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JAMES STARK Obituary
JAMES ROBERT STARK B.A. (HONS) M.ED. 1932 - 2006 James Robert Stark lived a full life but died after a long brave struggle on July 20, 2006 at Toronto East General Hospital. He was an educator who taught, was a Vice-principal and an adjunct professor with York University. He served East York Board of Education for 35 years in a career he loved. He coached baseball teams for many years. His appointments were to George Webster Public School, Cosburn Junior High School, then made Vice-principal at Thorncliffe Elementary, Chester Elementary and ended back at George Webster and retired there as Vice-principal (1955-1990). Lovng husband of Patricia Lynne (nee Battersby), sister Susan Doyhenard, Jessica (niece), Andrew (nephew), brother Bill and family. He will be missed by many friends and family members who enriched his very rewarding lifetime. Special thanks to all the staff at the ICU at TEGH who cared for Jim during the 133 day stay of care. Donations in memory of James Stark made in his name to Toronto East General Hospital for the Intensive Care Unit would be greatly appreciated by the family. Cremation services will be private. Online condolences may be at www.tr ullfuneralsdanforth.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for JAMES STARK
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Greg Clarke
September 29, 2024
Sometimes an odd event triggers a memory. Today, watching an episode of an old western on TV, the name Jim Stark appeared in the credits. It prompted me to look up Mr. Stark, one of my Cosburn Junior High teachers. And not just a teacher. A caring and concerned individual with a laugh that would light up a classroom. He cared enough to keep me after school one day because I was way behind in my reading of 'The Kraken Wakes' which was not my favourite book. But I remember the effort he made. I also remember him cutting me from the intramural football team at the first practice. And his class working together to write a novel. And how to create a crossword puzzle.
Jim was a pretty unique individual in the world of teaching and I'm hoping my memories of him are read. My condolences for your loss but his memory lives on.
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