Our Staff

Our Staff

We are very fortunate at C. R. Gamble Funeral Home in that we have the finest licensed Funeral Directors around. Our Funeral Directors are fully qualified in all aspects of funeral service. Their one goal is to help bereaved families through a difficult time and they are very good at what they do. 

Josh Gamble

Owner & Funeral Director

Email: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)
Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More About Josh

    For as long as I can remember I have watched my father operate our family business with the utmost integrity and commitment to quality.Inspired by his passion, I decided to follow in his footsteps and become a licensed Funeral Director, graduating in 2002. For next 8 years I continued to hone my funeral service education as a Licensed Funeral Director with The Simple Alternative and the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemetery & Cremation Professionals of Toronto.I have devoted myself to learning all that I could about the Funeral Profession so I could one day return home and and assume responsibility of our family's funeral home, In 2010 that became a reality.


    I realize that I will have some "tough shoes to fill". Armed with Dad's guidance; I commit myself to serving our community with the same honesty and compassion you have come to expect from my father. 


    My wife Stephanie & I are truly blessed with birth of our son, Aden in 2012. We take great delight in being part of his "growing up" years. Aden is currently enrolled at Holy Name of Mary School in Almonte. He loves school, takes Judo classes and is getting to be a better skater with each lesson. I think his best friends are his pet dogs, "Parker" and "M.J."

Reg Gamble

Owner & Funeral Director

Email: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1-(613)256-3313 (Collect)
Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More about Reg

    Reg & his wife Gail came to Almonte in 1973 and purchased the old Comba Funeral Home. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in 2008. The couple raised two sons in Almonte, Josh is a Licensed Funeral Director and Jake is a graduate of Algonquin College's Hotel & Restaurant Management program. Gail is a retired Orthopedic Nurse. Following her official retirement,Gail was lured out of retirement to organize and be the resource nurse for a new cutting edge technology in cancer treatment. Namely the Mohs Clinic. She again officially retired in Sept. of 2016, having spent her entire professional career at the Ottawa Civic Hospital.


    Since arriving in Almonte the Gamble's have totally renovated and enlarged the funeral home facility to meet the ever growing demand for their services. Reg has always been a innovator in the funeral profession. Never afraid to listen and always willing to embrace and help a family "Celebrate a Life" that has been lived. He has that certain personality that sets a family at ease almost from the very first meeting. He always has time to talk and listen. 


    Reg has always been involved in his community, as Chairman of the Hospital Board, President of the Lions Club, his church or various other groups, such as the North Lanark Highland Games. He regularly helps a number of charity and festival groups by acting as their Master of Ceremonies. He can be seen in venues like Celt fest, Gospel fest, Community events, Fairs and Highland Games (North Lanark & Maxville) doing his thing to help. He follows his late dad's (Don Gamble) motto ... "Don't just take from your community, give back as much and more"!


    Reg is also a Past president of the Ottawa & District Funeral Service Association and member of the Canadian, Ontario and Independent Group of privately owned funeral homes.


    Reg is the recipient of three Community Service Awards, The Governor General's medal, The Queen's Golden Jubilee medal Queens Diamond Jubilee medal in 2008 the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce awarded Reg their first ever "Outstanding Community Support" award. He is the recipient of the Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship medal presented by Lions International for outstanding service to his community. 


    In 2016 The St. Andrews Society of Ottawa awarded Reg the Sir John A. MacDonald award as their "Scot of the Year" for his outstanding contributions and for bring honour to the Scottish Community of the National Capital Region.

