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Dan Hildebrand
October 26, 2014
He great man that loved his job and his students and loved to share his love of science to to those who loved it as much as he did. So sorry for your loss he will be missed. In his word " it's bad tuna" as he would say. Former student Dan hildebrand class of 2011
Joanne Alvarez
June 21, 2014
Gary LeFave will certainly be missed by a lot of people who have been a part of his life more recently, but in his career, he touched many lives. My first real teaching job began at Matignon in 1978, and every day for years I carpooled with Gary and Judy Bernard to and from school. Nowadays, new teachers are often assigned mentors, but no paid mentor could have taught me as much as Gary and Judy. Sharing a commute meant sharing many stories of our families, classes, students, colleagues, second jobs, and life in general. We laughed a lot. I even got used to the Willie Nelson music and Gary's "being on the lookout for roadkill" for his science classes , though I don't recall ever picking anything up. High praise from Gary was to be called "a good person", and he certainly was one who will be missed by many.
Ellen Szetela
June 20, 2014
My son had Mr.LaFave 10 and 12 grade at Northeast he was an excellent teacher. He really cared about the kids. May he rest in piece. My condolences to his Family.
June 20, 2014
Iwas so sorry to hear this news. I have many fond memories of him at Matignon. My sincerest condolences to the whole family.
Judith Howley
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Donna Blake
June 19, 2014
My sincere condolences go out to the LeFave family and Gary's dear sister, Judy, one of our angels on earth. May God provide you all with comfort.
-Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
Donna
Mikayla & Dianna Stephenson
June 18, 2014
Our condolences to the family of Mr. LeFave..
We are so sorry for your loss.
Mikayla Stephenson, student
Dianna Stephenson, parent of student.
Chris Sawyer
June 18, 2014
I'm terribly saddened by this news. My sincerest condolences go out to the LeFave family.
June 18, 2014
Mr. LeFave was my biology teacher at Matignon. His love of teaching and of his students was obvious to everyone. We all loved his dry sense of humor. After my attempt at dissecting a frog, he passed by and said "don't worry, he was already dead before you got ahold of him". I'm sorry for your loss. He was such a kind and wonderful man.
Susan (McCann) Swirbalus
Matignon - Class of 1976
Susan Stoker
June 17, 2014
To the Family of Mr LeFave,
Your dear Mr LeFave will always hold a special place in the hearts of the Stoker Family. RJ - Class of 2009, Honor Society-2007-2009 and his brother Alex, Class of 2014- Senior Anatomy Class. Mr LeFave always had wonderful things to say about his students and there are many funny little stories that Alex has shared with us. May God watch over your family and give you Peace during this difficult time.He will be missed by so many lives that he touched in his career.
Taylor Chau
June 17, 2014
Mr.Lefave was a great teacher. I will never forget how he used to bring a smile on my face everyday I see him. He was a happy free going teacher and I just remember talking about how I wanted him senior year. It saddens me that they took such a good person away. Heaven has gained another angel. This is "very bad tuna" as what Mr.Lefave would have said. Northeast Metro Tech will always remember Mr.Lefave. Passing by his empty room is heartbreaking, however his energy still remains. He will be greatly missed by the students and faculty of Northeast Metro Tech.
Deanna Howard
June 17, 2014
My deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Mr. LeFave!
Sincerely, former Student of northeast, Class of 2005.
Jamie Reel
June 17, 2014
Dear LeFave Family:
I am so very sorry. Mr. LeFave had taken over from Mr. Twombley, and was a very good principal. Keeping you all in my prayers.
June 17, 2014
Mr Lefave was great teacher. I was in his homeroom my freshman year at Matignon and then had him for science classes for three more years. I kept in touch after I graduated and often would visit him at Matignon. He had a great sense of humor and I learned a lot from him . My thoughts are with you and your family. LInda Galligani
June 17, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Lefave was the best science teacher I ever had in high school and he will be miss and he was the best man
From Alex Larossa Revere Ma
June 17, 2014
I'm sorry for your loss Mr. Lefave was the best science teacher at school he will be miss and he was the best man
June 17, 2014
Sorry for your loss. Diane Celata son David class of 2000 Matignon High.
