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Sheri Linnen posted a condolence
Friday, January 17, 2020
Shirley, Annie and Val,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart sure goes out to all of you. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Sheri Linnen - Regina
Valerie Raye Posted Jun 1, 2020 at 11:26 PM
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Terry and Sandy Thompson posted a condolence
Saturday, January 4, 2020
Shirley & Family
We just returned from a holiday and were very saddened to hear of Malcolm's recent passing. Having known Malcolm since grade 7, I have many fond memories of him. Malcolm was a gifted individual. He excelled in sports, music, academics and adventure. I had my first ski-do ride racing around Falcon Bay, my first small plane ride, and my first balloon ride with Malcolm piloting/driving. Moonshine Molly gigs were great fun times and Malcolm's fiddling always set the tone for a party atmosphere.
Shirley, it was great seeing you and Malcolm last October. Our deepest condolences.
Arv & Sandy Thompson
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Bob Nixon posted a condolence
Friday, January 3, 2020
I worked with Malcolm at CBC in the 1980s. Great story teller, with a sharp wit. He was the first and only only balloonist I ever met. He told me the story of how he learned. He took a lesson from a guy in Edmonton, and the wind came up and the fellow had to bring it down fast. But he panicked and landed it on the top if a four story building, and then got dragged across the roof until it hit the concrete lip. The basket spilled and Malcolm tumbled out. Somehow a rope got caught around his ankle and he dangled upside-down but landed unscathed near the balloon on the grass. His instructor was a whimpering mess, thinking Malcolm was a goner. But when he saw Malcolm was ok, he wanted to be paid for the lesson. Needless to say....
It was a great story, and I have thought about it often in the 35 years or so since he told it to me. I’m sure I may have mangled some of the details. But the ending I recall quite clearly.
“Anyway, I learned how to balloon from somebody else. If you want, I can take you up some weekend “ he said.
“No thanks,” I said.
A fine fellow. My condolences.
Bob Nixon
Burnaby
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Alethea Foster posted a condolence
Friday, December 27, 2019
I worked with Malcolm for several years at the CBC. He was a steady rock who worked hard to keep us all afloat from the assignment and producer desk. I remember learning throughout the years of his many interests and talents and was amazed that he had the time to pursue them all, but he did, and he did them all well. I am saddened to hear of his passing and give my condolences to his family and friends.
Alethea Foster
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Sharon Elliott posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
Malcolm was working for Sundance Balloons when I first met him (and crewed for him). He was instrumental in introducing me to the balloon community - I'm very grateful for this! He will be missed. Deepest condolences to his family.
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Gord Moyer posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
A man of multiple accomplishments, Mal was a truly talented individual. So sorry to see him leave us all so soon. He had many friends with many memories.
Motorcycles, music and the Prairie Balloon Group were a few of our mutual interests. In the early days of Moonshine Molly we were playing a gig in Moose Jaw when Mal broke into a fiddle tune medley. Instantly the crowd started throwing themselves down on the floor squirming and flopping around doing the "gator" dance. It was a real ruckus with the stage rumbling under our feet. I remember Tom and I glancing at each other with fleeting looks of concern, wondering if the floor was going to give out while Mal played on relentlessly with a devilish grin on his face.
Ted Spencer lit a candle
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
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Growing up Malcolm was a hero to me ... I made my Mom take my brother and I to Mount Pleasant Park to watch him play high school football for the Campbell Tartans. I later wrestled in high school and pursued that at the University level due to Mal's influence.
I remember his incredible entries in both the local high school science fair and the Canadian high school science fair. I believe he was the overall winner of the fair in Regina twice and on the national level once.
The first time I was master of ceremonies at a wedding Malcolm was in town. He helped me with my words and settled me down ... I remember he told me "everybody will be there to be entertained - they want you to be funny"
Later in life I got a chance through my vocation to work with Ralph McKay where Malcolm was a director and at times the Board chair. We occasionally had dinner when I was in Regina.
I will remember him fondly.
Cousin Ted Spencer - Winnipeg
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Noah Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
My uncle Malcolm was a wealth of knowledge and always had a good story to share. I have fond memories of him lighting the brandy on the Christmas pudding every year, being the family member you wanted on your team when playing trivial pursuit, someone who I could ask anything about and get an accurate answer, and who took me up in the skies in grade 9 for a ride in his airplane, among so many memories during family get togethers drinking and laughing and playing so many games including shooting pool in my aunt and uncles’ basement. Malcolm was also very kind to me and willing to share in his insight and stories. He will be missed. From aviator wings to angel wings, no doubt.
