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SPOWART, ANDREW CLUNIE (Andy),
May 24,1933-March 15,2024.
With sadden hearts we regret to announce the peaceful passing of Andy at the St. Catharine’s General Hospital on March 15,2024 in his 91st year. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Madeleine (2023), daughter Heather Kurevija (2002), stepdaughter Cynthia McKeen (2017), parents Robertina (2004) and James (1963). Andy is survived by his stepson Kevin McKeen (Roseanne), sister Helen Ann LaFlamme (Roland), brother Ross Spowart (Mary2024), niece Sandra Kyle and nephew Michael Kyle.
To say Andy lived a rewarding life is an understatement. From dropping out of school in Grade 7 (being labelled as a slow learner) to enlisting in the Airforce at 21 where he took correspondence courses to obtain his grade 12 certificate. Moving forward, he went back to school at 25 to finish grade 13 before he attended Wilfrid Laurier University obtaining his BA (1962) and then onto University of Waterloo graduating with his MA In Psychology (1966). He also went on to graduate with a Master of Education in philosophy from the University of Ottawa. During his career he held positions in the Waterloo Board of Education as a high school counsellor; Hamilton and Renfrew Boards of Education as Psychological Consultant; North York Board of Education as a Diagnostician assessing learning disabilities and developing remedial programs for their amelioration. He was the director of Peel-Humber Special Development Centre for children from ages 2-16 whom had varying levels of physical and mental disabilities. After retirement, he went on to work for Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton-Wentworth as a Social Worker in the adolescent unit. Over the years Andy had more than 100 published articles containing issues on Failure and Labelling of young students, Working with Adolescents, School Dropouts, Alcohol Abuse and many more. He also was the author of a couple of books. Additionally,
Andy and Madeleine owned and operated the Harding Hotel on James St. from the mid 70’s until the late 80’s. As keeping with Andrew’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements entrusted to PASSFIELD MORTUARY SERVICES INC., 905-682-0474. A private family interment will be held at a later date. If desired, donations to your local Children’s Aid Services or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation in Andy’s memory would be appreciated by his family.
Friday March 15th 2024
Passfield Mortuary Services Inc
Death notice for the town of: St. Catharines, Province: Ontario
death notice Andrew Clunie Andy Spowart Friday March 15th 2024
obituaries notice Andrew Clunie Andy Spowart Friday March 15th 2024
We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Andrew Clunie Andy Spowart Friday March 15th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
