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Bill Kingston posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Dear MacDonald Family: Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. I first worked for Clancy in 1999 when Mix 100 FM (CHUR-FM) was bought by Telemedia and I moved to the studios on the overpass. Clancy was a kind, caring and thoughtful mentor and helped me become the successful broadcaster and broadcast journalist I am today. With warm thoughts, Bill Kingston Cornwall, Ontario
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Lee Kools posted a condolence
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Dear MacDonald Family, During the 25 years our family lived in the North Bay Area, I had the immense pleasure of getting to know Clancy. My first impression of him never wavered. He was, and will always remain in my mind and heart, a gentleman in the truest sense of that word and a knowledgeable and kind man. My heart goes out to all of you and I will keep you in my prayers.
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Terry Pedwell posted a condolence
Thursday, July 24, 2014
It is with the greatest of sadness that I learned today about the passing of Clancy. He left a mark on my life and my career that will never be diminished. Clancy gave me my first paid job in radio news, at CFCH and CKAT. To this day, Clancy was one of the most organized newsmen I have ever met. As a newscaster, he knew instinctively what the local audience needed, and he offered a bold voice combined with a soft heart. A true gentleman. I remember, years later as I returned to North Bay to cover the Queen's visit, meeting Clancy once again and reminiscing. When we were both standing waiting for the Queen to arrive, an RCMP officer approached us and told us to move. I was rather abrupt in my refusal to budge, but Clancy reminded me of the need sometimes to be a little less cynical and a little more understanding of the work of others as he quietly convinced me to take the high road. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
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Doug Ackhurst posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Sandie and family....we share in your loss. As the manager of the radio stations back in the '70s, I certainly knew Clancy as an outstanding employee and news professional. Everyone knew you could count on Clancy! The Ackhursts were fortunate to know the MacDonald family intimately. We were most fortunate to share many family activities. We always remember Christmas sing songs around the MacDonald piano. We,ll never forget camping at Camp Mikisew and the important skills that Clancy taught my novice family. As I moved around in my broadcasting career, everywhere we worked and lived, everyone knew Clancy and his contribution to news broadcasting in Canada.He was agreat employee, news journalist and friend.
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Ron Wallace posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Ron Wallace purchased flowers (The FTD® Rays of Solace™ Bouquet - Standard)
With Deepest Sympathy Patricia & Ron Wallace Gwen & Bunny (Wallace) Rennette
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Jeff Turl posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
You've heard this before....Clancy gave me my break...as he did for so many others!
I had finished a radio & TV course, toured Europe on a motorcycle, and was back in North Bay looking for a job.
I found one at DuPont making explosives over the summer, but fall came and I was laid off.
Taking a chance, I dropped into CFCH, and for the first time met Clancy. He was hunched over a desk adding up the number of local news stories his department had done that month.
He looked up, and welcomed me warmly with a smile and a "hello".
I was nervous, but soon felt at home.
CFCH had no news openings at the time, he told me, "but I'll call if something comes open".
A week later that call came.
Clancy had managed to scrounge up some money...enough to pay me for some part-time weekend work.
He was generous with his time, and a patient teacher.
He and Garth Cooper started calling me "JET", a play on my initials that appeared in the slug of my stories.
At some point I left for a full-time job, with the same company, in Timmins. So Clancy and I were in close touch.
Three years later a job opened in North Bay and I was back in the fold working with Clancy, Garth, Pete Handley and Bob Wood. Let me tell you, there was never a dull moment.
I'll remember Clancy for the gentleman he was, the teacher, the mentor, the friend.
You'll be greatly missed, Clancy MacDonald CFCH news!
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Nadine Barmania posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Nadine Barmania purchased flowers (The FTD Comfort Planter - Standard)
With many fond memories Love Nadine Issy Ayesha and Zack Barmania
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Leanne Elnicki posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
When I was just starting out in radio I sent my demo tape (yes, they were cassette tapes back then!) to every news director I could find a name and address for. Not many bothered to write back, but Clancy took the time. Not only did he offer a critique - he gave me words of encouragement and told me I had real promise. Months later he tracked me down in St. Catharines. When I told him I had to stay there and work until the woman I was replacing came back he told me he respected that and he said to call when I was finished. I did. Not long after I interviewed for the co-hosting/news job at The Fox and would spend nearly a decade in the city that would become my second home.
I spent five years working with Clancy, and learning to truly appreciate the importance of LOCAL news. He impressed upon me that in a community the size of North Bay, what happens up the road is always going to take precedence over what happens in the rest of the world. North Bay wouldn't necessarily lead the newscast, but it was always part of the newscast. He LOVED his city.
