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Dave McLelland
1935 - 2023
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To Dave's Family......Belated though my words be, it does not diminish my words of deep sorrow to all of you. I was blessed to have known Dave through Trinity United Church and the Kitchener Sports Association. Everytime I had the pleasure of encountering him, I was warmed by his personality, his smile and his stories....and he had stories to tell! The world is just a little less brighter with his passing. But the memories of the life he lived and shared with so many will never be forgotten. He is at Peace with his Creator and we take comfort in that knowledge. God bless you and keep you safe and well.
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Dianne Herold posted a condolence
Monday, August 14, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I remember him when he was affiliated with the Waterloo Ghosts Ladies team--a great coach. I was a player on the opposing teams in the MidWestern Ontario League--I played for the Shakespeare Diamonds, oh so many years ago. RIP Dave.
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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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Marilyn and Al Forler donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NANCY ROTOZINSKI donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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Nancy Rotozinski posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
I first met Mr. McLelland when I was a student at the newly opened GRCI. One of our meetings that he always liked to tell whenever we met over the years, was the story of me getting a detention. I had stayed home from school to finish a project. The next day I discovered that many other students also played hookie that day. However, on the absentee form, they said they were sick. On the other hand, I told the truth. He joked with me and apologized that he had to send me for a detention. Another prominent encounter was years later when I was a new teacher and hired by the WCSB. He showed up in my Pine Grove classroom just to observe me. The next memory was when he came to my rescue after I lost a student at a hockey arena where we had taken classes for a skating outing. I truly respected this man of integrity. He always remembered my name and asked about my family. His personality glowed with sincerity. We always had smiles for each other. He was a giant in education, a giant in humanity and a giant Rangers Fan. I will always remember fondly, our genuine encounters.
Nancy Rotozinski (Nancy DeMeuleneare)
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Sheila Davies donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Thinking of you and your family 51 at this most difficult time,
Paul and Sheila
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Roxanne England donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Monday, July 17, 2023
Mike and I will miss Dave so much, he has been a wonderful neighbor to us and such a good man. We will miss seeing him sitting on his porch. When we used to walk our dog Mack (who has passed), Dave always had a treat for him. I know Dave is reunited with Mary and Glenn.....I am hoping our Mack finds you Dave....Mary...and Glenn....and gives you a kiss like he used to. Sending heartfelt hugs to the family.
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Lori and Greg Barnes donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Monday, July 17, 2023
We are thinking of you, and hope that a lifetime of wonderful memories will bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
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Jane Boetes donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Saturday, July 15, 2023
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Kathy MacIntosh posted a condolence
Saturday, July 15, 2023
I was very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was the very best Science teacher that a girl could have! He taught me Grade 13 Biology as well as General Science in Grade 10. Dave not only taught science to his students; he also taught about "life". Years later, when I was an English teacher, myself, I would often run into Dave at the Ed. Centre. He always remembered me, and we enjoyed reminiscing about "days gone by". I also had the pleasure of teaching his girls, Heather and Lynne. Both were excellent students, whom I enjoyed having in my class. Dave was one of my favourite persons in the Waterloo Board of Education.
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Isabel and Greg Kozicki posted a condolence
Friday, July 14, 2023
Our sincere sympathy and love to the family. We will dearly miss David.
So sorry we were unable to attend David's funeral.
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Joy Fryfogel and Bob Tomchick pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Larry Lynch pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Friday, July 14, 2023
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Martha Schaus pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Friday, July 14, 2023
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brien thurston posted a condolence
Friday, July 14, 2023
A very lovely man who made so many lives better. David found Betty and Betty found David, at church, and they definitely enjoyed each other's company. Their walks around the "Gilmour trail" became special for all who watched them, and thanks to a neighbour who let them rest 1/2 way around the circuit.
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Robert and Joyce Miller donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Robert "Bucky" Miller pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Donna Lloyd donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Friday, July 14, 2023
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Bob & Lani mavin donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Thursday, July 13, 2023
I was lucky to be a high school of student of Mr McLelland twice at KCI. He made chemistry interesting and fun to learn. I ran into him a number of times as my family went through the various minor sports. He did seem to be everywhere. He always had a smile and a cheery hello. I may not have remembered all of my teachers but I certainly remembered him.
Our condolences to the McLelland family on their loss.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Tami Mitchell posted a condolence
Thursday, July 13, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. Dave was a kind person with a great smile. He always had a smile and a kind word for myself and the box office staff at the Aud. We will miss him.
