Contributions to the tribute of Gisèle Ratza

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John and Marilyn Dippell pledged to donate to GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Sunday, November 29, 2020

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Cecile Barrette posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Condoleance a la FAMILLE DE GISELE DE SON COUSIN MARCEL BOUCHER FILS DE MARTHA REHAUME

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Ines Robazza posted a condolence

Friday, November 13, 2020

Dear Jocelyne, Charlotte, Stephanie and families. I am so sorry to hear of Gisele's passing. We were neigbours on Balsam and teachers with her and Ed for many years. My condolences to all of you. I will remember her in my prayers. Rest in Peace. Ines Robazza Kirkland Lake

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Paul St. Cyr posted a condolence

Friday, November 13, 2020

Sincere condolences to the Ratza girls and family. Your Mom taught me in grade 2 in what I believe was her 1st year of teaching . It was here that I developed a love of learning that has lasted a lifetime. Her skill and caring was evident , it never left me . I often reflected on her ways during my years as a teacher and principal in a catholic setting. One of my highlights was always Christmas mass when I would go home to Kirkland lake , it was important to me to introduce my wife then our 2 sons to her and to share that I was a teacher. As always she made us all feel so special . I am sure because of her, your dad would let me skate with the Holy Name and St. Jerome kids at the arena the day after Halloween which was a catholic holiday. Ed was wonderful to me also. RIP Mlle. Rheaume , you made a difference MERCI Paul St. Cyr Edmonton

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Dolores Bruckner Lynch posted a condolence

Monday, November 9, 2020

Dear Jocelyne, Charlotte, Stephanie and families, So very sad to learn of Your loss. My ties to Gisele go back quite far. She taught me in the 2nd grade at “la vieille école Assomption”, she was a mentor when I did my practice teaching, a colleague, and then finally, I had the pleasure of working under her leadership when she assumed duties as principal. She set such high standards by her daily example. Always on the move, present and attentive to both students and teachers, she was a hard act to follow. Her door was rarely closed - you could hear and feel the energy within the classroom not to mention the comfort and securIty that surrounded the little ones. Many good memories of those years. With deepest sympathy, Dolores Bruckner Lynch

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Aldevina Pereira posted a condolence

Monday, November 9, 2020

My sincere condolences to her daughters and families . She was one of a kind lady , I had the privilege to know . My thoughts and prayers are with entire family. RIP Mrs Gisele

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Guy and Sharon purchased flowers

Monday, November 9, 2020

With deepest sympathy,

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Brian Morris posted a condolence

Monday, November 9, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.

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Carrie Thibodeau lit a candle

Saturday, November 7, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of a very special person. Mme Ratza was my teacher in pré-maternelle in Kirkland Lake, about 45 years ago now. I loved her, and my mother maintains that she is the reason I didn’t hate school. Thanks in part to the love of learning she helped instill, I remain curious, even with a few degrees under my belt. I wish my own children had had the privilege of knowing her. RIP, Mme Ratza.

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Carole Cloutier posted a condolence

Saturday, November 7, 2020

My sincere sympathies to the family. Gisele was my first boss as a principal at Assomption school in Kirkland Lake, which it was a very good experience to have her.

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Jan & Ray Viskovich posted a condolence

Saturday, November 7, 2020

So very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother, please accept our sympathies. Always kind and smiling.

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Milne Rennie posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

Gisele was my babysitter when I was a very young boy. I will miss her. RIP.

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Lilianne Cholewa posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

Mme Ratza was my kindergarten teacher 53 years ago in Kirkland Lake. I’ve never forgotten her and it was great to be on Facebook with her. My condolences to the family on the loss of such a special lady.

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Peggy posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

So sorry to hear about your mom Charlotte. Condolences to you and your family at this difficult time. Many hugs.

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Amanda Chassie posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

My condolences to the family. She was an amazing lady

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Lynda Neil posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

My thoughts are with you Charlotte & your entire family.

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Darren Phillips posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Ratza family. Mme. Ratza was my kindergarten teacher. Again, sorry for your loss.

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Rick and Judy (Cale Gervais posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

Saddened to read about Gisele....as a Teacher of our 2 daughters, she never forgot them, she was a wonderful person...in and out of the classroom....She loved her golfing and we had so much fun when we used to go out of town on tourneys...She certainly will be missed by all who knew and loved her...so sorry for your loss..

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Erin Robazza posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

We are deeply saddened to hear of Gisele’s passing. Our hearts go out to the entire family ❤️ Erin & Lorraine Robazza

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Susan Berlingeri posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

Madame Ratza was a special teacher. She was a revered leader in the school community and her bright smile welcomed all. Our children were blessed to have her as a teacher and principal. I was blessed to know her as a colleague. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Mireille Limoges (Price) posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

I had Mme Ratza as kindergarten teacher at Sacred Heart School..such a nice lady...she will be dearly missed!!

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Jonathan Berlingeri posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

What a blessing it was to have Mme. Ratza as a kindergarten teacher, and then as a principal, at Ecole Assomption in Kirkland Lake. She made a lasting impact on all of her students, and for those of us who ended us as teachers ourselves, we are all the more in awe of all that she did. May she rest in peace. Jonathan Berlingeri

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Michelle Filion posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

I remember Mme Ratza in the rocking chair in our kindergarten class, reading wonderful stories. Thankful to have connected with her many years later as a wonderful Facebook friend. Michelle Desgagnes-Filion

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Louise McCurdy97 posted a condolence

Friday, November 6, 2020

I will always cherish having known Gisele as a work colleague and golfing partner. Gisele was my mentor when I took over her JK classroom when she became principal of École Assomption in Kirkland Lake. We also golfed many, many Ladies’ Nights at the KLGC as well as several tournaments at the Pinewood Golf Club in North Bay. She was such a down to earth woman abounding with so many qualities, and she always exuded such confidence. She will forever be remembered with fondness.

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The family of Gisèle Ratza uploaded a photo

Friday, November 6, 2020

Gisèle Ratza

1935 - 2020