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Rod James Cook lit a candle
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Have you ever been with someone with whom you could sit in comfortable silence with?
Have you ever been with someone with whom conversation flowed as effortlessly as water down a hill?
Have you ever been with someone with whom you could compete with in any number of activities?
Have you ever been with someone with whom you could laugh so hard, you felt your stomach would burst?
Have you ever been with someone with whom you'd never in your life had a fight with?
Have you ever been with someone who put you at ease just by being there?
Have you ever been with someone who could relate to things you did as a kid because they were there doing them with you?
Have you ever been with someone that you love so much that the thought of them not in your life is inconceivable??
Because I have.
And I never told him.
His absence is a hole in my life that may never be filled.
He was not just my friend, he was my brother. And I continue to miss him.
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Rod Cook Posted Apr 4, 2021 at 6:11 PM
31 years ago, April 1990, Andy, John and I went west for a vacation. (Here we are in Banff) This was before kids, before wives,... let's face it, before responsibility.
Andy was a magnet that drew others together. That's something I will always remember about him.
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I am really going to miss our lunch dates. It was something I eagerly looked forward to. I'm very pleased that Eric has stepped in to fill his fathers shoes at the table. It's so easy to lose touch with people which is why it's more important than ever to stay connected. Andy understood that.
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PETER BERNDT donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Saturday, May 4, 2019
Andy's kindness for people shone through his life. We are praying for you. With love the Berndts
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Abby Durnford posted a condolence
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Mr. Beddoe was my 7th Grade music teacher at Queensmount Public School. He encouraged me to play percussion, even though I was the only female student interested. His encouragement sparked the skill I was unaware I had, and I am forever grateful for his steadfast love of teaching. He was one of my favourite teachers throughout my years as a student as he was so kind and patient, and I am deeply saddened by this sudden loss. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest peacefully, Mr. Beddoe!
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Lisa Heldmann donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Monday, April 15, 2019
Riverside PS is remembering a great principal of our neighbouring school.
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Guidance Subject Association donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
The WRDSB Guidance Subject Assocation sends our sincerest sympathies to Andy's family.
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Sunday, April 14, 2019
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Mark Harper posted a condolence
Sunday, April 14, 2019
I was very sorry to learn of Andy's death. I am also very sorry that I am unable to attend the funeral and commemorative services as I am currently out of the country.
Andy was a gem of a person. He was caring, fun loving, committed to serving others and getting better at his craft. He reinforced for me the importance of taking risks, humility and the significance of learning every day. Andy rarely seemed to take life too seriously while being very serious in his respect and thoughtfulness towards others.
Andy's legacy of selflessness, caring and dedication to doing the right things, well, lives on in those who reflect his example in whatever aspect of life they are engaged.
I mourn the passing of such a fine person who challenged the cynicism, indifference and negativity that sometimes threatens hope and the possibilities of life.
My sincere condolences go out to Andy's family and friends whose sadness I empathize with particularly because of the intensity of the love and happiness that Andy shared with others.
In addition to Andy's immediate family, I am also thinking of the colleagues with whom Andy worked very closely while in his professional learning role at the Education Center. People such as Carolyn, Kim, Kelly, Ken and others, who appreciated and shared so much of the energy, effort and commitment that Andy emanated are particularly in my thoughts at this sad time.
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Mark Harper donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Sunday, April 14, 2019
This donation is offered in memory of Andy Beddoe of Kitchener-Waterloo.
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Julie Lobsinger donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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Coosje Weber posted a condolence
Sunday, April 14, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that I send this message to the family. To Claire and Eric ~ your dad was so proud of you and it was always with joy that he would give me updates on your latest adventures and achievements. He took great pride in your accomplishments and always had a big smile on his face when talking about you.
I will remember his remarkable smile, deep heart felt laugh and love of his family and career. Let that be your anchor in the coming days and weeks ahead.
We are all touched by your dad's kind heart and wonderful spirit.
