Martha (McHale) Cassidy
September 13, 2007 at 3:02 am
Mr. Dobrindt was my English Master at London Teachers’ College in 1960. To my mind he was the ideal _ the kind of teacher we tried to emulate. I’m so glad he was among us for so long.
Wayne Elgie
September 13, 2007 at 8:16 am
Sorry to learn of the passing of Gerry. He was a great inspiration when I attended London Teachers’ College some 50 years ago. He shared so many qualities that served us well in our teaching careers. God bless.
Judie & John Peacock
September 13, 2007 at 9:02 am
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Uncle Gerry and I kept in contact, at least at Christmas, for many years. Your Dad and Mom played a big part in my younger years and they certainly had a special spot in the hearts of my family. Diane and Karen, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel through this very difficult time. God Bless You!
Nancy Lightfoot
September 13, 2007 at 10:05 am
My goodness, Gerry made it to 100! I knew that I would see his before too long, but it’s always with sadness that I read about any of my friends from Granite House. Gerry was a blessing and inspiration to everyone who knew him. It sounds as though Longworth took good care of him – and Karen and Bob – you were always there to make sure everything was okay.
Gerry had a long and wonderful life, and from what I witnessed, he accepted everything that came his way with grace and dignity – yet another inspiration to the rest of us.
Take care,
Nancy
Mary Flannigan (Chalmers)
September 14, 2007 at 3:40 am
I was very sad to learn of you father’s passing. We have all lost a wonderful and caring man, a true giant in his time and a terrific friend to my family. I have many fond memories of vacations at cottages, Bermuda and New Year’s Eve celebrations with both your father (who will always be Mr. Dobrindt to me) and your mom. They were a terrific team together. Your father wrote a very moving poem in tribute to my own father which was read at his funeral and I can only wish that I have the talent of the pen as well to do something in return. However, I don’t and can only send you both, and your respective families my very heartfelt sympathy.
Ross Spettigue
September 14, 2007 at 8:30 am
Sadly I read in the LFP about the passing of Mr. Dobrindt, a highly respected and kindly educator who was a mentor of mine at The London Teachers’ College. To Dianne and Karen and your extended families, my deepest sympathy, your Dad was a great guy. God Bless. Oh, and I used his daybook throughout my career.
Ross Spettigue
Windsor
Jim and Darlene Dilamarter
September 14, 2007 at 9:19 am
It is with sadness that Darlene and I learned of Gerry’s death. He was an inspiration to my career in education. Over the years I remember my mom and dad speaking with a great deal of pride of their relationship with Gerry and Evelyn. We are related in some way but I’m not exactly sure how. Regardless of that, he was a guiding hand to many educators. I treasure the books he has given us over the years. Our prayers are with the family today.
Jim and Darlene Dilamarter
Elva Whitmore
September 16, 2007 at 7:14 am
Dear Diane and Karen,
I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
He was a remarkable person and lived to a remarkable age. I recall how much Carm enjoyed phoning Gerry on his birthday, taking him on a day-trip to Port Elgin, and sharing good times along with their friends at curling bonspiels. My sincere sympathy.
Jeanette Rutherford
September 16, 2007 at 11:18 am
To the Dobrindt family
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your dear father and grandfather. I am in Calgary on vacation (Sept 6-20) and saw the obituary online. Gerry was our very dear neighbour on McKenzie for many years and always took great interest in our children Amy and Matthew, and was in fact their godfather. We had wonderful visits to the cottage in Southampton, bridge games, and more recently, visits while he was at Longworth, the last on his 100th birthday. We will treasure the writings he gave us as gifts, the special Christmas letters, and our memories of our shared friendship. He was a very special person to us and to many. Our very deepest condolences.
