JOSEPH MAURICE (MOE) SCHANCK (1931 - 2020)

11th April 2021 | Posted by ICOHL

SCHANCK, JOSEPH MAURICE (MOE) The Schanck and Rooney families are sad to announce the unexpected death of Joseph Maurice (Moe) Schanck, on November 16, 2020 at the age of 89, husband of Sandra Schanck. Born on March 29, 1931 in Toronto, Ontario he was the first born of the late Ernest and Mary Schanck. Moe graduated from York Memorial Collegiate. The untimely death of his father meant Moe had to support his mother and younger siblings through various means including delivering bread and setting pins at the local bowling alley. From then on he continued to demonstrate an incredulous work ethic, whether it was sales, concrete forming or consulting. Moe's most enjoyable years of work were those spent alongside his sons, and other family members, guiding them as they established their own renovation businesses. No one who met Moe forgot his infectious passion for non-work activities: horse racing, hockey, coaching, refereeing, and story-telling. He was an avid athlete playing basketball and football at York Memorial Collegiate. He coached many teams, including The Aurora Tigers. Moe was an accomplished referee, spending a number of years in The Ontario Hockey League. He officiated Old Timers Hockey until age 80 and his involvement continued up until the day he passed. Moe was inducted into the Etobicoke Oldtimers Wall of Fame which noted "Moe Schanck is the best known and respected referee in all of oldtimers hockey. He has literally made his involvement in sports a lifetime of activity, both in a competitive and social environment". Moe lived life to the fullest. He made numerous friendships along the way and will be missed by many. Moe was predeceased by his brother Edward Schanck and his wife Barbara, and his brother Ken Schanck. Moe is survived by his sons Darcy, Martin and his wife Jenya, Michael and his fiance, Jeannine and Brad and his wife, Michelle. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Stephen Rooney, Darryl Rooney and his wife, Anne, and Cynthia Rooney. His grandchildren Christie, Jesse, Leila, Danielle, James, Jason, Amanda, Brooklynn, Samantha, Nicole, Victoria, Olivia and William and his great-grandchildren Ryan, Brynn, Annie, Teddy, Lucas and Nicolas. Donations would be appreciated to the Ovarian Cancer Society, the Heart & Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice

Everyone within 100 miles of Toronto knows this guy. Funny thing is that I think he knew everyone as well. He was always in the rink, boundless energy. I would see him at most of our league games and tournaments. One of the things Mo would do was stand beside your bench during the game and either offer advice on how you can win the game or explain some of his calls. On one occasion, he let us know that so-and-so on the other team was an ass. For us this was good. Bad for the other guy though because a referee that thinks you are an ass means you are going to spend time in the box. Whether or not you deserve it. One of the ways he would tell me I’m not playing well was to say, “Jimmy I can see you are taking it easy on them”. In his last year of ref’ing in Meadowvale Mo would fall down at some point in the game. We would pick him up and make sure he was steady before proceeding. The sport is greater because of guys like Mo

Wayne Stephen Ronald Dolomont Sunday June 21st 2020

11th April 2021 | Posted by ICOHL

Posted on June 22, 2020 by luc Dolomont; Wayne Stephen Ronald Wayne, of Priceville, formerly of Cape Breton, passed suddenly at the Grey Bruce Health Services, Markdale on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at the young age of 55. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife Lynn and daughter Lindsay, whom he held a special bond with. He is survived by his brothers Scott and Darren(Theresa) Dolomont. Son of Syliva and the late William Dolomont, son in-law of Mary Gormley and the late Joseph Druggan and brother in-law of Joe(Sandra) Druggan all of Cape Breton. He will be missed by his nieces, nephews and extended family. Wayne will also be missed by his Aecon family, golf buddies, and “the hockey guys”. He had incredible friendships, many of which were like brothers to him. He was very passionate about his Bruins and his Packers, and had an incredible love and appreciation of music and animals. He will be remembered fondly by so many. The family would like to thank Dr. Wes Clayden and Roger Manteros, as well as Dr. Alejandra Cervantes and the nursing staff at Markdale Hospital for all of their efforts and comfort. Cremation has taken place. Due to the current COVID-19 heath situation, a celebration of Wayne’s life will take place at a later date.