Darcy Traviss (died 2014)
| Darcy Traviss | |
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| Born | 1955 Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Died | 2014-03-24 Timmins, Ontario |
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Darcy Traviss (died 24 March 2014, aged 58) was a Thunder Bay-born Special Olympics athlete who lived in Timmins.[1][2]
Life and family
Darcy Traviss was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He attended Gron Morgan High School, where he completed his secondary education. Shortly after finishing school, he relocated to Timmins, where he remained for the rest of his life.[1]
In Timmins, he was an active participant in Special Olympics bowling. He achieved significant success in the sport, winning numerous championships and traveling across Canada for competitions.[1]
He was survived by his stepmother Margaret, his brothers Ricky and Russell, and his sister Lynn-Ellen. He was also survived by his sister-in-law Lori and brother-in-law Bob. He was predeceased by his father Ernie and his grandparents Edna and Darcy.[1]
He died in Timmins on March 24, 2014, at the age of 58. Following cremation, a memorial service was scheduled for April 12 in Timmins, with a subsequent service planned for Thunder Bay in June. Charitable contributions were suggested for the Special Olympics or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2014-03-29.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 24 March 2014.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Darcy Traviss, Legacy Remembers, 2014-03-29, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 29 March 2014, p. 7(B)