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Greg Sturko posted a condolence
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Back in 1975 I was a messed up kid attending Earl Oxford School. I remember Mr. Green as a
kind, patient and jovial man, although sometimes we were at odds because I simply didn't have
a math brain. He took me out for lunch once at the drive A&W on Princess. When he left, he squealed
his tires out of the parking lot in his boat of a station wagon. A fond and funny memory indeed.
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Deanna Schirmacher posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2020
I recently found out that "Mr. Green" passed away. I am so sorry for the loss that his family has experienced. He was easily one of the most influential teachers i have ever had. I still use some of his math tricks as party tricks to be honest! I remember being a student at Earl Oxford and he was being let go by the new principal. Myself and my friends organized a protest and we picketed in front of the school for days against him being let go. We approached the school division and anyone who would listen, stating that he meant too much to us and he was too valuable as an educator. He left a lasting impression on everyone and will be dearly missed.
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Nancy Labra posted a condolence
Sunday, December 1, 2019
Dawna and Lisa, I'm so sorry for your loss. I always will have a soft spot for "Dick Green" as my math teacher, my coach and Phys Ed teacher but of course as my neighbor growing up he always had plenty to say! I'll never forget how he instilled in me his insistence that I could push myself harder. He was an amazing math teacher and one of the few teachers who was capable of commanding respect from his students effortlessly. I hope he's up there somewhere enjoying all those outdoor activities and sports he so loved when he was young.
Nancy Labra (Gunnlaugson)
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Erliss posted a condolence
Friday, October 25, 2019
Dick Green was a legend in our house! My husband Bruce Stobbe (deceased 2002), was fortunate to have Dick as a teacher, mentor and colleague. Mr. Green was a definite influence on Bruce's decision to obtain his education degree and pursue teaching. Many years later when my son Jay attended Vincent Massey, Mr. Green was a sub and Jay still talks about the "tokens" that Dick handed out for correct answers and for always calling him "Stobbe", like his Dad.
Sincere condolences to the family on your loss.
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Bev Affleck (Krawchuk) posted a condolence
Saturday, October 19, 2019
I am so with you on all that you wrote Jae, he will be deeply missed!
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Jacqueline posted a condolence
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Remember Mr. Green always smiling and always spoke when you met him in the hallways of Earl Oxford. But also remember never wanting to be on the wrong side of Mr. Green Lol. He had my respect. Wonderful educator and person. Cherished memories.
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Jolie Ringash posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2019
Everyone has mentioned "Mean Dick Green" (he was never mean) as a coach and gym teacher, and in both those roles, he excelled. He even told one of the sweetest white lies of my life when he listed me on the varsity basketball players' roster as 5'1" tall (the tallest I've ever been in my life....). I still use his catch phrase "there's no such thing as can't" when in a tough corner. BUT.... I want to also recognize him as the most inspirational math teacher I ever encountered. He had abstract math skills that went way beyond most high school teachers, which enabled him to play with math, using puzzles and games to engage the bright students. He helped me see the potential for math to be not boring, but exciting. His example helped me a lot years later when I left Manitoba grade 12 (no calculus) and entered McMaster University 1st year Honours Physics (which assumed you had a year of grade 13 calculus). I worked my butt off not to fail the first term, but because of him I knew what I was trying to achieve. It will be a long time before a junior high sees another like him. Thank you Mr. Green.
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Jason posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2019
Dick and I taught together for 5 years at EO. Dick loved to pull pranks on the younger staff and on student teachers. My first year at EO, I went in that summer and decorated my classroom and was all prepared and organized. I had student taught at EO to finish the year, and he had already pranked me a few times. This prank however took the cake, as Dick came in the day before school started and moved all my desks and chairs into the boys bathroom upstairs. He took all the posters down off the walls, moved all the books off the shelves and took my chalk and brush and hid them in a locker in the hallway. I came confidently strolling into school around 8 a.m. to find my classroom bare to the bones. I was panic stricken - I ran around the school looking for all my desks and chairs - trying to find someone who could help me. After about 15 minutes I went into the staff room where Dick and Wayne were sitting sipping on coffee and reading the newspaper. Dick calmly lowered the paper and said, " Hey Curtis, how is the first day going?", to which I can't repeat what I said in return. They both laughed and Wayne suggested I go to the bathroom and wash my face to calm down. As I walked into the bathroom, they were both in the hallway laughing away. I spent the next 15 minutes frantically putting everything back together as best I could and continued about my day. I will never forget that day and many others that Dick, Wayne and I spent together at EO. Those were some great times. Jason Curtis EO - 1994-1999.
