Lynden Maslen
Posted By Egan Funeral Home On August 4, 2022 @ 5:54 pm In Bolton Area,Obituaries | 52 Comments
On August 3rd 2022, Robert Edward Lynden Maslen (“Mas”, “Lindy”) in his 75th year passed away after a 6+ year battle with cancer with family by his side at Bethell Hospice in Inglewood ON. Beloved husband of Dale Maslen (nee Cunningham) cherished father of Derek Corlett (Lydia), Marc Corlett (Sue), Matt Maslen, and Darcy Maslen (Ben). Loving Grandfather to Leah, Erin, Samantha, and William. Lindy was survived by his brother John (Alf) and sister-in-law Anne, as well as many nieces and nephews, Mark (Ann), Tim (Dale), Ann (Gary), Judy (Glen), Sue, Karen (Kelly), Darlene (Lee), Karen (Ken), and Harjeet. Predeceased by his parents Alf and Lucy and by his brothers Bert and Bill and sister Dorothy (Johnston). He will be lovingly remembered by his extended family and many friends. Lynden was born and raised in Lindsay ON, the youngest of Alfred and Lucy Maslen of Elgin Street.
He attended L.C.V.I. and was active in the Salvation Army. He went on to graduate in 1970 from Queens University with a degree in chemical engineering (Sci-70!), where he met several lifelong friends. Lynden worked for Calgon Carbon Corporation as a senior sales manager until his retirement in 2012. Mas and Dale married in 1979 and began raising their family in Bolton ON. In 1991 Lynden was relocated to Pittsburgh PA where they spent four years enjoying all it had to offer and the continuous flow of family and friends visiting on weekends. In 1995 the family returned to Bolton, where Mas and Dale were able to enjoy many years of entertaining their friends and family at the house on King Street East, especially around the Christmas season which was his favourite holiday. Mas’ second home was on Pinegrove Road in Kearney ON. Purchasing the lot in 1973, Mas and his friends built a close community that continues to this day. There were so many memories and stories about the cottage on Perry Lake, there was literally a book written about all the shenanigans. Thanks to the unwavering support from his dearest friends from day one of diagnosis and the team at Stronach Regional Cancer Centre in Newmarket ON, Mas was able to enjoy extra summers in his favourite spot on the dock with a cold beverage. Lynden hoped his willingness to participate in different treatment trials for lung cancer could help with future treatment breakthroughs. Along with the time at the cottage, Mas was fortunate enough to enjoy several trips with the guys to cross off some of his bucket list items including watching his favourite football team, the Green Bay Packers play at Lambeau Field in Green Bay Wisconsin (GO PACKERS!). Mas was a music enthusiast, Maple Leafs fan, and a collector of many, many, many things.
What he will be most remembered for is a loyal friend, and loving father, husband, and brother.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Monday, August 8 from 5 – 8 p.m.
Private interment will be at Riverside Cemetery in Lindsay and a Celebration of Life will be held in Lindsay at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army, Stronach Regional Cancer Centre, or Bethell Hospice would be appreciated.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Condolences for the family of “Lynden Maslen”
Darcy I’m thinking of all of you at this tough time! I remember cottage visits during university were your father’s sense of humour and extensive playlist kept us laughing and dancing. Sending love to your entire family.
Sad news!
Growing up on Elgin St I was fortunate to have very,very special neighbours!The Maslen’s took me under their wing and although Lindy was a year younger than me , we became very good friends. I basically was part of their family being invited on everything they did; that included summer camps.
Even though many years have passed I frequently think about how lucky I was to have Lindy as a friend!
We lived across the street from Lindy. My brother Doug Quirt was also a great friend. Doug too lost his battle in 2016. Hugs to the family
Matt and family, sincere condolences from the Cumming family. We will be thinking of you in your time of grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dale and and our cousins Derek, Marc, Matt and Darcy and their families. Mas was truly a special person.
