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Debbie Haley Hayden posted a condolence
Monday, November 19, 2018
Rhian So sorry to hear about your son Owen. What wonderful messages people have left. An amazing young man. My cousin has the same disease Its awful. Ruth Weir and i were just talking about Berwick kids from the past and we mentioned you and then all of a sudden I see this. God Be with you and give you strength. Your school friend Debbie Haley ..hayden.
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Laurie Scott posted a condolence
Thursday, November 15, 2018
May Owen’s fine spirit and high personal integrity give you courage & grace during this time. My heart aches for All who love and miss this young man. ~ Laurie
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Anne Crawford posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Dear Ken and Rhian,
My deepest condolences on the loss of such a fine young man. I remember when he was born how proud you were, Ken, of his Welsh heritage. I had no idea that he was practicing with you, or that he was ill. Please be assured of my supportive thoughts and wishes for you both, as well as for his wife, at this sad and distressing time.
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Donald & Patricia Selig posted a condolence
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the Thomas family
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Marlene and Don Downe pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Friday, November 9, 2018
In memory of Owen. Such a sweet young man!
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Philip Leefe posted a condolence
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Ken, Rhian and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Owen's passing. He was well liked and respected as a person and in his professional calling as a lawyer. It was always a pleasure to work with Owen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Philip Leefe
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Helga PIZZERA posted a condolence
Thursday, November 8, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Thomas family - our closest and first friends in Nova Scotia. 30 years of friendship, while we watched our children grow up and play together. Owen and Alexandra climbing trees in the backyard, building sandcastles at Risser's Beach and sharing wonderful meals together, former next door neighbours will never be forgotten. There are no words to express our sorrow of Owen's passing.
Helga, Erich, Alexandra, Jakob, Matthias
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Cameron Cochrane pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Thursday, November 8, 2018
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Terry Ann O'Neil pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Thursday, November 8, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
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JIM SELIG posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
From our family to yours we are so sorry for your loss.
The Seligs
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Bill & Nora McInnis posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
We were very saddened to hear of Owen’s passing.Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family as you grieve the loss of a beloved son/husband/brother.May God give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Warmest regards ,Bill &Nora (McInnis)
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Nickie and Lloyd Campbell posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Our sincere condolences, our thoughts and prayer are extended to you at this time of your sad loss.
Nickie and Lloyd.
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Mark Taylor & Brent Silver pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to Owen's family and friends.
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Catherine Robar posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
My condolences to Owen's wife, parents, and family - I can't imagine how difficult it has been to be on this heart-breaking journey with Owen. These heartfelt tributes testify to the fine individual he was and the positive impact he has made even in such a short life. I had hoped to meet him when he was asked, in June 2017, to be the best man at the wedding of his good friend, Ben. Physically, he was unable to attend, but he joined us through the poignant, humourous and engaging speech he gave through his father's voice. It was clear that anyone who had shared even a portion of his life was blessed. May you- family and friends- find the strength, courage and love to face the days ahead, as you work your way through your grief.
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Howie MacKenzie posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Ken,
No words can say how sorry we are to hear of Owen's passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Howie MacKenzie
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Jeff DeWolfe pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Thinking of you with sincere sympathy,
Jeff DeWolfe and Stacey Hughes
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Paul Mailman pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Ken, Rhiann and family,
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you
Paul & Connie Mailman
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Sonny & Gloria Hubley posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Sincere condolences to the family.
Sonny & Gloria
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Donna Brunt posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
To the family of Owen Thomas,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish your memories and find strength in each other.
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Darlene Ricker posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
The honourable way in which Owen lived his life is a true inspiration to me.
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Dr. Paul R. Nauss posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Dear Ken, Rhian, Ethan, Isaac, Bronwen, Kayla and family,
So very sorry that Owen was taken way too soon. But what can never be taken are the wonderful memories.
A particular memory for me involves one of Owen's passions: baseball. He was a staunch Boston Red Sox fan. I am a rival New York Yankee fan (as was his grandfather, Lew, who constantly tried to convert Owen to a Yankee fan, of course to no avail!). When the kids came to my office this discussion often came up. At one appointment Owen presented me with a small vial of ground he got from Fenway Park during a tour. I was very moved by this gesture from one baseball fan to another. I related this story to my daughter Jenn, ironically only weeks ago as she and I sat in Fenway Park together watching the Red Sox.
Owen, you may not have played for the Red Sox, but you sure hit a home run with the way you lived your life...
