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In Memory of
Eleanor Jean Staples
1938 - 2023
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Heather Smyth posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, partner and friend. I knew her as "Mrs. Kennedy," my Grade 12 and 13 English teacher at LCVI. She was one of the teachers who had the biggest impact on my high school years and the path of my career. I was always eager to get to her class, and grade 12 enriched English especially was like a haven for me that I cherished. I vividly remember how she would sit on her desk, swinging her feet, and with a sparkle in her eyes would prompt us with exciting debate topics or challenging or controversial interpretations of the book we were reading. We gobbled it up and the atmosphere was electric in there. I went on to become an English professor and she's the teacher who most definitely put me on this path. I wish I had known her outside of school or had returned to talk with her. This must be such a loss to you all and I hope her memory will be a blessing.
Heather Smyth (Lindsay/Toronto)
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Darren lit a candle
Saturday, December 16, 2023
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Aunt Eleanor. Our thoughts are with the family as we remember and celebrate Aunt Eleanor’s legacy. She will be profoundly missed and forever cherished in our memories.
With love and heartfelt condolences,
Darren and MyLy
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CHERYLE MCGEE donated to ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Friday, December 15, 2023
Jethro and Family. May the memories comfort you in the days ahead and bring you peace
Garry and Cheryle McGee
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Iris Taylor posted a condolence
Monday, December 11, 2023
Jethro and family, my deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of your beloved Eleanor. Heaven has another angel. Sending prayers that you will find comfort and peace.
Sincerely, Iris Taylor
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Terri Megraw posted a condolence
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Dear Jethro and Family. We are sending our sincere condolences to you all. It was a pleasure to know Eleanor. She will be missed by many! Mike & Terri Megraw and Family
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David & Vicki Smith donated to ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Dear Jethro & Family,
We were saddened to learn of Eleanor's passing. She was a great lady and I have many happy memories of Eleanor during our CCHA walks, golfing, curling and Pilates classes.
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Ann Dakers posted a condolence
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Jethro our deepest sympathies go out to you and the family.
Eleanor has been a good friend of mine for 70 years and she will be sadly missed.
Ann and Cliff Dakers
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Susan Webster posted a condolence
Thursday, December 7, 2023
I had her as a teacher at FFSS back in the late 60’s, she was a wonderful teacher. Condolences to her family.
Susan Webster
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Georgs Bradbury posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Eleanor. She was my assistant Head of English at Lindsay College. Eleanor was an excellent teacher of English and a true support to me as assistant Head. She was not only my assistant but a good friend. Mary and my condolences go out to Jethro and family.
George Bradbury
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Anne and Harry Shephard posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Dear Jethro and family; so very sorry to hear the sad news of Elenores passing. Couldn't have asked for more enjoyable former neighbour's to live beside. We will always remember her smile and freindly, outgoing personality. We will keep all of our special memories of her, close to our hearts. Warm wishes Anne and Harry Shephard
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Lois Grant donated to ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
From Bill and Lois Grant and family.
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Cheryl Anderson donated to ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Our deepest condolences to all of you. Aunt Jeannie will be missed very much.
Sending our love,
Cheryl, Will, Alec, and Abby
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Debbie Stacey posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Eleanor was one of my high school English teachers at FFSS. She was smart and knew her books, kind and very approachable, but also strong & able to control the class (with many who would rather have been studying any other subject.) She always dressed so professionally and many looked up to her as a role model, balancing her career and motherhood, which was not common at that time. I will always remember her kindness sending a personal note when I graduated; she truly cared about her students and followed their path in life.
In later years, I was thrilled to reconnect with her when I moved back to the area, and enjoyed talking to her at curling events and working with her at the fair.
My deepest condolences to the family. I’m sure your many beautiful memories of Eleanor will live on in your hearts.
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Merilyn Junkin posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Dear Jethro and Family.
It was with extreme sadness we learned of the passing of Eleanor. May all of your special memories of times together help you all through the days ahead and May time heal your sorrow .In our thoughts .
Merilyn and Keith Junkin
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Donna posted a condolence
Monday, December 4, 2023
“ she made the world a better place “
As I didn’t have a sister .. I was lucky enough to spend time at Sugar Bush Lodge every summer. From tiny to teen. Meaning I was there with Leslie and the “ tiny part “ was roaming around the lodge, taking the fishing boats out for a tour ( 8 ho evinrude in wooden Peterborough boats) helping fill the pop cooler in the tuck shop and last but not least… jumping on the beds in the girls summer cabin. Yup I confess. Turns out Aunt Helen could see our heads bobbing up And down right from the kitchen window. Then as we all girl Oliver cousins grew … we were lucky enough to be offered a “ first job “ working as waitresses for the lodge kitchen.we leaned a lot. Eleanor was older than Leslie and I and didn’t seem to want to join us in bed jumping. She was classy lady and I didn’t see a lot of her.. She was going to school to become a teacher.. wow … in later years after she was married and lived at the house near Kennedy garage .. mom and I stopped in lots. Mom and she were close.i guess I just admired Eleanor ( we called her Jeannie ) .. I grew up watching her turn into a proud wife and mother of 2 great children, and still be a teacher . Wow watched her visit mom a lot when Dad passed away suddenly. . . I saw her more often in recent years… we used to meet at Lakefield tim Hortons for a big chat. . Where does time go ? know she hurt a lot.. . She still curled and carried out family duties.
In summary I can only go back to “ she was kind and classy”. I will miss her . I only hope that she and aunt Helen and mom Grace are playing scrabble up there .. with no pain and lots of giggling. miss you Jeannie
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Monday, December 4, 2023
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