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Memories and Condolences
for Rollit GOLDRING
57 Entries
Ian Macpherson
November 22, 2018
At this late date in November 2018, I'm shocked and saddened by Rollys passing. I had the pleasure of knowing Rolly and Cathy at the Guildwood Tennis club, and both were and are a pleasure to know. Rolly was very humble, a real gentleman and a great competitor. I have known some great people thru that tennis and Rolly was certainly one of them. My apologies for finding this so late, I have been away from tennis. Sincere condolences to you Cathy and family. I hope you are doing well, but I know you many memories of a great partner. I am happy to have known him.
N Traill
January 31, 2018
Mr. Goldring gave me an opportunity when no one else would. I went on to do a PhD and become a professor, thanks to him.
Lisa Apps
November 30, 2017
Mark, Nicki, Ryan, Jamie & Avery,
We are deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Please accept our condolences on the passing of your father/grandfather.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you,
Joe, Lisa, Jessye & Mitchell Apps
JOHN CRISP
November 19, 2017
Rollit I have so many fond memories
of our tennis period as a partner and
playing against you. You will always be remembered. Good Bye my friend
Michael Sokovnin
November 15, 2017
The world has lost one of its great ones. Rest In Peace, Rollit Goldring. You were truly an inspiration to many of us who taught and coached in Scarborough.
Madeleine (Charlton) Cheesman
November 13, 2017
He was a wonderful teacher and very well respected by all the students during my term at WCCI (1960-1965). Loved his Zoology class. Along with Mr. Leyshon, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Roth and lots of others, he shaped so many lives. RIP Mr. Goldring.
Sheryl Freeman
November 12, 2017
Many, many people will gather to celebrate the life of this man but many more who cannot be present will have known him as a teacher, a coach, an administrator and a mentor. No matter how busy, Rollit Goldring could find time to listen. In my time in the Scarborough Program Department and much later as doctoral student and a principal he was and remains for me a source of inspiration.
Michael De Freitas
November 10, 2017
Mr. Goldring was my basketball coach at Winston Churchill and later became my principal. He was the best coach I ever had. Many lessons learned from his guidance. My greatest memory was going to a party at his home to celebrate our championship with the team. Another memory was when I got injured in a basketball game one Saturday afternoon while being his team mate and he personally took me to the hospital. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace Mr. Goldring.
David Baird
November 10, 2017
My first memory of Rolly was when we played softball together at Birchcliff Public School. We were on the same team and took turns pitching. Rolly was the stronger thrower but a little wild. We did not win the championship.
November 10, 2017
A great leader,educator and sportsman....condolences and my deepest sympathy to Cathy and all of the Goldring family and friends...rest in peace,Rolly....Mike Jovanov(Pickering,ON)
Janis Garel
November 9, 2017
Saddened to hear this, Mr. Goldring was the Principal at my highschool, L'Amoreaux. Wonderful memories of a school that was started with Mr. Goldring. RIP.
Stephanie Papp Geddes
November 9, 2017
As a student, Rolly was my teacher; as a teacher, my principal; as a member of Scarborough's Program Department, he was my Superintendent. I have always found him to be a caring, sincere, compassionate, wise professional. He was gifted in so many areas of his life yet was modest and unassuming. Although serious at heart, he had a mischievous twinkle in his eye which he exhibited during his stints as "Marryin Sam" at WCCI's Sadie Hawkins dances during the 1960s. As a superb educator, he made a difference to a countless number of lives and will live on in the hearts of thousands through his teachings and example. I consider myself extremely lucky to have known him. RIP.
Calvin Dilworth
November 9, 2017
We'll miss a great teammate and a great friend.
Norma Draper
November 8, 2017
My dear Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to the rest of the family also. I only met Rollit once at yoga and he was a hoot....can't believe this has happened.
Steve Ross
November 8, 2017
Condolences to all of the Goldring family and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Steve, Jenn, Brendan and Matt Ross
Bob Baggs
November 7, 2017
Great friend,innovative educator,scrupulously honest, I knew Rollit as a brother-in- law and renewed friendship of late to my great joy.
Rollie and Dick Dean in a skit at Scarboro Collegiate, 1954: a preview of their future careers in education?
Stsn Farrow
November 7, 2017
Val Copeland
November 7, 2017
Rollit had a huge impact on so many lives. Michael and I were among the many who benefitted from his generousity and guidance. Drama in Education flourished in the Scarborough Board because of his support as Program Department Superintendent. Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
Robin McDowell (Ross)
November 6, 2017
I was saddened to hear of Rollit's passing. I worked with him at the Scarborough Board of Education for many years and have great memories. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Wayne and Lynda Rhydwen-Andrew
November 6, 2017
We miss him as mentor and friend.
November 6, 2017
Rollit was a tour de force Superintendent at the Scarborough Board of Education during the late 1970s and into the 1980s. He truly cared about children and about education. I appreciated his support as a trustee, especially when it came to abolishing the use of the strap, i.e., corporal punishment, in the schools at a time when many people still believed that if you spare the rod, you spoil the child. He will not be forgotten!