Peace and love to you all,
Paul & Jenn Nauss
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Anne Conrad, Folk Law posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
May your wonderful memories get you through the days ahead. Like his dad Owen was so dedicated to his profession. He will be truly missed. Thinking of you!!!
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Tom and ivy bollivar posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
My heart aches for your loss a fine young man .....♥️
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Amanda & Peter Goodwin posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Our thoughts and Sympathy are with the family at this time
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David and Elaine Holland posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
To the family:
We are so saddened to learn of Owen's passing. Our hearts,thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May you find comfort and peace as you go through the many difficult days ahead. Sincere Christian sympathy and love, David & Elaine
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Louise Thompson posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
I am so saddened to hear of Owen's passing. He was a gentle and kind person who was always willing to help others in any way he could. It is such a tragedy that he was taken from this world at such a young age by ALS. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have been one of Owen's teachers during his elementary years. He was an absolute joy to have as a student. Sincere condolences and hugs to all of your family.
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Terri Bishop posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your amazing son,husband and brother.Owen was truly one of a kind and showed to us wisdom beyond his years .He was the first person I had contact with who had ALS.It was like finding a life raft in a stormy sea.
May your memories of Owen keep you strong as you cope with such an incredible loss.
Terri and Bruce
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Debra Featherby posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Such a tragic loss of a fine young man.
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Anna Robarts posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
So tragic and heartbreaking is the loss of a young man with so much passion for life. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
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MILTON DOREY posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
We are so sorry to hear of Owens passing and how sad it must be for all the family. Our condolences to all. We so appreciated the work Owen did for us while he spent some of his last days in his legal office. Blessings to all, Milton and Dorothy.
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Eric Becker posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
To Ken, Rhian, Ethan, Isaac, Bronwen, Kayla and the entire family, I send my sincerest heartfelt condolences. This is unbelievably heartbreaking news. Owen was a remarkable human being. I knew him from the time I was six. Most of my childhood memories involve Owen in some way or another: from the Kinsmen baseball field, the tennis courts, the hockey arena, the Exhibition grounds, Rissers Beach, Sherbrooke Lake Camp and several other places in-between. I remember his reverence for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jane's Addiction and Django Reinhardt, as well as his devotion to the Habs and Red Sox. I also remember him being a disciplined student at Acadia University and an incredibly conscientious lawyer.
Owen was intelligent, caring, fearless, ambitious and funny. He respected you and valued your presence. What he did in life he did with an intrepid determination that was impressive to witness. He made a positive influence on the people he met, and he will be missed deeply.
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Joan Harris-Reid posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
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Marina Stewart posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
My thoughts and support go out to Owen's entire family.
When I think about growing up with Owen, I remember the respect and kindness that he showed everyone that he came in contact with. I was always amazed at his incredibly strong work ethic and well rounded personality. He was a dependable and loyal friend. One year, my grade six class was studying various career paths and had asked to have a lawyer come in and deliver to them the ins and outs of the job, etc. I told them I had the perfect person to do so. Owen came to my rescue without a second thought. During that visit he was asked to be the guest speaker for the BES grade 6 class, and he agreed. Afterwards, I quite frankly told my students that they most certainly needed to listen to Owen's advice, as I knew first hand that if they followed it, they would do great things.
He will be missed and thought of with much love.
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Tim Meisner pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Tim and Janice Meisner
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Maureen Acker posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Heart-breaking news...my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve the loss of Owen..xo
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Katie Doane posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Owen! My thoughts and prayers go out to all family and friends! ❤️
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Denise Peterson-Rafuse posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Sending my condolences to Owen’s family with prayers to give you strength during this extremely difficult time and for the years to come.
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Paul & Mary Lou Smith posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Kayla and Owen's extended family:
It is with heavy hearts learning of Owen's passing. He was a true champion for ALS, and he faced his disease with inspiring others to get involved and look for finding other treatments and ways to fight this relentless disease. Owen was an inspiration to others.
Our thoughts and hearts are with you Kayla during this difficult time. May your grief be eased by the wonderful memories you shared and made with each other. May the blessings be.
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Tim and Janice Meisner posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Dear Ken and Rhian,
Janice and I were deeply saddened to hear about Owen. While unfortunately we never had the opportunity to get to know him, he seems an outstanding young man and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and hope that the fond memories of Owen can help you during this extremely difficult time.
Tim and Janice Meisner
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Patterson Law pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
Privileged to have known Owen professionally and personally. He was an exceptional young man.
