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Mike Woodrow
February 8, 2011
In our lifetimes as students, we may be fortunate to come across a handful of teachers that make a truly indelible mark on those they interact with. In my "handful", Mike Chatland was one of those few teachers. Always respectful, while having an amazing sense of humour, the kids at Brookfield quickly learned that he was a man/teacher/coach to be respected and one to be paid attention. I saw with my own eyes how students reacted with and around "Chats", and it was a unique thing to witness and be a part of. Truly, he is one who made a difference.
Jo Nuttall
September 3, 2010
He always had a smile ready for you! How lucky we all were for having the honour of knowing him! :)
Tricia MacDonald
July 14, 2010
Five years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Michael Chatland and his wife Maureen. They welcomed me into their home and their hearts and shared their deepest and most personal thoughts and feelings. I was producer of ‘Patient-Stories’ for the Ottawa Heart Institute Telethon. Michael had been suggested to me as a wonderful ‘story’. That’s because he was a wonderful man. Actually his story was suggested to me by a former student and big fan of Michael’s, who now works in the pacemaker clinic at the Heart Institute, or did then, Linda Dolman.
My cameraman and I spent hours, no – days, with Michael and Maureen. We made sandwiches in the kitchen and laughed until there were tears, as this lovely couple tried desperately to heed our words “Just pretend we’re not here!!” We spent a long, difficult day together at the Heart Institute. Maureen waited patiently while we followed Michael through diagnostic test after test, and finally for assessment by the unforgettable and esteemed cardiologist, Dr. Lyall Higginson.
I’ve just looked back at the final script for that story. Two words I see in Michael’s dialogue, over and over and over. ‘Thank you”. It might have been to a doctor or a diagnostic technician or a clerk at a desk, or a cleaner in the hall. “Thank you”.
Michael didn’t feel sorry for himself. He felt blest. Michael was grateful, most especially for his family. But also for his years as teacher and coach at Brookfield High School, his former students, and for the excellent care he received at the Heart Institute. And when acknowledging his heart problems and the limitations they posed, he was optimistic and pro-active and always, always answered my very personal questions with honesty and humour.
I had warned Michael that should he agree to do this story with me, I would be intrusive. I would ask very direct questions. There was no other way for me to present a truly honest portrait of a person who was receiving care at the Heart Institute. We would talk about life and we would talk about death - all with a camera rolling. I gave Michael every reason and every opportunity to walk away from my proposal. I’m sure that I told him that if I were given the same opportunity, I would probably say no. But Michael and Maureen said yes. Michael wanted to ‘give back’. And give, he did … they both did.
During the telethon that year, the phones stopped ringing when Michael’s story was on TV. That was a good thing. Viewers were engaged with this man. And when the story was over, the phones rang again in earnest. That was an even better thing. Michael’s story, with Maureen’s help, generated thousands upon thousands of dollars for the Heart Institute to help others through advanced research, diagnostics, education and treatment.
But Michael did much more than to generate funds for the Heart Institute. He raised awareness of heart disease. He gave hope to others who might be facing similar prognoses. He showed us all how to live our lives fully and with joy even when faced with a disability, with a huge smile on our faces and to laugh when there wasn’t always news to laugh about. Michael convinced me that he was the luckiest man on the planet. He loved his family so very dearly. And he was grateful for his many years of teaching, even though he had to stop teaching because of his health problems.
Here is what I have found in a filed script from that story, five years ago:
AFTER MY FAMILY I AM MOST PROUD OF MY 33 YEARS OF TEACHING - TEACHING/COACHING AT THE HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL AND I THINK IN MY HEART I HAVE MADE A DIFFERENCE TO A FAIR NUMBER OF CHILDREN – I STILL LOVE THE KIDS THAT I TAUGHT.
And it is obvious from the comments I’ve read, that those kids still love Michael and will never, ever forget him. I wish that he’d taught my kids. I wish that he’d taught me! But actually, he did.
Thank you, Michael - for touching my heart in our relatively brief but profound encounter in this life. And for your great generosity of spirit that lead you to say on that day after I’d talked your ear off on the phone and given you every reason to say ‘NO’, you said: “OK Tricia – come by on Tuesday. If this can help even one person out there … I’m in … and I’ll talk to Maureen!!!!!”
To Michael’s family, please accept my sincere condolences. I am only now learning of Michael’s passing. I would have been there to express these thoughts in person. To Maureen, thank you for all of your patience and for opening up your heart and your home to a stranger. To Michael’s children and grandchildren, I hope that the DVD recording of Michael’s story will give not only comfort, but also evidence to future generations that Michael Chatland was one extraordinary man who made a difference.
