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Christine Bryce
February 24, 2011
I was privileged to have Mrs. F. as a teacher at JRHS and she remained a model of energy and enthusiasm in my life for many years after, thanks to her faithful leadership of our alumni handbell choir. My last memory of Mrs. F. was her smiling acceptance of a well-deserved standing ovation at the JRHS reunion in 2005. Peace to the family and may you find comfort in the memories, as I will.
Tony Mandl
February 2, 2011
To the entire Farquharson family:
I was saddened to hear about the passing of a wonderful teacher and choir leader. She will certainly be missed and remembered fondly by all of her former students, who number in the thousands. There are so few individuals like Mrs. Farquharson who make such a positive impact on the lives of so many. My thoughts are with the family...
Jamie Hair
February 1, 2011
To Mr. Farquharson and family, please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of Mrs. F. I will always remember her warm smile and bubbly personality roaming the halls of JRHS. I looked forward every day to go to the music room, and spending time learning from her. She had so much energy and passion and poured it into each and everyone of her students. She truly was an inspiration to me, and made my years at John Rennie the best they could be. Rest in Peace Mrs. F
Duane Chin
January 31, 2011
My sympathy to Mr F and Family. I heard of Mrs F passing from an old Rennie friend via Facebook. I mourn for your loss of a great person. Mrs F was very kind to me, often giving me a lift to Rennie in the morning. She was a great teacher, a generous and kind person. She showed me the joy of song and the wonderful camaraderie of choir. God Bless, Mrs F...
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Barb & Rod Armstrong
January 30, 2011
Keith, Cam and Family, Rod & I would like to extend to you all our condolences. Peggy was a lovely gracious woman and I do know that I will remember her fondly.
Kathleen (Murphy) Llewellyn-Thomas
January 30, 2011
Deepest sympathy to all Mrs. F's loved ones. She was a lady of great energy, committment and kindness...her high expectations made demands on all her students and taught us about more than just music. We are all better people for having known her.
January 30, 2011
Keith and family:
Though I met Peggy only once (at the JRHS reunion in '05), I knew of her wonderful impact on students through my friend Eleanor Paice Newsome. My condolences to you all, and especially to you Keith. Sitting and chatting with you while Wally conducted the JRHS band (for the last time) at Expo 86 is one of the favourite moments of my life. Peace.
Hammy McClymont
Kathy McKnight (JRHS 71-76)
January 30, 2011
It was wonderful to see Mrs. F. At the JRHS reunion several years ago. Choir and band were what made high school special for me. I still have the harmonies for some of those songs in my head. Singing is still a big part of my life. Our whole family sings in choirs, and my eldest studies voice at McGill.
Diane Lauzon
January 29, 2011
Dear Keith,
I just heard of the passing of Margaret. Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. She was a wounderful person and I enjoyed talking to her at the Credit Union and at our conferences over the years.
May God help you through your grief. Take care Keith.
Ewan Vost
January 28, 2011
Dear Farquharson Clan,
I was very sorry to hear of "Mrs. F"'s death and the previous entries are certainly tributes to a great lady. She continues to have a great impact on many, many people's lives. For example, I know that to this day I often think about choir with Mrs. F (especially when I hear handbells or songs like The Lion Sleeps Tonight or In Excelsis Deo, and I know that the choir was taught correctly if they say "egg shell sis" ;-). Rejoice in the fact that she was a fantastic lady and a little bit of her lives on in us all.
Catherine Basaraba
January 28, 2011
Dear Carol, Cam and Mr. Farquharson, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I'm glad to have the opportunity to say how much Mrs. Farquharson enhanced my years at John Rennie High School and how fondly I remember your whole family. We had many wonderful times together. I miss you all.
January 28, 2011
Dear Cam,
My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Mom. I never met her but judging from the wonderful tributes she must have been a very special person. She must have been proud to have helped raise an upstanding son like you. It was a distinct honour and pleasure to have played basketball with and against you in the old League of Gentlemen.
Bob Harrison
Miami Beach
Eleanor Newsome
January 28, 2011
To Keith and family; I knew Peggy as both her pupil and her fellow teacher. Working with her at JRHS was a highlight in my life and seeing you both again in 2005 at the reunion was very special. She not only taught her students to love music, but also to love and respect each other as persons. Phil and I grieve with you.
Phil and Eleanor [nee Paice] Newsome
Joan Swail
January 28, 2011
Dear Cam,Lynn,Courtney, Ayleigh and family.
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your Mom,Grandma and wife. May the comfort of family and friends help you in the days ahead. SIncerely,
Mark Rehder
January 28, 2011
My sincere condolences to the family. Mrs. F. was simply one of the best teachers one could ever have. Because of her and Uncle Wally the school for many years had one of the best music departments anywhere. I still recall my first music class with her in gr. 7, and how we went over to the band room and she told Wally "this young man says he likes to play drums" and they let me loose to demonstrate, and then I suddenly found myself in the band! I am still making a living playing music today, and that kind of encouragement at school helped set the course. I was so glad to see her at the 2005 at the reunion, and she will be forever in my memories.
Jane & Brian Casey
January 28, 2011
Please accept our deepest condolences.
I have such happy memories of Peggy....
Carol & I met at Chateaux Lake Louise and became quick friends. When Cath, Marian, and I began living together in Kingston, we first met Carol’s dear mom. She dropped in with Keith (to inspect the premises, no doubt!) and was (I hope) reassured that Carol had chosen to live with a nice group of girls. Peggy was quick to share some helpful domestic tips as we embarked on living in our own apartment for the first time. I smile when I think of her teaching us about the benefits of the blade roast, i.e. its affordability & versatility. As I recall, she used a drawing to show us how to get several different cuts of meat from one large roast. I will forever think of Peggy when I look at cuts of meat in my "Joy of Cooking"!
