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1934
DIED
2022
GERARD CROWE Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for GERARD CROWE
12 Entries
Senait Ogbe
September 16, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I had the pleasure of being one of his students at WCCI. I know many of his students share the same sentiments as mine when I say Mr. Crowe was the best of the best teachers. He made us feel like one of his own, especially when we all looked different. That was what made his so special. 30 years later, we still talk about Mr. Crowe with fond memories. He left his mark in this world and blessed us all with his kindness, humor and best of all...his smile.
Rest in peace Mr. Crowe
Marion and Brendan Drumm.
September 7, 2022
Gerry was a great friend to us both. He was also our landlord for a year in 1984 when he took off on a round the world adventure leaving us as custodians at 40 Homewood Avenue. We were not however allowed full freedom as we were constantly under the watchful eye of Robert Emmett. We continued to meet over the past several decades during regular visits to Toronto where he was for so many years the life and soul of get-togethers at PJ O´Briens. We are certain that Mary King, who were so kind to him on his annual trips to Ireland could write a bestselling book titled Gerry Crowe and the Galway Races. He brought joy and fun to so many encounters. May he rest in peace.
Marion and Brendan Drumm, Dublin.
Bridie Murphy
September 2, 2022
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Michael Cartan
August 28, 2022
My sincere condolences to the family and to the entire Irish community for the loss of such a vivid and memorable character. My lasting memory of Gerry as a teacher at Neil McNeil CHS was of him hurtling into the parking lot usually 5 minutes after class start time and dashing into class wearing the fur coat. He rarely referred to the history text but his lessons often included dramatic scenes from history played out with Gerry standing on his desk brandishing a sword for effect! He certainly left vivid memories for an impressionable Grade 9 student.
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William Fitzpatrick
August 28, 2022
I recently heard of the passing of Mr. Gerry Crowe. He was a very dear friend of the Irish community in the upper beaches in Toronto back in the 60's and beyond. A was a good friend to my father, and I have very fond memories of his visits to our family home, listening to his entertaining stories of his life in Ireland. Mr. Crowe as we respectfully called him was one of our teachers through the mid-sixties at the all boy Catholic school Neil McNeil. He was an old school teacher who demanded the utmost respect and absolute adherence to proper classroom protocol. That being said he had a terrific sense of humour. Our class of grade 10 was a very lively mix of characters, one being the soon to be iconic Canadian actor, John Candy. We formed the very first Theatre Arts class at Neil. Gerry didn't teach theatre but being an amateur thespian himself' would on occassion break from the subject matter and slip into some silly or dramatic characterization and involve the class. We'd roll in the aisles laughing at the antics, and then just as suddenly, it would be back to business. Some wonderful memories indeed! You certainly did make a mark Mr. Crowe! Rest In Peace!
Terence Frawley
August 23, 2022
Your a sad loss Gerard , may the good lord embrace you
Patrick Slattery
August 23, 2022
We were friends up until 1994 when I left Canada. He was an old school Irish character who kept a strong Irish Limerick identity despite emigrating at the young age of seventeen. He was the big personality in the room when surrounded by friends and acquaintances.
Michael Barrett
August 23, 2022
I had the honour of being taught by Mr. Crowe at WCCI in 1976. He not only a gifted teacher but an entertaining soul. He loved his craft, he loved to laugh, he teased, cajoled, had favourite phrases and people. His stories of growing up, his faith, were evident. He was an incredible man and I remember his laugh with fondness. He will never truly understand his impact but his fingerprints are everywhere. Blessings to his family.
Brian Tucker
August 22, 2022
My condolences to Mr.Crowe´s family.
Mr.Crowe taught me in Scarbrough at Winston Churchill C.I.from 1977-1980.
I always enjoyed being in his classroom.
Thank you Mr.Crowe for being an Educator and my Teacher.
Thank you for your Wisdom,your Patience,your Fairness and Humour and Wit.
Thank you for being a Fantastic,Wonderful,Decent person.
Thank you for coming into my life and being apart of my life.
Your Grateful Student-
Brian Tucker.
Shane O'Neill
August 22, 2022
To Gerry's Family!
Very sad to hear of Gerry's passing just before the weekend. Gerry was a vibrant member of the community for many years.
I got to know him over the years having moved to Toronto.
On my own behalf, and also on behalf of the IPOY Committee, I offer my sincere condolences to Gerry's family on his passing.
May he Rest in Peace!
Sincerely,
Shane O'Neill
Chair IPOY
ps I am currently in London, UK and unfortunately will not be able to attend Gerry's service.
Desmond Ellis
August 22, 2022
Gerry's aim seemed to be to raise the spirits of everyone he met. I think he pretty well succeeded.
Dr David Hill agus Family
August 22, 2022
A Chairde agus a nGaolta,
This passing is the biggest of them all in recent times.
The passing of Mr Ireland in Toronto,
What an immense character, greater than life.
He is already at work organising the Angels agus Saints in his own style.
All singing from Naomh Gerry´s hymn book, without a doubt.
Heaven will be an even greater place from now on.
It´ll be easier to look forward now that he´s there.
Ni Fheichimid a leitheid aris agus I gconai.
Suas na muintir as Luimneach agus siad leis an Liam McCarthy Cup as well.
Daithi MacCnoic as An Deise.
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