Eva Nichols, SBE trustee from 1974 to 1982
Paul, Tiina, John and Maija Charron
November 5, 2017
Dear Paul, Carolyn, Samantha and Allyson
Julie, Alex, Adam and Sarah
Mark, Nicki, Ryan, Jamie and Avery
Ann
Cathy, Drew and Tyler
With heartfelt sympathy in your loss.
Rolly will live forever in our memories and hearts as a mentor, lover of the outdoors and animals. He was always very supportive and generous with our family and we will miss him.
May your happy memories be a source of comfort to you now and always.
Love,
November 5, 2017
Rolly's lifelong contribution to the development of basketball in the Toronto area will be long remembered by all.
I only wish that the young kids signing their multi million dollar NBA contracts appreciate the efforts of people like Rolly that kept basketball alive and well from the 1950's on to make their futures possible.
Never a team mate always a friend.
Bill Lawson UWO
Ron Plese
November 5, 2017
Shocked to hear the news of one of my favourite people. Our many squash games at the Scarborough Y seem like yesterday as does the pleasure of working with Rolly professionally at the SBE. His leadership in the Program Dept. was so helpful to my role in Media Services and I know that many staff and students benefited from all he accomplished in his varied career. Perhaps the peak was his performance in "The Full Monty" at Rick Graham's retirement . . . Condolences to the family. Rolly will not be forgotten.
November 5, 2017
Rolly was my friend,teammate, tennis partner and mentor.We played many basketball tournaments here in North America and in Europe. One thing we always did was take our tennis racquets so we could play a game or two. My condolences to his family. My heart access with you. Mike Kirkpatrick
Peter Crippin
November 5, 2017
I knew Rollit in a number of capacities-first as a student and as a teacher in Scarborough. He always tried to do his best for students and teachers in all capacities. He was instrumental in helping form the basis for the philosophy of caring within the Scarborough Board over many, many years. He was sincere, respectful and decent-I will think about him always in these words.
Madeline Dennis
November 5, 2017
Rollit was well respected and admired by all who were fortunate enough to know him. I am saddened by the news of his untimely passing. The L'Amoreaux gang will surely miss him.
John Winder
November 4, 2017
Mr. Goldring was my principal at WCCI in the late 60s and early 70s. He never taught me in the classroom but taught me many lessons in life. He took the time to know many of his students personally. I used a lot of the lessons he taught me back then in my 32 years as a teacher myself. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul and Mark, in the 80s, while on a whitewater paddling trip on the Petawawa River at Lake Traverse. I told them then and I still mean it today when I say that he had an incredible influence in my life. I know he was held in high esteem by everyone he was associated with. When he left Churchill to open L'Amoreaux Collegiate most of his staff wanted to join him. He was instrumental in many of the programs implemented in our education system during his time. A true leader. It is with great sadness that I happened upon reading his obituary. Rest in peace Mr Goldring. You will be truly missed.
D. George
November 4, 2017
A truly dedicated and present Father who showed a keen interest in others. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. A force of a man!
November 4, 2017
Our deepest condolences.
Jay Watt's family
Ken and Sharon Andrews
November 4, 2017
Rollit had no detractors in his life because he treated everyone he met with respect and a sincere interest . To have known him was to love him.
Ron & Ricki Mintz
November 4, 2017
In loving memory of an incredibly unique leader, a gifted educator, an unparalleled mentor, and a wonderful dear, dear friend- his presence was cherished.
Deepest sympathies are extended to his family, Ann, and to Cathy.
Ron & Ricki Mintz
Dorothy O'Brien (Bell)
November 4, 2017
Sad news indeed. I have very fond memories of Mr. Goldring as my Science teacher in the early 60's. I can still picture his icy blue eyes.
Rick Schofield
November 4, 2017
Rollit was my PE teacher at WCCI more than 50+ years ago and he taught me to be strong even when things were not going well. He was a fantastic teacher, great administrator and major influence in my life as a strong supporter of, and later volunteer at, the Board Archives. Without his guidance and encouragement many of us would not be where we are today. RIP Rolly, you will be missed by the thousands who have had the fortune of learning from you, working with you and knowing you as the kind, compassionate and influential person you were.
November 4, 2017
Rollit was a forward thinking educator for the Scarborough Board. He was an All Star and encouraged many teachers as a Principal and Superintendent. Very fortunate to have worked with and to have known him. He was always on the cusp of educational change. Happy to have followed him as Principal of Winston Churchill CI. Terrific athlete and a good friend. Doug Peacock [Peterborough ON}
Jenny Rosenback
November 4, 2017
Great principal at WCCI in the 70's.
Thank you Sir. Rest in peace.
Ross Edmunds
November 4, 2017
Condolences Cathy to and your family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Rolly had such a positive impact on so many in Scarborough and beyond. He will be greatly missed.