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Shaun Frenette posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2019
Dear family and friends of Malcolm: I am so sad to hear of his passing, and my condolences to you all. Malcolm was the assignment editor at CBC-TV Regina during my time there in the 90s. Always cool, calm, collected and organized. I see that I followed in some of his footsteps on the way to CBC (polysci at U of S, U of R School of Journalism), and I remember his passion for aviation and space - I remember how excited he was when the photos started coming in from the first rover on Mars! Take care, Shaun
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Dennis Schoonbaert posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2019
Sincerest sympathies to Malcolm's family and friends. I came to know Malcolm through a common interest, first as a reader of his well written aviation articles and later, personally, as a fellow Cavalier owner. I was excited for him when he purchased his Falco from the same people who built his Cavalier. We only knew each other casually but I am not the least surprised by his other talents and accomplishments.
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Tom Warner, Deborah Hammond posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2019
SHIRLEY AND FAMILY.
So sad to hear of Malcolm's passing.Many fond memories of gigs and ballooning with you and Mal. Malcolm.s fiddelin lit up never ending packed clubs and dance halls sending crowds into massive frenzy. Majical times! Our thoughts are with you.
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Tristan Miller posted a condolence
Monday, December 23, 2019
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my uncle Malcolm. Visiting Shirley, Malcolm, and the girls was always a treat for me, not least because Malcolm could always be counted on for some witty and edifying stories. I was in awe of his many technical, intellectual, and creative talents. I remember spending many an hour observing him intently at his computer and his ham radio station, and also being so impressed when he told me that he was writing a book on ballooning. Malcolm was a friendly, knowledgeable, resourceful man, and I will always treasure my memories of him.
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Bart Ritchie posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2019
It was with great sadness that I heard of Malcolm's passing. We shared a common interest in Amateur Radio (ham radio) with a special interest in radio sport contesting as well as a number of activities and participation as members of the Regina Amateur Radio Association.
My heartfelt condolences go out to your family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly kind person.
Bart Ritchie
Amateur Radio Operator VE5CPU
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Holly Pietrus posted a condolence
Sunday, December 22, 2019
Shirley & family,
We are deeply saddened by the news of Malcolm's passing.
Growing up in the Hillsdale/Whitmore Park neighbourhoods together we all knew Malcolm was truly "a whiz kid." When we worked together, his knowledge of so many things added context to stories covered by the CBC time and time again, and often shared with a wry smile and ready laugh. He was a such a nice person.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Holly & Mike Pietrus
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Ron Wood posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2019
On behalf of EAA chapter 154 I would like to offer condolences to Shirley and family.
Malcolm has been an important part of our group for many years, fulfilling the role of president, secretary and newsletter writer. He was always there to help out with what ever project we had on the go, from setting up for our annual pancake breakfast to being the media rep when we hosted the B17 and B25 WW II bombers. We will sadly miss his contributions and friendship.
Fly west my friend into the setting sun.
Ron Wood
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John Bradley posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Malcolm was a great story teller, adventurer , and above all a very
kind and curious man .
I crossed paths with Malcolm both in ham radio and ballooning and
always enjoyed the lively conversations and stories .
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him
73's Malcolm
John Bradley
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Al Snell posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Shirley, I am so, so sorry. Malcolm was a true renaissance man, he was accomplished in so many things and I admired him tremendously. And on top of all that he did, he was a really nice guy. There are not many like him. The news of his passing is a shock.
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A Bateman posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2019
God’s Speed, Malcolm.
You will always fly with us.
Your CASARA family.
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Michele Amy posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2019
A lovely tribute to this multi-faceted man. My experience of Malcolm was as a fiddler of excellence and a companion with a quirky sense of humour; in those capacities, he stood out from the herd. But I can see through this lovely tribute that he brought those same values of excellence and dedication to so many other aspects of his life as well.
He will certainly be missed by the musical community, which he helped to build and to support over the years by sharing his gifts and knowledge. The sign of a well-lived life is often in the number of people who will miss you when you have fulfilled your purpose; Malcolm will be missed greatly by many - and missed especially by those he loved the most, and who returned that love.
My sincere condolences to those who loved Malcolm and will miss him daily. We will save the empty chair for him at a fiddle jam tonight, and will play some of his tunes - and lift a glass to celebrate a life well-lived.
Valerie Raye Posted Jun 1, 2020 at 11:42 PM
Thanks for keeping the chair out for him. ♡ that's a very nice thought to know that was happening then for him. I've only been able to come read everyone's comments now, it was still too raw back in December, but they are very heart warming comments to read now and glad he was still able to be a part of the fiddle jam ♡
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Saturday, December 21, 2019
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Vale Malcolm McLeod. I met Shirley and Malcolm 40ish years ago through hot air ballooning. Malcolm taught me how to fly the balloon. He was a patient, thoughtful and forgiving teacher as much as I was a 'distracted' student that couldn't seem to master the timing of the 'burn' and we had some rough landings. Always an encouraging word, and never a angry comment even when I almost dumped him and the basket in the canal...half an inch between the edge of the canal and the basket. Thankyou Malcolm for encouraging my adventuring spirit as it began with ballooning, but I never stopped making decisions that would take me far out of my comfort zone and had a richer fuller life for it. Hugs to you Shirley, Annie and Valerie.
