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Patti posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Mr. Axford was kind, always greeted me with a smile. We talked about how we both made the big move from Chuchville (we laughed about him being on the outskirts) to Dutton. Rest easy.
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Mirjam hall posted a condolence
Friday, December 3, 2021
Geoff and Terry and families. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father. It’s never easy losing a parent…. regardless of the age. We always considered your family as Silver Street neighbours. Mr. Axford was one of my teachers at WESS and for many of my siblings. Great memories!
My thoughts are with all of you.
Mirjam (Vandenberg) Hall
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Karen Cammaroto posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Fond memories of Grade 10 Science class with Mr Axford.
My sincere condolences to family and friends.
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Nancy DePutter posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Most of our memories of Rae centre around the Miller family get togethers. He was always there, part of the family. Sporting a grin, a twinkle in his eye (and sometimes a little good humoured teasing), it was always fun to visit with him during these special events. Rest in peace, Rae..
To the Axford family, we send peace, and our most sincere condolences at this time.
Nancy and John DePutter
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Janet Doyle posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Rae was such a wonderful man and a wonderful teacher. His classes were always so interesting. He never lost his passion for teaching and sharing stories. He was a dear friend to my nephew Ben and family. He never lost his ability to relate to young people.
My condolences to the Axford family. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Janet (Schnekenburger) Doyle
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Dale & Betty Thomson posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Geoff & Terry and family
We are sorry to here about the loss of you dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I (Betty) thought your dad was the best teacher I had in high school , when I would run into him in the stores he always new who I was.
Great guy
Dale & Betty Thomson
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Brad Fields donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Geoff and Terry our thoughts are with you today! Your dad was just a joy to be around. All the best
Brad and Danielle Fields
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S. Axford posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Uncle Rae, my Dad’s brother a true competitor. Back in the 60’s at an Axford family reunion there was a foot race. 200 yard dash. I was about 12 years old & racing against friends & family including Rae. Getting close to the finish line neck & neck with Rae, I thought he might let me win. Nope. He turned on the jets & smoked me. A grin & a wink. Thanks Rae. Miss you
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Kevin Freeman posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
My sincere sympathy to Rae’s Family. He was a great guy and a great teammate.
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Evan Ross posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
My condolences are extended to Rae's family. Rae was a loyal supporter of our communities and always made time to chat. After Rae moved to Dutton, he was a loyal fan at the ball diamond. Chatting with him after games, he would often reflect upon his days playing the sport...until the age of 70! He set the bar high and will be greatly missed.
Evan Ross
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Frank and Laurie Sura posted a condolence
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Geoff, Terry and families
Frank and I would like to express our deepest sympathies. Rae was a great man. He always took time to share a story or two, whether it was during science class or out in the garage. Always missed but never forgotten.
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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To Geoff & Terry
Sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
My heart goes out to you and your families.
God bless you all.
May he "Rest In Peace"
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Brian and Linda Long posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Our deepest sympathy Geoff, Terry and your families. I will always remember the great hunting stories we shared on Monday mornings in science class. He was a great teacher of so many things and will be missed by all that knew him. Brian and Linda
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Connie Toth posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Sending my deepest sympathies to the family. He was a great man and was loved by many❤️
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Judy Regnier posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Rae. I had great conversations with Rae when he came in to see me for his haircuts. He sure adored his family and loved hunting. I was so lucky to have seen him 8 weeks ago, and so happy that he remembered me, after not seeing him in 4 years. He was the same old Rae, reminiscing about the good old days. My deepest condolences to the whole family. Rae will be missed.
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Cunningham Family donated to CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Rae Axford, affectionately known to our family as 'The Great White Hunter'; leaving behind many great memories
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Susan Close posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Condolences to the Axford family for their loss. I was fortunate enough to have Rae as one of my teachers at West Elgin Secondary school. He will be missed.
Susan Close
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Pam Close posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
One of my fondest memories of my last year of high school was your mom and dad welcoming a group of Mike and Terry's friends into their home after Mike's passing. Despite their grief they welcomed us with open arms as we attempted to deal with ours! So glad I got to have a quick chat with Rae a year ago at Tasty Sweets! He touched many lives . Pam Close
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jerome joseph prince posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
I will see you guys later == I would just say Bolger, Sercombe, and Ballard will now find their 4th for Eucre.
Ray was a good teacher and a good friend --will miss him
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The Hartley Family donated to CHILDREN'S HEALTH FOUNDATION
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Our deepest condolences.....I am so much richer for having gotten to know Rae.
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Marlene McGill posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
My deepest condolences to Geoff, Terry and families. Your dad was a wonderful man. My thoughts will be with you today and the difficult days to come. Marlene McGill
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Rick Hiemstra posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Geoff and Linda and family. My condolences with the passing of your father Rae. It has been my privilege to have some lengthy conversations with him while searching my birth family. I will never forget the encouragement he gave me to persevere and find what I was looking for. He was a man with a life well lived. Rick Hiemstra David Michael Axford
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Delynne Felder posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathies to all of Rae’s family and friends.
I will miss the “Hey Neighbour” chats. Rest easy my friend, you will certainly be missed.
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Cathy Hurlbut Trudgeon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Geoff and Terry my deepest sympathy to you and your families. Your dad was a special man and made all those he taught and knew feel that way too. I loved being in his home room at WESS he loved to teach and build his students up. He would always call me Sgt. when he saw me in the hall with that big grin on his face. I saw him a few years ago and he still knew who I was.