Peter Misikowetz
November 4, 2017
I became familiar with a man named Rolly Goldring back in 1963 when I was 19 and playing basketball for a London team, 5 B Sports. As mentioned in the obit, Rolly and the Dow Kings of Toronto won the series and went to the 1964 Olympics. In the next 42 years I became familiar with his great contribution to education in Scarborough and his love of basketball. Peter Misikowetz.
Al McClughan
November 4, 2017
Mr. Goldring was a great teacher, I remember him as one of the best I had.
Dorothy Case
November 3, 2017
Rollit, the world is a better place because of you. I am grateful to have known you. Thank you.
Carol Hillary/King
November 3, 2017
Condolences to Rolly's family for the loss of a true gentle man. Special memories of yesteryear.
Peter Wei
November 3, 2017
Rolly Goldring was my principal at WCCI.
He is the person that hired me as a mathematics teacher at WCCI.
If I have any impact to my students, it is because of him
I owed my whole life of teaching and any achievement in education to him.
He has so much positive influence to me, to his staff and his students especially those involved in sports.
He will surely be missed by all of us.
Peter Wei
john saso
November 3, 2017
A model educator and fine, sincere man
November 3, 2017
I had the privilege of working with Rolly as his secretary in Personnel and in Program. He had such a giving and thoughtful spirit and taught us all so much. Rolly was also appreciated by the Business Employees as he let us know how important a role we played in the World of Education.
He started a June Club for his former secretaries and every year he would invite mystery guests - a way of keeping in touch with former colleagues. He will be deeply missed.
My sincere condolences to Cathy and his children. Rest in Peace Rolly.
Aline Craig, Scarborough.
Judy Wahl
November 3, 2017
Rolly, I only knew you over a few short years. Your kindness and generosity lit up your world. We visited in June. Our walk on the Bluff with Abby was very special. Your love for Cathy, your family, Abby, Duke, Canada and all of life
shared with us. Coach and I will remember your delicious Salmon, and other treats. We only hung out three times in those three years. You were and are a special person to be remembered always. Peace and shared Love, Judy
November 3, 2017
In the short time I knew you Rolly, I felt a definite strong bond of friendship. Your quiet humor was so refreshing and your subtle quips will be etched forever in my memory. Judy and I will greatly miss you.
Anton A. Vukas
November 3, 2017
Rolly was dedicated member of the Guildwood Tennis Club. When needed he was there to help with the courts screens and other jobs. Thank you Rolly for encouraging and teaching me how to become member of the Toronto Meals on Wheals volunteering team. We will miss our good old friend Rolly.
Sincere condolences to Cathy and the rest of the family.
Mika and Anton Vukas
November 3, 2017
Jim&Elena Anderson
rnest Aune Sinko
November 3, 2017
Rolly was a great neighbour and a great friend. We will miss him greatly.
Aune and Ernest Sinko
Alan Whitehorn
November 3, 2017
Rolly Goldring taught me science at Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute in the early 1960s. He was also my football coach. Among my special memories was speaking with him in 1964 as he prepared for Canada's Olympic basketball team. The first game Canada played in Tokyo was against the Soviet Union, a team that included my uncle. Defying the Cold War barriers, these two Olympians exchanged personal and private best wishes. Upon Rolly's return to Canada, I was grateful for his kind comments and insights. Decades later at the WCCI school reunion, I remained in awe of this special teacher and friend, as he took to the basketball court once more.
With condolences to the family.
Avis Favaro and Jim McKenzie
November 2, 2017
Rolly was an inspiration. He was So active - so curious -and so engaged in life!
Our deep condolences to Cathy,Tyler , Drew and all Rollys children and grandchildren and family.
Herdman Family
November 2, 2017
Rolly was one of the kindest and most caring men in our family. We have known Rolly for a long time as the wonderful partner to Cathy Carson. He will be greatly missed. Our heartfelt condolences to Cathy, Tyler, Drew and Rolly's entire family.
Angela Talbot
November 2, 2017
Rolly was a warm and giving friend (the "dog whisperer"), who embodied wisdom, humility and compassion towards all he met. We will miss you Rolly in our local neighbourhood, our tennis courts, and at the Super Bowl and Wimbledon parties that you and Cathy liked to host. Our sincere condolences and love to Cathy and family.
Bob McConnell
November 2, 2017
A serious, dedicated educator, with a mischievous sense of humour, Rolly enjoyed the admiration of all who had the privilege of working with him. To us, he always seemed indestructible, a picture larger than its frame. We carry the memories...
Bob McConnell
Linda Gross
November 2, 2017
Rolly was one of the finest educational leaders with whom I had the privilege of working, and he remained a valued friend for 46 years. My sincere condolences to his family on losing a such dynamic man who was so full of life.
Madelyn Reynolds
November 1, 2017
Rollit was an exemplary educator and role model. What a pleasure to have worked with him at the Scarborough Board of Education and to have followed in his footsteps at L’Amoreaux C.I. My condolences to the family.
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