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JDesmarais posted a condolence
Friday, October 18, 2019
Mrs. Green, Lisa, family and friends, my deepest sympathy to each of you at this time of such great loss.
I was truly saddened to hear of Mr. Green's passing. I hope you take comfort in knowing how loved and respected he was by so very many.
Some of my fondest memories in life are of basketball days at Earl Oxford back in the day (early 1970's) under his great leadership. Not only did we excel at the game but learned great teamwork and sportsmanship because of his gentle example. Something we all carry with us in life. I hope you know how much we respected and adored him. We called him "Sir" out of the utmost respect.
He was one of the finest teachers I ever had, making sure we understood math but also giving his all as an excellent coach.
We all have many fond memories of travelling in vans and buses all over the place winning most tournaments we participated in. Other teams feared us Trojans as we were hard to beat thanks to him. We shared many championships, laughs, jokes and fun on those trips that we'll always cherish. (One or two of which we shared with you Mrs, Green that was such a fun time!)
All of us were sad to leave him and move on to other schools after Grade 9. We played a goodbye song to him, the ol, "To Sir With Love" and we meant it. We gave him a stuffed gorilla, which, many years later when I visited him at school one day, he showed me he still had it in his classroom after all those years and we proudly and lovingly reminisced those great memories.
Such a great man. Such a great loss. He will not be forgotten but forever adored.
To Sir, With Love.
Sincerely,
Jae (Judy-"21") Desmarais
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Angela Cameron (Grudinski) posted a condolence
Thursday, October 17, 2019
So saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Green. It is obvious most of us remember him as one of our favorite teachers. He's the type of guy who's words stuck with you and he had a wonderful way of connecting with us teenagers that most other teachers can not.
Please take comfort knowing he has touched many people's lives and had a positive impact in their education.
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veronica miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your dads passing. May your memories help you with this difficult time.
Veronica Miller
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Trish & Scott Speirs posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Dawna,Lisa and family. We were so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this sad time.
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Larry Jago posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Absolutely my #1 favourite teacher. A man that taught us discipline but also kept us interested in learning. Taught me all of the math skills that I've ever had, and kept my interest for learning at its highest. Won his math corner regularly. He will truly be missed by his former students. My condolences to his family.
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Patty Wolfe posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2019
Lisa and family. Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. I was one of his gym students in Earl Oxford and remember when he told us about his color blindness. He shared the story of the time he purchased a really nice "brown" suit. I wonder if you recall what color it truly was? We all had a good chuckle about his really nice GREEN suit.
He was a great teacher (even though I didnt really like gym).
-Patty and Jeff Wolfe
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jetta fletcher posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2019
All three of my kids had Me. green. He taught at least one about the birds and bees. I am so sorry for your loss and send prayers your family's way.
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Wendy & Paddy Parsons posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2019
Dear Dawna and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I know you will miss him deeply but with all the wonderful memories he will always be with you.
Wendy & Paddy Parsons
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Dale posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2019
Our condolences from our family to yours.
Such a friendly neighbour who would always have something to say.
We will miss him as well.
Dale, Maryanne and Melissa
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Wendy Boyd posted a condolence
Monday, October 14, 2019
Both my kids Susan & especially Jordan said Mr. Green was always one of their favorite teachers! He was such a great influence in their lives. He was always so friendly with everyone & easy to talk to. He will be greatly missed!
Our sympathy to Dawn & family!
Garnet & Wendy Boyd & family.
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Nancy Stanley posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
So sorry to hear of the passing of "Dick " Green. He was a giant of a man and educator. Taught both my sons and brought classes over to the University for pre service teachers in my classes to hone their skills.