Jeanette, Amy and Matthew Rutherford
David Devereux
September 17, 2007 at 8:41 am
I was sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. He was a familiar figure to me growing up as he and my father, Ralph Devereux, were such close friends. He took his role as my godfather to heart and would often send gifts of his books of poems. Most especially I remember his thoughtfulness on my birthday each year, when up until I turned 18 he would send a new silver dollar. Thanks to his kindness I have a complete 18 year set!
He will be much missed and I extend my sympathies to his entire family.
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Mr. Dobrindt was my English Master at London Teachers’ College in 1960. To my mind he was the ideal _ the kind of teacher we tried to emulate. I’m so glad he was among us for so long.
Sorry to learn of the passing of Gerry. He was a great inspiration when I attended London Teachers’ College some 50 years ago. He shared so many qualities that served us well in our teaching careers. God bless.
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. Uncle Gerry and I kept in contact, at least at Christmas, for many years. Your Dad and Mom played a big part in my younger years and they certainly had a special spot in the hearts of my family. Diane and Karen, you are in my thoughts and prayers as you travel through this very difficult time. God Bless You!
My goodness, Gerry made it to 100! I knew that I would see his before too long, but it’s always with sadness that I read about any of my friends from Granite House. Gerry was a blessing and inspiration to everyone who knew him. It sounds as though Longworth took good care of him – and Karen and Bob – you were always there to make sure everything was okay.
Gerry had a long and wonderful life, and from what I witnessed, he accepted everything that came his way with grace and dignity – yet another inspiration to the rest of us.
Take care,
Nancy
I was very sad to learn of you father’s passing. We have all lost a wonderful and caring man, a true giant in his time and a terrific friend to my family. I have many fond memories of vacations at cottages, Bermuda and New Year’s Eve celebrations with both your father (who will always be Mr. Dobrindt to me) and your mom. They were a terrific team together. Your father wrote a very moving poem in tribute to my own father which was read at his funeral and I can only wish that I have the talent of the pen as well to do something in return. However, I don’t and can only send you both, and your respective families my very heartfelt sympathy.
Sadly I read in the LFP about the passing of Mr. Dobrindt, a highly respected and kindly educator who was a mentor of mine at The London Teachers’ College. To Dianne and Karen and your extended families, my deepest sympathy, your Dad was a great guy. God Bless. Oh, and I used his daybook throughout my career.
Ross Spettigue
Windsor
It is with sadness that Darlene and I learned of Gerry’s death. He was an inspiration to my career in education. Over the years I remember my mom and dad speaking with a great deal of pride of their relationship with Gerry and Evelyn. We are related in some way but I’m not exactly sure how. Regardless of that, he was a guiding hand to many educators. I treasure the books he has given us over the years. Our prayers are with the family today.
Jim and Darlene Dilamarter
Dear Diane and Karen,
I was sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
He was a remarkable person and lived to a remarkable age. I recall how much Carm enjoyed phoning Gerry on his birthday, taking him on a day-trip to Port Elgin, and sharing good times along with their friends at curling bonspiels. My sincere sympathy.
To the Dobrindt family
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your dear father and grandfather. I am in Calgary on vacation (Sept 6-20) and saw the obituary online. Gerry was our very dear neighbour on McKenzie for many years and always took great interest in our children Amy and Matthew, and was in fact their godfather. We had wonderful visits to the cottage in Southampton, bridge games, and more recently, visits while he was at Longworth, the last on his 100th birthday. We will treasure the writings he gave us as gifts, the special Christmas letters, and our memories of our shared friendship. He was a very special person to us and to many. Our very deepest condolences.
Jeanette, Amy and Matthew Rutherford
I was sad to hear of Gerry’s passing. He was a familiar figure to me growing up as he and my father, Ralph Devereux, were such close friends. He took his role as my godfather to heart and would often send gifts of his books of poems. Most especially I remember his thoughtfulness on my birthday each year, when up until I turned 18 he would send a new silver dollar. Thanks to his kindness I have a complete 18 year set!
He will be much missed and I extend my sympathies to his entire family.
David Devereux