BEAGLER'S MEMORIAL PAGE
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Lyle C. Chamberlain Jr.
July 19/27- Dec. 13/02
LINCOLN, MAINE- Lyle C. Chamberlain, Jr., 75, husband of Delores [Nadeau] Chamberlain,
died Dec. 13, 2002, in Waterville. He was born in Miami, Florida, July 19,1927, the son of Lyle
C. and Ethel [Petty] Chamberlain.
After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a 1952 graduate of the University
of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., with a four year degree in Forestry. Lyle moved to
Mattawamkeag, Maine in 1952, where he worked as a forester. He operated his own logging
business in the 1960's, contracting for the Great Northern Paper Company. Lyle was a
licensed surveyor, forester, real estate broker and Maine Guide. He owned and operated
Chamberlain Timberlands and also worked for many years as a surveyor for H. C. Haynes,
Inc., of Winn, Maine. Lyle was an avid hunter and his real passion was beagles. Lyle was very
well known throughout New England for his champion beagles. He travelled extensively to field
trials.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 44 years, Delores; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig and
Karla Chamberlain of Dover N.H.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Bruce and Kathy
Wheaton of Lincoln, Florence Powers of Brewer, and Gary and Tammy Crepeau of Hollis; 10
grandchildren, Allison, Alicia, Bradley, Taylor, Ashley, Christopher, Skippy, Danielle, Scott and
Lance; four great-grandchildren, Brandon, Drew, Zachary and Hunter. Lyle was predeceased
by a brother, Gary.
Brian Taylor: Clifford, Ontario. Feb. 21/02
Brian was a long time member of The Grand River Beagle Club. He and his father bred and
finished several Field Trial Champions under the prefix of "Pineheart). One of these Brian
bred was FTCH Little Boomer Of Pineheart. One bitch that he finished himself was FTCH
Pineheart Princess. Brian's father, Morris Taylor was one of the original 3 beaglers who
purchased the 100 acre property where Grand River Beagle Club now holds their trials.
Brian passed away Thurs. Feb. 21st 2002 and he (he attended and helped at every Grand
River Trial) will be missed by all Ontario beaglers. Brian is survived by his brother Terry and
several nieces and nephews.
Campbell, Michael
Following are the words and sentiments of Michael White;
Mike Campbell belonged to the Airway Beagle Club in Cape Breton for a number of years. He
enjoyed the sport of Beagling and continued in the sport until his health would no longer allow
him. Mike was a quiet man who never had a bad word to say about anyone and always had a
smile on his face. Mike never had an enemy, he was friends with all who knew him.
A few words from Cecil Ginter;
I would just like to say that Mike Campbell was a very dear friend of mine and as Mike White
said he was always a welcomed site at any field trial always ready to lend a hand at whatever
may need to be done and always a smile or a word of encouragement to anyone who may be
feeling a bit down. Mike didn't raise any champions nor did he own one but he was a
champion in his own right he will be greatly missed by all those who were fortunate to have
known him.
CAMPBELL, Michael - 52, New Waterford, died August 24, 2002, in Cape Breton Regional
Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of John Alex and the late Teresa
(MacEachern) Campbell. Surviving are wife, the former Carol Oliver; son, John Michael;
sisters, Jane (John), Anna (Bruce), Anne Marie (Allister); brothers, Danny (Betty), Travis
(Edwenna), Sandy. He was predeceased by a brother and sister in infancy. No visitation.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, New
Waterford. Memorial mass 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Carmel Church, Father Donald
McGillivray officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Reception in Carmel Centre. On-line
condolences at: basilr@vjmcgillivray.com
Lee Baker
With deep regret, we announce the passing of one of Ontario's finest beaglers, Mr. Lee
Baker. Lee passed away suddenly Mon. Mar. 4/02. Lee has been one of Ontario's (and
Canada's) most successful beaglers for the past decade. A true sportsman and a gentleman,
Lee will be sorely missed by us all. I hope that he and his pal, W. Al Winkler are now enjoying
wonderful chases in a better place.
Lionel Ralph Dowding
Lionel Ralph Dowding, born 28 June 1934 in Halifax Nova Scotia, passed away 21 January
2002, in Dartmouth General Hospital after a lengthily illness but courageous battle. He was
employed with Nova Scotia Power Corporation for 31 years. Lionel was an avid outdoors man
who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and Beagling. He and his old dog, Sport, joined the Atlantic
Beagle Club in 1969. He was one of the original club members to put up the Maritimes first
fenced running grounds, at the Atlantic Beagle Club. Lionel joined the Central Nova Beagle
Club a few years back, when that club badly needed new members, and remained a devoted
club member until his death. All who knew him know that Lionel's family was the pride and love
of his life. He is survived by his wife, Connie (Castle); sons, "Tink" (Debbie), Timothy (Kim),
James (Darllene), Joseph (Cora Lee), stepsons, Edward (Louise), Derek (Donna);
stepdaughter, Ann Manuel (Earl); 16 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.