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Liz LeCain posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Sending along my deepest condolences to Owen's entire family.
When I look back to memories of Owen, there is one thing that comes to mind: a gentleman and a scholar. Owen really was the real deal. An exceptionally kind person, gentle soul, and thoughtful academic. Owen did accomplish wonderful things in his life and there isn't a doubt that he would have continued to do so with more time.
I will always have utmost respect for Owen. You will be so very missed by many.
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Fred Squarey posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
To the Thomas family my deepest condolences. Take great pride and comfort in knowing your son, brother and husband put a lot of smiles on people's faces in his life time. I'm fortunate enough to have been one of many.
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Lena DeWolfe MacKay posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of Owen`s passing. My deepest sympathy to Ken, Rhian and Family. I have so many good memories of time spent with you in my Bridgewater days
Lena
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Hickey posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Dear Ethan and family,
It is with our sincere condolences that we extend to each of you during this most difficult time. We did not have the pleasure to meet Owen but felt we became to know him over the years through friends and family. As you all know he was an accomplished young man and his life secretly hit the hearts of many. May you all treasure the wonderful memories, laughs and tears you each shared with him.
With Sympathy, Paula, Jim & Emma Hickey
Coldbrook, NS
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Edna Howie pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
My deepest condolences to you all. Owen was an exceptional young man,and I send many hugs to you all
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Michael & Nancy Stewart posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to Owen’s family in their time of loss.
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Judy Fickes posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Owen's passing. Sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to you all during this very difficult time.
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Brandy Steeves posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Owen. Our condolences to your family from ours. Brandy, Logan and Rowan Steeves
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Coleen O’Neil pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
Owen will always remain in our thoughts and wonderful loving memories. Coleen,Tom and Jake.
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Gows Hardware Ltd. pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
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Coleen O’Neil pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Monday, November 5, 2018
Owen will always remain in our thoughts and wonderful loving memories. Coleen,Tom and Jake.
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Barbara Dohaney posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Much love to you and family from the entire Dohaney family. xo
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Kimberly Carter posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
On behalf of the ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia please know we wish you did not have to bear this loss. Our hope for Owen's family and friends is comfort in the memories of time spent together. The essence of love changes in loss but is never gone as you will carry Owen forever in your heart.
Kimberly Carter
ALS Society of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
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JOHN AND JUDY KEEPING posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you during your bereavement.
John and Judy (née Feener) Keeping
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Victor posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
So very sorry to hear of Owen’s passing our thoughts are with you God will help you through this trying time
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Ruth Buchanan Bird & John Bird posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
So very saddened to hear of the loss of your son. Please accept our deepest condolences at this very difficult time.
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John and Dianne Mulock posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
So sorry to hear of Owen's passing. May memories of happier times help get you through this most difficult time. We send along our condolences and prayers to the family.
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robert winters posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
sorry to hear of owens passing my condolences to ken and family
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John Swain posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
My heart aches. Owen, you are a top-notch guy and you'll be missed. RIP.
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Dustin Tyler Wentzell posted a condolence
Monday, November 5, 2018
I met Owen at a young age.
We were friends very easily.
His friendship has a remarkable impact on my character.
I didn't think it possible he could be taken by anything.
I salute your very impressive life, condolences to ken, rhian ethan isaac and bronwyn. To the family all around him; may there be strength and support and love to fill your days ahead.
Owen buddy I am going to miss you.
RIP #6 Owen Thomas
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Deborah & Gino Sisera posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our condolences to all of Owen’s family. From bereaved parents who also lost our son to ALS less than one year ago our hearts are very heavy and saddened. Although we’ve never met Owen, we did speak on several occasions with his father Ken on the weekly ALS teleconferences. Both Owen and Ken spoke as real gentlemen devoting their time and efforts to help with the fight against this disease. Owen, May you rest in eternal peace. You have put up a brave fight and you will never be forgotten.
Deborah & Gino Sisera
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Tracy Henley posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Owen was such a cute little boy . My aunt Emily use to look after him
When he was younger . Thinking of his parents and family . In my thoughts and prayers . ♡
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Peter and Zelda Gow posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
We are so sorry to hear about Owen. Please accept our sincere condolences.
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Patricia Dunn posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
My sincere condolences. May he Rest In Peace.
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Marianne Matuchet posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Dear Thomas family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and prayers for the loss of Owen.
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Aunt Linda & Uncle George Rennehan posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our love and deepest sympathy to Kayla and family at this sad and difficult time. We are thinking of you all and lifting you up in our prayers.
