Kendall CROUCH Obituary
On Friday, December 30, 2011 at the age of 73 Kendall Ronald Crouch died as he lived, with dignity and gentleness from complications due to Lewy Body Disease. Survived by his wife Anne (nee Hillmer) his sisters, Rochelle Lafontaine (Hubert Dubois), Lynne Mes (Hans), sister-in-law Barbara Arblaster (Richard); nephews Ian Mes, Derek Mes, Peter Arblaster, David Arblaster and nieces Lyse Mitsui, Michelle Lafontaine and Charlynne Lafontaine. A former teacher with the Ottawa Board of Education, Ken taught his entire career at Hillcrest High School. He loved teaching, enriching the lives of many students. Special thanks to our wonderful neighbours at Presqu'ile; his caregiver of the past year, Claire Guerin and the medical and support staff, all of whom demonstrated such compassion and caring. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, (at O'Connor), on Friday, January 6, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Celebration of Kendall's life will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, January 7 at 11:30 a.m. For those wishing donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada would be appreciated.
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Arthur Nichol
December 3, 2024
Mr. Crouch helped me develop into the person I am today. I was struggling in grade 13 Physics, with a F going into January. We had a discussion about Physics that included thinking about the problem first, then applying what we know in order to develop a solution.
I just heard about his passing today. I do not have social media, but I did want to pass my condolences onto his family members and to let them know how much I appreciated Mr. Crouch as a teacher.
Beverley Taylor
June 16, 2020
Mr. Crouch was my Physics teacher At Hillcrest in 1964. I will always remember him as a favourite teacher who inspired me to excel in physics and pursue a career in science. He made a lasting impression and Im sorry to hear of his loss. My condolences to his family.
Beverley (McGill) Taylor
Tanasoiu Dahlia
November 12, 2012
Dear family,
I knew him as simply Mr. Crouch but he was more than just another teacher. He had a gift to really see and hear his students. It really saddened me to hear of his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss and I would like to convey my deepest sympathy.
Colin MacLeod
April 1, 2012
Mr. Crouch was my homeroom teacher in Grade 9 (1962-63) and, as a shy new kid in school, he was incredibly kind and supportive, as well as being a terrific teacher. I will never forget him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
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Donna Watterud
February 20, 2012
It was with great sorrow that I learned of Mr. Ken Crouch's passing. So sad. I have such wonderful fond memories of our times as students of his in our "special" Physics classes, when he had us doing Grade 13 Physics in Grade 12 and then university level course in Grade 13, often coming in with us after school hours to perform experiments (ripple tanks, etc). He truly made physics fun and exciting, and thanks to him, 1st yr physics at Queens was a piece of cake!
And there was that fabulous weekend retreat we had at his wonderful cottage that still stands out as one of my favourite high school memories.
He had a great spirit and was so generous with his time, and a wonderful mentor.
Thankyou, Mr. Crouch, for being you, and for passing your enthusiasm for the sciences on to so many of us. You were well loved and appreciated!
Kim Curtin
January 15, 2012
Ken Crouch was a unique, enthusiastic and committed teacher who will be remembered by all HHS students who were fortunate enough to learn from him. I am grateful for 3 years of his physics classes, for many ski trips and for his encouragement and humour. I remember particularly in 86/87 when my brother Dan and I took grade 13 physics together because Ken seemed to enjoy the friendly sibling rivalry!
Ken inspired me to pursue a career in science as he did for countless other Hillcrest students. My deepest condolences for your loss.
Jan Todd
January 13, 2012
Dear Anne,
I just heard from Barb about Ken, so I hope this message is better late than never. I was so sorry to hear about Ken's passing, and the incredibly difficult year you have had. Barb tells me you have wonderful friends and neighbours who will support you through these difficult times. Ken was always so welcoming, and I appreciated his quiet sense of humour. I wish I had known about the "10 push ups" earlier in my teaching career. I would have put that little gem to good use! I just wanted you to now I was thinking about you.
Linda Bell
January 12, 2012
I just realized that I did not sign my original entry on Jan 12 from Florida. Please contact me by email. Anne, when you have the time.
January 12, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Crouch's passing. He played a very important role in my life, though I have only recently come to appreciate it.
