad time , couldn't give hugs , Know he had lots of Friends
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Laverne Brennan posted a condolence
Friday, August 28, 2020
My sincere condolences to the entire Blair family on Glen's passing.
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Caitlyn Giff posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2020
I started hunting with the Tombstone Hunt Gang when I was a teenager. I had met Red before this but this is where I got to really bond with him. I was a young girl at the time but he never let that be the reason I couldn't do something. He always built me up and made me feel like a true member of the gang. He was a true mentor to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Not only was he a mentor but his quick wit and one liners always had the gang in stitches with laughter. He will be sadly missed and the gang has certainly lost one of the good ones.
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Rick & Patty St. Dennis posted a condolence
Thursday, August 27, 2020
On October 1st 1979, Smiths Falls Council hired me as Director of Parks & Recreation.On October 2nd, Red was waiting at my office door to introduce himself to me and henceforth, commenced a 35 year relationship of unselfish and relentless support for Parks and Recreation Facilities and Programs.He excelled and thrived on the detail required, to travel internationally , to be hosted by and host, Swedish, European and Russian Hockey Clubs such as Vastra Vrolunda ( Sweden ) and Spartak ( Russia ) to name a few. Patty and I extend our condolences to Marion,David,Gregory and the entire Blair Family. Red was a positive influence on both of us as a couple, as well as our 2 boys. R. I.P. Red and remember, Take No Prisoners !
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Karl deGroot posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
So many memories, as a kid. Hockey practices at 6:00 AM. Getting in Red's Cutlass to go to practices and games. David. Gregory. Marion. Rick Plontz. Huck Nolan. Louie Hart. All of these great people have helped shape my life. Red...he is special. He's not gone. He'll always be with me.
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Keith and Pat Pinkney posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Dave and Kelly and family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
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Bill Connerty posted a condolence
Monday, August 24, 2020
I have many fond and playful memories of my time and experiences with Red leading the charge, as only he could do.
He had an energy and commitment to getting involved, getting things done, helping us and our communities grow and somehow being around Red was always lively and fun.... never a dull moment. Most importantly he cared about people, and this obviously continued throughtout his life and various volunteer efforts.
Later in life I learned of Red's support of fellow workers at the CPR, a perfect fit and so typical of Red. I can't imagine a better guy to have battling on your behalf.
Years earlier, he had lobbied the cashier at a 401 truck stop to provide free meals for the team bus drivers, he was insistent and the cashier was more than a little surprised when I was presented with Steve Bennett as the 17 year old drivers of our van...classic Red.
So thank you Red, Plontzy, Jim Nolan and Jim Donor among so many who helped us grow, make some lifelong friends and have a little fun along the way.
Marion, Dave,and Kelly, Greg and families I am sincerely sorry for you loss, Red was a loving family man, a special guy, he will be missed by all of us.
Bill Connerty
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Karen Donovan posted a condolence
Sunday, August 23, 2020
Dear Marion and family
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of a wonderful man and an instrumental member of our community.
He will be deeply missed.
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Jim Nolan posted a condolence
Friday, August 21, 2020
Our condolences to Marion, David, Gregory and families. I had the pleasure of coaching minor hockey with Red and Rick. Red was the best manager ever. Happy hunting.
Jim and Jill Nolan
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Donna Gough posted a condolence
Friday, August 21, 2020
Sincere condolences to everyone who knew and loved Red. He was indeed one of a kind and will be missed by all. Love, Donna
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gailleeman@ Hotmail.ca posted a condolence
Friday, August 21, 2020
Marion & Family: Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Glen ,altho as cousins
we never came to know each other due to our distance.On reading his obituary we realize he was a pillar of the community.He will be missed.RIPGlen. Sincerely,cousin Gail & Arthur Leeman
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Wendy Dales Alford posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Marian, David, Greg and families...I am so sorry for your loss....Red was an almost mythical person in our community but I know he was much more to all of you and the extended Blair family. I know he and my Mom has a special admiration for each other...he always liked to remind me of that whenever we met each other. Over the years he and I had many fun and funny chats about so many memories including those times when we lived less than a block away from each other. Red certainly left us all with many good memories. May his memory and all the memories of him be a blessing to you.
