Stuart Reavie, beloved husband of Deanna Reavie (Carlaw), of Lucknow, died at the Wingham and District Hospital, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, at the age of 73, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toronto, Dec. 7, 1942, he was the son of Erland (Howe) and Elymer Reavie. Father of Brian Reavie (Karen Anderson) of Calgary; and Peter (Jackie) Reavie of Australia. Also greatly missed by grandchildren, Hamish, Alina and Lucas and sister, Bessie Stanley of London. Predeceased by his sister, Marion Duthie. Reavie served as a councillor and reeve of Lucknow before the village was amalgamated in 1999. That year, he was elected the first mayor of the new Township of Huron-Kinloss. He also served as Warden of Bruce County for three terms, retiring from politics in 2003. In addition, he owned and operated Reavie Farm Equipment in Lucknow for 32 years. He was a former member of both the Lucknow Lions Club and the Lucknow Fire Department, as well as the Masonic Lodge, served on the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation board, and was an active member of the Lucknow United Church. In retirement, he maintained a keen interest in his community and local agriculture. He continued to enjoy tractor pulls and collecting toy farm equipment. Visitation will be held at the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Lucknow, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. The funeral will be held at the Lucknow United Church, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016, at 1 p.m., with Rev. Lynne Wilson officiating. Pallbearers are Chuck Becker, Bob Cottrill, Doug Good fellow, Tom Helm, Keith Hodgkinson and Tracy Tyler. Interment Ripley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lucknow United Church or Wingham Hospital Foundation are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com |
