A man for all seasons - Clarke Gaylord

Aug 23, 2017

This summer Arden lost a wonderful man who touched the lives of many in our community. Clarke was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all who came in contact with him. He was the Chief Building Inspector in Kennebec for many years issuing building permits where required and doing some of the actual building himself. Who better qualified? He also held the post as Councillor for a term as well.

A fisherman and avid moose and deer hunter he was secretary treasurer of the Frontenac and Addington Trappers Council, for a number of years, and remained a lifelong staunch supporter of the organization. The Trappers Council was only one of the organizations which had the privilege of his knowledge and support. He avidly got involved with the Bursary Foundation at the Council, helped organize the Big Gull Lake Fishing Derby, the Pine Meadows Golf Tournament, the Fur Harvester’s Convention, in North Bay, and helped host the Ontario Fur Management Convention in 2013. He also helped map out many of the trails used for ATV Poker runs.

So we all think “I knew him well”, but did you really. Who would have thought that one individual that you crossed paths with, occasionally, added so much to your life here, in Arden.
Now you know the person who you can thank for all of those information meetings, pamphlets filled with valuable tricks of the trade, conventions with guest speakers, fun days at the golf course, and afternoons at your favourite lake.

Good bye Clarke, and thanks for everything you did for all. You sure will be missed.