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Dr. Vincent Frederick Joseph Crichton (Doc Moose)
November 7, 1942 – December 3, 2020

Beloved husband of Kim, Dad to Scott (Vita), Susan (Craig) and Grampy to Julia, Vince is now at rest.Vince was born in Chapleau, Ontario to Vincent and Dora Crichton. His love for this small town remained steadfast and he continued to spend his summers at “camp” at Mulligan’s Bay, forever working on projects; taking the boat “up river” to reminisce about the memories around every corner; dropping in on long time friends; and sitting on the porch reflecting and listening to the call of the loon.

Vince’s passion for the great outdoors and wildlife began as a young boy spending time in the bush with his dad who was the Fish and Wildlife Supervisor for the Chapleau area. He earned his Bachelor and Masters of Science degrees at the University of Manitoba, and his Doctorate at the University of Guelph in the field of wildlife diseases. This led to Vince’s career, starting as a regional wildlife biologist for the Province of Manitoba and retiring after 40 years as the Manager – Game, Fur and Problem Wildlife. He developed an intense passion for moose and spent much of his career focused on moose biology and management. He came to be recognized internationally and was an invited speaker at numerous conferences and speaking events around the world. In particular...