Mark Searson
June 26, 2010
As a boy Chats was my hockey coach and he taught me how to lose with dignity and win with grace. As a teenager he was my football coach and he showed me the importance of team. When I could no longer play he convinced me to help coach and instilled a love of teaching that has never left me. I will forever be in is debt.
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Sarah McCormack
June 25, 2010
The world is a less friendly place without Mr.Chatland. He was one of the classiest men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His encouragement and support made such a difference in the lives of so many of his former students, including myself. I adored him and am so sad to hear of his passing. I hope your family finds some comfort in knowing what a difference your husband/father/ grandfather made for so many people.
God bless.
Richard Howell
April 30, 2010
I had the privelege of playing Junior football under Mike Chatland at Brookfield during the mid 70s. I can still remember encountering Chats in the hallway on the day after one of our games. He literally danced toward me singing about how I caught my fisrt pass. He then proceeded to praise me for the way I caught the ball, continued moving my feet, and turned immediately upfield as I had been taught to do. For a young athlete these words were sweet music to my ears. I have never forgotten that encounter with Chats. He was an outstanding teacher but an even more amazing human being.
Richard Howell
Jennifer Zakutney
April 4, 2010
My sister told me today that Chats had died. I couldn't believe it, because in my mind he is Brookfield High School. How can he be gone and the building still stand? We spoke at length at how important he was to us... 23 years later. What a wonderful thing to have known him.
sincerely,
Jennifer Zakutney(the third Zakutney kid)
Pat and Tara (Carrigan) McCallum
April 3, 2010
Like many other people who have commented here I too had Mr. Chatland in my thoughts recently...I think I will chalk it up to a falling spark from the bursting firework that was his beautiful spirit as he entered heaven last week.
Pat and I are sure that Johnny O and Chats have already raised a pint together at the Prescott in the sky!
We have talked and laughed about many sweet,touching and sometimes "sideline" stories over the past week as we recall our days spent at Brookfield:
I will never forget the lengthy and "misty" standing ovation he got upon his return to the school gym after his heart surgery.
Then there was the time he saved Karen M, Lesley W, and myself a lot of heartache when he agreed to be our "date" to the '88 Grad...really who better to bring?
Our oldest son is starting Jr.High next fall. We hope that he is lucky enough to have someone who comes close to meeting the standards set by Chats. As a teacher, mentor, coach and later in life as a friend!
Lovingly,
Pat and Tara
xo
Greg Howard
March 31, 2010
There are only a few teachers in life that I still remember fondly. Mr. Chatland was one of them.
He was really a great guy (though he did have a nasty streak when playing ball hockey at lunchtime).
My sincere condolences to Mr. Chatland's family.
John Martin
March 30, 2010
We have lost a great teacher, friend and family member. These days are not to remember what we have lost but what so many have gained by knowing such a great person. May god bless him and all that were touched by his grace.
Cheers Mr. Chatland.
Scott MacLeod
March 30, 2010
Mike Chatland was an extraordinary human being. As a teacher,he touched so many of our hearts and gave direction and purpose to our lives. He will be fondly remembered. My most heartfelt condolences to his family.
Denis Marchand
March 30, 2010
Chatland Family,
I also was sadden to hear the news that Mr. "Chats" had passed away. Your family was blessed to have such an outstanding Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather.
Being a former student and player of Mr. Chatland I have become a better Son, Husband and Father.
Your memory and legacy will live on for many many years Mr. Chats.
Respectfully,
Rebecca Young
March 30, 2010
My heart and deepest condolences to the Chatland Family. Mr. Chatland was loved by many at Brookfield High School and one of my favourite gym teachers.. He will be deeply missed.
Rebecca (Becky) Young class of 1993
Jeff Haydt
March 30, 2010
Jason and all, My deepest sympathies for you all as you mourn your loss.
Mary Jane (Wilson) & Alex Millen
March 29, 2010
Anyone who knew Mr. Chatland will recall his warm and frequent smile. He was well loved and respected by his students, including both my husband and I. I still laugh at the memory of the lunchtime square dancing at Brookfield in the 70's. When 'Chats' swung his partner, both my feet would be off the floor - what fun we had! I also remember the proud father showing me the photo of his baby daughter and trying to convince this budding artist to try my hand at a portrait. He will be remembered with the fondest of memories. Our condolences to his family.