You know many teenagers don't recognize the mentors in the crowd of adults around them -- so pre-occupied are they with their own issues and problems. I felt pretty invisible, too, when I was a teen, during my parents' break-up and divorce. But I remember liking school -- especially science.
Imagine my surprise when I bumped into Mr. Crouch two reunions ago and heard him say that he remembered me!!! From the 1960's!! I was not only gobsmacked but deeply moved because he also said that he remembered me as a strong science student. (Interestingly, Mr. Stokoe told me the same thing at the most recent reunion.) To be remembered was special enough, but to gain an insight into the origins of a life-calling is extra special -- I continue to enjoy studying and teaching science to this day.
I know that I can thank all of my science teachers for that, even if I was not conscious of their influence. I'm sure that their example has driven my desire to share the wonders of science with kids and adults alike.
So thank you Mr. Crouch, for recognizing and nurturing a talent and a love. You helped to shape my life -- exactly what a teacher hopes to do. I am forever grateful for your inspiration and encouragement. And thank you for remembering me -- that too has enriched and changed my life.
Andrea Howard, Teacher by Nature,
BA Life Science, BAHons Drama, BEd,
Ecothink,
PO Box 52
Merrickville ON K0G 1N0
613-269-7975
January 12, 2012
Hi Anne;
So sorry to hear you have lost Ken.Although we have not been in contact much, I often think of you wonderful people and wonder how life was treating you. We winter in Florida so I was not able to attend the visitation and just heard the sad news through email from the Nicolls. My thoughts are with you.
Marie Frederick
January 8, 2012
We are all saddened by the loss of a very humble, kind and gentle soul who was truely an amazing teacher (actually making learning fun- no less physics!) He stood head and shoulders above,in a very rare and small class of great teachers. This is a testament of so many whose lives were priviledged to be touched and influenced by his knowledge, genuine caring, intuitiveness and enthusiasm. We are all thankful for that and celebrate his life in memories- in so many ways he will live on.
In your sorrow and great loss ,I hope this will give comfort to you Anne, his family and loved ones. My very deepest sympathies, kind thoughts and happy memories.
Tara-Lee Smith-Williams
January 7, 2012
What a surprise it was to learn, years ago, that my husband Gwyn had attended a course with Ken at Queen's University given by Walter Thum. A great teacher and a great class.
May your memories, the service today, and these entries of many fond remembrances of a very special person bring you comfort during this difficult time.
January 7, 2012
Dear Anne and family and friends ,The sympathies continue to pour in for a reason. Ken touched so many people including me and have such fond memories of such great times!A life well spent and well remembered. Norma Gillan (Berger)
Kim Clermont (nee Miller)
January 7, 2012
I was very fortunate to have had Mr. Crouch as a teacher. He had a wonderful manner with his students, even those like me who did not “get” Einstein and Newton! I now model my teaching and interactions with my students with him in mind: Mr. Crouch valued and respected all learners and helped them to see their individual talents and potential in life. His love of learning and life was contagious and has had, and will continue to have, a profound effect on my life.
My most sincere and deepest condolences to the entire family.
Bernie Geiger
January 7, 2012
Ken was the greatest teacher and an inspiration to us all during the early days at Hillcrest, 1963-1968. His love of science, of sports and of life drove us to do our best. We will always remember skiing and the time at Lac Heney. Ken's impact will be felt for decades to come.
Carolyn Gauthier
January 6, 2012
Very sad to hear about Mr. Crouch. His rare gift of sharing his passion for teaching anything and always willing to listen and help made him a rare find during my school years. I only hope my children will have such a teacher during their school years. He was a true gift to all who passed through the halls of Hillcrest High School. He will be thought of for many years to come.
My sympathies to the family.
Cheryl Davis(Yates)
January 6, 2012
Dear Anne,
I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my dear Beubie. Even though it has been years since I've seen you both, you're both near and dear to my heart and never far from my thoughts. My high school years were made richer by the presence of both of you in my life. Ken was the kind of incredible teacher and coach who will stay with me always. His example inspired me to be the best that I could. We're all better for having been his students. I'll never forget the times we all spent together and the way you treated me like family. I will always remember basketball parties at Mont Cascades, dinner at Le Jardin with Marcela, making strawberry pie, and golfing together. Bringing home the ashtray from Denmark as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 6, 2012
He was one of my best teachers at Hillcrest. I will remember him as a genteel, upbeat and passionate person.
