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 | Reg Reg & his wife Gail came to Almonte in 1973 and purchased the old Comba Funeral Home. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 2008. The couple raised two sons in Almonte, Josh is a Licensed Funeral Director and Jake is a graduate of Algonquin College's Hotel & Restaurant Management program. Gail is a retired Orthopedic Nurse, having spent her entire professional career at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Since arriving in Almonte the Gamble's have totally renovated and enlarged the funeral home facility to meet the ever growing demand for their services. Reg has always been a innovator in the funeral profession. Never afraid to listen and always willing to embrace and help a family "Celebrate a Life" that has been lived. He has that certain personality that sets a family at ease almost from the very first meeting. He always has time to talk and listen. Reg has always been involved in his community, as Chairman of the Hospital Board, President of the Lions Club, his church or various other groups, such as the North Lanark Highland Games. He regularly helps a number of charity and festival groups by acting as their Master of Ceremonies. He can be seen in venues like Celt fest, Gospel fest, Community events, Fairs and Highland Games (North Lanark & Maxville) doing his thing to help. He follows his late dad's (Don Gamble) motto ... "Don't just take from your community, give back as much and more"! Reg is also a Past president of the Ottawa & District Funeral Service Association and member of the Canadian, Ontario and Independent Group of privately owned funeral homes. Reg is the recipient of three Community Service Awards, The Governor General's medal, The Queen's Golden Jubilee medal and 2008 the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce awarded Reg their first ever "Outstanding Community Support" award. He is also a recipient of the Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship medal presented by Lions International for outstanding service to his community. |
 | Neil Neil J. Lowry, Funeral Director Toll Free Phone: 613-256-3313 (collect) Office Phone: 613-256-3313 Neil is a native son of Ramsay Twsp., the son of Jim & Sandy Lowry who own and operate a farm between Almonte & Carleton Place. He attended local schools and following a year as a co-op student in funeral service, graduated from Humber College Applied Arts & Sciences with his Funeral Directors & Embalmers License in 2001. Neil is married to Heidi. They have a beautiful baby daughter, Isabel and are expecting another little Lowry sometime in July of 2009. Neil is part of the Hulse, Playfair & McGarry family of funeral homes, but spends many evenings, days off and holidays with the Gamble family. He often manages the funeral home when Reg & Gail are on holidays. Neil is quickly gaining a reputation among his peers as one of the most technically sound people in our profession. He is active in his community as a Past President of the North Lanark Highland Games and is still an active and vibrant part of the Executive. Neil is also a Professional Highland Heavyweight ..... you know, one of those big guy's who throw telephone poles around. |
 | Tina Tina Walsh joined the staff of the C. R. Gamble Funeral Home as a part time Licensed Funeral Director in 2006. Tina specializes in Post Funeral Care. Following the death of a loved one there are numerous items that require attention. Items such as cancelling health cards, passports, credit cards, subscriptions and so on. Executors or next of kin might also have to apply for C.P.P., Superannuation, D.V.A., Life Insurance or other benefits. Tina is an expert assisting bereaved families with all these details. A talented and consummate professional, Tina served her internship at the Cassidy Funeral Home in Tweed. She loves the small town atmosphere and is at her best helping people cope in difficult times. A native of Newfoundland her roots are evident in her friendly and easy going personality and most especially in her smile. |