March 29, 2010
Few teachers touch your life and change it at a crucial time like Chats did. I am sure the family is proud of all that he accomplished. It was an honour being taught by him, and he will be greatly missed.
Charles and George Sabbagh
Bobbi Squire
March 29, 2010
Chatland Family,
I was so sadden to hear about the death of an amazing man. He always walked around the halls of BHS with a caring smile on his face. He was a coach, teacher and a beautiful person.
Bobbi
Suki Armstrong
March 29, 2010
Maya Angelou said,...'people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.' Mike Chatland made ALL of US feel that WE mattered. This has been the greatest gift. I am blessed to have had him touch my life. It's funny, I thought of him, out of the blue, early last week...and that made me smile...I am truly blessed to call him FRIEND.I'm sure that every heart that Chats has touched, smiles when they think of him.With love, Suki
Mike McCauley
March 29, 2010
Mrs. Chatland, Jason, Chris and Deborah:
I am so sorry for your loss. Chats will still be looking over us all and making us all smile, but he'll be doing it from above.
I am one of the thousands of young men and women Chats helped shape over the years and I am proud to call him my friend and mentor. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.
All the best,
Mike
Giuseppe Castrucci
March 29, 2010
My sincere condolences,
Chats was a positive role model during my years a Brookfield. It was an honour and priviledge to have met him and I thank him for the advice he gave me during those very formative years of my life.
All of us at Brookfield were lucky to have met Chats and bask in his smile.
Giuseppe Castrucci
jimmie young
March 29, 2010
Mr. Chatland loved our music, or at least he made like he did. I had a few bands at Brookfield High School and i'd bring in these lousy recordings of our last jam session and he would act like it was great, what a guy.
I was just thinking about him the other day, almost 30 years since i left school, i think that says something.
Jackie Neilson
March 29, 2010
March 29,2010
Dear Jason, Christine and Family.
My thoughts and prayers to all of you at this time. Jason we are thinking of you at SC, our condolences.
Jeff Lawson
March 29, 2010
Such a kind, gentle man. He was a role model of the highest order. He showed us how to live life well: with a smile for everyone he passed, a laugh during every lesson, and a higher emotional intelligence than you could ever ask for in a mentor. I'm a better teacher and person for having known him.
Thanks, Chats.
Jeff
March 29, 2010
Mike Chatland was a tremendous teacher, an incredibly warm human being, and a great friend and mentor to all who were lucky enough to know him. The indelible impression he left on all of us is a testament to what a great guy he was. Condolences to Maureen and the kids - and to his extended family - all those he taught and coached over the years.
Brian DePoe
Karen halliday
March 28, 2010
Thank you for sharing a piece of your amazing self with each and every one of us, so that we could be comforted, learn and flourish. You made a difference.
Ruth Fretts
March 28, 2010
Dear Maureen and family.
When I was 16 years old, my father died. We never spoke of his illness, it was not the family way. No one knew of our private pain, until the day came that my dad died, then no one could deny it. I walked slowly to the high school, really not knowing what to say. I ended up in "Arches" room, it was the closest to the back entry.
I reported I could not run the track and field meet. But why? Well my dad died, and that day was his funeral.
There was so much pain.
The day of the "visitation", I chose a brown skirt, a cream blouse, and some brown platform shoes, it was May 1976. All of it was hard, but there that Chats and Arch and some close friends. I cold not believe it. To have the more organized life of school intersect with the big bang of the home front. It never left my heart.
My salut to this man. God Bless.
Ruth Fretts
Theresa Balys-Bertuzzi
March 28, 2010
All of my love to the Chatland family! Mr. Chatland was an inspiration to all of us who walked the halls of Brookfield High School. He made a huge difference in my life and I am praying for his family and friends. Big hugs to all of you! XOX
Bill Phillips
March 28, 2010
Our mutual friend Bill Phillips emailed me from South Carolina to break the news of Mike's passing to the ages.
Mike was a special high school friend,classmate and teamate at Quinte Secondary in Belleville during the early 60's.As a football player he could run like the wind(almost as fast as our coach Jack Sisson) and was a star player and stalwart for the Quinte Saints.
I'll always remember him as unusually sensitive, thoughtful and kind which truly set set him apart.His sunny smile , disposition and infectious laugh were unique.
My deep respect and sincere condolences to his family from the other Bill Phillips,Vancouver,B.C.
Tania Lecompte
March 28, 2010
My sincerest condolences go out to the Chatland family. Mr. Chatland was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He was a great teacher and mentor. I will always remember his shiny eyes and his great smile.