June 17, 2014
You will be missed by all, Thank you Mr Lefave for all the memories and smiles-
Jenn Millner-Haughey and Family
Renee Frechette
June 17, 2014
Mr. LeFave was a gentle man who made my high school years that much better. I'm positive his children were lucky to have him. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Bridget Desrochers
June 17, 2014
I pray for all family and friends that mr. Lefave watch over them through this time. So sorry for your loss
Bridget Desrochers
June 17, 2014
Mr. Lefave welcomed me into northeast in 2005. He became my science teacher and mentor. 2006 I was inducted into the national honor society and he became my advisor. Mr. Lefave was always there to help me out.. He was truly an amazing person that will be missed.. You could alway count on him to bring you a smile each and everyday he loved his job and his students. He helped me with college and always encourage me to push myself. From the moment I walked through the doors at northeast as a freshmen till the day I tossed my hat in the air he was there to support me.. I am so sorry to all the family friends coworkers and students that have to deal with this loss. My prayers are with you all. Northeast will not be the same without you Mr.Lefave my teach, mentor, advisor and friend..
Maryann McCabe
June 17, 2014
A terrific science teacher at Matignon. Please accept my sympathies. Alumni '77.
Eduardo Vargas
June 16, 2014
If it was not for him I would not have the passion for science that I have today. He has inspired me to teach others and I will do this by becoming a physician.
June 16, 2014
Thank you sir
Michele Cournoyer-Forrestall
June 16, 2014
My deepest sympathies on your loss. I had Mr. LeFave as a biology teacher at Matignon in the mid 1980's. I looked forward to his classes. He will be missed.
Tom Byrne
June 16, 2014
Mr. LeFave made biology fun and interesting. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't have studied biology at BC and would not have had a career that has proven so rewarding in so many ways. I'll always remember his signature staccato delivery of "Uh Thomas your late ... 2 minutes" which meant I was staying overtime to atone for my tardiness. Rest in Peace Mr. LeFave, they must have a hell of a lab in heaven ... and now a great new teacher to man it!
Alex LaRossa
June 16, 2014
RIP Mr. Lefave
Jason Delgado
June 16, 2014
Mr. LeFave was one of my favorite people. My heart and prayers go out to the family. So sad to hear this news.
Brian McEnery
June 16, 2014
My most sincere condolences to the LeFave family. So sorry for your loss, you're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Candice Anderson
June 16, 2014
I was deeply saddened to hear of Mr.Leave passing I looked forward to biology class and then him as a principal.
Brandon Connors
June 15, 2014
Mr.Lefave was an awesome biology teacher I looked forward to his class all day. I would even go by his class room just to talk to him before my next period.
Jim Morrison
June 15, 2014
Sadness has overcome me with the passing of Gary. I am reminded of our summers at the beach and how Gary would be covered with Noxema due to his sunburn. My memories of him will remain with me until we meet again. His pain and suffering has ended and he is with the Lord--Goodness and mercy has followed him and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever
June 15, 2014
My sincerely condolences to Mr. Lefave's family. I knew Mr. Lefave as my Matignon physiology teacher. Now my son is currently at Northeast Metro Tech. Mr. Lafave was always (really, always) funny, engaging, instructive and just fun to be with in class or elsewhere. A truly great teacher.
Homeroom 105 Class Of 2017
June 15, 2014
The last time we seen Mr. Lefave was about 2 months ago before April vacation. We didn't know the last time we saw him, was actually going to be the last time we saw him. He was the jolliest most happiest man at Northeast Metro Tech. We were so grateful as a whole to have him as a biology teacher and we were devastated to here of him passing. We would walk into homeroom and he would just scream "DELICIOUS!". It's simple things like this that made us all excited to be going to "Beeologyyy!". Probably his best line ever and one of our absolute favorites "It's A Boat!" Mr. Lefave was honestly the kindest soul who wouldn't hurt a fly. LITERALLY. One time in class he caught a bug and let it go. He was part of the Northeast family and to see him go was the hardest thing. He was such a big part of Northeast and seeing him go was one of the hardest things to do. Condolences are being sent from us to the entire Lefave Family.
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