He had a rare work ethic - the likes of which I've never seen in any other newsroom. He was the first one in and often the last one to leave. He never took a sick day, ever. He was part of the old guard of newsmen, and used to share all those stories about the "old days" of radio. It's a wonder they ever got any work done with the pranks they used to pull on one another!
Clance... I'll always think of you as a great teacher. I would have loved for you to know that I'm getting to help young people starting out in broadcasting in the job I'm in now. Thank you for your patience, your honesty, and for always eating my baking. The man sure did love apple pie!
Much love to Sandie, his children and grandchildren.
Leanne "Davis" Elnicki
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Lori Pilatzke posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Waaay back in the early '90's, I had the pleasure of working with Clancy. I was Marketing/Promotions Director for the Telemedia owned CFCH/CKAT in those days, Clancy at his post as News Director.
I recall the chats in each other's office, mostly about the frustrations & stresses of the job ... but always ending on a 'up' note accompanied by a laugh or two. The day I resigned, I was scared about my unkown future! Clancy came into my office, closed the door and said how much he envied my courage to be able to do and say the 'right' thing. His advice to me was to 'get out there and see where life takes you'!
His presence and words at the right time, encouraged me to follow my heart ... I eventually returned to school, completed a Masters Degree and was ordained into ministry with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada.
I celebrate the life of a man whose job was to report the news ... but his heart's work, always touched the lives of all who got to know him.
Well done, good and faithful servant! ~ Rev Lori Pilatzke
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Lydia Chubak posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Clancy, you kind soul....may you foever rest in peace and may your loved ones always know how many people you touched. Back in '94 I mustered up the courage to give Clancy a call to ask him for a job at CFCH/CKAT. He told me to come in for a meeting. He listened to a recording of one of my Canadore College radio newscasts. I was no star, but he took a chance on me and hired me to read early morning weekend newscasts and to fill in during summer vacations. As a result of this experience and his glowing reference, I landed a job working as news reporter for MCTV-Timmins. The day I told him good bye and thanked him for believing in me he shed a tear which surprised me but touched me deeply. I'll never forget him and will always be grateful. ( I still work as a news reporter/anchor in Timmins for Eastlink TV. )
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Paul & Ann Nathan posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. Working with Clancy at the radio station and with minor hockey as an official was special for me as I’m sure for many others. Clancy was like a father figure, always there to help bring situations into focus, provide guidance and assistance when needed and never afraid to critique as well as provide a pat on the back. A true professional member of the broadcasting community who has left his mark on many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Dave Sturgeon posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Sandy and family, Connie and I send our comfort and condolences at this difficult time. Clancy was a joy to work with at CFCH back in the early '80s. He was a smart, talented newsman, straight shooter, and a quality guy. Nice to see condolences from some of the old gang. Nothing but good memories from the days of Clancy McDonald, Bob Wood, Bob Ancel, Gary Greer, John Power, Mike Monaghan, Lil Dickson, Tommy Arens, James Graham RIP, Jack Latimer, and so many others. Warm regards, our thoughts and prayers are with Clancy's family.
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Phil Richardson and Family posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Clancy was the voice of our community for so many years, reflecting our values and hopes and promoting our progress. He was always a humble man who nonetheless was ready to stand up for what he believed in, which was us, his fellow citizens. When you think of North Bay, you think of Clancy. Thank you, our friend, for all the care and love you gave to us. Rest in peace.
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Edie Torbay posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
My sincerest sympathy to you, Sandie, and to your family. I have fond memories of Clancy and all the guys at the radio and TV station from the days on the hill. Joe always spoke highly of Clancy. I know he liked him immensely and admired him for his professionalism, his enthusiasm and his sense of humour. I send my best wishes to you all and hope your memories and knowing how well Clancy was liked will help you through the coming months and years.
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Barb Delorme posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Sandy and family: So sorry to hear about your loss. Clancy and Sandy were neighbour's of mine for years, always a gentleman, and always extended warm greeting and a helping hand. Prayers and thoughts are with you..
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Brent LaBrosse posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Sandie and Family. North Bay has lost another great individual with the passing of Clancy. Having met Clancy as a young boy when I sang in the North Bay Boys Choir to listening to him on the radio, working with him at Canadore and helping him out when he needed me to sing at all of the Bob Wood events will all stay in my mind as nothing but positive times in my life when dealing with Clancy. Always upbeat, positive and an inspiration to so many people, he has touched the lives of a tremendous amount of people of which your family should be so proud of. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. God Bless!
