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Mike Davis posted a condolence
Thursday, June 6, 2019
My dad Bill Davis had many many memories of boats, boat shows and Wykes Boats and Tuesday morning breakfasts in Athens, ON. Chris was a good friend to my dad and I know they go along very well and were supportive of each other. I had the pleasure to meet Chris a few times and always enjoyed chatting with him.
Chris was also kind enough to attend Bill's celebration of life in early May - it was good to see him then. Sad that they were both not able to keep up the boats and the regular Tuesday get togethers as I know they both would have loved to continue their friendship.
Our sincerest condolences to Joan and the entire Findlay family.
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Andrée Bolduc posted a condolence
Saturday, June 1, 2019
On behalf of all staff from the Québec Geoscience Center, I wish to offer my sincere condolences to the Findlay family. As one of the early employees in Québec, and now the director of the division, I have fond memories of Chris, He has always taken to hearth our group and its development, we are grateful for his engagement towards us. In the end, we will always the great memories to keep Chris's spirit alive.
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Grace Fraser pledged to donate to Tree Canada
Friday, May 31, 2019
in Memory of Chris Findlay. You will be missed. My sincerest condolences to Joan and Family.
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Pascale Côté & Benoit Dubé posted a condolence
Friday, May 31, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the Findlay family. We got to know Chris Findlay in Ottawa in the late 1980s. He always seemed to be in a good mood and smiling, despite the daily problems certainly associated with management responsibilities. His kindness and simplicity were remarkable. Our paths crossed again during his visits to the Quebec City office, as Director General for the Québec Geoscience Centre. Chris always found time outside of formal meetings to meet with employees and discuss their work with genuine interest. He was greatly appreciated. Thank you Chris for being such a good example to us!
Pascale Côté et Benoit Dubé
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Aicha Achab posted a condolence
Friday, May 31, 2019
It was with an immense sadness that I learned of the death of Chris Findlay.
I had the good fortune and the immense privilege to have him as Director General when QGC and the Quebec office of the GSC were created.
His leadership, his guidance and sound advice, his human approach, and sometimes even his paternal protection, have enabled the Québec Office to get off to a good star as reflected in today's successes.
He has done a lot for our community, and we will be eternally grateful to him
My sincere condolences to the family of this great man.
Aicha
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Shelley Knight (Wykes Boat shop) posted a condolence
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Joan and family, I am sorry to hear about Chris, I enjoyed all our chats at the boat shop. I am unable to be there on Sat, so I wanted to send my condolences. Thinking if you all.
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Luc-Alain Giraldeau - INRS posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Quebec City, May 29, 2019
Dear Mrs. Findlay,
It is with sadness that we learned today of the death of Dr. Christopher Findlay, a national and international expert in the field of geoscience.
I would like to pay tribute to Mr. Findlay, who was a great collaborator for the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) development. After heading up the Geological Survey of Canada’s Whitehorse office from 1966 to 1969 and holding a variety of upper level positions in the field of geology, he helped create the Quebec Geoscience Centre through a partnership between the GSC and INRS—an undertaking that came to fruition in 1987 and for which we recognized Mr. Findlay with an honorary doctoral degree from Université du Québec in 1996. Dr. Findlay played a leading role in numerous other initiatives to further the field of geoscience, including Canada’s National Geoscience Mapping Program (NATMAP), with its integration of provincial and territorial surveys. NATMAP was launched in 1991 and quickly became the GSC’s flagship program.
In the latter part of his career, Dr. Findlay worked on a number of international projects, mainly under the auspices of UNESCO and the IUGS, before enjoying a well-deserved retirement starting in 1995. Dr. Findlay made significant contributions to the life and structure of the GSC that continue to be felt today. His staff remember him with great respect and fondness.
Although I am unable to attend the funeral, I assure you that my thoughts are with you and your entire family at this difficult time. Please accept my deepest condolences,
Luc-Alain Giraldeau
Chief Executive Officer
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
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Ian Jonasson posted a condolence
Sunday, May 26, 2019
I have very fond memories of the times I spent in GSC when Chris was head of the Mineral Resources division. Not just a mentor but a true friend too
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Jon and Mary Scoates posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Sadly, Mary and I are unable to join "the gang" on June 1st to celebrate Chris's life and share stories about one of our favourite people.
