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Murray Swan posted a condolence
Monday, November 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Sumner's passing. I was a student at Linden Lanes from 1964-70. On the last day of school in 1965 there was a parade in town and only four students showed up for school. Mr. Sumner promptly loaded us in his car and took us to the parade. After the parade he took us to Dairy Queen for ice cream. That is the standard that all subsequent teachers and principals that served me and my family were judged against!
Murray Swan
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sean carroll posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
I am sorry to hear of your loss Sumner family. Don was a great principal during my years in elementary. Sean Carroll Surrey BC
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Synthia Wright posted a condolence
Saturday, November 1, 2014
Betty: So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Don's calm presence during the chaos of my first teaching years! Thinking of you and your family,
Syndy and Bill Wright
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Perry Kalynuk posted a condolence
Sunday, October 26, 2014
It is with sadness that I express my sincere condolences to Don's family on the passing of a fine gentleman and friend. Over the years it is through my involvement with the Virden Oilers as past members of the MSBL that I truly got to know Don. The first thing that I want to say is that Don was always a kind and gentle person, and a true gentleman in every sense of the word. As a fellow member of the Westman baseball fraternity, Don will always be remembered for his tireless and unselfish time and effort that he put in as our long time MSBL secretary and league statistician. Don's visionary, dedicated and professional approach that he used in the gathering of individual, team and league statistics for each and every league and playoff game over a large number of years, and the sharing of these statistics with the local media and sport historians did much to promote the image of the MSBL as first class semi-professional baseball league.
Having been raised and educated in Virden, Don never forgot his childhood and baseball roots. Being a staunch Virdenite, Don was always interested in knowing about the sport and general happenings of his home town community. As a friend and fellow baseball enthusiast, I will truly miss Don's genuine smile and the friendly banter that we shared whenever our paths did cross; most specificly when we met at Cloverleaf baseball games. I will miss Don as a friend, gentleman and as member of our regional sport fraternity; however it is with gratitude and appreciation that I will remember him for his many contributions as a principled leader and true sportsman within the Westman sporting community.
Perry and Marian Kalynuk
Virden, Manitoba
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Gwen Wooley posted a condolence
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Betty & family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My memories of Don go back many years to him & my Dad being involved in the MSBL. I am sure that they are somewhere discussing baseball right now and keeping stats. It was always a pleasure to see Don & yourself at the rink and when I went to curl Wednesday morning, my thoughts turned to Don and how much I will miss seeing him and our little chats. He was a wonderful person & friend.
Gwen Wooley (Campbell)
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Harold & Norma Jonasson posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Betty, Diane, Roy and Ross:
We are truly saddened by the passing of Don. Losing a loved one is always so difficult. Our thoughts are with you.
Harold and Norma
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Murray and Marie Kolesar posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Dear Betty and family.
We were so sorry to learn of Don's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Murray and Marie Kolesar
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Brian Marshall posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Betty and family:
My most sincere condolences for your loss. Don was a great human being and a man I was proud to call a friend.
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K Juce posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
To the Sumner family
My sincere condolences. Mr Sumner was my highly respected elementary school principal at Linden Lanes School. We then reconnected one day at the Brandon Curling Club, where my daughter was playing. He made a positive impression in my world.
Karen (Bergner) Juce
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Sharon Trigg posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
To the Sumner Family;
Don holds a very special place in my heart. He was the principal of Linden Lanes School through my elementary years as well as my Grade 6 teacher. He was my teacher when my father Les Edwards passed away and I remember him being so very supportive to my mom and I. He also nominated my dad to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002 and did an amazing amount of work to make my father an inductee which I will remember the rest of my life. He was an exceptional man and my love and condolences go to all the family in your loss. Sincerely Sharon Edwards Trigg.
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Don Kille posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Our community has lost a very fine man.He was a terrific promoter and organizer and he will be missed by all.I have known Don since I delivered papers on Clark drive and always admired his involvement and commitment to the various city groups he was involved with.My condolences to the family. Don Kille
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Jo-Anne Milne posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
To Betty, Minnie, Bud and families,
Thinking of you at this time,
Jo-Anne Milne
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Tannis MacDonald posted a condolence
Sunday, October 19, 2014
To the Sumner Family
Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr Sumner was my very first principal when I started Kindergarten at Linden Lanes many years ago. I became a teacher and principal when I grew up and always enjoyed visiting with Don at the curling rink. He was a kind person who touched the lives of many.
Tannis MacDonald
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Sandy & Ron Thomas posted a condolence
Saturday, October 18, 2014
To Betty & Family,
We were saddened to hear about Don's passing. We have some fond memories of our associations through baseball. Our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. Our thoughts are with you.
Sandy & Ron Thomas
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Elvin & Sylvia Klassen posted a condolence
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Dear Betty:
We were saddened to hear of Don's passing. We have fond memories of Don for his leadership as a principal at Meadows School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Elvin & Sylvia Klassen
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Brenda Antonyshyn posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
Dear Betty, Diane, Roy and Ross,
I was so sorry to hear about Don's passing. I have fond memories of the times our families spent together at Clear Lake - many years ago now but they still seem like only yesterday. I know how much you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sincerely,
Brenda (Maher) Antonyshyn
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Shirley Marshall posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
Dear Betty and family:
We are so sorry to hear of Don's passing. We knew Don through Meadows Elementary School where he was principal when our boy's attended Meadows and then of course, working with Don at the Brandon Curling Club over the years. I always respected Don and appreciated his kind and gentle way.
Shirley Marshall and family
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Lloyd Rolling posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
So sorry to hear the sad news - I worked with Don on many baseball committees and events. The baseball community will miss his attention to detail and his wealth of knowledge - From friends Lloyd and Lorna Rolling
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Craig Shanks posted a condolence
Friday, October 17, 2014
Dear Betty, Ross and family. I was saddened to hear of Don's tragic accident and subsequent passing. I have know Don and Ross since I coached Ross in minor baseball many years ago. Being involved in curling, I also had many found memories of Don from the Brandon Curling Club. His smile and warm handshake will surely missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Craig and Nancy Shanks
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Colleen Gareau posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Dear Betty & Family - so very saddened to hear the news of Don's passing. He will be missed greatly. Thinking of you all. Colleen, Rene, Adam & Nicole Gareau
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Ray Howell posted a condolence
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Dear Betty and family - so very sorry to hear of Don's passing - before my retirement from Westoba Credit Union, I worked with Don for several years on the Westoba Masters Super League Curling. He was a great guy to work with and was I always impressed with his attention to detail and work ethic. He worked tirelessly for the Curling Group and am sure he will be greatly missed for his dedication and quiet demure. Our condolences to you and your family in your sad loss. Ray and Betty Howell, Maple Ridge BC
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