This summer our Memory Corner is dedicated to a man who has impacted hundreds of children going through the Scouting program in Burk’s Falls. He became a Cub Scout in the 1940s, became a Scout leader in the early 1950s. He married his high school sweetheart in 1954, and she was by his side volunteering her time anyway she could. Elwood began his professional life as an auto body technician later becoming a teacher in 1978 at the Harwood Secondary School in Ajax. After he retired in 1989 and moved back to Burk’s Falls, he was asked to rejoin Scouting in 1994. He was with them even past his 90^th birthday in 2019. He was one of the longest serving Scout Leaders with over 60 years under his belt. Canoeing was one of his greatest pleasures. He learned to paddle when he was in Scouts. They had raised enough money to purchase their first canoe in 1959 of which they now have several canoes. In 2002, the troop presented their beloved Scout Leader with his own canoe named ADDIE.

Addie was awarded many awards throughout his scouting years, he had countless happy memories. He had a lifelong passion for Scouting and was presented the Silver Acorn; the highest award Scouting has to offer volunteers. He strived to set a living example of Robert Baden-Powell’s teachings to our future leaders.

“You never know who you’re going to reach or who you’re going to touch without even realizing it.” ~ Elwood Addison

Elwood Addison's Obituary and Tribute Video

https://www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Elwood-Addison

Written by Kendra Kellas, Charlene Watt and from the Almaguin Chronicles written by Astrid Taim