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Sheldon Galbraith Obituary
CM OOnt
Canadian Figure Skating Coach
May 24, 1922 – April 14, 2015
Peacefully in his 93rd year at Eagle Terrace Care Home in Newmarket on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne. Loving father of Jeannie (Phil Branston), Brian (Beth), Barbara, Mary Louise Teakle and predeceased by his daughter Kathy. Dear Papa of Andrea, Chris, Rebecca, Travis, Dylan, Jamie, Kailey and "Big Papa" of Madison, Jackson, Jack and Blake.
A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel of the THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421, on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences may be made at
www.thompsonfh-aurora.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Sheldon Galbraith
27 Entries
Beth Crane (Peters)
May 1, 2015
I skated at the Cricket Club for many years. Mr. Galbraith put the same energy into teaching little kids the Pink Lady Waltz as he did getting elite skaters ready for World's. He was a man ahead of his time with the use of technology. (Although I do remember skaters not wanting to be in his little video room for long, as it likely meant that skater was being thoroughly acquainted with something they were doing wrong : ) He shared not only his immense knowledge of skating while on the ice, but also the rich history of many wonderful skaters from around the world through his historical movies. His legacy lives on through the many skaters and coaches, who had the honour of knowing Mr. Galbraith.
Wendy Anderson (Hoffman)
April 28, 2015
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Mr. Galbraith. I was lucky enough to have had him coach me at the Cricket Club for many years. He taught me about commitment, discipline, self-confidence and respect. I will always be grateful for the role he played in my skating career. My sincere thanks, Mr. Galbraith. Deepest condolences to the Galbraith family.
Allan and Gloria Church
April 23, 2015
Sincere sympathy Jeannie on the loss of your Dad.
Linda Pickles
April 23, 2015
My prayers are with the Galbraith family at this sad time. I had the privilege to care for Sheldon & Jeanne over the years. Sheldon always had some inspiring wisdom to share. I will miss him.
David McGillivray
April 22, 2015
Mr. Galbraith had a strong influence in my growth to adulthood. From the early days of his coaching me in Schumacher to competing in the Olympics and in the World Championships, I knew he believed in my abilities and did his utmost to make sure that we could both achieve our goals. The two of us had many great times together and I can't thank him enough for teaching me lasting values and self-confidence that stayed with me throughout my career. The over 10 years of being coached under Mr. Galbraith were one of the best periods in my life. Thank you Mr. Galbraith.
April 20, 2015
Mr. Galbraith will be missed and I am sure we all carry a piece of Mr. Galbraith forward in our life today. He was a coach as an amateur and professional and neighbour growing up near the Cricket Club. Today's funeral service was wonderfully different with music and speeches in celebrating his life.
Carole Pixley ( Blugerman)
gail Boire
April 20, 2015
I had the privilege of being taught by Mr.Galbraith as a MORNING GLORY at the Cricket club many years ago. I was so impressed that he could inspire us when he was also busy with world champions. His analysis of skating has made me understand and appreciate the efforts of the skaters as I follow the world tours.
Gail Boire
Minto Skating Club
April 19, 2015
Sheldon Galbraith was a valued and well-respected member of Minto's coaching staff in the 1940s. He is especially remembered as Barbara Ann Scott's coach during those years. Please accept our deepest sympathy on his passing
April 19, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Galbraith family and dear friends. I had the honor of being taught and inspired by a master of his trade in life and on the ice. It was indeed a privilege to know and work with Sheldon over the years, he will be greatly missed and so fondly remembered. Ruth Sutton Johnson (Newmarket, Ontario
April 18, 2015
Mr. Galbraith as a great coach prepared students both for competition and for life. I am saddened by his passing but celebrate the influence he had on so many young people over the years. - Robin Black
Schumacher 1960 picnic
Robin Black
April 18, 2015
April 18, 2015
Mr. Galbraith was my skating coach at the Cricket club 50 years ago - he inspired all of us to work hard and strive for excellence in skating and in life. Nicole Dussault Day
Greg Folk
April 18, 2015
Mr. Galbraith will always be missed and remembered as an innovator and icon of skating. A true leader for many of us in all facets of life. My condolences to family and friends.
Sarah Locke
April 18, 2015
My condolences to the Galbraith family during this difficult time. I had the honour of speaking to Sheldon several years back as a young skater. I remember him coming up to me one day after i was training but had to get off the ice due to an illness. He told me he thought i had great potential and enjoyed watching me skate, something i never thought would be true about myself. At the time iwas unsure of who he was but later on i found out who he was. Ever since that meeting he inspired me to do better and gave me a new hope. He was such an inspiring and wonderful man not just as a coach but also as a person. He will be greatfully missed by all who new him but his inspiring messages and kind soul will live on forever in our memories! R.i.p. Mr. Galbraith. -Sarah
Kathy Bowden
April 17, 2015
So sorry to hear the news, my condolensces to everyone. I know dad was waiting for him up on the rink in heaven
April 17, 2015
We are saddened to hear this news even though we knew Sheldon had not been well. A Friendship spanning six decades brings with it so many wonderful memories. His Legacy will live on through all the Skaters and Coaches who were privileged to work with him. Condolences to all the Family.
Margaret, Bruce Hyland & Jacqui Hyland-Pugh & Ron Pugh
Robbie Gardner
April 17, 2015
I always loved chatting with Jeannie's Dad at the many neighbourhood parties we had together. He always had very interesting stories to tell . He loved to instruct the boys how to use their hockey skate edges to their advantage . He certainly had the knowledge. We will all miss him but know that Jean will be happy to have him with her for a skate around the rink .
April 17, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Brian, Beth and the Galbraith family.Although we did not have the privilege of knowing Brian's Dad, we were aware of his fine reputation as a coach.
Judith&wayne Weaver (Goderich, ON)
Kerry Leitch
April 17, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr Galbraith was a dear friend and inspiration. Any success I was fortunate enough to achieve was directly related to the time spent and knowledge shared with this great coach. Heaven just became an even better place due to his presence. God bless.
Kerry Leitch
Steve Wilson
April 16, 2015
As a friend of Jeannie and Phil and their family I am deeply saddened by Sheldon's passing. My condolensces.
David Duong
April 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to you and your family, Jeannie. Take care.
April 16, 2015
" There's a Coach Comin' In "
Mr. Galbraith was truly one of a kind and touched so many many lives. Those skaters in heaven better get it together!
Our Heart Felt Condolences, Dick & Chris Shedlowski (Anaheim CA)
CJ Miller
April 16, 2015
My deepest condolences to Galbraith family.
Your Dad was a huge influence on me and those memories will last with me forever.
Cassie Black
April 16, 2015
Sympathies to you all and many wonderful memories of your father with my father, Bill Black and Uncle Bob Black. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Cassie Black
Joni Graham
April 16, 2015
Mr. Galbraith was a special person.....to me he will always be remembered as a legend of the Canadian Figure Skating Coaches! My condolences to the family and to everyone that had pleasure of knowing him.
Joni Graham. (Vancouver)
Emery Leger
April 16, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy to you all.
From the Skate Canada Family in Ottawa
John Rait
April 16, 2015
My sincere condolences to all of Mr. Galbraith's family. He was a force of nature and an incredible coach and man. He will be missed by many.
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