Mr. Speaker, on September 27, the Ottawa Valley lost a giant in Terry McHale. Devoted to his community, he served as a municipal councillor and spent 40 years with the Douglas Fire Department, rising to become fire chief. An entrepreneur, he and his brother Jim owned and operated Bromley Farm Supply, a cornerstone of the local agricultural community.
In addition, together with his love, Evelyn, he owned and operated the famous Douglas Tavern for 49 years. It was not just a community gathering place where everyone was welcomed but also where the McHales hosted celebrations of their Irish heritage and culture, of which Terry was fiercely proud. Generosity ran through his veins. He and Evelyn raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to support the community. He was also a driving force of the Lions Club.
Terry will be forever missed by countless people, most of all by Evelyn, their children, their grandchildren and his extended family. Rest in peace, Terry, and thanks.