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Robert Duncanson pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Paul and Laurie Galpin pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Francis O'Malley donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
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Nancy Wiegand donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Juan Sanchez donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
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Lynda Hicks pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Brenda and Jim Fisher pledged to donate to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Sandra Langford-Berry and Richard Berry pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Pat Smola pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Wiliam and Lynda Kirkland pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Timothy Kinzie donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Kinsman Club of Kitchener Waterloo pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Kinsmen Club of Kitchener Waterloo pledged to donate to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Chris Payne pledged to donate to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Hank Vandenbrink & Willie Doppenber donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Patti and Steve Haskell donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Dave was a well respected and admired curriculum leader and community contributor. I respected his integrity and commitment to the WRDSB and his staff. He inspired many across the province with the high standards he set. He had a great sense of humour and such a dry wit. I will miss the twinkle in his eye and our wonderful conversations at our retiree lunches.
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Christopher Bach donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Laura Casley donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Heather and Lynn - So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you with love
Laura Casley and family
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Jean Howitt donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Jean Howitt donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Conestoga Probus Club pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Christine McMillan donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Athlete of the Year c/o John Thompson pledged to donate to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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John and Brenda Thompson pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Brian and Paula Phillips donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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John and Jo Anne Aitken donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your Dad, Father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather.
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Bob and Kathy Cassidy donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Neil Aitchison posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
I was so sorry to read of Dave’s passing. Every time we met , without exception, I was greeted with a huge smile and a warm handshake. He was the consummate Gentleman of KW. He was able to give the most wonderful prayers of thanksgiving at community functions and he always gave much more than he took from life. I trust the many warm memories will sustain you now as you adjust to his sad passing. May his memories be a Blessing!
Neil Aitchison - Waterloo.
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Maria Contardi donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of you for your loss.
May your memories of happy times, with your dad/grandfather bring you peace and joy.
Sending our thoughts and prayers.
Maria and John Mancini
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Margaret Dickson pledged to donate to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Norm and Heather Leblond donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Edelweiss Tavern, Staff and Management donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Condolences from the Staff and Management of Edelweiss Tavern.
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Tom Galloway donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Vadym & Margaret Utgoff donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Steve Bienkowski / Theresa Foss donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Ray and Mary Ray Ward donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Dave was a valued and respected colleague and member of the WCDSB AdminTeam during its years as a model provincially and nationally.. His contribution to the development and implementation of quality educational curriculum has been notable beyond the Waterloo area.
He will be missed but not forgotten.
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Sharon and Bob Spall donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Nancy Pauls posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Mr McLelland was my favourite teacher (Biology) at KCI in the late '50s. I did not realize at the time that he was a newly minted teacher. I will never forget his kindness. The warm smile in this photo is the same smile I remember so well. My sincere condolences to the family. Nancy Litwiller Pauls -KCI'59
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Jim & Jill McCrea donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Craig and Shari Simpson donated to JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION CANADA/FONDATION DE LA RECHERCHE SUR LE DIABETE JUVENILE CANADA
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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K Lynn Hyde pledged to donate to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Mike Farwell posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Dave was such a wealth of information and mentorship to me when we began broadcasting Kitchener Rangers hockey together. His invaluable work in chronicling the history of our beloved local hockey team will live on forever. Our sincere condolences to Dave's family during this time. He will be dearly missed by all.
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Sharron Ladouceur donated to Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church of Kitchener
Monday, July 10, 2023
To the McLellan and MacDonald families, my deepest sympathy. He sounded like such a giving and generous man, who was a shining example of how to enjoy a life well lived. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Monday, July 10, 2023
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Our sincerest condolences Heather, Walter, Lynn, Betty and family. Dave was a dear friend and we will miss him deeply. He was such a kind gentleman and we had many great conversations. I am so glad we were able to go out for lunch a few weeks ago after church. Rest in peace Dave. You will always be in our heart.
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Bruce Schmitt posted a condolence
Monday, July 10, 2023
I had the good fortune to be in Dave's Science classes for several years while attending KCI. I worked with him again many years later with the WRDSB. His laugh did not change.
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Paul & Sharon Good donated to ALZHEIMER SOCIETY WATERLOO WELLINGTON
Monday, July 10, 2023
A wonderful and gifted man who taught me at KCI.
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Monday, July 10, 2023
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