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John Cabot Trail

Nova Scotia

I regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Fenton McInnis. Fenton was a top AG grower in Canada in the 80-90’s, and well known for the 810 McInnis from ‘96. He was a pioneer of FP’s and broke the world record in 2010 with his 142 lber; many of today’s FPs can be traced back to the 145 McInnis. Fenton loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a great story teller and kind soul. The last few years Fenton had health concerns which made it difficult for him to enjoy his passions but was always monitoring diary’s and the activities on the BP community. He was my FP mentor and why I’ve had success. I was honoured to call him my friend and he will be greatly missed by all that had the pleasure to know him . Rest in Peace Magoo

Information on his obituary can be could at teh following link http://www.rawalker.ca/

1/23/2017 6:48:40 PM

DKrus

Cheshire Ma USA

RIP Fenton, he was a pioneer in our sport

1/23/2017 7:17:56 PM

Andy H

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

That's sad to hear, I met him once and he was quite a character.

1/23/2017 7:19:47 PM

Don Black

Winthrop N Y

Meet Mr.McInnis back in 1993 going to miss him.

1/23/2017 7:29:19 PM

sambo

Sparta, NC

Sorry to hear this news RIP Fenton

1/23/2017 8:00:52 PM

Alan E.

eastern Ontario

Fenton McInnis was definitely a pioneer in the Field Pumpkin category and growing them before it was a GPC competition.His FPs surviving in the modern competitive gene pool are the:
93 McInnis 05
87 McInnis 06
145 McInnis 07 -- world record
142 McInnis 10 -- #1 in the world
RIP Fenton and know that your FP genes will carry on.

1/23/2017 10:34:25 PM

Jane & Phil

Ontario, Canada

Sad news. Rest in peace Fenton.

1/24/2017 9:07:17 AM

Dutch Brad

Netherlands

Sorry to hear this. He was a big name in the FP world.

1/24/2017 12:30:42 PM

dairycow

Pei Springvale

RIP Fenton HE WILL BE MISSED.

1/24/2017 6:51:34 PM

marley

Massachusetts

so so sorry you lost such a great friend john,, sad day...

1/24/2017 7:34:40 PM

Don Crews

Lloydminster/AB

That is sad. He called me up when I grew my 137. I was thrilled! I learned a lot in that next hour. I spoke with him after a few times. Yes, he will be missed, because he did so much.

1/25/2017 7:30:32 PM

Gads

Deer Park WA

Love ya Fenton thanks for your mentoring and leadership!

Gerry & Dani friends in the garden,,,

1/26/2017 12:30:37 AM

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