Neil S. Lowry

Funeral Director

Email: crgamblefuneralhome@bellnet.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)
Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More about Neil

    Neil is a native son of Ramsay Twsp.,  the son of Jim & Sandy Lowry who own and operate a farm between Almonte & Carleton Place. He attended local schools and following a year as a co-op student in funeral service, graduated from Humber College Applied Arts & Sciences with his Funeral Directors & Embalmers License in 2001. Neil is married to Heidi and the couple have 3 children, Isabel, Mason & Macpherson. Neil a valuable part of the Gamble Funeral Home family. He is widely recognized among his peers as one of the most technically sound people in our profession. He is active in his community as a Past President and current Executive member of the North Lanark Highland Games. Neil is also a Professional Highland Heavyweight ..... you know, one of those big guy's who throw telephone poles around. Neil's greatest pride and joy and the thing he takes most pleasure in is his family.

Al Watson

Funeral Director Assistant

  • More about Al

    Al has been part of the C. R. Gamble family for more than 20 years. Al and his wife Pat (former CEO of Almonte Country Haven) have 5 children. They are also grandparents. Al is a retired high school teacher and taught shop as well as other subjects. Al is also a qualified First Aid assistant and worked with the Almonte Ambulance Service for a while as well. It is nice to see the rapore Al has with his former students as they visit our funeral home. Of-coarse, during his teaching career he came to know many parents as well. Since retiring Al has become quite involved in his hobby farm as well as his church. He also enjoys and is very proficient at woodworking and gardening.

Harold Hogg

Funeral Director Assistant

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More about Harold

    Harold joined the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home staff in 2007 following the sale of his Apple Auto Glass business. Josh and Reg Gamble welcome people to their staff who are local and who know their community well. Harold is one of those unique people with whom clients are comfortable as they feel they are among friends. His quiet and respectful demeanour conveys the care that he extends to families who are grieving.


    Harold was born and raised on the Hogg family farm in Clayton and knows generations of families in his home community. Harold is valued member of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home staff.

Anthony St. Dennis

Funeral Director Assistant

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More about Tony

    Anthony St. Dennis, best known as “Tony” is one of the newer members of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home staff.  Before retiring in 2010, Tony was a valued member of the British American Bank Note Company who worked for forty-three years as a journeyman Siderographer and as a Master Engraver. Since retiring, Tony has continued to pursue his love of the arts working in etching, engraving jewelry and sculpting. His current interest in designing tattoos has been very successful.


    Just as many members of our staff, Tony devotes a great deal of time and effort to his community. He has coached minor hockey for years including one player who made it to the NHL and has his name engraved on the Stanley Cup. Tony is a Past Master of Mississippi Lodge 147. He is a founding member and past president of the Almonte and Area Artists Association. Tony is one of the three founding members of the Old Timers “Almonte Pond Hockey” group and has been a member of the Almonte Fitness Centre for more than twenty-five years. Tony is also an active member and two term Warden of St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Almonte.


    Tony and his wife, Theresa have three sons and six grandchildren. Their family time together is full of love and laughter.

Cathy Giles

Organist

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

  • More about Cathy

    Cathy Giles is an accomplished organist who has been an integral part of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home staff since 1988. She is also the fulltime organist at Holy Name of Mary Church in Almonte. She is a valued member of our staff and her music contributes significantly to every service handled at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home. 


    Cathy teaches piano and organ to a significant number of students in our area; many of whom have gone one to become extraordinary musicians.


    Cathy was born, raised, and attended school in the Pakenham and Almonte communities. She is married to Ron Giles and the couple have two sons.


    Cathy is one of the reasons that we at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home are proud to be able to say that “We are local people, proud to be called to service with dignity, care and compassion.”

Sarah Gray

Aftercare Specialist

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

Fax: 613-256-6300

  • More about Sarah

    Following the death of a loved one, there are numerous items that require attention. Dealing with these items can be confusing and overwhelming for many people. An aftercare specialist is the person to help with those issues. Sarah Gray is the aftercare specialist associated with our firm. Her knowledge, skills and resources in this area are available as part of our service.


    Sarah’s role is to provide support and resources to grieving families. She will assist the estate administrators and/or next of kin with the cancellation of Old Age Security and Canada Pension benefits, Ontario tax supplements, health cards, passports, credit cards and subscriptions.


