Blair Sauve

Condolences to the Sauve family of Braeside on the death of Blair, aged 47.

Blair died from complications due to a heart problem on Thursday at the Arnprior hospital after collapsing at The Beer Store in town where he worked.

Blair was the organizer for many years of the Arnprior Men's Fastball League. He was a familiar sight on the Arnprior diamonds both playing and coaching at third base for the Branigan's team in the league for many years throughout the 80s and 90s.

The Sauve family (10 kids) is very close and I know the death of Blair will be difficult for them. Blair's dad Ben has been active in sports in the past, as a former fastball umpire, as well as a sponsor of the "Ben's TV" team many years ago. Ben also is a former owner of the Arnprior Jr B Packers hockey team. Blair's brother Paul continues to be active in fastball, both as a coach in the women's game at Carleton U and he was also involved in the Kars men's tournament team last summer.

Blair was a generous guy - after games in the AMFL, he always made sure that the guys around his van had a beer in hand no matter what team they played for.

I'll miss seeing Blair at The Beer Store and talking ball with him. Blair was always ready with a "Case of 50, Bruno?" whenever I went in. I think the only time I ever saw Blair mad was when somebody brought in a case of empties with green and brown bottles mixed up!

Rest in peace, Blair-dog.