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Ron MacDonald posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2026
Although l lived in Calgary since 1967, any thoughts of New Victoria were not complete without Popeye. A wonderful person. Condolences to all his family and friends.Rip
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Pleman Woodland posted a condolence
Monday, March 23, 2026
My condolences to family and friends of Popeye. Very true gentleman. May the lord give strength, comfort and peace. Remember playing hockey with and against Popeye in the old Commercial league in New Waterford. Rest in peace my friend.
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RussellMackinnon posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Carolann so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad- sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss-Russell and Tish MacKinnon
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Shaun G. Crowe posted a condolence
Monday, February 16, 2026
Carol Ann, Sharon, family, extended family, and friends,
I was sorry to learn that Popeye had passed. He was one of the good ones. I extend my sincerest condolences and sympathy. God bless as you journey the difficult days ahead!
Shaun G. Crowe
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Florence Milley posted a condolence
Sunday, February 15, 2026
To All of Popeye's Family,
I was saddened to read of Popeye's passing. I knew him when I was much younger growing up in New Waterford. He was a good friend of my older brother Glenn. Whenever Popeye was around you could be assured of lots of laughs. I hope you all will find comfort and solace in your memories of happier times.
With my deepest sympathy,
Florence Milley
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Darren Gillis posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Sharon; Carol-Ann & Paula, and Family
My deepest condolences, I just found out the passing of Popeye.
I had the pleasure of knowing Popeye since I believe the 90’s man oh man Popeye can sure put a smile on your face no matter what kind of day you are having , especially if he knew you having a bad day. My wife Phuong ( Vietnam) first met Popeye we were all out I think at Mira in a very hot summer day and Phuong (Fong) just had a blast out of Popeye
She never laughed so much. I new Popeye thru my best friend Bobby Sweeney Jr.
Thank you Popeye for all the good memories you left with all of us .
Darren G.
Oromocto Plumbing & Heating
Oromocto, N.B.
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Barbara Ruelland posted a condolence
Friday, February 13, 2026
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Greg Popeye MacMaster. Our prayers are with you during your grief. Louis and Barbara Ruelland
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Michelle Tatlock posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, February 13, 2026
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My deepest condolences to all of the family. Popeye was so kind and warm hearted. He could always bring a smile to your face.
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Elizabeth Beaton Campbell posted a condolence
Friday, February 13, 2026
Sending sincere condolences to Sharon, Carol Ann, Paula and all of the family.
I’m so glad I got to spend a little time with cousin Greg during one of his trips to Mabou. I enjoyed his stories, his sense of humour and his clear delight in being there.
God Bless!
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Pat Stapleton posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Condolences to Sharon,Carol Ann ,Paula ,Rebecca and extended family.Greg was a kind and loving person that many of us are lucky enough to say he was my friend and was there for all of us when we needed or wanted anything.He will be greatly missed by all.Such a sad time but how lucky you now have your very own guardian angel to watch over you now.❤️
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Gidget m pearce posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, February 12, 2026
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My Sincere Condolences to Sharon and the family. When I moved back home after 40 years and went to the post office for the first time this guy got out of his truck and I heard “ hello sweetie and turned around only to see a man whom everyone called Popeye. I smiled and went over to him gave him a hug and I said I’ve been gone 40 years and you knew who I was. Then every time I’d go into Tim’s for coffee I’d hear Hello Sweetie I didn’t have to look just the voice and I knew who it was lol. He could keep one attention when he’d tell a story and make one tummy hurt from laughing so much! Rest easy Greg ( Popeye )but know how much soo many people will miss you. Hugs to Sharon and her daughters
Tilda Odo pearce
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Thane and Crystal posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sending you all our deepest condolences. He was a good man and a great neighbor. Our hearts are with you all during this difficult time.
Thane and Crystal Jewer
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Patricia Alexander posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
My condolences, Carol Ann, Sharon and family on Greg’s passing. My thoughts are with you all.
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Jackie Aucoin posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Sending our most sincere condolences on the loss of New Victoria’s favourite son ‘Popeye’. May he rest in gentle peace.