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Bob Dickson posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
In my Dictionary under Friend their is a picture of Red. Someone you could count on and that you had respect for. He was a big help to myself when we were running the Tournament of Champions for a number of years. He loved to go for a coffee and catch up on the news. Now I can say "If only I had seen him one more time" That's that way it was with Red he was someone you wanted to see again. I used to smile and laugh when each time he would grill me on "Do you know so and so" He knew so many people it would have been an impossible task to even try. Goodbye Red old friend, your memories will last with me forever. Marion you take care and be strong. Pat and I will stop in the next time we are over to the Falls. Bob Dickson - Clayton ON
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Alex Yanosik posted a condolence
Thursday, August 20, 2020
So sorry to hear of Glenn’s passing. He was such a fine Gentleman. Deepest condolences to Marion, Dave,Greg and the Blair Family. Alex and Pat Yanosik
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Bobby Hull uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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My deepest condolences to the Blair family. I personally benefited tremendously from Red’s tireless efforts and devotion to give kids my age the opportunity to participate in events that likely would not have happened without Red’s involvement – hockey trip to Sweden, several hockey and baseball tournaments in Ontario, Quebec, and the US. So many memories that will stay with me forever, and for that, I am indebted to Red.
So a deep felt, personal thank you to Red for providing me an opportunity to flourish as a young boy and man. Sorry I cannot be there in person to pay my respects during these unprecedented times.
Thanks for the guidance and the memories Red. You will be missed.
Bobby Hull
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Dave Muir posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
DAVE & KELLY
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I know your loss by the way you use to talk about him.
Sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Dave & Carol Muir
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Gerry Salisbury posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Dave, Kelly and all the Blair Family
So sorry to hear about Glen. He was a true icon in the community and a genuinely wonderful human being. He will be greatly missed by all. He has left a legacy that will never be forgotten. We are thinking of you and send our positive thoughts.
Gerry and Arlene Salisbury
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Gerry and Sharon Heffernan posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Dear Marion and family
Many memories of you and Glen at Kinsmen functions. Our thought and prayers are with you and the boys and family
Gerry and Sharon
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Marian Michalicka posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Dear David, Kelly, Erika and Brook,
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds as if Smith's Falls has lost a great man. May treasured memories support you through this difficult time.
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Doug Torrance posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Dear Marion and Family: I was so saddened to hear of Glen's passing.....but he is now with the Savior he loved so much! So many fond memories of when Polly and I were in Smiths Falls.... the 'wild men's beef dinners' and always a smile on his face Sunday mornings! He was a blessing to so many! Polly talked me into leaving Glen my favorite cowboy hat when we were moved to a church in Saskatchewan.... I never regretted it for a moment! I trust the peace of the Lord will be with you all through this tough time..... Doug Torrance
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Wendy Camber posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Sincere and heartfelt condolences.
With fond regards,
Wendy Camber
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Denise Gray posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Sending my sincere condolences to you Marion.
Denise Gray
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Gary McAdam uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
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Great man, great friend, great person. Prayers to family. I will always remember RED!!!
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onlyblair34@gmail.com posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Dear Marion and family we where so sorry to hear of Glenn's passing he was a great guy ,I remember early morning at the rink when we had our kids there for hockey games ,Glenn always came up and said hi and brought me something to drink he sure did love his hockey. You all are in our prayers God Bless. Bill and Leona Blair
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Don & Norma Cooke posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
Dear Marion, Greg, David & families so sorry to hear this sad news. Glen will be missed as a husband, Dad, brother, Grandpa & friend. Although we did t see each other often, we have fond memories of you all. We also send our love & prayers to Ray, Joan & family. Please accept our sincere condolences , sending prayers for strength in the coming days. Sincerely Don U Norma Cooke
. PS Susan & Johnny wish to pass on their sympathy to all & thank Joan for the call.
