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In Memory of

Frederick Glen (Ted) McDowell

1929 - 2016

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Tuesday

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Visitation

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Tuesday

November

Visitation

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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November

Service

1:00 pm

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited

1403 Bayview Avenue

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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David Peters posted a condolence

Saturday, December 31, 2016

My condolences to Elda and family. I met Ted McDowell on a few occasions but my father (Douglas Peters) worked with him for 25 years at the TD Bank. My father said many nice things about Ted. My father died a month before Ted died so he is not able to write these condolences himself.

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Saturday, December 31, 2016

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Tyler Waddell pledged to donate to Wellspring

Thursday, December 1, 2016

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Ritva Torma posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Dear Elda, I am so sorry to hear about Ted's passing. He was such a kind and wonderful person and it is my honor to have known him. My heart goes out to you Elda and your your family. Love, Ritva Torma

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Doug Hicks pledged to donate to Wellspring

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

From a fellow Kiwanian

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Terry McDowell pledged to donate to Wellspring

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Condolences to all on behalf of Wendy and I.

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Brian Magee posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Laurel, River and Family I would like to offer you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences and may the soul of your father rest in peace. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Brian Magee and Family

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Don Wollstein posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Elda and family: There were 2 bankers that I considered true gentlemen and the most honest and approachable people I have ever known - Allan Lambert and Ted McDowell. Over the years that I knew Ted, he was always available to listen and counsel and he was one shrewd credit man as well. While Edie and I are unable to attend the funeral, our thoughts will be with you all. Weren't we all lucky to have had Ted as part of our lives.

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Susan de Stein posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2016

Ted was vice chair when I was in various positions. Especially in my first role at TD as spokesperson for the bank, from 1983-1990, he was a wonderful resource, in explaining any number of issues - so I could feel confident (or mostly at least) in my knowledge of what I was talking about! Ever the gentleman, with an office door that seemed to be always open, Ted was available to chat, happy to help, and responsive when we often didn't have a lot of time. While it was hard, at least initially, not to be intimated by his title, he treated everyone the same, with respect and kindness. Lovely man.

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Barbara Young posted a condolence

Monday, November 28, 2016

Dear Elda and family I am so sorry to hear of Ted's passing, my thoughts and sympathy are with all of you. Love Barbara Young

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Eva posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Dear Elda and family, Thinking of you at this sad time, know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. With my heartfelt sympathy for you loss. Love Eva

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Judy Bracewell posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Ted worked with my Dad, Ben Bracewell, for many years in the Hallowed Halls of Head Office of the TD Bank. They had a tremendous mutual regard and lots of laughs. I am very sorry to hear of Ted's passing and extend condolences to Elda and family. Who knows, they may already be writing up credit deals in the great hereafter!

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

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Carolyn & Wayne Pepper posted a condolence

Saturday, November 26, 2016

Our condolences to Elda and family. We remember you fondly from our trip together to Ireland in 2013 when we helped you and Ted celebrate your 60th anniversary. Carolyn & Wayne

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Dick Thomson posted a condolence

Friday, November 25, 2016

Heather and I send out sincere sympathy to Elda and family. Ted and I worked together at TD Bank for 25 years. Those years produced good results and happy memories. Just the other day, a customer called to tell me about how Ted helped him buy a business that became very successful. Good bankers do help a lot of people. In good economic times, it appears an easy job running risk management but during the 1980s with oil, the Canadian dollar and interest rates moving up and down in large numbers, it was not at all easy. However, during the 1980s, TD had the best performing loan portfolio amongst the Canadian banks. Well done Ted! Dick and Heather Thomson

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Donald A. Suchla posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Ted was very well respected by all who worked with him at the Toronto-Dominion Bank, as I did. He was a wonderful example of character and served as a marvelous role model for all of us. He shall be sorely missed.

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Loraine and Bill Patterson posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Our heartfelt sympathy to you Elda and the rest of the family. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have spent time together with the two of you and will miss Ted. Every time we have an icecream cone we think of Ted and that is often! We seemed to have so much in common and we treasure the memories of those times we got together. Ted achieved so much in life and yet was a down to earth human being. What a wonderful man.

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Scott Welsh posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

My sincerest condolences, Elda, Laurel and Russel. I have many fond memories of Ted as a kid, especially coming to the house and watching college football on many a New Years Day. Ted was truly a man to admire, and I have thought of him often over the years. My heart goes out to all. Love always, Scott & Gale Welsh.

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Marc Pearsall posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Dearest Elda and family, I cannot describe how very sad I am to hear of Ted's passing. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ted for over 20 years, first as a co-director of Wellspring, where Ted led the organization's survival and growth as Treasurer, and then as a good friend and lunch mate. I loved to listen to Ted's stories of his business dealings and his family life. He was a raconteur of the very first order, and I was always captivated by his tales, particularly of his incredible life with Elda and their journey to Ontario from from the West. Ted often spoke proudly of his children, and their children. Ted was one of the kindest, most honest people I have had the pleasure to know and call a friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I know he will delight the angels. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Marc

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Marianna DiCio-Romanelli posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Dear Elda, Laurel and Russ; Connie and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to all of you. Ted would have been so proud of your strength and courage during his last few weeks. May you find comfort in all of your wonderful memories of him and all of the wonderful treasures you have found in the last few weeks. We are honored to have met and spent time with such a loving and supportive family. Sincerely; Connie and Marianna

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Golda Goldman posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Elda I was so sorry to hear of Ted's passing. My deepest sympathies to your and your loved ones. I'm thinking of you at this sad time. Golda

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Michelle and Dave Harvey posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Dear Aunt Elda and family, We were sadden to learn of Uncle Teds passing. I have fond memories of visiting you both as a child and a young adult. I will always remember those days. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. We are thinking of you and sending love. Michelle and Dave Harvey and the kids

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Rod and Arienne McDowell posted a condolence

Monday, November 21, 2016

Dear Aunt Elda and family, our heartfelt sympathy to all at this time. All the McDowell boys are now gone after spanning a period of 106 year. Quite remarkable. While they might be gone they are all remembered and will continue to be remembered. Looking at the photo of Uncle Ted I see so many resemblances to Grandma McDowell. Both shared a special kindness that I will always remember. Dad thought very highly of his "little" brother and was so proud of his success and his family. Both Mom and Dad never forgot their visit back east and the kindness you both showed them. They talked about it often and it was certainly a highlight of their life. I can also remember Dad being so happy to receive Uncle Ted's less used suits and Dad was so proud modelling them for us. As you know Dad liked to be well dressed and would wear a suit almost daily until his stroke. Even then he continued to wear dress pants, dress shirt and well polished shoes. I still have Dad's old shoe shine stand and kit which we keep at the cabin. The suits were certainly well received and well used. While life for you will certainly be changed you have had the benefit of a long and happy marriage which I am sure has given you many wonderful memories. These will certainly help you through the days ahead. We wish you and your family all the best and once again extend our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you. Rod and Arienne.

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Monday, November 21, 2016

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