I also remember her well around the time of Marian & Terry's wedding and the beautiful cake she made.
Another happy memory is Carol and Ken’s wedding. I recall her pride and grace as "The Mother of the Bride" and the magnificent backyard reception, hosted by Keith & Peggy.
I am glad that Brian & I had the opportunity to cross paths with Peggy a number of times in her later years, as well. My last memories of Peggy are of her with Keith close by her side... What a devoted, loving husband you have been, Keith! She was a lucky woman, indeed.
Enjoy celebrating her life, all the fond memories, and the many wonderful gifts she gave you and her students. A life well lived!
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
With deepest sympathy, Brian, Jane, Lisa, Michael, and Randi
January 28, 2011
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Mrs.Farquharson. Though most of my time in music at JRHS was was with the Band, I did have some theory classes with Mrs.F. She was a kind lady and a one of a kind music teacher.
She will always be remembered.
Carolyn (Edmiston) Campbell JRHS 1971-1976
Memories live forever ! your student 1974
Rick Lewis
January 28, 2011
God Bless Mrs "F"
Rick Lewis
January 28, 2011
Laurie DeCourcy (class of '77)
January 28, 2011
I'm sorry to hear this news. Our dear Mrs. F. will always hold a place in my heart and memories. England '75! Both evening and lunch hour rehearsals! I still remember words and music from all those years ago. Music continues to bring such joy to my life, and she was such a wonderful inspiration to all of us. My condolences to friends and family - she will be missed by so many.
Deb&Karl Aboud
January 27, 2011
Dear Cam and family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time. You were very fortunate to have enjoyed your mom for so many years. May she rest in peace.
Until we meet again... xo
Brenda Foskett
January 27, 2011
Dear Carol, Cam, Mr Farquharson and all your dear family
My heart is heavy to know that one of my most beloved teachers, perhaps my most loved, has passed on. My years in music and Festival Ensemble with your Mom/Wife were so wonderful and so very memorable. I recall, with a smile, the summer BBQs at your home, selling apples in the fall, lunch in the music room, the music trips, the winning competitions and singing until my soul soared free ~ all facilitated by my relationship with this wonderful woman. Solace is found in the fact that She spent ninety-six years on this earth spreading her own unique brand of joy to so, so many. My last visit with Her was at the 2005 JRHS reunion when I had the opportunity to sit with Her, hug Her and chat with Her while sitting in the JR Great Hall. She was so special to me. I am sad, but I know She is out there somewhere and we will meet again.
With Love and Blessings
Brenda
Kathy Bolhuis
January 27, 2011
Dear Farquharson Family,
Memories of high school from 1967 to 1971 are wonderful and more recently, seeing and chatting with Mr & Mrs Farquharson at JRHS reunions has been such a delight. Mrs Farquharson was a HUGE part of many, many young peoples' lives. She was so gentle, caring, and loving. She will be missed. My heart is with your family.
Kathy (Foskett) Bolhuis
Rob Fleming Class of 75
January 27, 2011
God Bless Mrs F and her family. She was one of my most influential teachers at JR. Forever in our memories
Janice Fleming
January 27, 2011
Greetings to the Farquharson family. Mrs. Farquharson was a very important part of my musical life. I have many fond memories of her in music class & with Festival Ensemble. She is an inspiration!!
Judith Agnew
January 27, 2011
Dear Mr. Farquharson and family,
Please accept my deepest condolences! Both of my sisters, Suzanne and Mary-Elizabeth, went to JRHS and I went to BHS. Mary-E and I attended Thorndale too. My father, John, was was involved with school board issues from the mid Fifties (as a Commissioner) until his death in '79 (Past Pres. QAPSB)!
It is with sadness that I learned of the death of your wife, Mr. F., and it is hard to believe so much time as gone by since we were last acquainted.
Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Judith C. Agnew
Bill Hess
January 27, 2011
Dear Cam, Mr. Farquharson and family. Our deepest condolences to you and the family. I have many wonderful memories of your mom at Rennie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Dale Barrett and Bill Hess.
David Boak
January 27, 2011
My deepest condolences to the Farquharson family.
Mrs Farquharson was an inspiration to the thousands of students who had the privilege of being in her music class, and especially those of us who she directed in various
musicals and the John Rennie Festival Ensemble. Rest in Peace Mrs Farquharson.
You were a very important part of my life.
JRHS Festival Ensemble 1969-72
January 27, 2011
Dear Cam,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. May your many memories sustain you in the difficult times to come.
Belinda Aucoin, St-Lazare, Quebec
January 26, 2011
To the family,
You mother was a wonderful person who shared her passion for music with all of her students.
God Bless you Mrs. F
David Keenan
January 26, 2011
Dear Cam, Mr.Farquharson, and family, we are saddened by your loss, you mom, wife, grandmother was always a breath of fresh air around the school and arenas. She was full of passion for her music, her family, her community.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Debbie Willard-Quain
January 26, 2011
To Mr. Farquharson and family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I was very fond of Mrs. F, having known her for many years. She was a wonderful, sweet and loving woman, who will be sorely missed by many. I was always happy to see her in the QPAT building, and always enjoyed planting a kiss on her cheek! Rest in peace, Mrs. Farquharson.
January 26, 2011
It is with great sadness that we learn of Peggy's passing away.
We would like to offer our most heartfelt condolences to Keith and the entire Farqharson family.
May she rest in peace.
Helen and John Quilliam
Eric (Rick) Stafford
January 26, 2011
To Keith and family please accept my sincere condolences on Peggy's death.
While we have not been in contact for many years our memories of Kamp Kanawana and the YMCA will remain with us forever.
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