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Celebration of Life
Denning's of Strathroy
32 Metcalfe Street West
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
(519) 245-1023
Celebration of Life
dennings of Strathroy
32Metcalfe Street West
strathroy , Ontario, Canada
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Denning's of Strathroy
32 Metcalfe Street West
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
(519) 245-1023
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Southwest Crematoriums Ltd.
760 Wright Street
Strathroy, Ontario, Canada
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Sunday, October 15, 2023
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Thank you! You inspired me and educated me in history and I will always remember you. Rest easy Sir
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Jacqui Lines posted a condolence
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Gayle,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Pat. My heart goes out to you at this sad time. Keep your memories close, as this will help, and accept the support and kindness of others. Sending you hugs, Jacqui
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Robert Barker posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
Fortunately, my hometown of Port Huron, Michigan, is just an hour drive from Grand Bend, Ontario, where both my grandfather’s
cottage and the Ferris’ cottage are. Many weeks of each summer were spent in adventuresome exploits with Pat, who was 2 years older and fulfilled the role of a big brother. We shared his great records of the‘60s, parties, Cheryl Ann French Fries, Fisherman Cove fish and chips, beach football and swimming, his forest green sports car, Fleur’s Bakery cinnamon fries, to name just a few. Together, we have gone through the major life events: dating, marriage, parenting, illnesses and family deaths. His calm and sincere kindness was consistent throughout his life, a quality I strove for throughout my years as an emergency physician. We are all truly fortunate and blessed to have had such a wonderful “life coach” and mentor. Robert Barker
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Carol MacPherson posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Gayle and Family, I'm so very sorry to read about Pat's passing. His memory will live on not only through his family but also through the many students he influenced as a teacher and coach over his 30-year career at SDCI. My thoughts are with you at this sad time as I know how difficult it is to lose your life partner. Take comfort in the many memories you shared.
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Whiteside Lee/Diane lit a candle
Saturday, September 30, 2023
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Gayle and family: I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Pat. My heart goes out to all of you during this very difficult time.
Diane Whiteside
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Jim and Mary Armstrong posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Gayle and family,
We wanted to send our condolences to you and your family.
Pat taught all three of our children and they all enjoyed having him as a teacher.
Thinking of you all…Mary and Jim
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Saturday, September 30, 2023
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Gayle, Wes, Heather, your families and friends
We wish we could be there today to celebrate Pat's life. Our families have been linked so closely since the first day Lan and Pat met at SDCI. We have raised our families together and spent many happy times together through the years. Pat and Lan ate many hotdogs in SDCI's gym while we all watched the kids play basketball. Pat influenced our girls with his kindness, patience and a love of the sport. We will always be thankful for the time he shared and impact he had. We are all so privileged to have known him. He will be missed by all of us. A true "Saint". Love from the Marentette family Lan, Elaine, Danielle and Nicole
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Linda Fox posted a condolence
Saturday, September 30, 2023
Gail and Family,
Please accept my Deepest Sympathy in your loss. Treasure your many memories of him and hold them close to your heart where he will always remain and remember that LOVE never dies.
Sincerely,
Linda Fox (from Stamp Club)
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Glenn and Lynne Stott posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
So sorry Gayle and family Glenn and Lynne Stott
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Tom G lit a candle
Friday, September 29, 2023
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RIP Mr Ferris ... You were a kind and caring teacher who inspired many in life. May your family find peace knowing in their hearts you will always be remembered by so many, whose lives you touched. Sending Warm Thoughts and Prayers .. Tom G Starthroy
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Friday, September 29, 2023
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Gayle, Wesley, Heather and Family
Doreen and I would like to express our condolences at the passing of Pat.
We both have so many special memories of him as a history teacher, basetball coach and friend. His caring and encouragement during our formative high school years will never be forgotten. He was yet another example of the many dedicated SDCI teachers/coaches we were so lucky to have.
Gayle, Doreen and I were so happy that you were both able to attend our wedding 43 years ago. Your attendance made it even more special. The photo we have attached is one of our favourite memories of Pat. He looked so calm and confident about the outcome of that championship.
