Kinmount man killed while working at Dagmar Ski Resort
A funeral will be held next Tuesday for a 40-year-old Kinmount man who was killed early Tuesday morning while working as a snow grooming machine operator at Dagmar Ski Resort, near Uxbridge, about 80 kilometres southwest of Peterborough.
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is continuing an investigation into the death of Wade Hartin.
Hartin had been an employee at Dagmar for several years.
Emily Johnston-Hartin, his wife for five years, is expecting their first child in April.
“Wade was everyone’s best friend. When people would first meet Wade they were always amazed by his great smile and caring personality. Wade’s love for family, friends and snowboarding will be carried on by many,” Wade’s older brother Shayne Hartin said in a statement to The Examiner.
“Wade was a loving husband to Emily and very proud to be a first time dad in April. This sudden death has left everyone trying to find answers and we will all miss his big hugs, witty sense of humour and larger than life personality.
“Our family is so grateful to all those who have been asking how they can support us during this difficult time.”
A fund has been set to help support his wife and baby. Donations can be made through the Mackey Funeral Home at 33 Peel St. in Lindsay or online through a GoFundMe campaign that had raised $25,521 from 269 donors toward a $30,000 goal.
Visitation is Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Celebrations at 35 Lindsay St. N. in Lindsay followed by a funeral at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
— with files from Moya Dillon, Uxbridge Times Journal