JAMES R. SIROIS

Hello James, we having our annual FFAC Christmas Retired Teacher Staff party today. They'll be a seat at the table for you --where we'll toast to you and your memory. It's some of your very favorite people. We love and miss you.

Hello James. I got together some of your favorite people and fans today. We're having a Holiday FFAC Alumni Staff gathering at 4PM -- we shall all toast to your wonderful memory. Lucinda Vriner, Diana Harris, Vicki Bates, Pat Wells, Linda Williams, Paula Clark, Dave Clark, Cathy Zander, Kathy Weiler, Linda Lockmiller, Brigid Gerace and myself, Mary Bonnett - still hanging out after all these years. Good friends last forever. Wish you could join us but know you are with us in spirit. We'll...

I'm sure like many here, I'm certain Mr. Sirois and I shared something special. I've been out in the world some 30-plus years since Mr. Sirois introduced me to the piano. To this day, when I sit down to play, I think of him in some way. Nowadays, my children often sit next to me, drawn to the gift that Mr. Sirois gave me. When they do, it's Mr. Sirois's patience and love for music and teaching that fills the room. That's the lasting impact of an incredibly worthy life. I'm so grateful to have...

I count myself as so blessed to have been your student all those years, and the recipient of your wonderful hugs whenever we crossed paths in our neighborhood. Even a decade beyond my time at Franklin, you never forgot me and always ran over with a smile and a warm embrace, that marvelous twinkle in your eyes. You could make me laugh in a heartbeat. I miss knowing you were in the world with us, and my heart goes out to everyone who loves and misses you. Such a special soul, you are.

I was talking to you yesterday Uncle Jimmy´. Then today this popped up. You must have heard me. I love and miss you. You are my Sunshine

We still miss you, James. Always will. Keep shining your light down here. We need it. Your jokes still bring a smile to people's faces. That's legacy.

I still have some of the piano music Mr. Sirois selected with his handwriting on the side. I was teaching my 11-year old to play a song on the piano, and thought of what a gifted, patient, kind, and talented teacher Mr. Sirois was! Sending love to all his family. - Sarah (Katsaros) Dennis (FFAC '93)

You were such a great teacher and awesome motivator. When they first implemented Fine Arts at Franklin I tried playing the piano and didn't get pass chopsticks lol. I realized my passion was dance and you encouraged me all the way. The Thomas girls loved you so we miss you. RIH! Carla D Thomas 1976-1980