Nancy Stanley
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Pat Smith posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Deepest sympathy goes out to the Green family in the loss of "Mr Green". What a phenomenal teacher and mentor to hundreds of kids in the past. He was such a gentle giant and the kids all respected him and learned so much from him. He was one teacher our kids will always remember!! I know how deeply he will be missed by his entire family. Know that we are thinking of you all at this very sad time. Hugs to you all.
Pat, Rick, Kelly & Brittany Smith
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Jamie Palidwar posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
So incredibly sorry to hear the sad news. I remember Dick waterskiing behind our boat with Wayne at Rivers. He had a baseball hat on and it blew off and he lost it!
I'm sure him and Dad are up to something wherever they are .
Jamie Palidwar
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Derek Richels posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
RIP Fella. Will remember our football draft fondly.
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Dwain Weeks posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I remember giving him a hat that said Capt. Video on it. He showed us a lot of videos that year. He was one of the best. Sorry for your loss.
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Jessica Jonasson-Simard posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sincerest condolences for your loss. You're in our thoughts.
Jess (Jonasson) & JC Simard
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Wayne & Marilyn Wells posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Condolences to the Dawna & family. We always enjoyed thru the years the conversations over the fence with Dick.
Wayne & Marilyn Wells
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Cyndi Nicol posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
He was the most memorable teacher and coach I ever had! His care for us was second to none! He coached me in basketball from Grade 7-9! I will never forget the fun times in practice and the games. The pizza we ate all together at Pizza Hut as a team. Best coaches ever him and Mr. Palidwar! There was the times he would stay after school for those that needed extra Math help! If it wasn't for his extra efforts I wouldn't of made it through Jr high! He always went the extra mile for us students:heavy_heart_exclamation_mark_ornament:️ I still talk about him to this date! Best memories of Jr high. I will always remember him forever! Thinking of all the family! My condolences on hearing of his passing.
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Ashley posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Green was an amazing teacher and he made learning so much fun. Although he was only in my life for a short time he was very influential, and he really made a difference. He will be greatly missed.
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Joanne Brooking posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family. My daughter, Celine, remembers Mr. Green as being her favourite math teacher ever. She went on to become a registered nurse.
Joanne Brooking
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Peggy Edwards posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Sincere condolences to all the family in the loss of this fine person. He was my grade 9 home room teacher and taught both my husband and I gym and math. He was a very encouraging and dedicated teacher and we will always remember him with great reverence.
Dwight and Peggy Edwards
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Mark Poole posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Mr. Green was the best teacher I ever had. I contribute a large part of my success and career to him. Who would have thought anyone would look forward to Math class. You will be very, very missed.
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Teryl posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
So sorry to hear of Mr Greens passing . He was truly a wonderful teacher and person . Definitely one of my favourites . My condolences to his family and friends .
Teryl (Everard ) Menard
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Cyndy Peters posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Mr. Green was my teacher at Earl Oxford. Lots of good memories. Sorry for your loss Lisa and family.
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Kurt Nicol posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
Mr Green was one of those teachers who reached out and made impacts in people's lives. We took him at his word and he would give us discipline with that smile and we respected that. We had fun in his class and was always good to see years later. I still remember him gently yelling to get off the basketball court and back in class with that smile. :heart::pray:
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Tracey Walker posted a condolence
Sunday, October 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss Dawna, Lisa and family.
He was a great teacher, respected coach and all around great guy! Student teaching at Oxford was a great experience because of staff like him. I substitute taught for him a couple times after getting my teaching degree, but I could never call him anything except Mr Green. He definitely had a passion for what he did and positively impacted countless lives.:green_heart:
Sending love to you all.:pray::skin-tone-3::hearts:
Tracey Walker
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Kristy Carton-soholt posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great teacher and will be greatly missed by so many.
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Kendra Watt (Peleshok) posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mr. Green and Mr. Palidwar were wonderful teachers and basketball coaches. They made the best duo and they both made a lifelong impact on me as their student and athlete. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing and I hope our many fond memories have some comfort to his loved ones.
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Lori Heindle posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss Dawna, Lisa and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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fayehabing posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss,this is from a former student of Mr. Greens.He was a wonderful man and a great teacher.Rob Habing
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Debbie Denbow posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So very sorry to read of Mr. Green's passing. He was an amazing & great teacher & coach. I played for him during my three years at Oxford and because of him, I grew to love sports - both participating and watching. He left a legacy behind that will be remembered for years and years.
