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1956
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2022
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Leesa BLAKE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Leesa BLAKE
21 Entries
Tesfazghi Berhane
February 27, 2022
My Condolence to family and friends. Thank you LEESA for all your hard work and support.
Paul Weight
February 24, 2022
Leesa was an wonderful colleague with a fantastic sense of humor. She will be missed.
Otto Wevers
February 13, 2022
Condolences to Ian and Family. I had the pleasure of working with Leesa at both STAO and the TDSB. Always giving thougthful insights and support to make science teaching and learning a joy.
raacquel carlow
February 12, 2022
Farewell to a mentor, colleague, friend...your passion for science education and support for science educators was always evident. As a member of the STAO family, you will be missed.
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Tram Nguyen Pham
February 6, 2022
Leesa has touched the lives of many of us. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Marty Blake
February 3, 2022
So sad to hear of Leesa's passing.Love and prayers for all of Leesa's family.
Eleanor Donnelly
February 2, 2022
So sorry to lose another cousin. My fondest memories of Leesa are always having her nose in a book when we were growing up. She was such a smart and likeable person. She was so sweet to come by to visit Mom when she was staying with us briefly and Mom enjoyed her visit. My thoughts go out to the entire family right now. Leesa was taken much too soon.
Stacey Harker
February 1, 2022
Leesa was a caring, creative, and inspiring teacher. She taught me lessons in the 1980's that I remember today. I am sad that she is gone and send my deep condolences to her family.
Carol and Eric Wheeler
February 1, 2022
Ian, We are very sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts are with you and your whole family.
William MacNeil
February 1, 2022
I was very saddened to read of the passing of my former Victoria College classmate - but friend forever - Leesa Blake. Though we had reconnected just before I moved to England in the '80s and had, over the years of my expatriation in Hong Kong and Australia, remained in touch, for me, Leesa will always evoke Vic; and my fond memories of it - as a place and a time - are often tied up with her, whether it be debating the relative merits of the classical dramatists over coffee with her in Wymilwood or endlessly replaying - and singing along as a duet - to the soundtrack to The Rocky Horror Picture Show in my room at Nelles House. I feel like a light has gone out, and the world is certainly a lesser place without Leesa and her high spirits, intellectual curiosity and absolutely infectious laugh. My sincerest condolences to her life partner, Ian, her daughter, Glynis, and her extended family.
Bill MacNeil
Byron Bay NSW Australia
Damon Chevrier
January 31, 2022
Ian,
I am so sorry to read of Leesa's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Damon Chevrier
Gerrie Storr
January 31, 2022
Leesa and I were on STAO's (Science Teachers' Association of Ontario) Executive Committee several years ago. My recollection of Leesa was her ability to cut to the chase and her huge love of science. Her smile was infectious. May your memories keep you strong.
Ralph Phillips
January 31, 2022
My deepest sympathies to Leesa and her family. I had the pleasure of working with Leesa when she lead the alternative science group in the TDSB. She always struck me as a gentle force doing things to benefit the greater good of students and society at large. So sad to hear of her passing.
Jane McNulty
January 30, 2022
I was deeply saddened to learn of Leesa's passing. I worked closely with Leesa when she authored educational resources and acted as a Biology Consultant for McGraw-Hill Ryerson. I enjoyed helping her prep for STAO workshops, which were always well attended by eager young teachers. Leesa was so committed to her students and to the health of the planet! I extend my heartfelt condolences to Leesa's family and friends at this time of great sorrow and loss. She will be fondly remembered by many in the educational publishing community and her contributions to education and science publishing will endure....
Jennifer Rowland
January 30, 2022
I worked with Leesa when she was a Science Lead for the TDSB. It was clear that she cared deeply about Biology education.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Bronson Smith & Steve Meek
January 30, 2022
Our condolence for your loss.
Holly Anderson
January 29, 2022
My deepest condolences to the friends and family of Leesa Blake. I knew her through work and enjoyed meeting with her as she was always kind and friendly. May she Rest In Peace.
Beverlee Ritchie
January 29, 2022
Leesa and I were on Upper Annesley together at Vic, then both heavily involved with STAO. She was the first person I knew with a SMART Car. We shared many laughs over the years. Sorry to hear of her passing at such a young age. My condolences to Ian, Glynis, and extended family.
Eric Kostelnik
January 28, 2022
I was only a child when I knew Leesa, but she left such a lasting impression. She was always so kind and made sure we had a fun time no matter what we got up to in our 10-year-old shenanigans. My heart goes out to my friend Glynis and her family during this time. Sending lots of love.
Ralph Chou
January 28, 2022
I served on STAO's Board with Leesa and very much enjoyed working with her. I will always be grateful for her support during my own Presidency. I send my sincere condolences to Leesa's family on their loss.
Boyd McAdam
January 25, 2022
Leesa was a fun, smart lady. I knew her best in the days when we were students at Victoria College at University of Toronto. Leesa had her own sense of convention, not necessarily mainstream, but not disrespectful. She faced her own cancer diagnosis with a dignity and acceptance I've seldom seen. She told me that a "woe is me" attitude would solve nothing. I find it an incredible coincidence that she died on the anniversary of David Bowie's death, for he had few more fervent fans in my estimation. We shall not know Leesa's like again soon! We who knew her are richer for having known her, poorer for having lost her so soon.
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