Seems like it was just yesterday you sat around the hunt camp table in YOUR chair Bro. Like it was yesterday you walked to The Oak, or up The Sheep hill in the dark, in search for a 12 pointer. Like yesterday your outstretched hand was there for me to grip... We had a lot of good memories together and they remind me all the time how blessed I was to have a Big Brother so generous, so kind, so patient, so everything.You helped me in so many ways and so many times I could never forget or return the favors. You still walk with me every day Bro, and I love the feeling of your hand on my shoulder. Rest in peace now Bro. Your watch is done.

Ernie was truly a beautiful human being and he will never be forgotten. Peace to his family at this time of deep reflection on all that we gained from him in his lifetime.  Love, Brian

Dear Eld,  Ernie will never be forgotten.  What a blessing his birthday was and what a blessing he was.   Love, Brian

And another anniversary comes and goes dear Brother. Your life shared with all those you love is still rich in technicolour in all our minds and hearts. Your kindness, your humor,
your acceptance of us regardless of our shortcomings, your endless sharing and love, lives on in our lives like a golden road we walked together... Someday each of us will stand at The Gate looking in, and we know your outreached hand, and your smiling face will welcome us in to your new mansion in the sky. Thank you for all you have meant to all of us. Our love outlives the passing of time.

I will always remember Ernie....I wasn't part of the clique, but I worked with him, and he was one of "The good Guys...
  Fred Mills

Six years has come and gone and I still miss your company, especially in the outdoors. Rest In Peace, friend!!

So hard to realize 6 full years have passed Bro... By now I sincerely hope you are safely in God's hands , and sitting beside Mom and dad, our beloved sister. and Uncle art and Aunt Marge. Rest in peace everyone your job here was done a long time ago.
Lovingly remembered, so glad we have this Forever Remembered site to remind us.. Eldon and Carol.

Happy Birthday Bro.. they were 67 great years you watched over me and our loved ones. You were always there for everyone, first in, last out. Yes we miss you and everything about you, but we also remember how you always put everyone else ahead of yourself. And glad you are able rest now and thank you for all you did for all of us. Enjoy the company of Mom and Dad, fishing and hunting in Heaven without the burdens of earth. Remembering so many great memories, Always thinking of you. Eldon, Carol, Greg and Janet and the rest of our families.

Scott, Lisa and family - Thinking of Ernie on this special day

Lisa and Mark

I worked with Ernie at "Crain's" for many years. I remember him as a very kind person, I just learned of his passing this evening. I'm sorry I didn't visit him in Almonte, while he was there, but then I lost track of most Crain employees when the Ottawa plant closed.
  My condolences to his family.
Fred Mills

Once again this year it seems your birthday is bound to be rained upon, but no matter, we had lots of rainy days together, and so what? Rain is beautiful sometimes.. Your loving memories are forever in our minds and hearts and our lives are fulfilled with the bountiful times you shared with us. Happy Birthday Bro. I'll be up to share a fireball with you soon.
E&C.

Ernie - I never had the privilege of meeting you but you certainly live on through your fine son Scott who I am proud to call a younger brother. Your memories are FOREVER

2016-07-07 Happy Birthday Bro... If the rain stops long enough today, I'll be up to visit, we'll share a few memories, and maybe a Fireball... Missed celebrating your Birthday on the Canada Day week end like we did so many times, courtesy of Scott, and all the friends and family that made it an annual tradition... BUT, I was thinking of you. Thanks for a lifetime of incredibly GREAT memories.. Eld.

There isn't a day that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I wish you were here to give you a big Birthday hug. However, you have left me with many wonderful memories that I cherish, and I thank you for that.
Love Lyn

Happy birthday Dad, Today would have been 78. We all miss you and wishing you were her to enjoy this beautiful morning.

January-10-15

Sorry for your loss Eldon and family.
May your memories of love and laughter carry you through this difficult time.
Jesus cares for you and is praying for each of you.
Love in Christ
Bill

Bill Cassidy,

Nepean, Ontario
(From Tributes, Ottawa Citizen)

January-11-15
Our sincere condolences.
Barry, Marcella, Barbara Bell from Westhaven Cres. (Marjorie St.)
 

Marcella Bell,

Ottawa, Ontario

(From tributes Ottawa Citizen )

Contact me

January-12-15
Cory, Scott and family,
Condolences on the passing of your Dad. I remember him fondly from my days at the farm in Pakenham.
Cheryl Scott

cheryl scott,

riverview, New Brunswick

(|from tributes, Ottawa Citizen)

January-13-15
Eldon - so sorry for your loss my friend.

