Frank Allen James McClymont
Frank Allen James McClymont, born May 1, 1952 in Toronto, ON, passed away in Kenora, Thursday, August 23, 2012.
Frank was raised in Fort Frances, ON where, along with his brothers, he grew to enjoy the great outdoors. For work, Frank moved to Manitoba and lived there for thirteen years in Winnipeg and Birds Hill. In 1984, it was time to come back to the lake country, where Frank and Linda called Kenora home for 28 years.
Throughout his life, Frank was a passionate fisherman. When he was young he always could be found dipping a line off a bridge in any of the numerous creeks in Fort Frances. This past August marked Frank’s twenty-fifth participation in the Kenora Bass International fishing tournament. Several times, when the tournament was still young, Frank had been either first or second going into the second day. Though he had never captured the prestigious first prize, he always had a big smile and a firm handshake for all the winners.
Frank used his passion for fishing, his capturing personality, and his devotion to both Kenora and Fort Frances by fishing in charity tournaments. He also served as an angler advisor, helped with fund raising events, and served on the KBI Board of Directors for seven years. As a gesture of deep respect, the KBI Council has dedicated the “Big Fish Award” to Frank and will henceforth be known as the “Frank McClymont Memorial Award”.
When not fishing or drinking coffee with friends, Frank enjoyed showing properties and selling real estate all in the Kenora, Lake of the Woods, and surrounding areas. Many who knew him in his career believed him to be honest, fair, and a warm person to work with.
Left to celebrate his life are his wife and friend Linda, son Terry, son Michael with wife Michel (Olson), grandson Ethan, granddaughter Sara, and daughter Jessi-Lyn. As well, mother Florence and her husband Dave Lerman of Fort Frances, and brothers David of Fort Frances and Guy and his wife Kelly, and their daughters Megen and Kaitlyn of Winnipeg.
Waiting for Frank is his brother Gary, who we have all missed dearly these past few years.
Linda and Frank want to thank everyone in the Kenora area for the warm welcome and 28 great years. You make this home for us. A special thank you goes out to the doctors, nurses, and administrative staff at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital. And a very special thank you must go to Frank’s chemo doctor and nurses. Frank would say, “They are all angels.”
In lieu of flowers, please make a same-value donation to the Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Minis Hall from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please share this time with our family.
Online condolences may be made at www.brownfuneralhomekenora.com
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