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Elisabeth Houle
April 18, 2024
He was a great person him and Suzanne to work for I worked for them in their home and I was treated with great respect, my deepest sympathies to Suzanne and her family, May Kurt RIP
Montsérrat Bouvier
May 14, 2009
Dear Suzanne,
It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of Kurt's passing today. Our hearts go out to you and your family. We understand and profoundly share your sorrow. John's mom passed away a few days after Kurt. She too battled cancer since 2007.
We will forever think of Kurt with a smile. What a priviledge it has been to have known him. We will always cherish the time we spent as neighbours: your warm hopitality during both the grandiose parties or the more intimate get-togethers in your beautiful home, the fun we had at the "toga party" down the street.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Take care of yourself,
Montsé, John, Sofia, Ariana and Jordi
richard lobbe
May 7, 2009
hi sue its rick im back in t.o. hope things are geting better for you and your familey.my deepest prayers are with you love rick
Paula Warnholtz
May 6, 2009
Dear Suzanne,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Kurt was always willing to help, even just at the end of March agreeing to support a small fund-raising spaghetti dinner for my son Alex's basketball team. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
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Hospitality & Service Trades Union, Local 261
May 6, 2009
It is with a profound loss that we say goodbye to a very special man. Our relationship with Kurt goes back many years. We were there when Kurt first came to the NAC and, although our road had some bumps in it, our respect continued to grow.
We extend our deepest sympathy to Kurt's family.
Although he is gone from us in body his spirit will live on.
Lena Lobbe
April 28, 2009
We are all saddened by this great loss.
Kurt was a wonderful man with a spirit of giving that knew no bounds.
Suzanne,you have our deepest heartfelt condolences.
I hoped so hard he would fight this illness.
I was in shock, I cried because it hurts to see good people go.You are not alone, so many will miss him.
Nanny and mom were very sad to hear of his passing and want to send you their best wishes.
He was always in our thoughts.
Nanny is grateful to have finally met him for her 72'nd birthday. She had never met the man who had helped her in person before...yet such was Kurts generous nature, even with strangers...its not often someone like that comes along...it is a serious loss to the community and he will never ever be forgotten by the lives he touched.
Be strong Suzanne, we are all there for you.
Bob and Nicky Landry
April 27, 2009
To Kurt's Loved Ones:
May the memory of this extraordinary man be a monument to be cherished by all of you.
Nicky and I also mourn his passing as he had a very special place in our lives in Ottawa.
Few are those with such a range of talents.
Being a superb chef was his vocation ... but being a loving, thoughtful, caring and generous human being was his greatest achievement.
We cannot count the number of times our paths crossed ... at the Centre, in our home, in our office ... always with a smile, a bon mot, striving for perfection in his craft combined with an unaffected manner that endeared him to everyone.
His passing is a great loss to all of us.
We loved him.
He shall remain in our memory for a long long time.
Bonnie Bowkett
April 24, 2009
Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband. Our thoughts are with you.
Bonnie and Edmund Bowkett
Yolande Tremblay
April 24, 2009
Dr Beauchemin,
C'est avec une profonde tristesse que j'ai appris le décès de votre mari. Puis-je vous offrir mes plus sincères condoléances en espérant que les beaux souvenirs que vous avez créés ensemble sauront vous réconforter.
Chantelle (Feuillatre) Cayer & Family
April 24, 2009
Dear Dr. Suzanne Beauchemin,
My deepest sympathies for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pierre and Donna Feuillatre
April 24, 2009
Dr. Beauchemin,
We extend our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beloved husband and partner. Our thoughts and hearts are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Stevina Breeuwsma
April 24, 2009
Still remembering my Christmas holiday 2001 in Canada (from Holland) and the invitation to the Christmas dinner at Kurt's home, where he cooked for 100 guests, a wonderful Christmas dinner.
My sympathy goes to all who will miss him greatly.
April 23, 2009
Dr. Beauchemin,
Toutes mes sincères condoléances à vous et la famille lors du décès de votre mari.
Marie-Andrée Lepage
Jessica Cornélia Frédéric Filliodeau
April 23, 2009
A votre famille,
Nous souhaitons partager votre peine devant ce douloureux et inattendu moment.
Tristes et déconcertés nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances et sommes de tout cœur avec vous.
Nous nous rappellerons d’un homme passionné de sa vie, de son art et de son entourage. Kurt nous a offert le privilège de le connaître, le privilège de l’avoir apprécié et le privilège d’avoir partagé un peu de son temps.
Nous lui en sommes très reconnaissants et en garderons une fierté de sincère amitié.
Recevez toute notre tendresse.
To your family
We would like to share your sorrow in the face of this painful and unexpected moment. Saddened and disconcerted, we wish to offer you our sincerest condolences.
We will remember a man passionate about life, his art and the people he cherished. Kurt offered us the privilege of knowing him, the privilege of appreciating him and the privilege of spending some time together.