Joseph J. Java, 60 March30, 1941 - March 17, 2002
The sport of beagling lost a true friend on Sunday, March 17, 2002. While attending the Pine
Hill LPH field trial, Joe suffered a heart attack and was rushed to Ellis Hospital in Schenectady,
N.Y. where he died. His wife, Nancy, was at the trial with him and accompanied him to the
hospital.
Joe was a long time resident of Fisher Hill Road, Mineville, N.Y. where he involved himself with
a multitude of labors. He worked for Republic Steel Corp. until they closed and was plant
manager for Rhodia Co. in Mineville. He served as town justice for the Town of Moriah for
over 21 years and was on the Board of Directors for the Moriah Union Cemetery, the Moriah
Police Commission, and the Essex County Fair. He was a member of the Masons, the Laetitia
Chapter 263 O.E.S., and Upper Hudson Beagle Club. He was active in harness racing, trained
and drove horses, officiated as a presiding judge, race secretary, announcer, and starter. He
was recently employed by the NYS Racing and Wagering Board as a starter at Saratoga
Harness Raceway. He loved to hunt and was also a trained gunsmith and owner of Java’s
Trading Post Gun Shop.
In spite of all these interests, Joe was happiest when surrounded by his family and friends and
especially when those moments involved his beagles. He had just recently finished his first
International Field Champion (see the January Better Beagling cover), IFC Sullivan’s Sherlock
Holmes and was looking forward to retiring this year so he and Nancy could spend more time
with the hounds. He owned and co-owned several other field champions. His property on
Fisher Hill Road features a newly built kennel facilities as well as a large fenced running
grounds he had just constructed last year.
Without a doubt, Joe Java was one of those special individuals that you meet only once in a
great while. Generous, fun loving, hard working, outgoing, dedicated, honest...these things
are only a few words that just begin to describe this man. The rows of cars and endless lines
of friends that came to pay their respects at the funeral attest to a life that was more about
serving than being served. If you knew him you liked him. If you knew him you will miss him.
Without question, beagling will never be the same without him.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy (Wathsock) Java, whom he married on October 23, 1965;
two daughters, Amy (Java) Theobald and husband Dave, Kelly (Java) Farnsworth and
husband Jeff; four grandchildren; a sister; and several nieces and nephews.
Lyle Chamberlain
Brian Taylor
Micheal Campbell
Lee Baker
Ralph Dowding
Joseph Java
Perry, Terrance "Terry" Joseph - The death of Terrance "Terry" Joseph Perry of MacDonald Lake Road,
Garnett Settlement, husband of Deborah (Garnett) Perry occurred on Friday, April 21, 2000 at the Saint
John Regional Hospital.
Born in Tignish, PEI he was the son of Joseph and Rita Perry. He was employed as an inspector with
Environment, N.B. and had been previously employed with Rothesay Pulp and Paper. His love for dogs
and especially Beagles led him to the Canadian Kennel Club where he was a Field Trial Representative
for NB and PEI and the President of MABC Association.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by four daughters, Frances Prieur (Pierre) of Ottawa, Ont.,
Dianne of Fredericton, Jeannie Davis (Al) of Brantford, Ont., Donna Guitard (Kenneth) of Terrace, BC and
step-daughter Dawn-Marie Melanson (Scott) of Saint John; one brother Elmer Perry (Arlene) of
Kensington, PEI; one sister Carol Wright of Halifax, NS; four grandchildren; one niece and four nephews.
There is to be no visiting. A memorial service will be held from St. Simon and St. Jude Church Tignish,
PEI on Thursday April 27, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to take place in adjoining cemetery. Donations to
the Salvation Army, Romero House or Community Food Basket would be appreciated by the family.
Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) entrusted with arrangements.
Garnett Settlement, husband of Deborah (Garnett) Perry occurred on Friday, April 21, 2000 at the Saint
John Regional Hospital.
Born in Tignish, PEI he was the son of Joseph and Rita Perry. He was employed as an inspector with
Environment, N.B. and had been previously employed with Rothesay Pulp and Paper. His love for dogs
and especially Beagles led him to the Canadian Kennel Club where he was a Field Trial Representative
for NB and PEI and the President of MABC Association.
Besides his wife and parents he is survived by four daughters, Frances Prieur (Pierre) of Ottawa, Ont.,
Dianne of Fredericton, Jeannie Davis (Al) of Brantford, Ont., Donna Guitard (Kenneth) of Terrace, BC and
step-daughter Dawn-Marie Melanson (Scott) of Saint John; one brother Elmer Perry (Arlene) of
Kensington, PEI; one sister Carol Wright of Halifax, NS; four grandchildren; one niece and four nephews.
There is to be no visiting. A memorial service will be held from St. Simon and St. Jude Church Tignish,
PEI on Thursday April 27, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. Interment to take place in adjoining cemetery. Donations to
the Salvation Army, Romero House or Community Food Basket would be appreciated by the family.
Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424) entrusted with arrangements.
Terry Perry