Jennifer (Corlett) and John Miles
Dale and family, I am so saddened to hear about Lyndens passing. What a wonderful man. Thinking of you Dale and sending big hugs to you during this most difficult time.
Growing up on Elgin Street Lindy was a huge part of my/our life, those were the good old days.
Such sad news.
Condolences to the family.
Even the skies over Perry Lake wept on Wednesday….so many memories of Mas and his antics and his generosity to our family…he lived up to the saying “mi casa es su casa”. Sending our love to the whole family.
We are so very sorry of hear of the passing of Mas!! We remember living on Sherin Court and the fun that we had!! He was a GREAT guy and my heart breaks for Dale and the rest of his family. Hugs and you all!!
Love Heather and Murray
Oh my, the stories, the memories, the friendships that culminated around Mas and his family and friends. It is a sad time for all and especially you, the immediate family. And that is OK as we have those memories to reflect upon. I will think of you often and cherish our times together. Huge hugs to all of you . ❤️
This is a tough time and I’m thinking of your whole family- lots of stories to be told and remembrances from many spots. Take care everyone.
Peace
Dale and family Bill and I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Linda and Bill Daly
I met Dale and Mas through the semi-annual Kapuskasing lunches. The NICEST people! I looked forward to their warm greetings every time. It felt like being reconnected with long time friends (I had never met them before!) God bless you all.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Cherish the memories of wonderful times full of fun & laughter together. Thinking of you Dale & all of your family during this very sad & difficult time.
Jan & Joe Micic
Dale,Derek,Marc,Matt and Darcy
Mas was a very special and dear friend, and we share in your tremendous loss.
Since our dear friend’s passing, we have reminisced and we have laughed many times over, and also cried, and together we have relived so many great moments that we shared over the 55 plus years that Mas was in our lives. We count ourselves extremely lucky to have shared even his tough last few months. He will be greatly missed but the wonderful friendship and memories will never be forgotten.
In the coming days, may the comfort of friends sharing in your immense loss help heal your sorrow.
“ to live in the hearts of those we love is not to die”
❤️Forever in our hearts Mas❤️
Love Sarge and Mj xoxo
So sorry to hear of the sad news.
Mas will be missed at the Kapsters luncheon that you so expertly organize.
Best wishes now and always to you and your family
Lorne
Sending my Condolences to Dale and Darcy, ( an old friend from school bus driving days)
Edna Wright.
Dear Dale~ We are so sorry for the sad news of Mas’ passing. Although we haven’t known Mas for very long, I certainly go way back to school days in Kapuskasing with you Dale. Donna and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Don and Donna
Dale and family,
Our sincerest sympathies to you all on the recent passing of your loving husband, father and grandfather. May your sweet memories of him, bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Yehiel and Maria Meghory
Maz you fought a long hard fight. Rest in peace.
Great times on Perry lake. We had some of the best times of our life with you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dale and her family.
Kent and Kelly
Dale and family. We are so. very sorry to hear that Mas has lost his courageous battle with cancer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dale. Sending sincere condolences and big long distance hugs.
Love, Sue and Butch
Dear Dale and family:
Bev and I were shocked and saddened when we got the news of Mas’s passing. What an immense loss
for you and your children. I haven’t known Mas for that long but I admired his good nature and the resolve
he showed to that damn disease. We’ll be thinking of you during this very difficult time.
Kind love,
Rich and Bev
Marty and I are so sorry to hear of Mas’s passing and our condolences to Aunt Dale and our cousins Derek, Marc, Darcy and Matt. Mas was a gentle soul. ❤️
Dear Dale, Matt, Darcy, Derek and Marc amd families,
Marty and I are so sorry to hear of your beloved Mas’s passing. We remember him always as a very gentle soul.
Love always,
Allison & Marty xo
Dale, Matt, Darcy, Ben and Family
Our condolences to hear about Mas. Lots of memories over the years and laughs and Beers.
He’s living up at the cottage full time now and will remain in everyone’s thoughts.