Gerry Goodchild
Class of 1968
Ron Dimock
January 6, 2012
Ken taught me physics in the mid 60's. I learned much more from him than just the minimum velocity an object must have to leave the earth's gravity . He had a significant influence on my choice of study at university and my joy of learning about the phsical world. I was fortunate to be one of his students.
John Sheahan
January 5, 2012
Condolences to Anne and the entire family.
I will forever remember Ken as a very special person. The sorts of memories that flood back, (mostly from three years of physics classes up to and including 1977) are of a kind man, a respectful and supportive teacher, a wise and focused leader, a passionate citizen, a generous host, a critical thinker, and an inspiring role model. Words mostly fail to describe the shining star that he was in the lives of many students and athletes. He was one of the essential ingredients of life at Hillcrest High. His example motivated many, and will travel with us a long way.
He will be missed.
January 5, 2012
Dear Anne:
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your lifelong husband and friend.
With deepest sympathy
Gay McDonald (Salmon)
January 5, 2012
Johnny & I would like to extend our condolences to Mr. Crouch's family & friends...He taught me physics back in the 60's and we both had a lot of respect for him. John & Pam Meunier (nee Desjardins)
Caroline Wiley HHS'86
January 5, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to Anne and family during this difficult period. Take comfort knowing how much Mr Crouch was truly appreciated and respected by those fortunate enough to have studied under him. He was a superb teacher; the scope of his impact on generations of students was profound.
He pushed you to go beyond your status quo, to edge out of your comfort zone. He encouraged you to have faith in your own abilities and to muster your courage to accept and face new challenges be it on skis or in his Physics classroom. He always had a smile, a kind word, a joke, a laugh to share. He was humble, positive, upbeat and forever patient.
Many times, he and Anne opened the doors of their home on the hill and warmly welcomed in a carload of tired teenaged skiers.
I will always remember Mr Crouch, frozen in time, at the top of a snowy mountain in Banff with a mischievous twinkle in his eye daring us to follow him down - "It's a piece of cookies!"
For everything, thank you Sir.
Paul Randlesome
January 4, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting and joining Ken and Anne on several of their Hatteras trips. Ken always made everyone feel welcome and was truly a wonderful individual with a warm smile. My thoughts are with you and your family and you will be missed.
Carol Campanella
January 4, 2012
My sincere condolences to Anne and to Ken's entire family.
Mr. Crouch was a gifted teacher who has made a huge impact on the students at Hillcrest and beyond. He let us see him as a real person - a novel situation in those days, and connected with us because he truly cared. I too managed to pass physics in highschool only because of him.
He taught me to ski, something I am still enjoying all these years later. He took small groups of us to his cottage. He took an interest in us and encouraged us to think outside the box.
I am very sad to realize he is gone, so young. Anne, you should take great pride and comfort in the tremendous impact he made during his life, one smile and encouraging word at a time.
Carol (White) Campanella class of '67
Brian Stokoe
January 4, 2012
Rest in peace, colleague and good friend.
Linda Heighton McFalls
January 4, 2012
Mr Crouch was one of my most influential teachers. My condolences to his loved ones..
Andrew MacDougall (HHS Class of 1994)
January 4, 2012
To the family -
Mr. Crouch was one of the great teachers - his love of science and physics was infectious. I will forever remember his generosity toward his students. Please know what a tremendous impact Mr. Crouch has made in many of our lives. May he rest in peace.
Tiffany (Huff) Salmon
January 3, 2012
Dear Anne & Family,
I'm so very saddened by the loss of Mr. Crouch. He definitely instilled a love of Science in me and made Physics at University a breeze!
His kindness out of the classroom will never be forgotten. Our ski trip to Austria in the 80's was a trip of a lifetime!
I've even gotten over having to do push ups in front of the class on a lab bench for being late for class one morning.... :)
I have great memories and have to say that my life has definitely been enriched for knowing him.