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Jean Masterson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you at this difficult time
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Charles and Jo-Anne MacNeil posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our sincere condolences to your family on the loss of your son, Owen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Gary and Sandra Forsythe posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family are in our thoughts.
Gary and Sandra Forsythe
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Sandra posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Taken way too soon. He seemed like an amazing man.
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Gail Cleveland posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Deepest sympathy to the family....our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time....
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Natash Freeman posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our sincere sympathy and friendship on learning of Owen’s passing. Treasure those memories....
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Lorraine Colp posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy and friendship...
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Linda and Bill Mason posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Dear Kayla, Ken, Rhian and Family :
There are no words to express how sorry we are to learn of Owen's passing. We remember him as a little boy visiting Nannie and Grampy's home on Alexandra Ave. and how they loved him so.
They were beyond proud of Owen and we often heard of all his wonderful accomplishments.
We too were proud of him and we loved seeing him along with his brothers and sister come down to our backyard for strawberries, raspberries or rhubarb. It was always fun to have them around.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May Owen rest in peace. His spirit will live on for all of you as you remember all the wonderful memories and accomplishments of his life.
We send our deepest sympathy.
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Albina Nowe posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Dear Ken & family- we are so sorry to learn of the passing of your wonderful son Owen.... may your faith, good memories, family & friends help with the pain of losing a child... Albina & Terry Nowe
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Denise & Leland Haughn posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Our deepest condolences.
Leland & Denise Haughn
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Sandra Richards posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Owen was indeed principled and kind. And Smart and intuitive and a very fine lawyer. He was a true blessing. So sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Shawn Seaboyer pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Sending our deepest sympathy to Owen's family Shawn & Jim Seaboyer
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Derek Elsworth posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of Owen's death. I had Owen in Sunday school and he was an amazing kid then! In these last few years I have followed his journey and he is an inspiration. I share his story often and will continue to do so. My sympathy to his family and loved ones. Pleased be assured of my prayers. Owen, may you know the eternal love and peace of God embracing you.
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Tina Hennigar posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
What an incredible loss. What a bright star. I didn’t know Owen well, but he was a fellow “trustee of awesome” at Awesome South Shore, where we’d give money and vote for awesome ideas that would have a positive affect on the people in our community. He was handsome, thoughtful, kind, with a quiet confidence. I recall specifically looking at him in the isle ahead of me thinking of my son who aspired to be a lawyer, wishing, hoping for my own son to grow to be as dignified, polished and good as the young man sitting in front of me. I’m thinking of all of his friends, family and all who knew him.
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Danielle Wentzell posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Such an amazing young man who accomplished so much. My sincerest condolences to all family and friends.
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Linda & David Walker pledged to donate to ALS Society Of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Our sincere condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
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Linda & David Walker posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Ken, Rhian and family: Our sincere thoughts and condolences are to each of you during this difficult time. may you find some comfort in the knowledge that many others are thinking of you and sharing in your grief.
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Matt Goldberg posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
I’m so sorry for loss. Sounds like he was a remarkable man.
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Tammy Fiske-Zinck posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
My sincere condolences to your family.
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Ashley Thimot posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
My deepest sympathies for Owen's family and friends. Growing up with Owen, I remember Owen to be kind, determined, intelligent - just an incredible human. The memories that stick out are watching him on 'Call to Remembrance', seeing him play music, him helping me with baseball when I played in grade six, and of course, feeding his insatiable appetite (he helped my chef's ego). It's so unfair that someone who was such an example to all of us was taken too soon. He was just an amazing human and will forever be remembered as one.
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Geoff and Linda Hodgson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of Owen.
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Linda Duffy Hodgson posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Sorry to hear of Owen's passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Linda and Eric
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Graham and Mary Lou Corkum posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
So, so very sorry for your loss. Owen fought a hard battle and now he is at peace. Our hearts go out to all of you. Take care of each other.
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Craig Passmore posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Thomas Family
We were saddened to hear of Owen’s passing. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you during this challenging, difficult - but strengthening time. Owen touched the lives of many and without a doubt will forever be remembered as the kindest and gentlest soul we’ve been graced to know.
Craig, Breagh, Olivia and Ian Passmore
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Sunday, November 4, 2018
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Claire Feener posted a condolence
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Ken and family,
So sorry to hear of Owen’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Savour the memories.
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Saturday, November 3, 2018
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