Love, Cassandra, Ryan, Jessica, Dan and the Aida’s
Dear Dale and Family;
We are saddened to hear of Lyden’s passing! We are hopefull that your grief and sense of loss today, will very soon turn to sweet memories of the man who blessed your lives.
We’ve only known Mas and Dale for 15 years, since we’ve moved to Pinegrove Road. He is one of the characters that we would have liked to have known in his earlier years. Mas must have been quite the guy in his day, we’re guessing; because he was so full of life, fun, and had a genuine interest in others…. good at parties, for sure! We know Mas to be a kind, gentle, true-to-his-friends, and helpful man.
Mas fought as long as he could, as well as he could; always with a smile, sense of humour, and cordial greeting. We will forever miss him and remember him on Perry Lake!
Dear Dale, Derek (Lydia), Marc (Sue), Matt , Darcy, Grand Childrens, & Maslen Family
We were so sorry to hear of Mas’ death.
I (Fred) will always be grateful to him and Dale taking care of Derek, Marc, Matt and Darcy.
He was kind, strong person and loved by all.
Frances and I miss him and are sad not to be able to see his big smile and greeting.
Take care all . You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Love you,
Frances & Fred
Dale, it sounds like we missed knowing an amazing man. Our love and condolences come to you and your whole family at this time. With very fond memories and love. Nancie and Peter
Hello Dale , Derek. Marc , Darcy and Matt . I am very sorry to hear that news . Uncle Lindy was a constant in our lives growing up. He was the youngest, and definitely the coolest , {sorry Uncle John, but he wasn’t as grumpy either = teasing= eh . } We all have tales and memories , many many…pics too. I share your extreme grief and I hope and pray for you. Tim
To Dale and the family, our fullest condolences on your loss.
I cannot believe that it has been 56 years! I met Mas in 1966 at Lakehead University as he was doing his “encore” year in first year engineering. He became an immediate social hit with the entire class, which may have explained the encore year. As we all left Lakehead, his persuasiveness convinced a dozen or so of us to head to Queen’s in the fall of 1967. Mas and I returned to Lakehead in the summer of 1968 as we had both missed a course and needed to write a supplemental exam. Due to our love of tennis, bridge and basically anything but studying, we both flunked the supplementals. However, for reasons still unknown, Queen’s moved us into 3rd year and, as they say, the rest was history.
Over the years, the frequency of contact varied with life unfolding and geographic moves. But the Queen’s gang had stag weekends, summer and Christmas kids events, annual euchre and crokinole tournaments so there were always chances to do so. After Mas’s diagnosis, Sarge created a June gathering that brought many of us together again and resurrected great friendships.
I missed the Green Bay game (where they lost…) but was able to join Mas and others in Dallas, Baltimore and Pittsburg. Great times, great memories.
One of the wonderful things about Mas was if you had just caught up with him after a year or so, after 20 minutes is seemed like you had just seen him yesterday. The stores and laughter flowed.
Mas loved a good debate or lobbing a controversial thought into a late night discussion. He could aggressively challenge people as long as Murray was nearby (“you’re back there, eh Mur”).
He will always be one of the great characters of our lives and we will miss him. But we will always remember his stores, his humour and his warmth. And that is what counts.
Trish and I are so sorry to hear of Maz’s passing. So many great memories we have from so long ago on summer weekends and ones I have of boys weekends on Perry Lake! The world lost a great person, our sincerest condolences to Dale and the entire family!
Maz was one of a kind, he will be sorely missed…..
Dale…….My thoughts are with you ………Chris Davis
Dear Dale and Family.
I send you my heart felt condolences.
I will always remember the fun times at “Algonquin” at the cottage. Paddling our parents home after time spent with the gang.
Mas will be sadly missed.
Dale I wish you lots of love during this time.