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Cheryl Dakin lit a candle
Saturday, April 13, 2019
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Mike Coates uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 12, 2019
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Mike Coates uploaded photo(s)
Friday, April 12, 2019
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Friday, April 12, 2019
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Staff at Silverheights Public School donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Friday, April 12, 2019
We were all so sorry to hear of Andy's sudden passing. Our condolences to his family.
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Debbie Coleman posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
Sad to hear of Andy’s passing.
I was in the high school concert band with Andy. He was always very nice to me, to everyone. Definitely one of the good guys.
My sincere condolences to Val and family.
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Kiara Wilson posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
To the Beddoe family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I knew him when he worked at Silverheights Public School. He was a very nice, caring man who always had a big smile on his face. We would always talk about the Bruins winning last night. I'm truly going to miss you.
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Bradley Hill donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Friday, April 12, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the entire Beddoe family.
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Gloria Weafer posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
I am truly saddened by the passing of such a kind and friendly man. Andy was always smiling and supportive when I knew him and Val at Westheights Pubic School. He was very proud of his family and often spoke of his children. My thoughts are with you, Val. I will remember him with a smile.
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Karen Dobson posted a condolence
Friday, April 12, 2019
My deepest condolences to Andy's family at this time of grief.
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Shawn posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
My heart goes out to the Beddoe family. Andy was a true gem. I meet Andy and Val many years ago when we all worked at Westheights PS. We reconnected when the Beddoe family moved down the street and even more when Andy made the move into administration. Andy loved to joke with his quick wit and vibrant smile. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him and teasing him while I sat alongside him in meetings. He was also extremely proud of his family. He raved about Val and spoke glowing and proudly of Eric who finished culinary school and Claire who received an OPC scholarship and attends university in Ottawa. I will miss my friend.
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Jessica Van Bakel posted a condolence
Thursday, April 11, 2019
To the Beddoe family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Andy was the VP at Wellesley PS when I worked with him as the school Speech-Language Pathologist. He was such a kind and warm person, he made me feel right at home in the school.
I remember him taking time in the kindergarten rooms to play and make connections with students.
It was a pleasure to work with Andy.
My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace, Andy.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Shauna Harper posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
My Cousin Andy was always such a joy and someone who I always admired and respected. He was always a lot of fun, very kind, generous and supportive. With all his creativity and zest for life, Andy created a family tree that I will always cherish along with all the wonderful childhood memories with Tom and Julia too. It was also wonderful to attend Andy’s wedding and to witness the strong bond of love between Andy and Valerie. Andy was also a wonderful host when we visited his beautiful family and met Eric and Claire.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and sending deepest condolences.
With love,
Jasen, Shauna (Beddoe) and Mckenna Harper
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Chantal lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Forever in our hearts
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Chantal posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Andy's passing. He was a great man, and principal. My children where very fond of him, they all spent a lot of time with him through out the school year. Mr Beddoe has been there for my family any time we needed. He was a great friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed by so so so many. I so sorry for your loss.
My heart is with you all in this difficult time.
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Larry & Lee Ann Rektor donated to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
In memory of a man who had so much to give.
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Larry & Lee Ann lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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No words can ease the pain of your loss; hopefully you find comfort in knowing that so many people truly care.
Andy will be forever remembered in our hearts.
Our deepest Sympathy.....Larry & Lee Ann
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Karen Tomlin posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I am so very saddened to hear of Andy’s passing. He was a well loved and respected administrator in our board. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
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Niki Huddle lit a candle
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
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Angela Bramley posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Mr. Beddoe was one of my favourite teachers at Queensmount, and was the one who introduced me to the idea of attending Eastwood Collegiate for the arts. Without Mr. Beddoe, his jokes and kindness, my middle school experience would not have been the best two years of school for me!
I was so saddened to hear of his passing through a friend of mine whose children attend Floradale PS.