Colin Meldrum
January 3, 2012
Ken was my physics teacher at Hillcrest (84-87). His passion for science and his students was profound, and led me to a career in engineering. I would not be where I am if not for him. His impact in the lives of a generation of students will be felt for a long long time. Thank you Ken.
Bob Riehl and Gina McDonnell
January 3, 2012
Our thoughts are with Ken's family, we hope you will find comfort in this difficult time, knowing that Ken is finally at peace.
Erin (Fairweather) Ross
January 3, 2012
Mr. Crouch made enriched Physics fun and interactive. He cared for us all individually and encouraged us to succeed. His love of the subject infected his students and he made daunting concepts concrete and understandable. He inspired my own teaching style, especially in the Maths and Sciences. I could only hope that I had a similar impact on my students as he had on me personally. He was one of the best! I will miss him! Erin (Fairweather) Ross (Ottawa, ON)
Susan Clark
January 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Anne and family.
I was a Class of '68 Hillcrest student and was so fortunate to have Mr. Crouch as my teacher. I know that I wouldn't have passed Physics or Chemistry without his help. Yes, he did teach Chemistry and I remember hearing that he brushed up on his Chemistry that summer so that he could teach our class (12D). He genuinely cared for his students and always had a smile. His influence was amazing. Everybody admired him.
A group of us was treated occasionally to a Dairy Queen milk shake following Hillcrest basketball games. We had 11D/12D get-togethers at his cottage at (I believe) Lac Poisson Blanc. I will never forget those times.
Good-bye Mr. Crouch. You were the best. I will always remember you and am indebted for every mark you found for me so that I could pass.
Mark Graham
January 3, 2012
Mr. Crouch was an inspirational teacher and I owe my current teaching career as much to him as to anyone else.
Paul Barter
January 3, 2012
Ken was my best teacher in highschool and I owe my subsequent success in business and technology to him as much as to any other. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
Richard Barr
January 3, 2012
I have great memories of Mr Crouch and Grade 13 Physics back in 1972.....I don't think I realized how special this class was until University as I coasted through all of 1st year Physics ( he had covered the entire 1st year ) ...thanks for being a great and fun teacher, condolences to his family. Richard Barr...Calgary, Alberta
Charlene Constantinescu
January 3, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Crouch family. News of his passing has struck me deeply as well. He was definatley one of the best teachers I have ever had. He had a great sense of humour too and I will never forget the day he was 5 mins late to class and good-naturedly accepted his 10 push-ups. He will be very sadly missed.
Mavis Mains
January 3, 2012
Mr. Crouch was a gifted teacher who made learning physics enjoyable. He took an interest in his students on a personal level and became for many of us one of the best memories of our high school years (1964-1969).My condolences to his family.
Mike & Peg Smith
January 3, 2012
Ken was a wonderful husband and teacher. Anne, our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you. Love Mike and Peg
Tanya Sirois
January 3, 2012
Mr. Crouch taught my father (Gary Sirois) in the 1960's and taught me in 1990. He was one of the finest teachers either one of us had ever known. He had a wonderful sense of humour and was always there to help. I will miss you, sir.
Tanya Sirois (Class of 1994)
Andrée Pelletier (D'Aoust)
January 3, 2012
Mes sincères condoléances à Rochelle. Les beaux témoignages viendront apaiser quelque peu la douleur de perdre un frère si spécial!
Linda Frederick
January 2, 2012
My Crouch was my physics teacher in '75 - 77. I always looked forward to his classes and seeing him in the hall - his big smile, gentle eyes and kind words always made me feel special. It is so nice to see all the positive comments about him - they are well deserved.
I too was disappointed he was not at the reunion in May, and wondered if it was health issues that kept him away. So sorry to have not seen him there.
We should all cherish the fond memories and feel blessed that he was a part of our lives.
He will always have a special place in many people's hearts.
Linda Frederick - Hillcrest '73 - '77
Brian Labow Hillcrest, '85
January 2, 2012
My deepest condolences to the entire Crouch family.
