Yves Pelland

Yves was a great guy. I met him during my years at BGSU and only ever spoke with him several times; although he was a "hockey legend," he treated everyone with respect and kindness.
I lost my first husband when he was young, so I know firsthand that one can survive deep loss and sorrow. Robert Frost once wrote,
"Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length." I truly believe this. I will pray that those who loved him will find peace and joy again. Yves life was a wonderful gift.

Oh my God, today is May 7th 2007 !!!
I found out yesterday by Christiane Lapointe of this terrible news. Katia, my sweet Katia, quelle perte ....
I am shocked , and numb about what is happening to you and soooooo sorry that I didn't know before to be there.... I will try to contact you !!!! 647-219-5683
My deepest sympathies from Emily and I . Love
Lise

To the Pelland Family:
My deepest heartfelt sympathy for your family's untimely loss. I played hockey with Yves for 3 Yrs. at BGSU. Yves always projected a humorous and witty zest for life; and was one of the best penalty-killers that I have skated with.

Derek Arzoomanian
Seneca, South Carolina

Chere Katia et Klara,
C'est avec une profonde émotion
que ma famille se joint à moi pour vous offrir mes condoléences émues.
Katia, je ne peux imaginer la peine qui t'habite en ces momments douloureux, soit assurée que mes prières vont vers toi et Klara et qu'aucun jour ne passe sans que je pense si souvent à toi .
Je suis là en tout temps.

Ana, Ludovic, Olivia et Timothée.

Dear Katia, Klara and the Pelland Family.
I played hockey with Yves at B.G.S.U. I am deeply saddened at the news of Yves passing from this world and know the love he gave will survive and endure forever.

Dear Katia and Klara,
My name is Denny Camp (Camper), I live in Norwalk Ohio. I went to BG with Yves and lived with he, Tom Olsen and John Schlacter (Tamps). I was very saddened by the news of Yves passing. As many have said before me, Yves was a very special person. As I read the notes here today it brings back many great memeories of our youth. I am sorry for your loss. My family and I will keep you in our prayers.

Dear Katia and Klara;

Teri and I were terribly saddened to hear of Yves'passing. We had the good fortune to attend Bowling Green at the same time as Yves and enjoy some wonderful times together. Yves was a hockey legend at BG who played the game with great passion and flare but what stuck with me was his persistence off the ice as well, where he achieved great academic success despite the obstacle of learning a new language. When you think of "great guys", Yves is at the top of the list. #26 in your program- #1 in our hearts.

Mike and Teri O'Connor
The Woodlands, TX.

Dear Katie,
I was crushed when I read this news. Yves had a lot of friends both sides of the border,I'm very proud to have played Hockey with him at Bowling Green.

Sincerely/Mike Hartman.

TO the Pelland family,
I am life long resident of Bowling Green, and offer to you my deepest condolences for your loss. Sadly my only knowledge of Yeves is from his time playing hockey as a Falcon, and some contact that stemmed from Falcon Club that long ago. He was hero among local youth hockey players, myself included. he clearly lived his life as he played the game, all hart at 100%.
God Bless each of you in this dificult, painful time.
John Holt

Katia, Klara & the Pelland Family,

I am very saddened at the news of the passing of Yves. When I arrived at BG, I did not know or understand what hockey was all about. Watching Yves play the game with the grace and joy that only he possesed, inspired in me a love of the game that I carry to this day. He will never be forgotten for each time I hear the Naional Anthem, in my heart it starts "Go Yves!". My prayers and best wishes to all of you.

My deepest sympathies for the untimely loss of Yves. I was a student at Bowling Green when Yves was on the hockey team. I remember fondly the the tradition of cheering "Let's Go Yveeeeees!" just before the singing of the national anthem. He played with a lot of intensity whenever he hit the ice and always had a smile off it.

Chère Katia et Klara,

J'ai de bon souvenir de mes débuts chez SAP Montréal alors que nous étions encore qu'une petite équipe et Yves était alors le meilleur vendeur au Canada. Il était toujours souriant et prêt à plaisanter. A notre dernière rencontre, au hasard, il y a un an, il était si fier de sa famille, cela faisait plaisir a voir. C'est le souvenir que je garde de Yves.

Quelle triste nouvelle. Toutes nos condoléances.