Cathy Hurlbut Trudgeon
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Kathy Lougheed posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Rae was one of the first teachers I met when I arrived at West Elgin in 1968. He and Joyce were such a beautiful couple and they were so welcoming to Mac and myself. I was always blown away by his blackboard skills…his handwriting was impeccable. Rae loved to share stories in the Staff room about baseball and hunting…both of which he loved. Mac and I were so lucky to have a couple of tours of Rae’s property where he delighted in showing us animal tracks and birds. I extend my sympathy to Geoff and Terry and their families and feel badly that I cannot do so in person.
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Lynn Kirby (Affleck) posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Deepest condolences to you both Geoff and Terry and your entire family. I remember your dad well. Rae was a wonderful man.
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Joe Woods posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
With the greatest respect & condolences to the family.
May a true gentleman rest in peace.
Regards from a fellow trapshooter.
Joe Woods/Strathroy
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Brenda Garon posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dear Geoff and Terry. Your Dad was Principal of Rodney Public School, and my Grade 8 teacher, before he joined the staff of WESS. I used to babysit for you and your brother Michael when you were just little boys. You called me 'Brenda Lee', thinking I was the rock & roll singer who was popular back in the day.
Your parents were a lovely couple, in appearance and in their friendly, gentle manner.
Sincere condolences to you and your families. I am so sorry for your loss. Do treasure the memories.
Brenda (Padfield)(Price) Garon
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Ken Shine posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Rae was a great man, I will treasure the great conversations and the few yrs I had the pleasure of playing baseball with him. RIP my good man and condolences to his family we have lost a beauty
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Mary Vergeer posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Our thoughts are with the families at this sad time. Rae was wonderful person, great high school teacher. The community will miss this man. Our condolences. Tony & Mary
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Bonnie Rowe posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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My thoughts are with Rae's family at this sad time. He was so proud of his kids and grandkids. Rae was a well-loved teacher from my high school days. And great to visit with when we moved back to West Elgin. So interested in his community, in taking care of nature, and in local politics too. He will be missed by many. Treasure your memories.
Bonnie Rowe
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Murphy T posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Would teach Students properly when getting Their Firearms license in highschool...Us....mid 1980's....Very caring Man.
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Rachel Foxton posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
So sorry to hear this. My condolences to Geoff and Terry and families. I have fond memories f your dad from WESS- he was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful person too. I am sure he will be missed in the community as well as by his extended family. Take care. Rachel Foxton
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Harry and Joanne Slaats posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Sending our sincere condolences to Geoff and Terry and families. We had become very fond of our neighbour. We couldn’t have wished for a better neighbour and friend. And we are so glad we got to know the family as well. Sending hugs and prayers your way. Let the fond memories keep him near in your hearts ❤️
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Tom Stanley posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
My sincere condolences. I have many good High
School memories of Ray.
Tom Stanley
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Sylvia Pruner posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Sylvia Pruner
I met Rae when I came to West Lorne almost 7 years
We loved having coffee with him with the coffee shop gang. I used to serve him at the legion lunches and the breakfast . Condolences and prayers to family
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Pete Pakalnis posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Condolences to your family for your loss.
Pete Pakalnis
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Irene Kriter lit a candle
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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Rae lived next door to us for 38 years. Rae and Joyce were very good neighbors. Rae taught us in WESS and was a active person in the community. He loved telling hunting or animal stories. We extend our sincere condolences to Geoff, Terry and their families.
Kevin and Irene Kriter and family
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Elizabeth Edwards lit a candle
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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My sincere condolences to Rae’s family. I’d just like to say it was a pleasure to get to know Rae, and to see his love for all his family when he shared the most amazing stories.
Rest In peace.
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Teresa Lunn posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Condolences to Rae’s family, we had the pleasure of meeting Rae at our monthly Friday Legion lunches
He was such a gentle soul, and had a wealth of knowledge
RIP Rae
John and Teresa Lunn
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Al & Theresa Zoller posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Please accept our deepest sympathies to the family! Rae will be missed... he was a good family friend & neighbour and teacher! Rae shared many hunting stories that involved Art & we always enjoyed chatting with him!!! Al & Theresa Zoller
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Lisa Nicolaou posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
One of my favorite teachers from high school! Many thoughts for your loss. Lisa Nicolaou (Bragg)
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Brad Reive posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Our deepest condolences to Geoff, Terry and families. Rae was a great teacher and later in life a wonder friend. We will truly miss him, his laughter and his smile. Brad and Joanne Reive
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Edd Bell posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Rae was a great teacher friend and team mate( baseball and hockey).I will miss our chat. he will be missed by many. Rosa and Edd Bell
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Paul Padfield posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Our sincere sympathies to Geoff, Terry and families. Rae was a memorable science teacher for so many of us and had a great sense of humour. It was wonderful to have known him. Paul and Wendy Padfield
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Wendy and Pete Vergeer posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Our deepest sympathies Geoff, Terry and families. Keeping you all in our prayers
Wendy and Pete
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Gord and Joanne Szusz posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Sending our deepest condolences. Have very fond memories of Rae stemming all the way back to high school . He was a very wonderful man with a great sense of humour .He will be greatly missed .Joanne and Gord Szusz
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Nancy Lashbrook posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
My prayers and thoughts are with you Geoff and Terry as well as all the family. Rae has suffered for some time and is now free of pain and is at peace. He was a great person and I have known him for many years. He lived a good life. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
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