I would like to add my memories of Mr. Crouch as one of the most influential teachers of my life. Although it has been 26 years since my last class with him, I can easily recall his smile, the sound of his voice as well as his chalk covered hands (and face) at the end of a lesson. Beyond that, I can remarkably still recall the content of his lectures, his way of explaining things, as well as the humor (and challenge) of his 11E and M5E quizzes. He had the amazing ability to make every person in his class feel special regardless of their ability. He helped you understand the material, but also gave you enough room to learn on your own. You wanted to master the material for yourself but also for him in a way. In summary, he was everything that a great teacher should be. It does not surprise me that in spite of a career in medicine, I retain a special place in my heart for Physics.
Although I had not seen Mr. Crouch for a number of years, news of his passing struck me very deeply. Reading the wonderful tributes and seeing the similar feelings of colleagues, friends and students that he reached over the decades, does soothe the sadness to some degree.
Thank-you so much, Mr. Crouch. You will always be with me.
Janet Halikas
January 2, 2012
This man's passing will be felt by the many he touched as a teacher or as a friend. A wonderful man who was truly loved. Rest in peace Ken.
Janet Halikas
Hillcrest 1966 - 1969.
January 2, 2012
Dear friends and family,
I'm very saddened by the news of Ken's passing. I was privileged to be among the first of Ken's students at Hillcrest, in the early days of his teaching career. He made Physics fun and interesting, even for a non-Science type like me. He was an inspirational teacher!
Sincerely,
Elaine Barr
Kate Merlin Hanson
January 2, 2012
He was a great teacher--made physics one of my favourite subjects--and inspired me to go into science after high school. He touched a lot of lives in his long career.
Don Gunn
January 2, 2012
My sincere condolences go to the family of Ken Crouch.
In my years as a student, teacher and school administrator, I have had the pleasure of associating with many excellent teachers. However, Ken stands above all others. He was a teacher who valued and liked his students. He knew his subject and communicated an infectious enthusiasm for it. Ken was my inspiration for going into education, he obviously enjoyed what he was doing and earned the respect of his students. I would like to think that there was a little bit of Ken Crouch in every science lesson that I taught.
Ken made a difference in my life and in the lives of countless others. The waves that he generated are still spreading. He left this world a far better place than he found it.
January 2, 2012
My deepest sympathies to all that were touched by Kens' life. I have such great memories of basketball, 40 mile walk, physics, and skiing. Ken sure left a mark on many and I was one of them. We all do celebrate his life .and are thankful we shared a piece of it. Norma (Berger) Gillan Vancouver B.C.
Jeremy Stern
January 2, 2012
To the Crouch Family
Although Mr Crouch was not a teacher of mine while I was at Hillcrest, (1983 - 87) I remember him well. He will be missed. I am sorry for your loss. I was sorry to read about his passing.
Robbyn Hayden
January 1, 2012
Dear Anne,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken was such a blessing in your life and he was so loved and cherished by Barb and the boys.
Thinking of you.
Robbyn
Anna Tzovas
January 1, 2012
What can you say about a teacher who taught and coached with passion? A special teacher who instilled his passion and humor in all his students. I am honored to say he taught me a lot more than just physics and a lot more than just basketball plays. I remember him often as I try to pass on to my students all he taught me about what school should be.
Kathy Toth-Valentini
January 1, 2012
My condolences to Anne and the entire Crouch family.
Ken will be remembered so fondly by all, for he was blessed with a natural ability to teach. He believed, as I did when I became a teacher, that an educator teaches students first and the subject second. Ken touched the lives of so many, students and teachers alike. There is no doubt that “he made a difference”! Ken will, indeed, be missed.
Frank Allan
January 1, 2012
Ken, was a friend and a colleague that was admired by everyone. I have many happy memories of working with Ken on physics teaching projects. He was a leader among the science department heads of the Ottawa Board of Education, someone who was always listened to with respect. He was a humble person with a great knowledge of physics and exceptional skill in teaching it. He touched many lives and it was my privilege to be associated with him.
Heather Bardell (nee Martin) , Hillcrest ' 84
January 1, 2012
I was saddened to hear of his illness and of his passing. He was a wonderful teacher. I remember his referring to a problem as being a 'piece of cookies'. I remember his cheerfulness and his enthusiasm for his subject, not to mention how clearly he explained things. He was one of my favorite teachers.