Amitiés

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Yves Pelland. My name is Bill Kohagen and I was the school mascot at BGSU in 1978-79 when Yves was on the Falcon hockey team. Yves was a huge favorite among the rabid fans of BG hockey, as evidenced by the way they would always call out his name when he hit the ice. His enthusiasm and hustle will always be remembered, just as I will also remember how he always "tweaked my beak" for good luck before every game. On behalf of all Falcon hockey fans, we grieve for your loss as we fondly remember Yves.

Dear Katia and Klara,
It is difficult to find the right words of comfort in such a difficult time. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are feeling. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Dear Serge and Family,

I was saddened to hear of Yves' untimely passing. Reflecting on this news brought back warm memories of him as a youth in and around Riverside Park. Swim meets on Wednesday nights, touch football games in the school yard and all of those other fond memories of those times so many years ago. Reading the tributes to him on these pages, indicate that he was in later life what I remember him as a youth - a really great guy to all knew him. May he rest in peace.

Klara et Katia,
C'est avec beaucoup de chagrin que j'apprends la triste nouvelle. Yves a été pour moi un grand coach dans tous les sens du terme. Avec Éric, nous formions une équipe extraordinaire chez SAP, à l'image du talent et des qualités de Yves.
Vous deux aurez droit au plus beau chemin de vie, car je sais qu'il vous guidera à chaque instant.
Ghislain et les enfants(Pascale, Mireille et Julien)

Dear Katia
My deepest sympathies on Yves sudden passing. I was a teammate of Yves at Bowling Green. My prayers are with you , God bless.

Dear Katia & Klara I was sad to learn of Yves passing.We played together at BGSU. I always remember him as a happy upbeat guy. You will be in our thoughts & prayers.

Dear Katia & Karla - I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Yves. My father was the equipment manager at BGSU so I grew up knowing a lot of hockey players. Although I was only 2 years old when Yves begain his career at BGSU I'll never forget over his 4 years the way the announcer would say his name. He'd stretch out his first name and say his whole name with such excitement. Over the years as I got to know him he was such a wonderful person. He truly will be missed and will forever be a Falcon.

Katia, Klara & the Pelland Family, please accept our most profound condolences. Yves was a treasured confidant and teammate, a decent and generous gentleman. He made the commonplace memorable and turned the insurmountable into the doable. I pray that his optimism and courage will stay with you - our children would be better for having known him longer. God Bless You.

Dear Katia and Karla,

I am so deaply sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Yves from his years at BGSU. His smile and kindness will always be remembered. Best wishes to you and your family. God Bless.

Dear Katia,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of Yves. My wife and I are shocked and devastated at losing a former BG Falcon, classmate and friend at such a young age. His good character and exemplary work ethic was evident both on and off the ice. I truly enjoyed playing hockey with Yves for two years at BG and it was always great to see him at BG alumni gatherings. May his memory be eternal.
Sincerely,
Tom & Lynn Thomas, BG 1978 & 1979

Dear Katia and Klara,

You do not know me by name, but we chatted regulary at the gym.

I am deeply saddened by your loss. My heart goes out to you and your sweet Klara.

My sincere condolences.

A Serge et sa famille,
je constate, d'après tous ces courriels que je lis que ton frère était toute une personnalité et qu'il sera très regretté par beaucoup de gens en plus des membres de sa famille.

Sache qu'Hazel et moi avons une bonne pensée pour toi et les tiens en ce moment et que nous prions le Seigneur qu'Il soit plus particulièrement avec vous dans cette épreuve.

Hazel et Yvon Pedneault.

Katia and karla, Was very sad to hear of the death of Yves. I was the equipment manager for the BGSU hockey team when Yves played.He came in as a young lad and left a fine young man.I will miss him at hockey outings. I wish I could have met you at some point in time. Yves will be missed by everyone who new him.He was a great friend. Best wishes to you and your daughter. Love and Hugs.

Dear Katia and Klara,

I am sorry to learn of Yves passing. Please accept my sincere condolences to you and your family.

I am a Bowling Green alumnus who has fond memories of talking with Yves over the years. We often joked about wearing the same sweater number and carrying on the tradition of #26.

I enjoyed his company very much and will miss him.

Sincerely,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I worked in the Athletic Department at BGSU and remember when Yves came here to play hockey. He was always a joy to be around and will certainly be missed by all who knew him. I always looked forward to his visits to Bowling Green after he graduated. God Bless...

