the end

A gregarious, gifted joke-teller, he missed just one Hamilton Tiger-Cats game in the 31 years he spent as the team’s Pigskin Pete

A gentle soul and an avid photographer, he loved nature and began cycling across Canada for an environmental charity

From an early age he faced hardship and loss, but found joy in swimming and helping others—twice saving a life

A stubborn, hard worker, he excelled at sports. Even with arthritis and bad knees, he refused to ease up.

A skilled carpenter, he built his family’s house. Following his love of flying, his latest project was a homemade plane.

A born rebel, he was always on the run and finding trouble. As a teen, he craved independence and a place of his own.

Dolls were her passion growing up. She loved camping and babysitting, but didn’t think she would have a child of her own.

A child of the Vietnam War, she survived Operation Babylift. In a search for inner peace she was a nanny, Buddhist and dog walker.

He marched to his own drum and was full of ambitious plans. He was obsessive about his beloved Blue Bombers.

A fearless child, he was the first to try anything. After years living the life of a nomad, he finally found a place to call home.