My thoughts and condolences to all his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Angela
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Michael Sendrea posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I remember Andy's light-heartedness and humour in our many interactions during our time in Learning Services. He was a wonderful colleague, always there to encourage, to bring the positive side, and to pump everyone up around him to do their best. He readily recognized people's achievements always and at all times, a beacon of positivity in our busy work lives.
To Andy's family: please accept my most heartfelt sympathies, and know that a great many people are sharing in your loss. May you find comfort at this most difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Michael
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Karyn Peterman posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of this. What a wonderful man. I worked briefly with Andy at Silverheights and remember him as a kind soul and the one and only VP to write my first performance appraisal(and his) in my role as an Educational Assistant. He will be sadly missed. Sending deepest sympathies to his family. RIP Andy
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Cindy Desbiens posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Mme Beddoe, our hearts are heavy today thinking of you and your family. Olivia and Charolette have fantastic memories of you as their teacher and were quite broken up to hear of your loss. Please know the Desbiens family has you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
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Michael Ryan posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Valerie and the Beddoe family my very first meeting of Andy was in December 2017 after he became the principal of the "Falcons" at Floradale. It was with shock that I learned of his passing yesterday from my co-worker & Lead Hand. As brief as it was to have known him , he has made me feel all the better for having known him although so brief as it was. To you and your family I want to extend my sincere condolence. Andrew RIP.
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JANE Timleck posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
So many memories of Andy. My brother's best friend in high school. Singing while he played wonderfully behind us in Stage Band, and playing sax and drums in Personality Convention. House parties, bush parties, cast parties....and all the while he was the face of fun and the voice of reason. He was loved.
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Brent, Kyla, Hadley & Finley Bloch posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Our most sincere condolences are offered to Andy's family. I first met Andy at "Principal School" where he distinguished himself as a respectful, kind, and humorous colleague in learning. I was delighted to reconnect with Andy when he came to Floradale Public School as Principal of my children's school. In his role there, Andy set himself apart from others as a warm, friendly, caring, and supportive leader who always responded effectively to any situation that arose at the school. He was a great listener who always had student success at the heart of his work. Our family will miss his optimism, sunny smile, and fine sense of humour. He will be deeply missed in the Floradale school community.
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Adhara Collins Scholten posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Dear Mme Beddoe, I was very sad to hear about your husband. I remembered all the stories you fondly told when I was in your class. I am thinking about you and your family. My deepest condolences, Adhara
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Kim (Daquano) Zuraw posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Val and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Andy. He was a great friend to my brother Mike and I only have fond memories of him through out the years as a funny and kind person.
Sincere condolences.
Kim (Daquano) Zuraw
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Nevin, April, Dylan Martin and Family (Floradale P.S.) posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
May the love of family and friends surround you and their love and memories shared, comfort you and your family.
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Tammy Doering (Gower) posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. I remember Andy as always having a smile, a joke and a hearty laugh! The 'Georgetown' gang was a strong knit group of friends who loved to get together for band rehearsals, musicals or the annual Turkey Bowl. You will be missed immensely Andy. Prayers to the family.
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Brad Hill and Steph Ledger posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Andy was a true gentleman, a scholar, an eternal optimist, and a friend to so many. I was saddened that I wouldn’t see him daily when he moved on from our teaching staff at Margaret Avenue School, but I was truly heartbroken to learn that he has passed from this earth. Such a great man, with such a big heart. He was always authentic, sincere, and open-minded - qualities I much admired in him. But as others have said, my strongest memory of Andy is his clever sense of humour. Many times we laughed so hard together that we ended up in tears. I will try to remember those tears of laughter, and not the ones I’m experiencing today. Steph and I send our deepest condolences to Val, Eric, and Claire.
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John and Anne Swarbrick posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
"Andy, lets buy guitars!"
