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2020
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Lorie Gols
March 9, 2021
On behalf of my father George Gols, we want send our heart felt condolences to Kathleen & her family. My parents met John & Kathleen at South Seas, where they looked forward to seeing them when they went down. What an amazing life John led. My mother Corinne passed May 5th & I've been going thru her correspondences & I've enjoyed reading the letters she received from Kathleen. I tried to find a contact # to call but was unsuccessful. My dad is still in Wayland MA if anyone wishes to reach out.
Anne Boyd
July 15, 2020
On behalf of the family of Helen and Phil McAllister l wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Mrs Lavin and family.I remember meeting you several times over the years.
I wanted you to know Mrs Lavin that Helen passed away on April 9,2020 at the Houses of Providence. She also was 98. We have not had a funeral or reception due to the pandemic but hopefully in the not too distant future.
Again our hearts are with you.
Anne (McAllister) Boyd
Fran pileggi-Costantino
June 20, 2020
will always remember his gentleness and Christian professional manner with his warm smile..heartfelt condolences, Fran Pileggi-Costantino
Rina Zeni
June 20, 2020
I worked as John's assistant for 11 years and he was definitely a good and fair person. He gave me the confidence to work with the staff in the regional office and we worked well together. He taught me how to make a good cup of tea which he enjoyed for a mid break but he also taught me the meaning of being a fair person.
Please accept my sincere condolences to you Kathleen and to all your family.
He will be truly missed.
Rina Zeni
Margaret Anne Darby née Lloyd
June 20, 2020
John Lavin was my maternal cousin - his Mum Mary Alice & my Mum Lilian Mary (Lily) were sisters although they were separated by 23 years, my Mum was the youngest of 13 children while John's Mum was the eldest.
After both John's parents died in 30s John & his 5 siblings were looked after by the Aunties & Grandma. They were all very close.
I corresponded with John after my parents died in 1987 & loved his letters about his family & life in Canada. He told me about being the go between when my Mum & Dad were courting - taking notes & messages between them!
Also his playing gooseberry when they had evenings in playing cards for pennies. They couldn't be alone before marriage.
How wonderful.
He led an amazing life & I'm proud to say he's part of my family.
I send my love & sympathies to Kathleen & the whole Lavin family of whom there are very many!
Cousin Anne xx
June 16, 2020
On behalf of the family of Helen and Phil McAllister I extend our sincere sympathy to you Mrs Lavin and your children and grandchildren.
Mr. Lavin was a true gentleman.
Sadly my mother Helen passed away on April 9, 2020 at the Houses of Providence. She also was 98.
I will always be grateful for the help you both gave my son Stephen at
St. Edward's school.
Again our deepest regards.
Anne McAllister Boyd
Gerald Blake
June 15, 2020
Terry and I wish to offer sincere condolences to you Kathy and the family. We offer our thoughts and prayers. John was a remarkable person. May he rest in peace!
Nancy Leo
June 15, 2020
When our family moved to Toronto (Willowdale) in 1963, the Lavins lived three doors away. Their eldest daughter Pat and I became friends. My sister and the Lavins' daughter, Mary became fast friends, too. When I went into teaching in 1969, I did some practice teaching at St. Timothy's and taught Shelagh in grade 3, and when I transferred to St. Gabriel's school, Mr. Lavin was my superintendent. After all these years, I still can't call him, John. He was always Mr. Lavin to me. He had a quiet dignity, but was kind and fair as a superintendent. I used to run into his wife, Kathy as she was also in education. Kathy had a more lively outgoing personality, but their characters were well suited. They attended St. Timothy's church as did my parents. What a long and wonderful life Mr. Lavin had. Sincere condolences to the Lavin family.
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