Thank You Mr. Ferris
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Cindy and Bert Pascuzzo posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
Gayle, Wes, Heather and family. Sending our thought to you all at this difficult time. Bert, Cindy, Becky, Andrew and Brian Pascuzzo
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Nancy and Fred Holden posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
Dear Gayle and family,
We send our sincere sympathy on your loss.
Pat was an excellent teacher and coach. Fred's daughter enjoyed the camaraderie of his basketball team, and stayed an extra year.
Warmly, Fred and Nancy Holden
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Denise Clark-Hooper posted a condolence
Friday, September 29, 2023
Gayle, Wesley, Heather and Family,
Sending you my heartfelt thoughts and prayers at this time of sadness with the passing of Pat. I have so many special memories of Mr Ferris - history class, basketball court, coaching my daughter Miranda - but most of all, the encouragement and support he provided to me at a very vulnerable time in my younger life - his kind, caring words made a difference - Thank you Mr Ferris! Celebrate and take pride in the positive impact he had on the many lives he touched - his legacy lives on in many of us!
Hugs to you all!
Denise (Denny) Clark-Hooper
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John V Cann posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Gayle -My Condolences to you and your family on Pat's passing.
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Eric Hesse lit a candle
Thursday, September 28, 2023
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My sincerest condolences to the Ferris family. Wes, your dad was an amazing teacher who shaped the minds of many - may he rest in peace and love.
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Doug and Marion Smith posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Gayle and Family - Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to you and your Family
on your loss. Always enjoyed Pat's smile and laugh during conversations.
Remembering the days when Pat and you donated your time for the MS bbq's.
We thank you and are thinking of you all.
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Jane and Dave Bahnmiller posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Gayle, Dave and I are thinking about you and your family. We hope that special family memories will help lessen the sadness of losing Pat.
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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Colleen & Ward Lashbrook posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
So very sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. He was a kind and caring colleague and made an impression on many students lives. Our sincere condolences to Gayle and family.
Ward & Colleen Lashbrook
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Don and Joan McQueen posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Gayle ; We would like to extend our sincere condolences to you and your family. Over the years Pat had such a positive influence on our family both through his teaching and his coaching. May you find comfort his memory will live on through all us whose lives he touched.
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Julie Locke posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Ferris family. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Kim Helkaa posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Our sincere sympathies to the Ferris family. I have fond memories of Mr. Ferris with basketball—Juicy Fruit, game statistics and end of season get togethers—May his gift of happy memories sustain and support you during this difficult time .
Chris and Kim Helkaa (nee Morgan)
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Hugh & Pam Hillis posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Sorry to hear of Pat's passing. Our deepest condolences to Gayle and family. It was always such a pleasure to work with Pat in the Java Hut.
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Jamie medeiros posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Deepest condolences Gayle and family , thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Ron and Kate Tyler posted a condolence
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Gayle and family. Our deepest condolences.
Ron and Kate Tyler
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D.Kathy (Patterson) Hendrikx posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
My condolences to the family of Mr.Ferris, from an alumni of SDCI.
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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So sorry to hear of Pat's passing.
He was such a fine influence on all who knew him ...whether in the classroom or the basketball court.
His influence on SDCI students will be forever remembered .
Bud and Stella Jackson
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Watchorn’s posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Mr Ferris. Such a kind man who touched many students lives. Heartfelt thoughts Gayle and family.
Margaret & Dean
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Mary Lou and Art Mollard posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
They say people come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. Thank you Pat for being all of those….. a friend, teacher to the kids, basketball coach for the girls and on and on. Thank you for the memories and a Tim’s medium coffee- two creams one sugar
Mary Lou and Art Mollard, Erin, John, Keri, Mark Schreiter
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Dawn Bolduc posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ferris death. I was lucky to go to SDCI when he was there and appreciate the way he treated the students even if you didn't have any of his classes or play sports. I was lucky enough to have him once for history and enjoyed the experience. May he rest in peace. Dawn Bolduc
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