July 1, 1955, in Barrie, Ontario – April 19, 2022, in Calgary, Alberta
Nicholas Thornton Moar passed away on April 19, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta.
Nick’s father Rea retired from the RCAF in Ottawa in 1964. The family then moved to the rural town of Knowlton, QC, which straddles the Vermont border. This is where Nick spent his formative years, including an epic road trip in a $100 dodge with brother and best friend Chris, who put them on a boat to Australia. Fast forward after working various jobs there and a stint working on the reef, Nick’s trip went to South America, then the Canary Islands, and Portugal, before ending in England. Two years later, and after general military training, Chris and Nick found themselves changing guard on Parliament Hill as well as the present Governor General’s mansion. Next, a road trip through the western States in Nick’s $400 Chevrolet, landing on sister Sandee’s door in Kelowna. Opportunities then started. Working in Banff as a ski mechanic then led to a job with their helicopter skiing company. Next came the best job yet, 30 years with the CFD, retiring as a Captain in 2009. Wonderful years spent on the Elk River with Spencer and Jenna growing up, also friend Bill Barden, who shared most of Nick’s zany ideas of how the universe works. Now a cabin on the mighty Rosebud River, and a cabin at the foot of Chief Mountain. The adventure continues…
Words from Spencer Moar, Nick’s son:
No matter what my dad had on his plate, he never shied away from a chance to help others in their own lives, for instance, writing his obituary in his final days to save me “a lot of work.” I look back fondly at a lifetime of memories with my dad, reflecting on our adventures which include setting up an airstream trailer on our property in Fernie, BC, where he shared with me with his love of motorcycles. In summers, we would ride together along the trails by the river with Jenna sitting behind him and me following closely behind, and in the winters my dad would tow us on toboggans behind his snowmobile. Throughout his life, I saw the joy, trust, and friendship my dad built with so many people. His sense of humour was unwavering. In his final days, my dad shared stories that had everyone laughing and as he departed, made sure to include one final joke for his brothers at the CFD. I am so proud of the man my dad was and I find solace in the irreplaceable memories he made with all that were a part of his life. Rest easy, Dad.
Nick wished not for a funeral, but for a celebration of life, closer to the summer with family and friends. Details will follow from the family in the coming months.
Arrangements entrusted to Larry Slywka, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – cochrane@piersons.ca – 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Nicholas “Nick” Thornton Moar, please visit our flower store.
Nicholas Thornton Moar passed away on April 19, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta.
Nick’s father Rea retired from the RCAF in Ottawa in 1964. The family then moved to the rural town of Knowlton, QC, which straddles the Vermont border. This is where Nick spent his formative years, including an epic road trip in a $100 dodge with brother and best friend Chris, who put them on a boat to Australia. Fast forward after working various jobs there and a stint working on the reef, Nick’s trip went to South America, then the Canary Islands, and Portugal, before ending in England. Two years later, and after general military training, Chris and Nick found themselves changing guard on Parliament Hill as well as the present Governor General’s mansion. Next, a road trip through the western States in Nick’s $400 Chevrolet, landing on sister Sandee’s door in Kelowna. Opportunities then started. Working in Banff as a ski mechanic then led to a job with their helicopter skiing company. Next came the best job yet, 30 years with the CFD, retiring as a Captain in 2009. Wonderful years spent on the Elk River with Spencer and Jenna growing up, also friend Bill Barden, who shared most of Nick’s zany ideas of how the universe works. Now a cabin on the mighty Rosebud River, and a cabin at the foot of Chief Mountain. The adventure continues…
Words from Spencer Moar, Nick’s son:
No matter what my dad had on his plate, he never shied away from a chance to help others in their own lives, for instance, writing his obituary in his final days to save me “a lot of work.” I look back fondly at a lifetime of memories with my dad, reflecting on our adventures which include setting up an airstream trailer on our property in Fernie, BC, where he shared with me with his love of motorcycles. In summers, we would ride together along the trails by the river with Jenna sitting behind him and me following closely behind, and in the winters my dad would tow us on toboggans behind his snowmobile. Throughout his life, I saw the joy, trust, and friendship my dad built with so many people. His sense of humour was unwavering. In his final days, my dad shared stories that had everyone laughing and as he departed, made sure to include one final joke for his brothers at the CFD. I am so proud of the man my dad was and I find solace in the irreplaceable memories he made with all that were a part of his life. Rest easy, Dad.
Nick wished not for a funeral, but for a celebration of life, closer to the summer with family and friends. Details will follow from the family in the coming months.
Arrangements entrusted to Larry Slywka, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – cochrane@piersons.ca – 403-932-1039 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Nicholas “Nick” Thornton Moar, please visit our flower store.
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