Dr. Donald "Doc" Gamble

Dr. Donald MacIntyre Gamble, of the Russell Gambles, became a Glengarrian by adoption in late 1939 when he began his Veterinary practice in Maxville and area. His ice leadership promptly enhanced his professional status with the Maxville Millionaires, so much so that they won the Eastern Canada Intermediate hockey championship, April 1940, by defeating the Maritime representatives in Glace Bay.

In community leadership he was a pillar in every way. You name a committee and Doc Gamble was a member. His greatest contribution has to be as the co-founder of the Glengarry Highland Games. For a score of years and more he was the generator of the Kenyon Agriculture Society Maxville Fair. Doc Gamble was among the first selection of the executive that founded the Maxville Manor. His dedication to sport promotion was evident when he was among the co-founders of the Glengarry Sports Hall of Fame.

After retiring from his veterinarian practice, Doc Gamble continued to live in Maxville until his death in 1996.