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1929
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2021
Richard SADLEIR Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard SADLEIR
23 Entries
Mary Noll
August 1, 2021
So very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. You must be proud of him for all the good he did in his life. I did not know him personally, but was a coworker with his sister, Nancy years ago. I was sorry to read that she had died. She was a wonderful and talented nurse. It has been decades since I was acquainted with her. Wondering if you have a link to her obituary?
Kenneth Ludlow
February 27, 2021
Dick Sadleir and I crossed paths twice during the course of my education. First as a master at UCC in the 1960’s and then as head of Peter Robinson College at Trent University. His signature is on my framed degree from Trent, which hangs prominently in my office at home in Calgary. Though I had not seen him for many years, the memories of a good and generous man remain. My condolences to his family and friends,
Craig Cohon
February 25, 2021
Richard led with his heart and soul and gave me my first big break. Thank you. He will always be in my heart.
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Lloyd A Perlmutter
February 22, 2021
To the Sadleir Family:
My condolences on your loss. I hold very fond memories of our Principal including his incisive questions and highly engaged manner. HE always had time for us, his students and I always felt very welcome in their home and in their company thanks to Joan. Tom and I were classmates so he took a special interest in our classes for sure. May his memory be a blessing to all of you. What a wonderful life he lived, but a sad day nonetheless.
Best,
Lloyd A. Perlmutter
Timothy Owen
February 20, 2021
Dear Joan,
I am so sorry to hear about Dick. As a young student starting at Trent in the early seventies, Dick was a welcoming figure for me. He was such a warm and enthusiastic man, and like many senior figures at Trent, made students feel like they, and the staff, were equal members of the community. His leadership, along with that of Tom Symons, made Trent such a special place.
John Bawden
February 19, 2021
He was a kind and thoughtful man. As Headmaster at UCC he was respected by all.
John (Ed) Bawden '80
Claire Barron
February 19, 2021
What a remarkable man. I first got to know him as Mr. Sadleir when I visited his house to hang out with Kate and Mary. Then I got to know him as Dick Sadleir the legend when we served on a search committee together for several months. His patience, wisdom and generosity of spirit guided us but his sense of humour buoyed us when we needed it. In addition, I was working at UCC at the time and he had already left, so he peppered me for the latest gossip! I truly appreciated that many sides of Dick Sadleir. I send my best to Mrs. Sadleir, Tom, Mary and Kate
Joseph Wearing
February 18, 2021
I was a colleague of Dick's during the early days of Trent University. Together with his also recently deceased friend, Tom Symons, he contributed greatly in making Trent a very special place with its colleges and tutorials, its common rooms and staircases in its unique setting on the banks of the Otonabee.
Tom Pridham
February 18, 2021
I will be forever grateful for the opportunity that Dick afforded me to spend the last two years of high school attending Upper Canada College. To this day, I treasure the experiences I had while attending UCC and more importantly the friendships that remain a big part of my life even though my family and I have lived in California for the last 27 years. In fact, only 1 week ago more than 25 members of our leaving class spent over an hour catching up on a zoom call. You will remembered by me forever Dick and I am so thankful for the UCC experience, which to this day remains and important foundation block in my life. Tom Pridham '79
Christopher Carnegie
February 17, 2021
Wise, patient, and kind – Mr. Sadlier was the College’s North Star. He was the ideal combination of empathetic father figure, sage advisor, enthusiastic encourager, and where necessary – gentle but firm disciplinarian. That he cared, was never in question. A Gentleman.
Lorraine Bennett
February 17, 2021
Alumni have so many memories of Dick Sadleir's years at Trent University! May he rest in peace with his friend and fellow Trent Founder, THB Symons.
Dr. Shafiq Qaadri
February 16, 2021
Farewell, Mr. Sadleir
Though I was so young and nervous for my entrance interview with you at Upper Canada College, and bowled over by the largest Persian carpet I'd ever seen, scared even to step on it in your office, you were gracious, friendly, and--only later I realized--caring and nurturing. Thank you for changing my life, Sir. May you Rest in Peace.
Beau Hatcher
February 16, 2021
Over five years in the upper school at UCC, I had a great deal of respect for Mr. Sadleir. He was a strong leader who lent the right amount of gravitas to school proceedings. I was pleasantly surprised to find out a number of years later that he was a neighbour of my parents. It was a pleasure to get to know him in these later years.
Matthew Lister
February 16, 2021
A class act with an enormous heart and sense of humour. He met with me while packing up his office in 1987. He made a decision, and helped me make a commitment, that appreciably changed my life for the better.
My condolences to Mrs. Sadleir, Tom, Mary, and Kate.
Robert Elder
February 16, 2021
Mr Sadleir was a special gentleman.From my first meeting ,being urged by Dick Howard, to introduce myself as a young prep boarder ,to his appearances cheering on our rock band ,with our parents at The Arts Festival ,to many meetings after graduation, I always enjoyed our encounters.He was an outstanding person ,who left a strong impression!
Michael Coleman, QC
February 16, 2021
Dick Sadleir was junior housemaster when I was a boarder (Seaton's 1956-60). He was an enormously positive influence on my life, inspiring a lifelong love of literature, especially poetry, and nurturing my involvement in debate and discussion, which greatly aided my life as a lawyer and a local elected official on Vancouver Island. My deepest condolences to his family.
Andrew Clements
February 16, 2021
He was one of the main reasons I became a teacher in 1967. He taught me in 1962 grade 11 English at UCC Thanks Dick from all of us.
James Morehead
February 16, 2021
Mr. Sadleir was Upper Canada College's Headmaster when I attended. His advice, during a student / Headmaster 1:1 held during my upper years at UCC, directly led to my applying for computer engineering in university. During that 1:1 I expressed interest in taking pre-law courses in university; he responded that based on my interest in math, science and computers I should consider computer engineering, and that doing so would be excellent preparation for law school. I was surprised he knew so much about my strengths and interests and that was highly influential. Decades later I still remember that 20-minute 1:1 which helped guide me into university and my career in technology (which ultimately did not include law school). My condolences to Mr. Sadleir's family and friends - he was an outstanding Headmaster.
Barbara Wynn
February 16, 2021
Dear Mary. Andrew and I were very sad to hear about your Dad's passing. We are thinking about you in this sad time.
Barb and Andrew Wynn, Halifax NS
DANIEL KOLBER
February 16, 2021
Various fond memories of Mr. Sadleir as Headmaster from my days as a student at UCC. My most recent memory is from our 25th reunion, about 6 yrs ago. Dick was presenting all of those present from the Class of '89 with Old Boys ties. For some reason, I was the last to be called up to the dais to receive my tie, by which time the tie supply had run dry. With no Old Boys ties to hand to me, Dick took the Old Boy tie off his own neck and presented it to me. Classy move, classy man. He will be missed by many. I extend my condolences to his family.
Cathie Weaver
February 16, 2021
Heartfelt condolences to the entire Sadleir family. It has been an honour to know this incredible man and his wonderful family.
Lovingly, Cathie and Jonathan Weaver
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