Bruce Dore

Dad,
I still hear your wonderful voice when everything else is quiet around me. I am proud to be your son; comforted by the lessons you provided and the example you set; so sorry for the times I pushed you away; and miss you more than I ever imagined. Rest in peace knowing that you made a difference...

Thinking of you, Mr. Dore, and your family at this sad time. I graduated from John XXIII in 1971 and through the years, would see you on the West Island. Perhaps we will meet again in the "West Island" in the sky! You were a fabulous person who always remembered my name and the names of my brothers and sister. Rest in peace.

As we pass through time and we meet many people along our way; so few of them leave an impression as indelible and memorable as Mr. Bruce Dore.

You have touched many lives and continue to do so. It has been an honour to have known you.

We live on through the memories we give to others, you will always be remembered.

My sincere condolences to the Dore families.

I was a student at Pierrefonds Comprehensive HS, Mr. Dore will be fondly remembered. Anstrict but fair man and respected by all the students. My sincerest condolences to your family.

I was a student at John XXIII. Mr. Dore had a "big" voice and a heart of gold. I'm richer for having known Mr. Dore. My condolences to the family.

Our condolences to the Dore family.
Bruce was a very good friend and neighbor and will be greatly missed.

Gwen Stanley and family (114 Metis)

To Paul and family,

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Condolences.

Condolences to Chris and family, especially Paul.

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU BRUCE.
YOU WERE A GREAT LISTENER AND
AND WONDERFUL FRIEND. WE'LL ALL
MISS YOU. SAY HELLO TO MY MOM.
LOVE: ROSEMARIE ALTENDORFER &
GARY FARRAR

Every time I play golf, I think of Bruce. Playing in tournaments with him was a scream: on the first tee, invariably in front of a large gathering of players, he would proclaim that you had to be able to drive with dignity. That meant that you were given the opportunity to redeem yourself if your first drive was a complete disaster. "Tee off again." he would say, and (hopefully) you would drive with dignity this time and were now able to walk off the first tee with your head held high, a swagger in your step. And that's what Bruce was all about: modest with a great sense of humour, there to make others feel good about themselves.

My deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends who, I know, will miss him terribly, with a special hello to Paul.

Sincerely,

Ken Chevrier

Mr. Dore will be missed. Whenever I think back to PCHS days Bruce is right there. The way he walked the hallways, always made time to speak to the students. Always made sure we were on our way to class and not from class :-). Bruce never had a negative word to say. He was "up" and "positive" and in turn so were the students around him. I am glad to say Bruce was in my life.

What can I say about Bruce Dore!!
From the moment I heard his voice, down the hallway at JohnXXIII, I knew we had someone in command. Bruce was one of the many reasons why I loved going to class, besides I had no choice, he picked me up every morning!! His laughter, his perseverance, his ability to maintain the highest standards for all this students, made Bruce one of my favourite influencial people.
I had the best at JohnXXIII and you will be always in my thoughts.
Thank You Bruce Dore
My sympathies to the Dore family
Martha

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts are with you.

Although I did not know Bruce very well, I did know him to be very kind to me when I met him, funny and I always had great conversation with him. It is a great loss and my sympathy to all his family. He will be missed. God Bless.

My sincere sympathy to the Dore family. I too was a student at John XXIII back in the late 70's. Of all the things I remember the most about Bruce Dore it was his fairness and his love and respect to those he taught, worked with and supervised. I graduated in /81, thanks to some advice he once gave me. It was because of what he said that decided me to live my life the right way, the only way and to achieve something I had never done before. He was a mentor to many of the students and colleages. I will miss you, Mr. Dore. You are gone now, but I promise, you will never be forgotten. God bless!

Bruce was truly a unique man who continued to be viewed as our leader and principal long after our school years.

As we get older we remember those who made an impact in our lives. Bruce was one of them. A tough and fair man whose humour survived along with him. He corrected us all through life with a favourite being that he was our 'former', not 'old' principal.

Sympathy to the family. A truly awesome man who never forgot his extended school family.