Michael Cullinan,

Orleans, Ontario

(From tributes Ottawa Citizen)

January-16-15

To Scott and Cory :

Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, I have great memories of his kindness when we would visit in pakenham . Keep him in your heart and your memories
Love Debbie Halan ziereisen your cousin

Debra Halan ziereisen,

Greely, Ontario

(from tributes Ottawa Citizen)

Scott and Family

Never had the privilege of meeting Ernie but can certainly see from all the tributes he was one "hell" of a man and know he will be fondly remembered forever

Mark and Donna Kovalsky

Dear Cory and family,
We are sorry for your loss, please accept our deepest condolences.
Sincerely Mitch and Lorraine Eddie - Arnprior

(former employees of R.L. Crain)

Ernie was a great man and great fun the few times I met him. Hope you and the family are doing alright these days.

Ryan

Scott and the Gaw family, our thoughts and condolences are with you during this difficult time.

Jenn & Jeff Littlemore

To Eldon,Carol and all the Gaw Family.My deepest sympathies on the loss of a very special person.I will miss his quiet humour and gentleness.He was one of a kind and I shall always remember the times shared with him.Rest in peace Ernie my friend.

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Ernie. May all the memories of great times together bring you comfort. He will be missed...he was a very special person.

Hi Scott and family. Ernie will always be in my memories for being the easy going, easy to talk to person who actually listened with interest whether you saw him last week, last year or even longer. I enjoyed every minute shared in conversation with a very special person who will never be forgotten.

Very sorry for your loss. Ric and eunice

Hi Eldon and Carol,

Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother/brother-in-law and to your extended families, our thoughts are with you at this time.​

Karen and Bob.

I am sorry for your loss Scott. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Sorry for you loss, Scott. Please accept our condolences.

There are people who come into our lives with quiet serene personalities. Ernie cared, listened and often had a sharp zinger of humour to add, if you listened for it - so very similar to his dad. Ernie was a wonderful man, who, as we read through the stories and memories, touched many people. May your love live on through those who knew and cared for you.
Love, Corrine, Kevin, Chelsea, Alyssa, Annika and Michael

Our condolences to the Gaw family. Ern will be missed at the camp.

Tim, Nancy and Lucas

Our deepest sympathy's to the whole Gaw family.

Ernie, May you forever more track that massive Bull through the Mattawa hills and when you get tired of that Con.12 has a few big 14 pointers! When I hear a gun bark I know you are watching. Thanks for the memories.

The Jackson's

Hi Eldon

So sorry to learn of the loss of your brother .....
Sounds like he had quite a battle with this disease
Gives us all an opportunity to take an account of our good fortunes and to be grateful for our many blessings

Warmest regards at this time

Larry and Stephanie

Our condolences on the loss of a great man who was always so gracious to us. He will be missed.

The Howell Family

Oh dear Eldon – I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sending you my sincerest condolences and a big hug.

Anna V.

Dear Carol and Eldon,

Roy and I are so sorry to hear your sad news about Ernie. Words are so inadequate but I hope your good memories of Ernie will help you all through this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Sally and Roy

Eldon and Carol, We are very sorry to hear this news about your brother, and wish to send you our condolences. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time, especially so close to Christmas. 
Jim and Wilma

Hi Eldon,

My deepest condolences at the passing of your brother. Hold your memories close and tell them often...

Mary.

Hello Eld,
I am very very sorry to hear about your brother passing away.
I can never find the right words of sympathy at times like this, however, I do want you to know that Sharon's and our thoughts and prayers are with you and Carol and the rest of the families.

Talk to you soon.

Bob G.

So sorry to hear of your brother’s passing, Eldon. My condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Michelle White, from BBC.

Scott, Eldon and Family:

Marge and I extend our deepest sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your father and brother. He was a remarkable man and will long be remembered for his generous and caring nature. I knew him best through hunting. He was a man that I thoroughly enjoyed being with because of his love and knowledge of the outdoors. A man who you would like to be with if some unfortunate or unexpected incident happened. He has been a friend to me for well over forty years. That’s more than half a lifetime. I will miss him too.

Dick and Marge Coleman

Eldon, we are so very sorry to hear about Ernie. Our love and prayers to you and the rest of the familly.

Ellen and Gerry

Our deepest sympathy to you, Eldon and Carol, and his family on his brothers passing. Very sad anytime but especially at this time of the year.

Love Wally & Mabel

There are some people in this world that we meet and right away we know that they are special. I felt this about Ern right from the beginning he had a wisdom about him that was undeniable and a strength that just shone through. He will be remembered forever in my heart. My deepest sympathy to his family and to his friends.
     With love,
          Brian

So sorry Eldon. Always sad to lose a loved one but especially difficult at Christmas time.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Love, Marg B.

Hi Eldon,

Sorry to hear the news about Ernie. Our condolences.

Sincerely,

Ted & Barb

My sympathy and condolences, Eldon.

I've been down a similar path in the last month with my father-in-law passing in late November. He, too, was battling Alzheimer's.

Ian

Hi Eldon

Am so sorry to hear this. I think it's a little harder when things like this happen at Christmas.

Thinking of you.
Pam and Paul