Melvin & Bunchie Aucoin
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Darrell Chiasson posted a condolence
Thursday, February 12, 2026
RIP Popeye, you were one of the funniest people to be around. From my teenage years at the rink or over the years with my dad at the fire station, you were always the nicest man and funniest person to be around. Rest Easy.
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Linda MacNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Dear Carol Ann (the biscuit lady), Sharon and Paula
We wish to express our condolences for the loss of Greg. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Linda and Joe T MacNeil and Sadie Walsh
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Steve Clarke posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I have known Popeye for many years through hockey. I played against him when he played for the New Waterford Oldtimers. He was well-loved and respected by all the players on the Northside Goodtimers hockey club. Thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
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Sander and Maxine MacIsaac posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Sharon, Carol Ann, Paula & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. Sincere condolences to you all. RIP Popeye
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Cam MacDougall posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
RIP Popeye. Now here is a fellow that you couldn't help but like instantly. Always a good man and I'm sure that is a reflection on his family. New Waterford has lost a real gentlemen.
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Jennifer Graveline posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Popeye was a kind and caring person and always made me smile with his jokes. He will be missed.
Deepest sympathy
Jennifer (Tatlock) Graveline and family
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Wayne Connors posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
One of the best! Greg shared his warmth & joy in life wherever he went. A generous & funny man. It was always a great pleasure to spend time in his company.
Joan & I send our condolences & sympathy to
Sharon & family & to his many friends.
Buzzy
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Lynn Boudreau posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Greg was such a nice man. My sincere condolences to Sharon, Carol Ann and Paula and all who loved him. My thoughts are with you.
Lynn Boudreau
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Margie MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I am so sorry to read of your fathers passing Carol Ann. I'm sending you and your family my sincere condolences.
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Margie MacDonald posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I am so sorry to read of your fathers passing Carol Ann. I'm sending you and your family my sincere condolences.
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Donna mckinnon posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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My deepest condolences to his family and friends may your memories help you through this difficult time. He was truly a great guy the world is a darker place without his smile and jokes. RIP
Donna mckinnon
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Todd Day posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I am sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I had the pleasure of knowing him for the last 37 years, both from work, and refereeing the old timers games in Sydney Mines. He would always poke me with the stick or try a gentle hook every time he would skate by me. To say he was competitive is an understatement. He scored 5 goals one Tuesday night in Sydney Mines, and said he just wanted to show the "young guys" he still had it!! Always a smile, a joke or a great story every time I had the honor of seeing him. He will certainly be missed, by all. My condolences and prayers go out to his entire family. He was certainly one of a kind!
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Brian & Maria Lamey posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Sharon, Carol Ann & Paula, We are so very sorry to learn of Popeye's passing. He was one of a kind and will be deeply missed in New Victoria. May he rest in peace.
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Joanne McNamara posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Our heartfelt condolences to the families for Greg's passing. His huge personality & humor was always a delight whenever we crossed paths. Rest in peace dear Greg (Popeye). Kieran & Joanne McNamara
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Judi & Frankie McNeil posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Heartfelt sympathies to Sharon and families. Popeye will certainly be missed in the neighborhood, always met you with a smile and a joke ! Rest in Peace
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Shawn Mac Neil posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
I worked with Popeye at Housing he said he had 3 generations of me my grandfather and Dad we had some great times
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John White posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
My condolences Sharon & family. RIP Popeye.
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Ray MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
My most sincere condolences to Sharon, the family and Popeye’s friends. He will be sadly missed.
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Kendra Coombes posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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My deepest condolences to Popeye’s family and friends, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
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Bobby Gillis posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
My condolences to Popeyes friends and family .
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Brenda Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Our Deepest Condolences to Popeye's Family..he was one of the Best..love from Brenda n Sonny Brown..RIP
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Greg Desrosiers posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
My condolences are offered to all of Popeye’s family.He lived a wonderful life full of laughter,friendship and hard work.A New Waterford icon who will be dearly missed.Go to your well earned rest sir
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Janice (Mac Neil) Rickabaugh posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
I’m sorry to hear that Popeye has passed. He will surely be missed by anyone who knew him. He had a big kind heart that will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to Sharon, Paula and Carol Ann.