Debbie Denbow
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Kelly Clark (Hunt) posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mr Green was one of the few teachers I will never forget and think of often! He was a
Big man with a big heart!! Always loved his class!! Thoughts with his family!!
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MARK LUND posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I had grade 7 homeroom with Mr. Green, and science and geography with Mr. Palidwar, their rooms were directly across from each other, in the newly renovated (at the time) wing of Earl Oxford.
A pretty common occurrence I remember in the classes I had with them, is one would come into the other room, say usually somewhere between one and three words clearly in regards to an earlier conversation they had in private earlier, then leave. The other would often then go into the other's room and repeat the process after a minute or two. They were always so vague we never had a clue as to what it was in regards to. And they would never tell us no matter how much we bugged them. Sometimes I think they were just throwing random stuff out there to get us stirred up. Mr. Green was great, and I'll always have great memories of school with him.
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Quinn Roberts posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mr. Green was by far my favourite teacher I've ever had. I hated math until I was in his class room. He had the most amazing way of teaching and helping you learn. I'm so sorry for his family's loss. Heaven just gained one smart angel :heart:
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Kai Choy posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was one of the best teachers I had, and he did so much to help me grow, not just as a student, but as a person. He will be missed
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Rory Ardiel posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I was a student of Mr. Green's in the mid 90s. He knew how to command respect out of a bunch of know-it-all teenagers. I remember one day he came to class with a big old school phone book. He ripped that thing spine first all the way through. You want kids to listen - do that.
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Lana Krieser posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So sorry for your loss Lesa. My condolences to you and your family.
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Hellen ParkervBurnell posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I will always remember Mr Green with great fondness. He coached our girls basketball team at Earl Oxford in the late 60's. My younger son even had him as a substitute teacher in the late 90's. Lots of great times
Hellen (Parker) Burnell
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Kira Williams posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great substitute teacher the many times I had him, and he was a great friend to my father. I hope you just remember his love for life and how much he loved his job and the people he worked with through the years.
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Brian Atkinson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing Lisa. He was a great teacher....thinking of you and your family.... Brian Atkinson
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Anonymous posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mr. Green was an amazing teacher & I can still hear his laugh to this day. No doubt he made an impact on many kids lives <3 sorry for you loss
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RICHARD DANIEL PERO posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
He was a wonderful person and teacher sorry for your loss
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Trudy hickling posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
So incredibly sorry for your loss Dawna and Lisa. Dick was an amazing friend to Wayne and I can still remember all their shenanigans! Love you all and my utmost sympathies to you and your family. Trudy Hickling Palidwar
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Gisele Corrivesu posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Dawna, Lisa, Dean and family,
So sorry to hear about Dick's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gisele and Luc Corriveau
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David Malowski posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Dawna and Lisa - so sad to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband and father. I had the distinct honor to be a student in Mr. Green's class but also had the opportunity to learn from him as a student-teacher in his classroom. To this day I carry many traits as an educator with me that I have learned from and used in my teaching. I consider Dick a mentor to me and have always respected him for how he connected with his students and those surrounding him. He was a legend at Earl Oxford and I will always remember the little puzzles he would put on the board for us to decipher. Wishing you all the best and some healing as you deal with the passing of such a wonderful person!!
Dave Malowski and Theresa vanHoof
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Susan Burgess posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Green. I always enjoyed working with him when he subbed at Crocus Plains. Such a wonderful teacher. He will be missed.
My sincerest sympathy, Susan Burgess
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Evelyn Skinner posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
To my special friend Dawna and her Family I would like to convey my heartfelt sympathy.My thoughts and prayers are with you while you go thru one of the hardest chapters of your life.I will be here if you want someone supportive to talk to as time goes on 204 725 2622. Call me Evelyn Skinner
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Lori Denbow posted a condolence
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Dawna, Lisa and Dean and family ~ It is sad to read of Dick's passing. I have fond memories of teaching with "Mean Dick Green" at Oxford, and he did touch the lives of many students over many years. His relentless need to have fun, made every day at school an adventure. Caring thoughts are with you at this time.
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