We are very grateful to him and will keep a pride of sincere friendship.
Please accept our sympathies and affection.
Jessica, Cornélia et Frédéric Filliodeau
Stephen Gervais
April 23, 2009
Dear Suzanne,
I'm sitting in the airport in Beijing, China and just received an email from a friend in Ottawa advising me of Kurt's passing. Although we haven't spoken for years the very vivid memories of our good times spent together have always remained, especially that trip that Kurt and your good self made to New York City when I was working for the Canadian Consul General.
I've noticed a few familiar names on the online guest book and I join all of them in extending to you my very heart felt sympathies and condolences.
I'm sure that Kurt is surrounded by the kitchen angels in heaven and preparing his next big feast.
God bless Kurt and look over you at this trying time.
Adel Ayad
April 23, 2009
As a cook, a Chef, a caterer and a leader, Kurt set the bar pretty high for himself and others to follow; however he did not only succeed from a culinary point of view.
He especially distinguished himself as a human being! I observed each time I met him how caring he was through the little everyday gestures he made towards his colleagues, junior staff members, friends and clients. A little piece of advice here, a few reserved words of welcome through the crowd at a reception there, an encouraging comment when he happened to visit me at Clair de Lune, a taste of that exceptional Financier he offered me last time I saw him at the NAC…
Kurt, your life has been a class act and you will be sorely missed. My deepest condoleances to your family.
Alexis Michaud
April 22, 2009
He will be be deeply missed.
I.A.T.S.E Local #471 All Backstage Employees
April 22, 2009
We are all saddened by Kurt's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
Although we rarely worked directly with Kurt,we all worked long and strange hours in the building together.He was a very human,down to earth person.It was always real,and had little to do with your title.He was interested and curios and often kind.
We will miss him alot.
Charlie Warren
April 22, 2009
Please accept my sincere condolances on Kurt passing. While I primarily knew Kurt through business that we conducted with the NAC and also seeing and chatting with him a various industry and social events, I always felt he was a true gentleman and a genuinely fine individual. It was very sad to hear of his passing and he will be truly missed.
Best regards to his family and many friends.
Legends Estates Winery Paul Lizak
April 22, 2009
To the Family of Kurt Waldele
On behalf of the Lizak Family and the staff at Legends Estates Winery, we would like to share our deepest sympathies of the passing of Kurt. We have worked together through the years in the hospitality industry, as it is such shame to lose such a great man.
He will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Eliana Caverson
April 22, 2009
Dear Suzanne
I am so very sorry to hear about Kurt's passing. Zia Genie called me this morning to tell me the sad news. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
François Lalonde
April 22, 2009
Dear Suzanne, Marianne, Gabrielle, Grace, and I will cherish our memories of Kurt. We always enjoyed such good times and great food during our visits. Kurt was a truly special person whose great sense of humour and zest for life made it a pleasure to spend time together. We will sincerely miss cousin Kurt and offer our deepest condolences for your loss.
Arron Fishbain
April 21, 2009
Dear Suzanne
I send my deepest sympathy to you on the loss of Kurt. He was more than a friend, somebody I looked up to and admired. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, we would walk right up to Heaven and bring Kurt home again.
Rest in Peace Kurt make god laugh, and cook him a great meal.
You will be missed.
George Monsour
April 21, 2009
About 25 years ago I met Kurt and Ashok. At once I was in awe of their synergy and devotion to the cause of Canadian cuisine, ultimate quality and above all - education.
By chance, I saw Kurt just last summer after more than a decade and as always he sparkled through his confident soft voice and friendly smiling eyes. I was surprised that he was in the midst of a life battle.
It is sad that certain recognition only comes after life yet reflection best frames who has passed. With humility, skill, hard work and obviously love, Kurt built a shrine to his passion and all have fed at his shrine. I am not a religious man but I recognize now how a holy man would live. This gentle giant comforts us through his touch. He enriches us.
April 21, 2009
Dear Suzanne: My deepest condolences to you and your families.
Elizabeth Mercier
Alan Gutman
April 21, 2009
My wife remarked: "What are all yo guys going to do when Kurt doesn't call tomorrow?" I crushed my tears and thought that Kurt will always be calling and we will cherish him with our fond memories. God bless.
Amy Rodriguez
April 21, 2009
My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers to Chef's family and friends through this difficult time.
April 21, 2009
My sincere condolences go to the family for the loss of Kurt.
May you find comfort in knowing that he was a truly wonderful and giving person as he did helping me through difficult times.
Xavier Schnelli
April 21, 2009
Dear Suzanne,
Our sincere condolences for your loss.
May you find comfort in knowing that he was a truly wonderful and giving person.