My friend Bruce, you always had a distinct air of class and dignity. You may have been same in stature but you stood a head above the crowd. The journey you have embarked on is one that we will all take, therefore this is a brief goodbye until we meet again. Sleep well my Friend, sleep well!

To The Dore family,
Sincere condolences on the passing of Bruce. Our daughter Stacy and Debbie spent many good times together during grade school and we all had the opportunity to hear your dad sing at St. John Fisher and to participate in plays. Our sincere condolence to all the family and Eleanore.

With deepest sympathy
Marjorie O'Reilly & family

My dear friend Bruce....
There is no more pain now, you are at peace now. You have crossed over to a better place....
May you shines your love and strength on your family to get them thru this time of sadness and sorrow as they no longer have you close....

Be well my friend and God bless you.
I enjoyed every conversation we've had.

Cheers,

My thoughts go out to Paul and all the Dore family.
There was much to admire about Bruce and he will be sadly missed.

My condolences to the entire Dore family. I would see Bruce on the rarest of occasions over the years and they go back to the Camp Kinkora days. Although small in stature, he was a giant among his peers. I will pray for Bruce this evening as he goes to his just reward.

We, the family down the street from the Dore's on Metis st. remember Bruce fondly. He always talked with us as more a friend than a teacher (or parent) even though we were the same age as his children. I guess that's how he saw all his friends... as family!

We'll miss your humor and tremendous but easy-going spirit Bruce. Condolences to the Dore family from ours.

To the Dore family,
It has been my pleasure to have known such a fine gentleman in my lifetime. Many summers are forever imprinted on my mind and Mr. Dore figures prominently. Condolences to all, and he will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Judith White

Bruce Dore was a vice-principal at JXXIII, but he was also my first boss. I worked in his office at the school as a junior secretary. Mr. Dore was certainly strict, but he also had a terrific sense of humour. After I graduated, he wrote me a beautiful letter of recommendation and I got the first job I applied for! My sincere condolences to the Dore Family.

To Debbie & Family,
I knew your dad over the years of schooling in the West Island and will remember him fondly. David Seltzer, your colleague at the West Island Chronicle and I send to you and your family our deepest sympathies.
Carolyn Flower & David Seltzer

I was lucky to have been one of Bruce's students; he was a memorable teacher, mentor and friend. My sympathies to his family. Please know that he will be remembered fondly by the Tobins.

To the Parent Family,
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Scott, Maureen and their children.

My condolences to his family and all who knew him. He made JXIII what it was – a fantastic institution. He was respected by his staff and students. When reflecting back to high school days, I immediately think of Mr. Dore. He was powerful and a very positive influence for so many of us. I had the pleasure of running into him a few years ago while visiting family in Dorval and it was so wonderful to have a moment to reflect on the JXIII school days. He sure will be missed!

CLASS OF 1970 - JOHN XXIII – Dorval, QC

Dear Eleanor and Famly,
What a privilege to have known Bruce and to have taught with him(in the early sixties). Bruce was such a very talented educator both in the classroom and as an Administrtaor. He was a wonderful colleague and friend; good humoured, insightful; creative; always supportive. He was a person of real integrity. His presence will contnue to be felt by the innumerable persons he touched so deeply.
Jeannine joins me in sending love and prayerful concern for you all.
Bill Lawlor

My sympathies to you all on the loss of your dad, and I just wanted you to know I will always remember your dad as a great man who was always sweet to me and someone whom I looked forward to seeing from day to day as a child. He always made me feel good and made me feel like he was happy to see me, and for a kid that was a big deal! Even though I have not seen your dad in years, I am sadden by the fact that I know he is gone.

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Sincere sympathy to Eleanore and the family. He was a great next-door neighbour for 16 years.
Walter & Audrey McGaw and family.
Burlington, Ontario

A good friend who will be sorely missed

Bruces dedication to family, friends and community continue to shine through his children and grandchildren.

A privlidge and an honour to be part of your family.

I'll miss you Bruce.