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 It is with profound sadness
that we announce the peaceful passing of the Fish Lake Garlic Man on
Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital in
his 84th year. Husband of the late Wilma Maczka (nee Kuhl). Beloved Tata
of Tadeusz "Taj" and Barbara "Basia" Campbell (Terry). Cherished Opa of
Alexandra and grandfather of Graham, Caitlin, Megan, and Ryo. Born in
Tarnow, Poland, Ted suffered a crippling injury in a WWII labour camp. He
immigrated to Canada in the early 1950s where he worked as a tool and die
machinist. An entrepreneur at heart, he then developed a wholesale and
retail business importing and selling European foods to small businesses
across the GTA and Southwestern Ontario. After reading an article in the
Financial Post discussing the millions of dollars that Canada spends on
importing garlic, Ted decided that he wanted to make Canada
self-sufficient in growing garlic. He purchased a hobby farm in
Demorestville (Prince Edward County) where he began his research and
garlic farming. He won multiple awards for his garlic and travelled far
and wide to share his knowledge, expertise, and "garlic gospel." It was
his drive and determination that pioneered the ever-expanding
garlic-growing movement in North America. He will be sorely missed. Many
thanks to the staff, nurses, and doctors of the Prince Edward County
Memorial Hospital for their care and support and to the countless others
who cared for Ted over the years. Family, friends, and colleagues are
invited to attend a memorial visitation to celebrate Ted's life at the
WHATTAM FUNERAL HOME , 33 Main Street, Picton, on Saturday, January 11,
2014 from 1:00-3:00pm. If desired, donations in his name can be made to
the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation.
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