Rick Legeer
January 1, 2012
I had the pleasure of being his student when he was an old man of 28 or 29. While I remember very little, if any, of the physics he taught, there was one life situation which I remember to this day. That situation, while minor, was a major element in developing a sense of responsibility and maturity as an adult.
Rick Legeer (Rockville, MD)
Andrea & Fraser
January 1, 2012
we only met ken a few times but he undoubtedly left a lasting impression with us both. his kind, gentle, pure spirit will not be forgotten. our sincere condolences.
Kerry Allen Thompson (Hillcrest '66)
January 1, 2012
Ken Crouch was a wonderful teacher, and a truly kind and gentle man. He was such fun to be around, with a huge smile that lit up the classroom. Times spent at his cottage with friends and classmates were also memorable and such a happy part of those growing up years. I treasure my memories of the important role he played in so many of our lives. My sincere condolences to Anne and his family.
Beth Muir
January 1, 2012
Dear Anne and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing and your loss. May time heal your saddened heart and your memories bring you joy.
I remember Ken for his kind, gentle encouraging way mentioned by so many others, but I have especially fond memories of the time we spent together on the basketball court, at tournaments and being welcomed into your home near Mont Cascades.
He was a wonderful person who enriched my life!
Jan Cook
January 1, 2012
Our condolences to Anne & all of Ken's family. So many people asked about Ken at the Hillcrest High School reunion. He was certainly one of the longest teaching and most popular teachers at the school.
Had Ken been able to participate at the 50th Anniverary, we know he would have enjoyed it thoroughly, and received a standing ovation at the opening assembly introductions (along with Mr. Hayes & Mrs. Bozilov). There were so many photos of him and kind memories in the Decades Memorabilia room.
During the planning of the reunion, and searching for alumni/teachiers - Ken's name came up more than any other.
Jan & Bruce
Glenn McSweeney
January 1, 2012
My heart speeds up and my eyes tear as I read this message on my email. A great man who was a 12 on a scale of 1 to 10. I miss you. An accounting teacher at Hillcrest from 65 to 67. Glenn McSweeney
January 1, 2012
It was 1963 and 1964. I remember him well. My condolences.
Laureen Cleroux-Larabie
January 1, 2012
My sympathies to his family. He was a great teacher and a wonderful person, so helpful and patient (he needed that with me). He will be missed!
Ken Crouch 1968
Linda Hartl (nee Fletcher)
January 1, 2012
Anne, I am so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Your family has lost someone very special, somebody who touched many lives. I will cherish the memories. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 1, 2012
He was a great teacher, always so calm and supportive. He will be missed! Laureen Cleroux Larabie (Hillcrest High School)
vivienne baines searles
January 1, 2012
my sympathies....one of my favourite teachers...will always remember his warmth and kindness.
Linda Scovill
January 1, 2012
To the Crouch Family
So sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Crouch. His name is synonymous with quality teaching and Hillcrest was so fortunate to have him as a physics teacher. I remember when Ken first came to Hillcrest to teach (I graduated in 1964) and even though he was never one of my science teachers, it's his name that is most frequently mentioned in conversations with my fellow graduates. Ken's positive impact on students was profound--in the classroom and beyond. My sincerest sympathies to the family.
Sandra Hall-Dempsey
January 1, 2012
Mr. Crouch will be missed. I never had him as a classroom teacher, but got to know him because of his numerous contributions in the Phys Ed department.
His example of caring and support of students was somewhat ahead of his time, and was a glowing example for many future teachers to follow. Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Sandra Hall class of 1966
Mel Rosenberg
January 1, 2012
Mr. Crouch taught me physics in grades 9, 11 and 13 in the years 1964-69. How lucky I was to learn from this kind, inspiring, amazing teacher and mentor. I had no idea he was ill. I referred to his teaching methods just last week in a lecture. I can still remember his wry smile, and sense of humour. He will be sorely missed by his family and the thousands of students he taught and inspired.
Jerry Ashe
January 1, 2012
I'm saddened to hear of his death but sadder still to hear that such a dignified and intelligent individual as Ken had to suffer this terrible illness. He was truly a great role model and teacher.