Dear katia and Klara:
My deepest sympathy on your loss. During our days at BGSU Yves was a very close teammate and freind. We came to BG the same year and graduated together 4 years later. We were teammates for 4 years. I have always had so much respect for Yves. Coming to Bowling Green, not speaking English and graduating on time in four years. What an accomplishment!
My prayers are with you. God bless you.
Tim Alexander
BGSU 1980

Dear Katia and Klara,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. BGSU and our hockey program has lost a dedicated Falcon and dear friend.

I am sorry to learn of the passing of Yves. I played hockey with Yves in Bowling Green and had many great times with him. We will all miss him very much, his smile and jokes.
My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family.
BGSU 80

Dear Katia and Klara,
I am so sorry to learn of Yves passing. He had become such a special guy to all of those who knew and loved him. He was a part of many families. His visits to Cape Ann were always enjoyable and will never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you, Klara and his family. God Bless.

I'm so sorry for your lose. Yves was a great Falcon and great teammate.

Willy Newton

my deepest sympathy on your loss. I played with Yves in Bowling Green. We had many good times on and off the ice. His cheerful disposition and friendly smile warmed many hearts. Dave Easton BGSU '78

Dear Katia and sweet Klara,

Craig, our daughter Kristin and myself were very shocked to hear about Yves passing.

Craig and I worked with Yves at Thomas & Betts. We share very fond memories of his sense of humour and wonderful personality.

We will remember Yves for the rest of our lives. Yves has touched us and anybody who had the pleasure of meeting him very deeply.

Our prayers are with you and Klara.

Katia & Klara,

Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time. We only wish we could be there in person to lend our support.

Even though we have been away for so long, we still have very fond memories of the times we spent together and Cody remembers how both you and Yves were very kind to him.

Our prayers are with you and Klara.

Karen, Mike & Cody
Brisbane, Australia

Dear Katia and Klara:
My name is Brian Celentano, I am a friend of Yves from his days at Bowling Green. My thoughts and prayers are with you both at this time. Although I did not play at the same time as Yves, I had the chance to know him through the re-union type events that we both attended over the years. We played golf together and had a few drinks together and had many laughs. That is how I will always remember Yves, with a smile on his face and an arm over somebody's shoulder.
Sincerely,
Brian Celentano
BGSU 1975

Dear Katia and Klara,
With great sadness Don and I shared with our family that Yves passed away suddenly. Don has been friends with Yves since Bowling Green. Yet, over the past 8 years Yves, Katia, Don and I have traveled together. Our last very memorable trip was to Turning Stone in NY in 2006,and the one before that was a wonderful week spent together in Napa in 2005. Yves will be sadly missed. Our children Allyson and Donald loved Yves as well. Our parents and siblings all knew Yves and are very saddened. All our love, Don and Elena

Dear Katia and Klara:

My name is Ken Stefanov and my wife is Kathy Roberts. We reside outside of Cleveland, OH where Yves had many friends. Yves and I were college friends at Bowling Green and we remained friends after college. Even though we hadn't seen each other in the last several years, I talked to Yves several months ago and as usual we had some good laughs. With Yves's passing, I have lost a part of my youth as well. We will always remember him as a kind man, with a sense of playful mischief, which is why people were drawn to him. God Bless you both. We are crushed by your loss.

My deepest condolences to all family and friends.

I am very sorry to hear about Yves. My prayers are with your family.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Dear Serge and family,
I'm very saddened to hear about the loss of your brother. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.

Dear Katia and Klara:

I am saddened to learn that Yves has left us so suddenly. I remember when he came to join us with the In-Charge candidates in town. When I saw you last summer at the 60km walk - you were so radiant, especially when you spoke of Yves and Klara. I shall be there on Saturday to show my support and in the meantime, you are both in my prayers. May God give you the strength you so deserve.

Sincerely,
Marian Peacock

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Pelland Family,
Even though we never met your family, I wanted to let you know that Yves was a great friend for all of his years in Bowling Green. Our fondest memory was our trip with the boys to Montreal to pick up Yves and take him with us to see BG win the National Hockey Championship in Lake Placid. He even took us to a great French resturaunt called the "Che Paris" for lunch. Boy did he fool us! We have many more great memories of Yves and will cherish them always. We are extremely sorry for your huge loss.