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Bill & Lynn Nunn
February 17, 2009
Dear Aunt Ruth,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers since we spoke on the 7th.
Barbara Ely
February 14, 2009
Aunt Skeeter,
We hope that you will be comforted by the many wonderful memories of your beautiful life together. Much love to you and your family.
Barbara & Ed Ely
Ron and Margaret Lewis
February 14, 2009
Dear Ruth and family,We learned of your John's death on our return from Florida.He was one of those rare people who leave a lasting impression on all who met him.Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Mary Anne (Lyons) Siemonsma
February 11, 2009
Dear Ruth, You may not remember me, I was John's younger brother Jimmy's last girl friend. I remember John as such a dear man with a wonderful sense of humour. I pray for you all during this very sad time.
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Katie McCunn
February 10, 2009
Dear Ruth and family, Laurie and I were so sad to hear the news about John. I will miss him dearly especially at the cottage where I always looked forward to seeing him after church. Reading his story in the Globe made me think what a great life he lived! He has touched so many people everywhere including me. He was a lovely person. I will be thinking of you and the rest of your family on this day. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ruth. God bless.
Katie McCunn and Laurie Smith (Calgary)
Walter J. Heney
February 10, 2009
Condolences to the family,
Walter J.Heney
Lucy Clayton Gorman
February 10, 2009
Dear Jim, I was so sorry here about your father. Steve and Alison keep me up to date with Ottawa news and mentioned your Dad's passing yesterday. Know that I am thinking about you and sending my condolances to you and your family. Lucy Clayton Gorman
Philip Pinkus
February 9, 2009
Dear Ruth and Family:
Wilma and I are so sorry to learn of John's sudden passing. We just learned about it in Florida by a sudden telephone call from our son Paul in Toronto. John was a wonderful neighbour and we always enjoyed looking at his wondeful flower spring arrangements which he so enjoyed working at. We will miss him. Fondly, Wilma, Phill, Paul, David and Mark.
Murray Stephens
February 9, 2009
For me to remember John Grace is to remember the time when I was just a “cub reporter” at the Ottawa Journal. John was, so to speak, on the 14th floor when I entered off the street and began to climb the stairs. I climbed but never made it to the top but it didn’t matter. John, for whatever reason, extended a hand to keep pulling me up. I don’t think anyone knew that except John and myself, and for that – Thanks John. I am so sad you are gone from this world.
Tasha Cooper
February 9, 2009
To the Grace family - We were extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Mr. Grace. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you all.
The Bowie-Reed family
Teddie Laframboise
February 9, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Grace. We were also a large Ottawa family and we grew up with the Grace kids. We often stopped by the house on Clemow or were there for parties. I always liked the way Mr. Grace seemed to take a keen interest in each and everyone of us. He would ask us what we were up to and do it in an efficient pleasant manner that made you feel somewhat self conscious and important at the same time. I always thought him so funny when he used to quiz us about our boyfriends or girlfriends. I remember him saying' what do you want a boyfriend for? You don't need a boyfriend. etc. I find myself doing the same to my kids now.
I only wish I knew him better.
Claude Bennett
February 9, 2009
The Grace Family: I am very sorry indeed to read of John's passing. Oh how I remember those great days when I was in political life, starting as your Alderman in 1960 and then on to Provincial Govt. and John's advice and direction was always so timely and worthwhile. Then in later years a good friends and the continues advice which I always appreciated. May God Bless you at this time and give you comfort.
Ben Belisle
February 9, 2009
Jim,
Please accept my sincerest condolences in your time of loss.
Ben
Trina Costantini-Powell
February 8, 2009
Dear Ellen,
My sincerest sympathies on the sudden passing of your father. May you keep your memories strong as you make your way through some sad days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Trina
Trina Costantini-Powell
Marsha Skuce
February 8, 2009
I was deeply saddened to hear this news. When I was a young reporter, John was a legend to be admired - a clever and astute journalist. When I actually met him years later, he became a friend to be cherished - an engaging, warm and wise man. Jim and I are in Florida and cannot attend the funeral but our prayers are with you Ruth, and your children.
clark davey
February 8, 2009
Ruth: We are devastated by John's passing. Can't believe he has left us to deal with all the problems, municipal, provincial, federal and global that he solved so easily as we walked along with his quiet and humorous incisiveness. Our thoughts are with you.
Joyce and Clark
Glen McGregor
February 8, 2009
I knew his daughters, Anne and Elizabeth, from Glebe Collegiate but I didn't get to know John Grace until much later, after he had retired. I would call him looking for a comment on the Access to Information law he worked to preserve.
I was struck by his warmth, knowledge and willingness to endure my questions about a subject he knew so well. I regret I arrived in the news business too late to work for him.
Through his work at the Journal, and later as information commissioner, he helped elevate Canadian journalism and protect the public's right to know.
I wish there more like him working in newspapers today.
Art Walker
February 8, 2009
Elizabeth, Anne and Chris
Sorry to hear of your loss of your father. I met him at Parent Interviews and he seemed a kind, gentle man.
Art ( Scienc Teacher )
Michael Flynn
February 8, 2009
Greatly saddened to learn of John Grace's passing.
I've many fond memories of the years we shared the 'Journal' 's Saturday editorial pages together since when first he became the newly minted editor and I the accompanying sketch artist.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
May he rest in peace.
Ted Coffin
February 8, 2009
For John's family:
I knew him at St. Pat’s where he became, and remains, one of my most-admired classmates. God keep you all.
Rolly Aubrey
February 8, 2009
We are deeply saddened to hear John has passed away. We met John at 8:15 mass on Sundays and he made an immediate impression on us. He really connected with one of our five, Ben. He had a special way about him and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Rolly, Louise and family
Betsy (Harris) Caruso
February 7, 2009
Dear Ruth and family,
we learned of John's death with great sadness yesterday,but were immediately reminded of the wonderful times at the lake and the many picnics and swims our families have shared for two generations. It was lovely to see you both when we visited your beautiful cottage with the Pennies last year. We treasure our memories John and all your family. Our thoughts are with you and we send our deepest condolences.
Virginia O'Connor
February 7, 2009
We were very sorry to hear of John's passing. My brother and I are in Florida and unable to attend the funeral. Our deepest sympathy to Ruth and family.
Virginia and Jim O'Connor and Family
Cathy O'Connor
February 7, 2009
Ruth and Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. John was a wonderful man! Please accept my deepest sympathies. Cathy O'Connor and family
Michael Heney
February 7, 2009
Barabara and I were saddened to see in to-days Globe & Mail the loss of John. We had a great chat and trip down nostalga lane at Margaret Doran 's funeral a few years back. While 7 years yoiunger than John, his brother Jimmy and I were good friends and we certainly looked up to him in those early days. I also attended Holy Cross and St. Pat's. We are in Florida and regret being unable to attend his mass.
Our deepest sympathy.
Michael & Barbara Heney
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