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Art and Shelley Baker posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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We were so saddened to hear of Popeyes's passing. He was one of the good ones. Always quick with a joke or advice if things were more serious. We send sincere condolences to all of his family. May he rest in peace.
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Paula Mossop posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
To Sharon and family,
Thinking of you in this time of sorrow. May he rest in peace.
Mary Lou (Rose) MacNeil
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Marilyn McNeil, Greg Boone posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Our condolences to 'Popeye's' family. He always took the time to chat,; sharing his humor and kindness. We hope the memories of a life well lived will give you comfort and help ease the sadness of Popeye's passing.
Marilyn McNeil, Greg Boone. New Victoria.
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Al Crawley posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
My thoughts and most sincere sympathies are extended to Greg (Popeyes) family and friends. Tims in the Pier just wont be the same. His stories, his humour brought the place to life day in and day out. To say it was an honor to have known him would be an understatement. I'll miss ya bud. Go Hawks go!
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Lloyd Sheppard posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Popeye will definitely leave a void in everyone’s life that he was friends with.
My deepest condolences to Greg’s family.
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Dave & Ruth Mac Neil posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sorry to hear of Popeyes passing great guy RIP
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Lowell Cormier posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
My sincere condolences to Greg’s family. Popeye was one of the finest men I’ve ever met—kind, generous, and hilariously funny. He had an incredible gift for storytelling and could leave an entire room doubled over in laughter. I fondly remember the many scrums at Ocean Fuels, with Popeye holding court and everyone in stitches.
He was also my go-to guy whenever I needed carpentry work done—a true master craftsman who took immense pride in his work. Our community has lost a genuine character, and he will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Popeye.
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Rick Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
R.I.P. Popeye. I will always cherish our friendship .
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Steve Nug posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Deepest condolences to all of you. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Steve Nugent
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Ray & Cindy Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sending our most sincere condolences to you all, at this difficult time.
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Rocky posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Wow. Where to start. First of all condolences to all the family members. I couldn't even no where to start with the stories. All I can say is if you never had the chance to meet him u missed out on a true friend and gentleman. Loved the guy simply for who he was. Sharon we go back a long way my heart is with you and family. I'm not home but my heart is with you guys. God bless.
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Judy Sheppard posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Sending my deepest condolences to cousin Sharon on the loss of her sweet Greg…..also Carol Ann and Paula on the loss of your first love..your precious Dad…my heart hurts for you all…
Your dad was so good to my brother Billy…he loved visiting your Mom and Dad…then when he got home he’d call me to tell about how Greg would always make him laugh…he loved you all….
This is going to be a hard loss for both his loved ones and the community ..remember to keep his memory close to your heart….speak his name often…time will heal but memories last forever….
Greg’s work on this earth is done…..now rest in Peace Sir…
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Willy & Mary Bisson posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sharon and family so sorry to hear of Greg's passing ! If you met him you would never forget him always positive humorous and had a personality that attracted so many ! I can still imagine him back in the early 70s driving his Dodge Dart performance car, he loved that car .
R.I.P. (Popeye ) !
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David White posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
So very sorry for your immense loss. I always enjoyed catching up with Popeye over the years. Thinking of you all.
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Willie A posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
To Paula, Carol Ann and Sharon: I'm so sorry to hear that Popeye has passed on. The neighbourhood will never be the same :(. God bless you all
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Norman Mac Lean posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
So sorry to hear of Popeye's passing, thinking of you all at this most difficult time, be assured our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Rest in peace buddy. Norman & Aggie
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Leslie Hogan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Too Popeyes family. Ladies you were truely blessed. He was such a nice man. Always had a smile. My condolences to Carol Ann. Paula and. Loraine. Leslie Hogan
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Archie and Linda MacDonald & Family posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Sharon and family, we are saddened to see that Popeye has passed. He always had a smile and a pleasant hello when we would meet. He will be telling his stories in heaven and making the angels smile. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort and may he rest in peace.
