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Terry Welden July 17, 1944 - March 18, 2023

The family of Terry “Pops” Welden of Dryden is saddened to announce his passing on March 18, 2023 at the age of 78 years.

He will be lovingly remembered by his children: Barbara (Stephen) Kennedy and Tom (Christine) Welden; grandchildren: Bradley (Nussura) Kennedy and Brittany (Anthony) Simone; sister Diane Milliard; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

He enlisted in the Canadian Navy at age 17 for three years. Pops was very proud to start his career as a meter reader for Union Gas and went on to retire as Town Supervisor in Dryden. Pops never missed coffee with the boys bouncing from coffee shop to coffee shop. He had every gizmo and gadget that you could think of – if ever there was a tool that you need, Pops had it. His most recent undertaking was “Pops Daycare” where he would dog sit Tuukka while mom and dad were at work. Pops was always an animal lover and avid bird feeder. Terry was known to everyone in town as Pops.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of 39 years, Bernice; and his parents: Frank and Audrey Welden.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff and nurses at the Dryden Regional Health Center for their care and compassion towards Pops.

The world is a sadder place without Pops in our lives but Pops touched each and everyone of us and has left us with memories we will cherish forever.

At Pop‘s request, no formal service will be held.

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    Frank Mclellan says

    My sincere condolences on the passing of Terry. I had the privilege of working with him during a mill shutdown ,great sense of humour ,happy guy ,nice guy.

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    Jennifer Olsen says

    Sending my condolences. Your family is in my thoughts. Ross over the years often,, talked about and shared stories of both Terry and Bernice along with the Barb and Tommy. May you find comfort in your memories. Jennifer Olsen

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    Anna Traini says

    Barb and family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad.

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    Francine Higgins says

    Barb, Tom & your families,

    Please accept my most sincere condolences.
    Many fond memories shared with Terry & Bernice, Barb & Tom while I
    worked at Fashionette.
    Rest peacefully Terry.

    Sincerely,
    Fran Higgins

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    Patricia England says

    Barb & Family… wishing you peace, comfort, courage and lots of love at this time of sorrow. Your Dad shall be forever remembered and forever missed.

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    Douglas Fenton says

    Barb & Tom, my sincere condolences as I learn of your Dad’s death. He was such a support to me in my early days and I remember him fondly. May he rest in peace.

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Memorial Donations may be made in “Pops” Terry Welden’s name to, Canadian Mental Health Association for Older Adults Program Fort Frances Branch, 414 Scott Street, P.0 Box 446, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2