2018 SMRA NEWS Online (NXPowerLite Copy)

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In Memory of Friends
The St. Mary’s River lost some of its best friends and valuable
members of our community in the year past.
First was Colin (Duke) Coady of Stillwater. Duke served as a
SMRA Director for several years, then started SHOPS, Sherbrooke
Opportunities Society, in 2009 to provide education for disabled
people in the area. He was the driving force behind SHOPS and
president of the group when he died suddenly in April, 2017. His
love for politics and ability to fix most anything mechanical made
him a very valuable community resource.
Next was Jack Duffy of Waternish. Jack passed while on a trip to
Newfoundland doing what he loved, fishing. He was a Director of
SMRA for several years, always ready to help with river projects like
our smolt wheel or habitat restoration. Jack loved telling fish stories
and was an avid hunter as well.
Then we lost Paul d’Entrement of Aspen from a long fight with
heart disease. Paul was a NSSA Director, then SMRA Director for
many years. Paul was always ready to lend his support when
needed. He participated in habitat restoration projects, revision of
SMRA’s constitution, stocking and assessment projects. His
outgoing & friendly personality earned him many friends in his
travels over the years.
Finally, in February 2018, we lost Florence Duffy, wife of Jack,
from Waternish. Florence was long-time SMRA Director. She was
project manager for construction of our Education & Interpretive
Centre in Sherbrooke, then served as Treasurer of the Association
for several years. Florence was adept at fund raising & helped the
organization immeasurably, always ready & able to take on challenges.
We’ll miss them all, but
we’ll remember them
from their lasting contributions
and joy they
gave us.
From top right,
Duke Coady,
Jack Duffy,
Florence Duffy, and
Paul d’Entremont