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Kelly Munroe posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Sharon and Family
I understand that words cannot take away your grief. However, as you grieve the loss of Greg, please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I wish you the kind of peace that brings you comfort, courage to face the sad and difficult days, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. Greg was one of a kind and his obituary truly reflects on the beautiful man that he was. I always enjoyed seeing him coming into Rona or meeting up with him wherever. Thinking of you all.
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Trevor MacNeil posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Deeply saddened to hear of Greg’s passing. With heartfelt condolences during this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We hope you find comfort in the many memories you shared together. Wishing you strength and peace in the days ahead.
Trevor MacNeil & Family
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Linda and John Catoul posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
We are saddened to hear of Greg's passing. It was always such a pleasure to have a conversation with him. Sincerest Codolences to Sharon,Carol Ann ,Paula and family. May he rest in peace.
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Scott and Linda Graham posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Deepest heartfelt condolences to Popeyes family, have many fond memories of fishing with Popeye.
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Monday, February 9, 2026
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Bernadette Macdonald< posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sorry for your loss,i remember him when i was a kid,condolences to the family!
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Jim Swayne posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
I had the pleasure of working with Popeye for many years at CB Island Housing. He certainly kept the mood light with jokes and "mostly true" tales. I know he will be missed. Condolences to Greg's family...Rest In Peace Pops
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Scott Brown posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sincere condolences to all Popeyes family. He was a gentleman and I will miss our chats and his smile everyday at Tim Hortons.
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Aleah and Sheldon posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sharon and family,So sad to read of the loss of this great guy!! I may not be able to see you all on Friday but know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you always are! Aleah
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Robert Tighe, Winnipeg, MB posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Very sorry to hear of Popeye’s passing. He was a great story teller with a big heart and his personality lit up the room.
Condolences to Sharon, Carol Ann, Paula and family.
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Duncan & Joanne Gillis posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of "Popeye". He was a part of our family for many years. Great guy with the gift of telling stories and his sense of humor. You earned your wings Fly high..RIP.❤️
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Gabe And Linda Gazzola posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sharon and family,We offer our heartfelt condolences to you all on the loss of Popeye.We have known him a long time and i remember him since i was a young girl.He would drive down the road in his big red car and drive a bunch of us to St.Agnes School.We also shared the same birthday and whenever we would meet on that day, we always shared a hug.May all the happy memories of him help you through the difficult day head.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Shauna and Jack Kavanaugh posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
We’re so very sorry on the passing of such an incredible man. Popeye held a special place in our family’s lives, always happy and put many smiles on our faces. He will be so missed❤️ Our Sincere condolences to you all
Love, Shauna and Jack
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Alexandra Gouthro posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
So very sorry to hear of Popeye's passing. He was quite the character and was loved by all.
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Mark Muldoon posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Sorry to hear of Popeyes passing. Spent a lot of time fishing mackerel and enjoying his humour. You will be missed sir.
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Tammy Marshe posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
To the McMaster Family,
Tanner n I are truly saddened to hear of the passing of Popeye. He was a true gentlemen, n my Tanner always shared stories of him after his tutoring lessons, often something Popeye said that made him laugh. Please take comfort in the love you shared with him n the memories that will last a lifetime.
Tammy Marshe n Tanner Marshe-Headley
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Karen Mac Gillivary and Family posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Paula and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss, he was an absolute sweetheart and always went out of his way to make someone smile and laugh.
He will be truly missed.
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Dan Churchill posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Pops was one of a kind,there nothing he wouldn’t do for you ,always had a smile and a good word.He will be missed specially all his fishing stories , a true gentleman.
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Shelley McNeil posted a condolence
Monday, February 9, 2026
Dearest Sharon, Carol Ann, Paula & family,
What a beautiful obituary. You captured Greg perfectly. While reading , I laughed at some wonderful funny memories. Greg was one in a million who will be missed by so many. Sending lots of love to you all.
Love, Shelley & Dave Guyaux - McNeil
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