Kathie Allen Thrift
January 1, 2012
My sincere condolences to Ken's family and friends. He was a very gifted teacher. Ken was teacher and homeroom teacher to my grade 11D and 12D classes, and he was our friend and mentor. He was also, I think, the only teacher at Hillcrest to get an entire all-girls class through Physics 11 and Chemistry 12 successfully and with no failures! He was one of the best teachers I every had. I remember him fondly.
Kathie Allen Thrift
January 1, 2012
My sincere condolences to Ken's family and friends. He was a very gifted teacher. Ken was teacher and homeroom teacher to my grade 11D and 12D classes, and he was our friend and mentor. He was also, I think, the only teacher at Hillcrest to get an entire all-girls class through Physics 11 and Chemistry 12 successfully and with no failures! He was one of the best teachers I every had. I remember him fondly.
January 1, 2012
Mr. Crouch was a gentle soul and had a calming and soothing effect in the chaos that was high school. He taught 3 generations of Wilkinson's and we all loved him. We thank you for your dedication it was an honor to be in your class. You represented the teaching profession well! You will be missed!
Ester Wilkinson
Elisabeth Sorensen
January 1, 2012
My sympathies to all. Mr. Crouch taught me physics, and was such a caring and compassionate as well as dynamic teacher. I remember him very fondly. He will be sorely missed.
Sandra Montgomery (Harris)
January 1, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the crouch family. He was a wonderful teacher and friend. He was always caring and had a big smile for everyone. Thank you and we will miss you.
Roy Shaver
January 1, 2012
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Crouch.He was one of the best teachers that I had at Hillcrest although I never did very well in physics. My sympathies go out to his family.
Howard Levine
January 1, 2012
I would like to add my positive memories of Mr. Crouch teaching physics to my classmates and me in the late 70's. He had the magic to make an incredibly difficult subject easy and fun. I also remember spending a day at his cottage. What a truly generous soul.
I now have a son in grade 12 physics, and he's finding it very difficult. If only he had Mr. Crouch! To Mr. Crouch's family, I hope that you can find comfort knowing that he had such a positive effect on so many people.
George Karam
January 1, 2012
Mr Crouch was, to quote a tv show, Legend-wait for it-dary! He was such a pleasant teacher and made learning so much fun that I pushed to get into his class even though I was out of my depth of knowledge. Very sad to hear if his passing and my condolences to the extended Crouch family. Take comfort and happiness in knowing he touched the world and had an great impact. On many lives.
Robert Helal
January 1, 2012
My deepest condolences to the Crouch family.
Mr. Crouch is the one I credit with my early love of Physics. His kindness and wisdom as a teacher gave us the room and confidence to grow our minds and enjoy our personal successes. His legacy as an educator casts a long shadow through all those who were fortunate enough to be in classroom. I will be forever appreciative of his impact on my life.
Robert Helal (Hillcrest 79-83)
Blake Batson
January 1, 2012
To the Crouch family and friends, my deepest condolences. Mr. Crouch was my physics teacher in grades 11 & 13 in the early 80's. Besides being a smart man, he was considerate and helpful. I will remember him as one of my best teachers.
Donna Huggard Stewart
January 1, 2012
I had Mr. Crouch for 3 years as a student at Hillcrest and always enjoyed his classes. He has crossed my mind over the years even though I graduated in 1983. He did make an impact on hundreds of students and as such will never be forgotten. We will remember him as we thumb through our old year books. Condolences to the family....
Bruce Antonello
January 1, 2012
Perhaps a bit of humour: In grade 13,(1966) Ken asked my buddy Bob MacDonald and me why we were taking physics since we were obviously not stellar students in the subject. We looked at each other, shrugged our shoulders, dropped the course, along with our ambitions in the sciences, graduated and had successful business careers.Good council, Ken. God bless.