Best wishes
Nicole Bleiker-Loppacher
Switzerland
Sorry for the loss
Dear Dale, Marc & Sue, Matt and Darcy, and Derek & Lydia
I am so terribly sorry to hear that Mas died. I will miss chatting to him on my nightly boat rides. HUGS to all
Angela
Dale,Derek,Marc,Matt and Darcy,
My deepest condolences to you and your families. It’s such sad news. Mas was like a second father to me while growing up and as an adult. I’m very thankful for all of the amazing memories and stories that I’ve been able to be a part of. He will truly be missed.
Our condolences to the entire extended family… Mas will be truly missed.
Our thoughts are with you.
Dale, Derek,Marc,Matt and Darcy
We all lost a very dear friend. Who doesn’t have lots of fond memories of Mas? From university days, raising family, summers in Kearney. I think everyone had a special bond with him. His love of NFL and the Leafswas contagious. His love of music yielded a large collection. Music is such an uplifting experience and I was grateful that he shared it with me. Recently, his bucket list had us attending games in various US cities. I think we all wanted to share the trips with him. Going foreword, we all have favourite memories or our dear friend, that we can remember with fondness. You will be missed for sure.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Dear Dale, Marc & Sue, Darcy & Ben, Derek & Lydia, and Matt,
We’re so sorry for your loss. Mas was an uncle to us kids on Perry Lake, and he’ll be dearly missed. So many great memories of Mas; he had the fastest boat on the lake, always had great tunes coming from his stereo, and was up to take us for ski regardless of the time of day/night (and even down the river). We’ll miss his welcoming smile, his laughter and kindness. Mas was one of a kind. We’ll hold tight to these memories.
With love,
Marian, Gillian, Heather and Annie & Ian. xo
Dear Dale & family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will all miss Mas’ great sense of humour and his true generosity. Growing up I learned a lot from him, such as the fun that can be had in a healthy debate between friends over a beer, and that when the music is good, you better play it loud! Mas showed us that good times are always better when shared with friends, and we count ourselves very fortunate to have shared some with him.
Love, Beth, Jeff, Henry & Alec
Dear Dale and family,
This news was very sad. Lynden had never said a word about his condition so this news came as a shock.
His good cheer and being a uniquely knowledgeable colleague and mentor will be most remembered.
My thoughts are with you all.
Dale.. I am sorry sadden to learn of Lyndens passing . As a friend through business he was really more a personal friend enjoying so many good times… football games / golf /sking/ and a cold beer. He taught me so much in my career.
Will take time tonight to think of Lynden in the fondest way
Dear Dale and family:
How quickly 55 years have passed since our first meeting at LU! Unfortunately you left us too soon as our adventures in our golden years were just beginning . We caused havoc on two university campuses and have numerous tall tales to tell,! From Sunny Lake to Beresford to Greece, Italy and football weekends we continued to make memories. And through it all our friendship never faltered. 900 miles between us didn’t stop our visits or calls.
Your lasting legacy is the friends you’ve left behind and the escapades they can continue to recount!
Rest In Peace our friend! We will miss you
Dear Dale and family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this time. We’d only met Mas so recently at the Kap reunions and regret this news of his passing.
What a kind and generous friend he was to so many.
All our very best thoughts at this time.
Brenda
We’re so sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vic & Denise
Sorry about your loss, we offer our sincere condolence to you and your family
Sincerely,
Nicole Gracia (YUL compliance coordinator, now retired )
I knew Lindy mostly through stories told by Anne and John. From them I learned of his passion for adventure, family and friends. The loss of Lindy, I hope, will be softened by knowing that he lived life fully and has left so many to mourn him.
Dale and Family
It is with sorrow that we say goodbye to Mas. We will miss him at our Kapuskasing luncheons. Although we have only known him for a few years, it was great when he was able to join you with all our northern friends. We will be thinking about you and the family as you go through this difficult time in your lives. With love, Gail and Reg
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Rest In Peace Mas!
Perry Lake is going to miss you.
Enjoy your beer with Andrew♦️
My condolences to you Dale & family.