Gordon & Brigid Grahame
Sandy Sharkey
April 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathies at the passing of a truly wonderful man. Kurt was a genuinely kind person who's many talents were not only enjoyed by thousands, he also shared those talents in order to raise money for the less fortunate. Kurt's enthusiastic involvement with the Humane Society will never be forgotten. We will miss the man with the heart of gold. To Suzanne, we are thinking of you and we are so sorry
Chris Khouryati
April 21, 2009
As a former but long-time supplier to the NAC restaurants, it was my privelege to know and work with Kurt over several years.
I respected his dedication to quality and his strict efforts to provide only the best for his customers.
As an individual, he was also one of the best, and the supplier community in Ottawa has lost not only a customer, but a friend.
April 21, 2009
Dear Dr. Suzanne Beauchemin,
My sincere and deepest sympathies are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Sincerely,
Wendy Blais
Haz El-Gabalawy
April 21, 2009
I was so sad to learn that Kurt had passed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. Kurt mentored so many chef's in Ottawa and beyond. His legacy will carry on for years, he touched so many. He will be greatly missed.
Michael Fortier
April 21, 2009
Kurt, was one of a kind man, no-one can replace the legacy of what he was proud of, and we will miss him very much, but always be with us, in spirit.
Helene Lacroix
April 21, 2009
Dear Dr Beauchemin
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RICK & FAMILY LOBBE
April 20, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Frank & Paulette Scheme
April 20, 2009
Kurt was our dear neighbor, a fine gentleman and humanitarian. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Our deepest condolences to Suzanne and family.
Gail Rodgers
April 20, 2009
Dr. Beauchemin,
so very sorry to hear of your loss. I only met Kurt a few times, years ago, through his support of the Humane Society, but I will remember him as a very generous and gracious man.
Susan Dionne
April 20, 2009
Dear Suzanne,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear Kurt. This is a time of sadness and shock for you. I'd love to make contact with you some time soon, when you're ready. I'm living back in Ottawa now.
I'm in Kamloops right now and will be visiting Phillip in Kelowna in a few days. He will saddened by the news. He owes a lot to Kurt.
Just know that you have many people who love you and will support you with whatever you need.
GARY STARMER
April 20, 2009
My sincere condolences to Suzanne and family.HE WAS GREAT PERSON FRIEND
Lisa Aube
April 20, 2009
Dr Suzanne Beauchemin,
My sincere and deepest sympathies are with you at this time of great sorrow.
Sincerely
Lisa Aube (Ketcheson)
Tim Wasylko
April 20, 2009
My deepest condolences to all of the family. Kurt certainly touched so many lives, his devotion and dedication to all things culinary - was like no other.
Rest in peace Chef.
ashok dhawan
April 20, 2009
Dear Suzanne, I was completely shocked to get the news about Kurt, My deepest Condolences, I can understand your loss.
I have also lost my best freind and brother for the last more then 30 years, at this time I am in complete shock ,This has been the worst news,I was just talking to him before he went for treatment and he promised me to come to visit me here after the treatment. I dont think I with will be able to overcome this loss of my best freind with so many memories.My perfound thouhts
are with you . I talked to sophie, maya and neil and they are as sad to get this news because they were so close to him and are to you.
Deanna Whaley
April 20, 2009
Kurt was a mentor and inspiration. He is why I am able to do what I do today. I will always remember and appreciate him as will many, many others.
April 20, 2009
My sincere condolences to Suzanne and family.
Kurt, who contributed so much to Ottawa and also to Canada, as a true Ambassador sharing his love and skills of the Canadian cuisine.
His legacy will always live on through so many Chefs he mentored and passed on the torch of his passion for innovative and creative Culinary skills.
With fond memories,
Michael Durrer
April 20, 2009
Suzanne et famille,
Sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and partner in life. Kurt will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched, from the students he taught to fellow chefs whom he mentored.
The culinary scene will sorely miss a totally dedicated and professional chef whose passion for the culinary world, and strong affiliation with the Humane Society are two great legacies he leaves behind.
As a fellow chef, who had many opportunities to work with and alongside Kurt, his love and passion for excellence in food quality and presentation will be a hard act to follow.
Kurt will be missed and Ottawa loses a real champion in the battle for Canadian cuisine.
~ Sheldon & Beverly Dankner
Ottawa, Ontario
Jud Simpson
April 20, 2009
My sincere and most heartfelt condolences to Kurt's family. He was a truly accomplished Chef and champion of Canadian Cuisine - he will be fondly remembered.
Patrice B
April 20, 2009
My deepest condolances to Kurt's family.
The hotel and restaurant industries have lost a real ambassador and most of Ottawa's chefs a mentor.
We'll miss you Kurt.
Judy Germundson
April 20, 2009
Dr. Beauchemin,
My sincere condolences on Kurt's passing.
Terrie Murphy
April 20, 2009
My deepest condolances to all of your family. I had the pleasure of meeting Kurt back a few years ago through my very good friend Ardin. There will be without a doubt a huge void without his presence.
My thought and prayers are with you.
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