Lee Vester
March 28, 2010
Dear Maureen...
My heart is so FILLED with thoughts of you, ever since Joy Kingsbury called me here in Rochester,NY to tell me that your sweet Michael had passed on.
Joy knows how fondly I remember my colleagues from Brookfield HS; but I had recently asked her specifically about Chats as I had heard he was not well. In fact, I planned to drive up to Ottawa in April to join the Retirees' Breakfast, one of my goals being to see Michael. I am SO sorry I missed that opportunity. I will, however, leave today to go pay my respects to one of the most kind and funny and inspiring people I've ever met.
Your dear guy helped me survive my first year of teaching in 1970, especially when I found out I had to coach the Jr Girls' Basketball Team... and I knew nothing about basketball! My major subject was English. HELP!!!
Well, between 'Mikey' and Craig Miln, I learned enough to get those girls competition ready. But more importantly, the humour Michael served up daily prevented me from losing the joy one needs to know in order to teach. He was a gem. Will always be a gem...
I'm packing now and will hope to see you tonight at calling hours, or certainly at the chapel on Monday. You were ALWAYS his beautiful bride,and I can't wait to see you... and meet your family. Wow.... I have SO MANY memories to comfort me and make me laugh during my drive.But I will be sad too...
A HUGE HUG for you, sweet 'Mo'...
as I wish you great comfort during this difficult parting...
I'll see you soon,
Lee Vester
[email protected]
March 27, 2010
Maureen, Jason, Deborah & Chris:
Losing someone as strong and gentle as Michael will leave a void in all our lives.
Michael was the kind of athlete I wish I could have been. As a person he was someone you would be proud to have on your team.
When I heard the news I was still shocked despite the warnings we have known. I am proud to have known Michael for over 50 years and the fun we had and the memories we made will sustain me.
Susan joins me in expressing our sorrow. Michael was a real gentleman. He will be truly missed.
Bill & Susan Phillips
Charleston, South Carolina
Peggy Foster
March 27, 2010
Maureen & Family~
My heart holds a space for you and your family at this challenging time. Chats influence on my life was monumental. I remember in grade 12 thinking who do I want to be like when I grow up? Hence i became a Phy. Ed. teacher and teach at an outdoor education school, with Chats as my life long mentor.
Through 5 years of BHS track, Chats inspired me to continue to dream big. I turned to Chats many life lessons and envisioned him in the shadow of many mountains as I climbed when times were lonely and challenging. Thoughts of Chats smile could warm one heart no matter how cold it was.
Chats... you will continue to live in all of us who were blessed to have you touch our lives.
all my love,
Peggy
Sarah (Schreier) Sugiyama
March 27, 2010
Mr. Chatland inspired us all. He inspired us to be better students, better athletes and better people by leading us by his example. Mr. Chatland was a wonderful presence in the community and had the love and respect of all who knew him. My heartfelt condolences to the Chatland Family.
Cheryl (Grimshaw)Baldwin
March 27, 2010
Mr.Chatland was my most memorable teacher.He really cared. He helped many of us to overcome huge obstacles and helped us to believe we had a genuine purpose and a lifetime ahead of us to be all that we could be and to live our dreams! One of our finest positive role models ever. I am very sad for his family who have to endure the pain of saying goodbye.
Malcolm Darling
March 27, 2010
Chats was a great teacher and coach, but most of all he was a great listener, caring friend, and positive role model to everyone who was lucky enough to have known him. He made a deep impact on me personally during my time as a student at BHS ('90-'95). He will live on in our hearts. My sympathies go out to his family.
Melissa Lynn Colbert-Amyotte
March 27, 2010
To The whole Chatland family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you with the passing of your dear Michael. He always made me laugh and smile when he came into the dental office! May you lean on the peace and love of God and love and help from family and friends. Mr. Chatland will always be remembered!
Sam Nicoletta
March 27, 2010
Dear Chats, Your heart was your strength despite being weak. It was a privilege to know you and call you a friend.
My condolences to the family he was so proud of.
Frank Lagana
March 27, 2010
Chris, Roxane and Family
Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your Family.
Frank and Pina Lagana
Dwight Grant
March 27, 2010
To the Chatland's....My condolences. I will never forget Mr Chat. He had a huge role in what I am today. and that is to be a man. My love from my family to yours be strong.
Dwight Grant
Kristin Peterson
March 27, 2010
Debbie, Chris, Chase & family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We're thinking about you all, and sending you our deepest sympathies. It's clear that Mr. Chatland was very loved and respected by everyone who was privileged enough to have known him.