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Len Gillis posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Allow me to pass on my deepest condolences. Clancy was one of those people I remember with great fondness from my J-school days because he truly cared. I remember how he sat down across from me teaching me how to read a news story properly. I kept flubbing it. It took days, but Clancy was so patient and caring. In later years, we would run into each other every now and then at RTNDA or a news event, and it was fun to share good times. Despite the sadness I feel at this moment, my life is better for having known him.
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Lil & Al Dickson posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Sandi and family - our thoughts are with you . The many memories you have will certainly ease the pain. I can remember so many fun times we shared over the years. Clancy will long be remembered for all he was and all he did for our community. With love and sympathy.
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Wib & Ginettte McMullen posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Our sincerest condolences to Sandie and family on the loss of Clancy. We have such fond memories of Clancy from our "hockey mornings" a gentle but passionate man. It was a tough journey for Clancy and Sandie and our thoughts are with you now. A distinguished career or careers I should say but probably best known for his unique and professional voice on the radio. Rest in peace Clancy you will be missed.
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Terry Scott posted a condolence
Monday, July 21, 2014
Dear Sandie and Family, Please accept by sincerest condolences on the loss of a wonderful man. I am many who were truly blessed to call him a friend. Clancy was an excellent journalist/broadcaster and an even more wonderful husband and father. I saw that first hand when RTDNA presented him with one of its first Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2003. His acceptance speech and the remarks by Andrea had us all in tears! Rest in Peace my friend. Sincerely, Terry Scott Burlington
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Robert Stoppa posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Robert Stoppa purchased flowers (The FTD® Peaceful Garden™ Basket - Deluxe)
Our deepest sympathy All our love, The Stoppa Family.
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Elizabeth Duffy posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Clancy and I played in the high school orchestra together, and were in the same class all through high school. Our music classes were quite small at that time and Clancy and I became the best of friends. Every week the orchestra played the school song at the beginning of the school assembly. The introduction to the school song was a trumpet flurry which you could always count on Clancy playing... but never exactly the same way. He improvised, he played it by ear, he did it all to that intro. It was always interesting to see how Clancy was going to play the intro to the school song. We always just laughed ourselves silly after the school song was over- because you knew Clancy was going to flash that impish smile as if to say- I DID IT AGAIN! HOW WAS IT?
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Pamela Hunnisett posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Dear Sandie, Nat, Andrea, and Darren - as well, your families: It is with a heavy heart that I send you love and sympathies for all the challenges this illness has brought to Clancy and all of you, resulting in this tragic and untimely passing. He has always been such a wonderful and kind-hearted man, and my father's unwavering best friend since school days. May you take solace in the history of your family's love, your great memories of being together, and the pride for his valiant leadership and good character in the community. Clancy - Goodnight Sweet Prince! Much love! Pamela, Cristian, Luca, and Tulia
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Naomi Sanderson posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Dear Sandie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of Clancy's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. Sincerely, Naomi and Mike Godding (Sanderson)
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Laurie Thomson posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
My thoughts are with you, Sandie and with your beautiful family - how painful life can be at times. You had such a great relationship - you could feel the love in your home. I trust that you continue to hear that voice in your heart as you continue on in your journey. He would want only the best for you. A favourite quote from Helen Keller - “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”
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Derek Aubrey posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
I had the very great pleasure of working with Clancy in my first job in radio...and he made an indelible mark on me. I learned a great deal from him...and we had a lot of laughs together. Some of my most cherished archives are from the 2 of us having some laughs on the air together on the old CFCH. Sincere condolences and best wishes to Sandie and the McDonald "kids." It was a privilege to call Clancy friend. Derek Aubrey
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Elizabeth and Lloyd Duffy posted a condolence
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Our very dear friend Clancy has passed on to a better place. The years that we shared our friendship with you and Sandie will always be very precious to us and those many happy memories will never be forgotten. A very special friend such as Clancy MacDonald only comes along once in a lifetime and we will cherish our thoughts and wonderful times that we shared forever. Love always, Liz and Lloyd
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Alan and Julie Lye posted a condolence
Friday, July 18, 2014
Alan and Julie Lye made a donation to ST BRICE'S CHURCH
May the lord give you the strength to carry on, and the peace of mind to recognize the gift that is his Kingdom.
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Courtney Guerin posted a condolence
Friday, July 18, 2014
Courtney Guerin made a donation to ST BRICE'S CHURCH
During this difficult time, my thoughts are with you and I would like to extend my most heartfelt sympathies.
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The Fenskes posted a condolence
Friday, July 18, 2014
The Fenskes made a donation to ST BRICE'S CHURCH
During this difficult time, we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Love Jacquie and Wally