That was all it took. We went and bought a couple of acoustic guitars from Long and McQuaid and the "Friday night Pizza and Guitar" sessions were born!! What a patient, kind and funny guitar teacher, friend and colleague to have. We laughed and laughed and even learned "Margaritaville." One thing I always loved about meeting other people who knew Andy was that, every single person you talk to about Andy felt as if "they" were his closest friend. What an amazing quality to have. Even though it is so cliche - Andy really could light up a room. The world is a little darker today without him. We will miss you Andy Beddoe, as you used to say...you certainly were "one of the good ones." Play on buddy....
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Paul d'Entremont posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
I went to highschool with Andy. Fond memories of making music with him in our band Personality Convention. Although I didn't have much contact over the past few years, we did keep in touch over social media and I did see him at one of my nephew's concerts at Laurier. As a teacher, I know how devastating this loss will be for the students and staff at Floridale School. I will remember him fondly always. Sincere Condolences to Val and all of his family, friends and colleagues.
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Bonnie Watt posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Oh, how I remember the fun, a fellow punster, a man who thought out of the "box." The smile, the ribbing he took when he first shaved his head, the smiles and Bon, Bon "what do you think?"
I am so sorry Val, Eric and Claire, a man who left this world too soon. Please remember he was loved by so many and left a deep hole.
Once again, my heartfelt sympathy.
Bonnie
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Rebecca Schnurr donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
We are so sorry for your loss Claire and family. Sending you love, Breanna Schnurr and family
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Denise O'Toole posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
One of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. He always had a smile on his face and made everyone around him feel valued. I am so sorry for your loss.
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Suzanne Krahn posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Andy was such a great friend to the kids at Wellesley Public school! Many times my kids would come home telling me how Mr. Beddoe played with them at recess. It was an honour to work with him on school council and to see someone so totally devoted to loving an entire school full of kids. Such a lovely man!
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Mona Varga posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Words can't express how saddened were are to hear of the sudden loss of Andy. We want to express our sympathy and let you know that our thoughts are with you and he will always be remembered with fondness.
Mona, Les, Matthew & Sarah
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Jay Anderson posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2019
I cannot put into words how disappointed I was today reading this news. I cannot imagine what your family is going through. I grew up across the park from Andy. I was younger, but played road hockey in the Jessop vs Delrex series, so we knew each other. Even me being the young kid, any time in high school or on line, that I had any interaction with Andy, he was always the kindest person. I am truly sorry for you and your families.
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Victoria Giguere donated to NUTRITION FOR LEARNING INC.
Monday, April 8, 2019
This donation is in memory of Andrew Beddoe from Victoria, Lisa and Eric Giguere.
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Victoria Giguere posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2019
From what Claire has told me, her father was a kindhearted person, always willing to put others first. His loving heart and generous attitude was passed down to Claire, who is now one of my closest friends. My heart breaks for her family and I wish them love and peace in their time of grief.
Always involved in the school system, Andrew Beddoe has undoubtedly made a difference in the lives of countless kids. In his name my family is making a donation to Nutrition for Learning, a program which supports children who don't have access to breakfast in the mornings.
Victoria, Lisa, and Eric Giguere
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Catherine and John McPhail posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2019
Our sincere condolences to your family. We had the pleasure of knowing Andy from high school in the band. He was a kind and friendly guy. Always willing to help.
May you carry Andy with you always in heart with fond memories.
Catherine and John
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Jill, Sean, Aidan and Brenner Strickland lit a candle
Monday, April 8, 2019
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Valérie, Éric and Claire,
we send our deepest sympathies on your sudden and devastating loss. May the coming days provide you with the knowledge that Andy impacted all those who met him. And may that grant you some comfort.
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Esther Janzen posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2019
So very sad and shocked to hear of Andy’s departure from this life. I got to appreciate him at Floradale school where I acted as support worker/ interpreter for some of the Mennonite kids. He was so accepting of every family I brought in and a joy to work with. Sincere condolences to all the family. May God grant you comfort.
Esther Janzen
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Monday, April 8, 2019
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