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Gerald Malcomnson posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
Marion, David, Greg & all the Blair Families
Sincere condolences to you all! Glen was an inspiration to all who knew him! Family Friends Railroad Union Hockey & Volunteering!
Many great memories of the trips on the Winchester Subdivision & the iconic St Luc bunk rooms shenanigans!
RIP Glen
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Judy (Doyle) Town posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
To Marion and all the family, so very sad to see that Glen has passed. He was a very community-minded man and he spoke often to me, with pride, when talking about his family. We had many laughs when I was still on the Board of the Credit Union. Hold tight to all your good memories to help you through the days and weeks ahead. My sincere condolences.
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Hal Hughes posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
Red was a great man. He embodied family and community. He will be missed.
Paul Ross posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
I am terribly saddened to hear this. To Dave and all your family I am very sorry for your loss. Not only your family but the entire community will mourn. Red was truly one of a kind and whether chatting hunting, hockey or his family his passion was always apparent.
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Mark MacGillivray posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
So sorry to hear of the loss. What an amazing man. He will be so sadly missed by all. He touched so many.
Sincere condolences to the family.
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Bill & Judy Brady posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
Sorry for your loss. We had a lot of great times with Glen (Red) during hockey season. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this sad time.
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Marg Hart posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
My sincere sympathy to you Marion and family in the passing of Glen. I enjoyed my chats with Glen most times at the rink. Matthew 5:4
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Ron posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
My deepest condolences to all. Mr. Blair was a great mentor and role model. I have many fond memories of him. He was quick to give of his time and talents to others. A man of service. A great man.
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Judy & Dave Naylor posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
Mrs Blair, David & Kelly, Brook & Allison, Erika & Cedric & Greg
Our deepest sympathies on your loss. We have many hockey memories as well, and memories that go back to highschool with David and Kelly. Such a wonderful family man who leaves a legacy of love behind. Please know that we are here for you and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Judy and Dave Naylor
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Tracie Ross posted a condolence
Monday, August 17, 2020
I am so sad at the passing of such a great man that I had the privledge to call my Uncle. I have so many great memories from the cottage days, Nan and Pops Place, the arena and yes even the hunt camp. The Blair family has lost such an icon and the Henderson family as also lost a great one. Here is hoping you and dad will be on the ice once again where you were both so happy. My love to Aunt Marion, David, Kelly, Greg, Erika, Brook and significant others. Your loss will be felt by many and I am always here for you xoxo
Tracie, Darryl, Emily and Kaitlyn
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Leta & Chris Sheridan posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Dear David, Kelly, Erika & Brook
We are sending our heartfelt condolences to all of you . We are in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Cherish all the wonderful memories
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Mark Brady posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Sincere condolences to Marion, Dave and Greg and to the whole Blair family. Red was a great guy and will be missed.
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Gina posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Sad to hear about the passing of Red . Not so long ago enjoying supper at our house and enjoying each other ‘s company . The entire family is a beautiful one created by Red and Marion . Please accept our heartfelt condolences love ox Gina, Katie , Melissa , Carley and Jon Brady.I will stop over Marion when the pandemic is over .
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Carl Trafford posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Condolence to the Blair Family, You we’re blessed to have Glen he was so liked in Hockey world an gave to the community an always left you with a laugh or smile .
My thoughts are with you David
Carl Trafford
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Ken Graham posted a condolence
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Sincere condolences to the Blair family. Red was a great community builder and a friend to all. He will be missed
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Saturday, August 15, 2020
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2:00 pm - 4:00 am
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
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27
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Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
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28
August
Visitation
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, August 28, 2020
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
Friday
28
August
Visitation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday, August 28, 2020
Blair & Son - Smiths Falls Chapel
112 Beckwith St. N.,
Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada
613-283-2800