See you soon Shirley,
Love Brenda & Wayne
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Joe Harrington posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Malcolm's passing. I was lucky enough to get to know Malcolm during the few years that I lived in Lumsden and was a fellow member of EAA Chapter 154. Malcolm was a very active member and I enjoyed his conversation at chapter meetings and fly-ins. After I moved to Alberta, we would occasionally cross paths at fly-ins where I enjoyed catching up with him.
Smooth climbs to the west, my friend.
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Friday, December 20, 2019
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Gary Robertson posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
My sincere condolences to Shirley and family. Malcolm was a great fiddler, adding a high level of musical colour in the years that he played with Prairie Dust. He will be greatly missed by the fiddle community.
Kind regards...……..Gary Robertson
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Marvin Taylor posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Shirley and family......We were so sorry to hear of Malcolm's passing....He was always a very good friend and a pleasure to go flying with.....
Malcolm has "slipped the surely bonds of earth put out his hand and touched the face of God".
RIP Malcolm.
Marv and Debbie Taylor
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Mark Schmidt posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
I was very fortunate to play with Malcolm in a Celtic band for a few months and I quickly grew very fond of him for his humour, talent and kindness. I am astounded, in retrospect, after reading of his incredible accomplishments and wide-ranging passions, at how humble and self-effacing he was. I am shocked and saddened and my heart goes out to his family.
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Dennis Middlemiss posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Dennis Middlemiss -It is with the deepest sympathy my heart hurts for the pain that mere words cannot ease at a time like this, my thoughts are with you all in your time of sorrow and may the memories of the very many good times help to comfort you though these times of sorrow.
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Klara Kesmarky Miller posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
I am very saddened by the loss of this incredible, interesting, talented, charismatic person who I had the good fortune to call my brother-in law for decades.
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Mike Luxton posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Malcolm and I played together with a bluegrass band. I knew of his love for family, flying and music but I didn't know all of this. I always felt a kinship with him and also with Valerie. My heart aches for you all but feels fuller for having known Malcolm. My love and prayers are sincerely sent. Thank you Malcolm for being my friend.
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Glenn Szabo posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
We were very sad to hear of Malcolm’s passing, especially since my mother passed on the same day. Shirley, Val and Annie, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn and Helene
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Aldo Columpsi lit a candle
Friday, December 20, 2019
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Deepest condolences.
Worked with Malcolm at CBC. The ultimate professional. No matter how the day was going he always had a smile and a chuckle. And I remember fondly as he took me for my first balloon ride over the morning prairie. The stillness, the fresh air, the roar of the flames. The dramatic landing. The Champagne.
Malcolm thankyou for that experience.
And I personally believe that your spirit is still up there in that balloon. Smiling.
Valerie Raye Posted Jun 1, 2020 at 11:49 PM
Thanks for your words Aldo. Also thanks for taking me along on your stories when I came to "Take Your Kids to Work Day" at CBC! I remember either you or Jolynn (sp?) Saying my dad was a bit of a scrapper in high school and i remember feeling kind of proud about that hahahaha. I didnt know that but at the time had recently been in trouble for being in a few scraps myself. Haha. Always defending others of course ;-) but this was exciting news for me in grade 8 or 9 at the time I think...
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Barry McGonigle posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Shirley & Family. We are all saddened to learn of Malcolm's passing. Quite the author, aviator, gentleman and wisdom beyond anyone I've ever met. All of us at Sundance thoroughly enjoyed Malcolm - his sincerity was second to no other. Sincerest wishes to all and we'll play a few 'jigs' and toast a few for all of you during the Christmas season.
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Laura & Murray Popoff posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Our sincere condolences to Shirley & family. We will miss seeing Malcolm at our Annual Birthday party & other musical events. Laura & Murray Popoff
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Neil and Maryanne Slater posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
My wife and I offer our condolences to Malcolm's family. May only happy memories of him follow you. I also offer condolences from the Regina Amateur Radio Association.
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Suzanna and Gabor posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Gabor and I wish to send you our deepest sympathy to you, Shirley, and girls and other family members. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
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Dale Lang posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to you Shirley and your family, too young, we will keep you in our prayers. Dale and Diane Lang
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Roberta Wallace posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
I knew Malcolm as a passionate and talented fiddle player. He had endless enthusiasm for Canadian fiddle music, and would be the instigator of many events and jams. He will be missed in the music community. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family.
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Bill Whelan posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
Our deepest condolences to your Family.
The Ottawa group of hot air balloonist send our prayers your way.
Malcom would contact me when he visited the city.
Wild Bill Whelan and Sandra Rolfe.
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Perry Casson posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family.
I met Malcolm over 20 years ago through our shared love of aviation via the EAA and had many a great visit over the years. Having many of the same interests from techno-gadgets to flying regulations we could talk for hours be it under the stars at OSH to leaning on a broom after a pancake breakfast cleanup. A thoughtful and giving gentleman we will all miss him greatly.
Perry Casson
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Thursday, December 19, 2019
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