    In addition to cancellations of these items, Sarah will assist families in completion of applications for the Canada Pension Plan Death Benefit, the Canada Pension Plan Survivor’s Pension and Children’s’ Benefits, Superannuation, Department of Veteran’s Affairs benefits, the Ontario Disability Support Program and all private and foreign pensions. Sarah’s comprehensive services in aftercare provide healing and support to grieving families.


    Sarah joined CR Gamble Funeral Home in 2011. She grew up in Almonte and later completed her Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in Management Economics in Industry and Finance degree from the University of Guelph. She has also earned a diploma in Leadership from Algonquin College. Sarah love of her community is evident in her participation in the Almonte Legion Pipe Band as a tenor drummer, her role as a leader in Sparks, Girl Guides and Pathfinders and as a ski instructor at Mount Pakenham.


    Sarah and her husband, Mark are very proud to be living in her home community and raising their family in Almonte

Ian McBain

Funeral Director Assistant

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

Fax: 613-256-6300

  • More about Ian

    Ian is a recent addition to our staff and has the type of personality that compliments all of our staff. Ian has a degree in Graphic Arts Management from Ryerson University. 


    He retired as an Independent Insurance Agent having represented State Farm Insurance for many years in our area. Ian knows the importance of customer service and caring, especially as it pertains to the funeral profession.


    Like a number of the personnel at Gamble’s, Ian recognizes the importance of giving back to his

    community. He is a past Director and Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Almonte General

    Hospital, Fairview Manor Foundation. As well Ian has had a leadership role in Cub Scouts and has also served as a Scout Leader Trainer. He is a former kid’s baseball coach. To prove he’s still got a good deal to offer his community, Ian is also an active qualified ski instructor at Mount Pakenham. 


    It was obvious to us that Ian had the people skills we were seeking in a new F.D.A. Ian and Bonnie just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple have 2 married sons and 5 grandchildren. In his leisure time (ha, ha), Ian enjoys spending his time gardening, traveling and woodworking.

Dan Morton

Funeral Director Assistant

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

Fax: 613-256-6300

  • More about Dan

    We always have an eye out for people who possess that certain personality to help folks who are grieving. Who care about peoples feelings and understand the confusion and hurt a death brings to a family. So when Dan agreed to join us, we were obviously delighted. We recognized very quickly he had that personality we were looking for.



    Dan and his wife Patti have been apart of the Almonte community for over 30 years. He is a retired high school teacher who taught mathematics and physical education at ADHS. Dan was very active outside of the classroom at ADHS, coaching a variety of sports, including football, basketball, and track. In the community, he was also involved in coaching basketball, hockey, and soccer. 


    After retiring in 2016, Dan has kept active through hiking, kayaking, cycling, and hockey. He is a volunteer at AGH_FVM and continues to be active in education, working with TVOntario Mathify to provide free tutoring.

Kim Julian

Funeral Director Assistant

Toll Free Phone: 1-(613) 256-3313 (Collect)

Office Phone: (613)-256-3313

Fax: 613-256-6300

  • More about Kim

    Kim was born and raised in Almonte. He retired in 2011 after 37 years working for the federal government at Library and Archives Canada.


    Kim is married, and has two adult children, and is the proud “Poppa” to four grandchildren.


    Over the years Kim has been involved in many organizations within our community: minor hockey, softball, baseball, soccer, broomball and touch football just to name a few. He acted as president of the Almonte/Pakenham Minor Hockey Association (APMHA) for over ten years and stayed involved for twenty years. He has coached both hockey and soccer.


    When he wasn’t at a sporting event you could find him on stage as a member of the local theatre group The Valley Players of Almonte. If that didn’t keep him busy enough he then joined the Almonte Legion Pipes and Drums as a drummer for over 15 years. “I always like to keep busy” he says. He also enjoys spending time on a golf course.


    Since he was a teenager Kim has always been interested in working in the funeral business, and when the opportunity arose to work at Gambles he readily accepted. He looks forward to serving his community in this capacity.

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