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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas ELSON
25 Entries
Nick Collins
December 12, 2017
Nick was a great leader in the field of ESL. He had wonderful,vision and commitment. Thanks Nick
Sundar Viswanathan
September 24, 2017
I was so sorry to hear about this. I remember Prof. Elson from my very early years at York - he made me feel quite comfortable as a new Faculty member and Winter's college Fellow. I wish you, his family, much peace and good memories of your times with him...
Janet Dawson
September 24, 2017
Dear Andrea, I was very sad to hear about Nick. Although it had been many years since I had seen him, I have never forgotten the impact he had on me as an ESL teacher in Toronto and London, Ontario in the 1980s. I was inspired by his dedication and he was someone I respected enormously. My deepest condolences to you and the family.
September 19, 2017
I just heard the news of Nick's death, Andrea, and want you to know how sad I feel for you and the rest of his family. He was a great colleague to both Richard and me. I especially appreciated his principled dealing with issues combined with his wit and warmth with people. The news from Puebla today is no doubt adding to your stress. Please accept my condolences.
Jean Handscombe
Colin Campbell
September 19, 2017
I am saddened deeply by this news of the passing of Nick and my heart goes out to his family and close friends.
In my time as Senior Tutor of Winters College and thereafter, he could be counted upon always for sage advice and quiet good humour
Never was he other than the consummate gentleman and ever truly a gentle soul
Godspeed to him
Colin Campbell
Roger Scannura
September 19, 2017
My condolences to Nick's family. He was the first person I met at York university. The music dept. shared floors with the English dept. at Winters. My teaching room was next to his office and after a couple of lessons he came over and asked if I could teach with my door open. He attended several of my concerts and we became friends. I will miss Professor Nick Elson.
Elsa Lum
September 19, 2017
My condolence to Professor Elson and his family. Even though I have never taken any courses with him, I still send him a note of sympathy. May God comfort his family in this time of difficulty.
September 18, 2017
Dear Andrea and family, I was so saddened by the news of Nick's passing. It was such a short while ago that we were chatting in my office, and he agreed to be Acting Master while I was away briefly in the summer. I am so sorry for your loss. Nick was always such a supporter and active presence at Winters College. He will be missed very much.
Brian Morgan
September 17, 2017
I was so fortunate to have Nick as a mentor when I was first hired in DLLL. He was inspiring in so many ways. I admired his lifelong commitment, as a public advocate and educator, to raising the status and professionalization of ESL teachers. I also admired how he managed meetings and administrative duties with such patience and integrity. I will also miss our many conversations about musicof favourite groups, memorable concerts and preferred instruments. My deepest condolences to Andrea and family.
Heather Lotherington
September 16, 2017
Nick was the embodiment of a gentleman and a scholar. He consistently treated colleagues and students with dignity and respect, and gave his top game to his field. He was always a pleasure to work with. I send my heartfelt condolences to his wife, my dear friend, Andrea, and to all members of his family. He was a wonderful man and the world is a poorer place for his passing.
Vera Held
September 16, 2017
Dear Andrea: It's been many years. I just heard the sad news about your husband Nick. Blessings to you and yours during this difficult time.
Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano
September 15, 2017
Dear Andrea and family,
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Nick. Not only was he a wonderful and supportive colleague, he was an extraordinary human being. I will always remember his great support, his contagious smile and his kindness. Deepest sympathies to you and your family from our entire family in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Roberta Iannacito-Provenzano
Gillian Beresford
September 15, 2017
Nick first hired me and was encouraging and supportive. I know he had great teaching ideas too since we shared classes. A privilege to have crossed paths with a person of such true class. He left an unforgettable mark on those he touched.
Carol Fraser
September 15, 2017
Dear Andrea and Family. Please accept my deepest condolences. Over the years I worked with Nick at York, I appreciated and was continually impressed with his integrity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to student , especially ESL, issues. A fine educator, may his spirit continue to inspire.
Jacqueline Ng
September 15, 2017
My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. It was an honor to have known and worked with Nick who was truly a great inspiration and captain in DLLL. He will always be remembered and missed by many of us.
Norio Ota
September 15, 2017
Dear Andrea and the family,
Please accept my deepest condolences.
I worked with Nick on various occasions at York University and was always impressed with his collegiality and objective feedback and assessment of the situation. We shared 'Cuban connection' as well. He will be greatly missed by many of us.
Sadly
Nidhi S (YorkU)
September 14, 2017
Nick has left a beautiful legacy is in every student's and every person's life he touched. A true human being! He believed in me when I needed it the most and for that I will always be grateful from the core of my heart. Missing him dearly!
Linda Steinman
September 14, 2017
To Nick's Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Nick was unmatched in his grace, eloquence and stature in the ESL community. His students and his colleagues shone in his light. Like so many others, I will miss him and remember him.
May he rest in peace.
Kevin Moloney
September 14, 2017
my condolences
Neil Naiman
September 14, 2017
Dear Andrea and family,
I will always remember Nick as a fierce and compassionate advocate for second language learners. His work in ESL advocacy was steadfast and persistent throughout his long career, He was a good and caring friend for over 30 years and I will miss the periodic chats we had over the years since we moved to Vancouver. Nick was a champion for the profession and for those it served. He was a wonderful colleague and friend. We mill miss him dearly
September 14, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest sympathy is with you. Nick was always a kindred spirit I worked with him at DLLL. A great part of his legacy.
Shannon Pollock, American Sign Language Professor at York University
Rev. Fran and Prof. Norio Ota
September 14, 2017
Hello, Andrea and family - Norio and I send our condolences to you all on Nick's passing. I know you will miss him. The wider community will miss him too. Peace and blessings to you all.
Pietro Giordan
September 14, 2017
Dear Andrea,
I will always remember Nick as a great human being, a principled person and a generous colleague.
With deepest condolences,
Pietro Giordan, DLLL
Donovan Gray
September 14, 2017
With deepest condolences.
September 14, 2017
Dear Andrea, Nick will never be forgotten! He was a guiding light for so many of us in DLLL. With deepest condolences, Gabriella Colussi Arthur, Italian Studies
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