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He was predeceased by his sister, Susan Riegle (Ed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pillar of the Huntsville community, he was known for his integrity, kindness, and unwavering commitment to the people he served.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Mayor of Huntsville, he approached every decision with thoughtfulness and a deep sense of responsibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His leadership left a lasting impact, and he remained highly respected long after his term ended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An accomplished athlete throughout his life, he especially loved hockey, both as a player and as a mentor to young athletes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His passion for sport shaped his character<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\">\u2014disciplined, fair, team-focused, and always ready to encourage others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His devotion to young people led him into education, where he served with distinction as Principal of Huntsville High School (Sept. 1986-June 1993).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that role he guided thousands of students, supporting their successes and helping them navigate challenges with patience and genuine care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family was at the centre of his life. He was a proud and loving father to Kristin and David whose lives he enriched with his steady support, humour, and wisdom. He delighted in his grandchildren\u2014Brittany, Ty and Darian Clarke, and Sophie Oulton\u2014who brought him immeasurable joy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He celebrated every milestone with pride and cherished the special bond he held with each of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He will be remembered for his big heart, his generosity, and the countless ways he contributed to the community he loved so much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was well respected and deeply loved by friends, neighbours, colleagues, and former students\u2014a man who made Huntsville better simply by being part of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A celebration of his life will be held at a later date, with details to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His legacy of service, strength, and compassion will live on in the community, and in the hearts of all who knew him.<\/p>\n\n\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler!<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/dont-miss-out-on-doppler\/\"><u>here<\/u><\/a> to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.<br \/>\nLocal news in your inbox so you don&#8217;t miss anything!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"background: #5cb85c url('https:\/\/d1iczxrky3cnb2.cloudfront.net\/red_logo.png') no-repeat 37px; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; display: inline-block; font-size: 16px; padding: 15px 38px; padding-left: 75px; -webkit-border-radius: 2px; -moz-border-radius: 2px; border-radius: 2px; box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 #1f5a89; text-shadow: 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"https:\/\/donorbox.org\/support-huntsville-doppler\">Click here to support local news<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45657\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Terence E. 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