We shall miss Chris, his warm friendship, wisdom, and gentle humour, but rejoice in many fond memories spanning 60 years.
Our condolences to Joan and all the family.
Jon and Mary
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Michael Heney posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
I am saddened to learn of the loss of this great person, David, as I knew mainly by Mobe. Mobe and I were childhood friends during the war and summer months in the 1940's. Mobe stayed at the summer home of his grandparents, "Seaton" next door to my grandmother's "Grace Hamil" at 'The Boulders' (on the Ottawa River)west of Aylmer. Mobey's grandfather Seaton, was a prominent Ottawa jeweller, on Bank Street.i Mobe and I spent our days on 'The Ottawa' exploring and travelling up and down river. One of our "idols" was Mobe's uncle Tommy who, before going, and when home from Airforce service where he had been an aircraft mechanic. Tommy worked endlessly with us "helping" on his "Dispro" boat, which we loved. 1946, I recall, was the last summer we were together and, in those days Carleton Place was, a long way off, so, we lost track, and didn't see each other again. I still cherish those very happy memories that, as I get on in years, come forward more and more. I have always wondered where Moby's life took him but knew he would indeed be successful. We have all profited from his efforts. I also remember that he had been subjected to that frightening "dangerous brutal mastoid" operation, since made obsolete with antibiotics. Thank you for posting this sad occasion in The Globe and Mail. Another chapter in my life has ended.
My deepest sympathy
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Gordon Duncan posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Chris and I, and seven or eight other 18 year olds spent a summer as Junior Forest Rangers with the Department of Lands and Forests in Timmins Ontario None of us had ever met before, but over the summer we formed a close bond.
Chris, Bill Osborne from Sudbury, and I came especially close, sharing a tent and adventures all summer.
We worked hard for our septuagenarian foreman, who was a legend of the north with countless stories of the gold rush days in Timmins. We built a boathouse on the Mattagami River, cleared bush roads and other jobs.
On our Sundays off, Chris, Bill and I went adventuring, starting up and driving a
parked bulldozer. Also we went to a Pulp Mill in Smooth Rock Falls, jumped the fence and did a tour. We also built a log platform for our tent in the lake with a single log bridge for access.
Chris taught me to play the harmonica on the long summer evenings in our island tent home. In late August he left to hitch-hike around the Great Lakes, and wanted me to go too. However, I felt a commitment to finish the job, so we parted. But I gave him my Kodiak boots for the trip.
I regret that I didn't go with him, and I regret that we didn't keep in touch. I will never forget Chris Findlay...
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Joyce Trafford posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
I I knew Chris since the 1950;s met him at a McGill Blood Donor Clinic we dated for awhile,,, then I went to Highland Inn to wok and Chris drove me there on the back of his motorcycle.. we kept up the contact over the years missed a few then he re contacted me in Huntsville Ont when I was involved in Algonquin Outfitters,, I Chre 2 children (l dceased ) 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren,, Chris was a great friend ,, and I spoke to him in January on the phone he sounded just fine ,, said he had a few complaints but that life was . So very sorry to hear fo his passing... I lost my husband and my daughter within 6 weeks of each other last year so I know what the loss means to all of you... You will all be in my thought on June lst sincerely Joyce Trafford (Jonesy) to all that knew me5
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Annette Bourgeois and George Plant posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
We were very saddened to learn of Chris' passing and extend our condolences his family and friends. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the Celebration of Life on June 1st. We knew Chris as a colleague, mentor and most importantly as a friend. Chris made an enormous contribution to the Geological Survey of Canada and his legacy will be as an instigator and champion for a collaborative approach to geoscience - his record speaks for itself, there are so many examples.
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Rob and Brenda Stewart posted a condolence
Saturday, May 25, 2019
We would like to express our sincere condolences to the Findlay family on the passing of your father.
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