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1929
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2020
Flora Litt-Irwin Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Flora Litt-Irwin
24 Entries
Belinda Kligman-Tisnower
August 26, 2023
Hi:
I knew Mrs. Litt as a young child at Ryerson Public School.
Although I didn´t necessarily appreciate her in my early years, when she taught me grade 5, my memories of my time in her class are of a teacher who under her tough exterior truly cared about each and every student in her class and wanted them to succeed as individuals...
She was probably the toughest teacher I had during my time at Ryerson but we learned valuable life lessons in her classroom-those included accountability, working hard for things we wanted, punctuality and putting effort into each thing we did....she made learning fun for us.....subjects that could have been very dry and boring in her class came alive.....
An example is when we were learning about Canadian History and the explorers she assigned us each an explorer and we had to present to her and our fellow classmates dressed In costume and portraying our explorer.
She also made the study of clouds interesting to us kids...:
She didn´t just let us pass a subject if she felt we needed more time to grasp the concept, that time was allotted to us till we would get it right.
My mom picked Mrs Litt as my teacher and today as an adult I am grateful for the year I had Flora Litt as a teacher.
I was sorry today to discover that she has passed away
Belinda Kligman-Tisnower
Sandra Leitch
January 1, 2021
I am writing this post from Australia. I was driving and listening to The Daily New York Times podcast as I often do to lessen the monotony of long trips.
The podcast was telling the story of Flora, her death and her virtual funeral due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
I took a particular interest in the story because it takes place in Canada and I am Canadian. It was comforting to hear Wayne (Flora’s husband) tell their love story with his Ontario accent and refer to cities and events that were very familiar to me from my childhood.
Near the end of the podcast when attendees at the virtual funeral were saying a few words, someone used Flora’s former name: Flora Litt. I thought to myself, I had a grade four teacher named Mrs. Litt.
I pulled my car over and looked up Flora’s obituary. There she was, Mrs Litt. My fourth grade teacher at Ryerson Public School.
I recall her as a very good teacher who was tough (despite her petite physique) but very kind.
How surreal and how wonderful to learn that she had such a long and meaningful life and to learn she was so loved by her family, especially Wayne.
My condolences to Wayne and Flora’s extended family. She certainly made a lasting impression on this former student.
Elisabet Winquist
December 30, 2020
I learned about Flora and Wayne from listening to The Daily from the New York Times. I found the story so touching and moving. Thank you, Wayne, for sharing your story of love and loss. It was so sad, but It was beautiful.
Elisabet
December 30, 2020
I learned about Flora and Wayne from listening to The Daily from the New York Times. I found the story so touching and moving. Thank you, Wayne, for sharing your story of love and love. It was beautiful.
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Molly Lovell-Harris
April 26, 2020
I heard of your story on The New York Times Daily podcast, and was so very touched. I hope it is not inappropriate, but am sending thoughts of peace and love to and your family, following your loss
Susan Davey
April 21, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Ogilvie St. Condos
April 11, 2020
Flora will be greatly missed at our condo residence. She was such a kind, loving person who always had a smile on her face. God Bless Wayne and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with during this difficult time.
Josie Jobin
April 11, 2020
Extending our deepest sympathy to the Litt-Irwin families. Aunt Flora will be remembered as a kind soul who always had a heartwarming smile for anyone/everyone she met. She will be missed by many. Keeping you close in our thoughts.
Josie (nee Litt) and Dave Jobin
Dora MacCallum Sadler
April 11, 2020
Sadly I lost contact with Flora over the past 40 years or so, but she will forever be in my memory as a kind, caring, deeply spiritual being, a true gift of God. She inspired and changed the lives of so many with her love. She touched my life at a time when I most needed it. Shalom and blessings to all her loved ones.
April 10, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family. Flora and I were friends for many years back to when her children were growing up. We have kept touch and it is a honour to have known her throughout all this time, such a caring and loving person. Dorothy Pocock
Lorna Macqueen
April 10, 2020
With gratitude and sorrow I send my love and condolences to Flora's dear family
Lorraine Struyk
April 9, 2020
Dear Wayne and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Flora's death. You will miss her greatly.
I will always remember how generous and kind you both were when I was in Hamilton and the trip to Egypt.
May Love and Light surround all you who love her dearly at this time of great Sadness and loss.
Lorraine Struyk
April 9, 2020
Dear Wayne and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Flora's death. I will always remember how generous and kind you both were when I was in Hamilton and the trip to Egypt. You will miss her greatly.
May Love and Light surround all of you who love her dearly at this time of great Sadness and loss.
Lorraine Struyk
John Buttars
April 8, 2020
Wayne and all in Flora's family, it hurts to know that Flora is not with us. She lived and conveyed a graciousness and goodness to those of us in the larger church. Thank you Flora and thank you to her family for sharing her with us.
Sharon Yetman
April 8, 2020
I first met Flora through her writing in the book Healing From the Heart in 1998. I was honoured to meet her in person at a workshop in Vancouver in 2011. I am deeply touched by her deeep spirituality and her ability to articulate it with such clarity. Blessings to Wayne and all who mourn her passing.
Esther Nash
April 7, 2020
I have so many fond memories of time spent with Flora and Wayne. Family weddings, anniversaries, birthdays or just having a meal together were very special moments as we shared stories and memories. Flora will be greatly missed.
Carlos and Jake Azevedo/Douglas
April 5, 2020
It's not to often you get to meet someone as special as Flora. Those of us who knew Flora we're blessed to have her in our lives. The love, caring and compassion she had for all was truly a gift from God. Flora never judged, she always loved. Flora was an Angel living amongst us and she will be greatly missed by all. Our heartfelt sympathies to Wayne and the entire family. God bless.
David Litt
April 3, 2020
To all of Aunt Flora's family, whether we have met them or not, our sincere condolences. Special thoughts to cousins Warren and Sandra.
We, her relatives, friends, members of the United Church of Canada, and beyond, are all connected through a wonderful woman.
Memories of get-togethers with Aunt Flora mostly go back to my childhood when she was married to Ed, the brother of my late father Raymond (d.Dec.5/19). I remember my mother Jane (d.Nov.2/19) seemed to connect so well with Aunt Flora - kindred souls!
However, we mourn not only a relative, but a citizen who added so much to community and national life through her work with the United Church. Her name came up many times through recent years while we were quite far apart.
Love, David (and Helen) Litt
Alicia Haynes
April 3, 2020
I first met Flora almost 50 years ago. I will mIss her smiling presence. My condolences to Wayne and the family. She was a shining reminder of the Creators love. Till we meet again rest in peace.
B. Holliday
April 3, 2020
Sincere sympathy to
Wayne and all of the family. Flora was an inspiration. I cherished her presentations including one on angels shared at Letter Breen UC - given with such passion. Her prayers and reflections so meaningful. She lived her faith in "love and service," an example of life that's free and whole."
Blessings and prayers, Rev. Bonnie Holliday
April 2, 2020
I will remember Flora for our many years with The Lowville Prayer Centre. My heart goes out to Wayne and her family. Gail Summers
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