January 1, 2012
Ken was my physics teacher back in the early-70s. He was a kind and patient man; Hani Shrukrallah and I almost blew up his lab twice and Ken never even raised his voice as he extinguished the mayem we both caused. God Speed Ken! My thoughts are with you and your family. Paul Taylor (son of Chuck Taylor)
David Shaw
January 1, 2012
Mr. Crouch was one of my greatest and most memorable teachers, and a huge inspiration. He was a truly unique character who taught with such enthusiasm, and passed his enthusiasm on to his students. We thank you, and we will miss you Ken. (Hillcrest 71-74)
Nadine Lacelle
December 31, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Crouch family. Mr Crouch was a wonderful teacher and coach during my days at Hillcrest (1985 to 1990) He will always be remembered. R.I.P ;(
Sharon McElroy Charboneau
December 31, 2011
After all these years, I would have recognized him on the street. Still the same kind eyes and smile.
Ken taught me in the early 60's. He gave it his best shot; however I was never going to grasp physics!!
My condolences to the family. His passing leaves a hole in your family and in the world of people who make a difference to others.
Carmen Renaud
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I remember Ken from Overbrook. He was my late brother Marcel's good friend. My sincere sympathies go out to the family. Carmen Renaud
December 31, 2011
To Ken's family :
I taught with Ken at Hillcrest in the late 60's and early 70's. I have seldom met a more gentle and loving teacher, friend and mentor. I am sure that his Reward will be great. As others have said, he was a born teacher who truly loved his job and his students. His mark is on a great many young, and not-so-young, people in the Hillcrest area.I join a host of friends and in mourning his loss, and hope for much comfort for his family.
Go with God, Ken. Chuck Taylor and family.
Bob Publicover
December 31, 2011
Ken was an outstanding individual and an exceptional teacher. It was a measure of his fine qualities that he was so well liked by his students in addition to being respected as a professional.
He is already greatly missed.
Bob Publicover
Hillcrest High, 1967
Deb (Wade) Drijber
December 31, 2011
You know how there are a few teachers who make such a positive impact on your life that you never forget them - well Mr. Crouch was one of those. He was a great teacher, coach and mentor. Condolences to the family. He will be fondly remembered.
Doug Macdonald
December 31, 2011
Ken was an inspiration to everyone. Always had a smile on his face and words of encouragement. I had the privilage of playing basketball for him at Hillcrest in the late 60's and also in his Physics class for grade 11.
I know he will be missed but his spirit will live on forever.
Doug & Gill(Luxton) Macdonald
Dan Mcnicoll
December 31, 2011
Dear Anne.
My sincere condolensces.
Mr. Crouch was my physics teacher at Hillcrest in 1983. He was one of the best teachers that I ever had. His incredible enthusiasm and huge smile was infectious.
The love he gave me for physics is now being passed along to my 17 yr old son and my only regret is that he does not have a teacher nearly the caliber of the one I had.
He will always be fondly remembered by me and so many of his former students.
Dan
December 31, 2011
Dear Rochelle
Please accept me deepest sympathies and sincerre condolences to your family at the loss of Ken. Thinking of him brings back fond memories of Eastview and our basketball prowness back in his father's backyard ..
Teenage friend, Gerry Carisse
December 31, 2011
Chère Rochelle,
Mes sincères condoléances à toi et ta famille. Perdre un être cher à ce temps-ci de l'année fait frémir.
Prends soin,
Monique Michaud
December 31, 2011
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing, we will always remember Ken for his gentleness and friendship, the numerous basketball games we played in his back yard.Sorry we cannot be there as we are in Florida for the winter. Our deepest sympathy to Ann, and Rochelle & Lynn Joan & Jake Goneau
Diana Simpson (Usher)
December 31, 2011
To the family of Mr. Crouch,
I am saddened to hear that Mr. Crouch has died. Mr. Crouch unfortunately did not teach me but when he arrived as a very young teacher, everyone recognized him as a most caring and talented teacher. His warm smile and youthful enthusiasm set him apart. Mr. Crouch had the unique ability to make students feel confident and positive about themselves even when they struggled with the subject he taught so well. My sister was so fortunate to have Mr. Crouch as her physics teacher.
May you always know and be comforted by the positive impact Mr. Crouch had on the lives of the students he taught and helped. I attended Hillcrest in 1961 to 1964, in grades 11 to 13.
I was disappointed when Mr. Crouch was not at the 50th Reunion in May but was sure illness was the reason he could not be there. Sadly my conclusion was correct.
With sincere sympathy,
Diana Usher Simpson
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