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James DORWARD Obituary
Peacefully, on June 12, 2021, aged 75, in Murrayfield House Care Home, after long illness, James, beloved brother of Richard, Elizabeth and Fran and much loved brother-in-law of Jane, the late Ron and the late Vince, cherished uncle to Andrew, Sarah, David, Stuart and Mairi, great-uncle, cousin, good friend of so very many and an inspirational biology teacher at Gracemount High School until his retirement in 2006. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral, on July 2, at 11 am, at Barclay Viewforth Church, by invitation only due to Covid restrictions. His interment on July 3, at 10.30 am, at Eastlands Cemetery in Galashiels is less restricted but please consult the family before attending. Immediate family flowers only. Donations gratefully received to Alzheimer Scotland, 160 Dundee St, EH11 1DQ www.alzscot.org. Funeral webcast details obtainable nearer the time via [email protected], 0131 447 5858.
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RCarr
July 10, 2024
Hello. This is the 10th July 2024 and I googled Mr Dorward - my science teacher in the 90s and was brought here. So lovely to read what others have said. I googled him because he was an inspiration...a great teacher.
`Mr Dorward, can you have a fire in the sky?´ Someone asked. He swiftly got some soapy liquid, a gas that floated (that was flammable) a meter stick and a long wooden taper - the bubble floated, he lit the taper attached to the meter stick and low and behold - a fire in the sky! Briefly of course. Thank you Mr Dorward. R.I.P.
Richard Purvey
October 3, 2021
R.I.P. Mr Dorward, you were my science teacher from 1981 to 1983 and my biology teacher from 1983 to 1986 (O'Grade and then Higher). Thank you for your first class teaching (I obtained an A in O'grade biology and just missed an A in Higher biology). You made the subject so interesting and entertaining for us (two examples come to mind - drawing your own blood for blood experiments and standing on your head to demonstrate drinking water upside down. You were always able to knock up gadgets from bunsen-rubber tubing, batteries, etc!). R.I.P.
Richard, one of your students from 1981 to 1986.
Richard Purvey
October 3, 2021
R.I.P. Mr Dorward, you were my science teacher from 1981 to 1983 and my biology teacher from 1983 to 1986 (O'Grade and then Higher). Thank you for your first class teaching (I obtained an A in O'grade biology and just missed an A in Higher biology). You made the subject so interesting and entertaining for us (two examples come to mind - drawing your own blood for blood experiments and standing on your head to demonstrate drinking water upside down and you were always able to knock up gadgets from bunsen-rubber tubing, batteries, etc!). R.I.P.
Richard, one of your students from 1981 to 1986.
Andrew Soutar
June 26, 2021
Very sorry to hear of Mr Dorward's passing, he was an inspirational teacher and significantly influenced my decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. His boundless enthusiasm and passion for science will live long in the memory.
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