Love,
Kris & Kurt
Matthew Nanni
March 26, 2010
Chris, Debbie and family,
Kim and I pass along our most sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Best,
Matt and Kim
Chats as we all knew him in the 70s at BHS
March 26, 2010
Chats as we all knew him in the 70s
Susan Teichroeb
March 26, 2010
As a member of the track and field team, I always had so many words of encouragement from "Chats". He was a bright star in many kids' lives at Brookfield High School. To have a teacher as warm and loving as Mr Chatland was a privilege and honour. I always had fond memories of him. When I found him on Facebook through another Brookfield classmate, I was thrilled to be his "friend". My sincerest condolences go out to his wife, kids, family and friends. He will be missed enormously and he will remain forever in the hearts of the many people whose lives he touched.
March 26, 2010
Saddened to hear of the passing
of Mr. C. He was one of the best teachers ever to walk this earth.
With sincere sympathy,
Albert & Sherry Bearzatto
Howard Friendly (Class of '77)
March 26, 2010
To the Chatland Family,
I can't think of a better tribute to Chats than to see all the love and respect of all of his colleagues,students and the many lives he touched in such a positive way. His impact as an educator and role model speaks for itself. He will be greatly missed but he will always be remembered in such high regard. My sincerest condolences.
March 26, 2010
To the Chatland family
Mike Chatland really was a ray of sunshine for so many students. He was one in a million. I am so sorry for your loss.
Laura Fretts
Wendy Leask
March 26, 2010
Mr C...It's truly heartbreaking to say goodbye but what a wonderful legacy you leave behind. Your compassion and generosity touched us all. Thank you.
My deepest and sincerest condolences to the Chatland Family.
Andrea Grimes
March 26, 2010
Chatland Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. May it help to know how many people share in your sorrow and stand with you in your time of need. He will be missed deeply.
Tanya Shortell-Tobin
March 26, 2010
I was very saddened to hear of Mr.Chatlnd's passing. He always put a smile on my face when he came into the dental office. We had lots of great talks about BHS. My thoughts and prayers are with the Chatland family at this difficult time.
Marlene (Wright) Luscombe
March 26, 2010
Mike Chatland was one of the kindest, funniest, genuine inspirational teachers at Brookfield HS - he always brought a smile to your face....I was priveledged to know him and learn from him. He will never ever be forgotten...rest now... and to his family, know our thoughts are with you...
March 26, 2010
It is with a sad heart that I write this but I have a silly smile on my face as I recall the legend of 'Sylvia". In 1972, the senior girls' basketball team was having a terrific season (we eventually won the city championship) but our coach felt that we were distracted by the boys who would hang around during our practices and so she banned all males from the gym. During a morning practice, Mike, wearing a pink negligee and a blond wig, joined the layup line without our noticing right away. When we did see him, we cracked up! We named him 'Sylvia' and he became one of the girls.
I will always remember his smile. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences on Mike's passing.
Rusti Roulston - Class of 1973
Josh Williams
March 26, 2010
Mrs. Chatland and Family,
I hope you can find peace in his passing. He will be sorely missed by his Brookfield family as well. He may have been our teacher, coach and mentor. He also was our friend. God bless!
Chris Lecompte
March 26, 2010
My condolences go out to Debbie, Chris, Jason, and the rest of the Chatland family. "Chats" was a great teacher, coach, mentor, but best of all - a friend... He helped me (and many others) through some tough times in HS. I can still picture his infectious smile, or the knack he had for cheering people up when they were down. Anyone who knew him became a better person for it. Although I've only run into him a few times since HS, he still remembered me as though it had been yesterday. Each time, after we shook hands, said our goodbyes, I was always amazed at how I felt afterwards. The man simply brought out the best in all of us. I can say that I'm proud to have known him, proud that I played football for him, and know that he'll always be in my heart... BHS '90-93'
greg best
March 26, 2010
To the Chatland Family,Funny how things go through your mind. I was passing down Walkley on Tuesday enroute to the airport to pick up my wife and I started thinking about "Mr. Chatland" and how 30plus yrs have passed so quickly.He was truly a fine man and role model to some of us floundering teenagers.He will be missed.Sincerely, Greg Best
Kim Biggs
March 26, 2010
My condolences to the Chatland family.
Mr. Chatland was a great teacher and I am sure like many former Brookfield students, we know how lucky we were to have such a special man as a teacher and friend to the students.
Keith Bailie - Class of 1993
March 26, 2010
My deepest sympathies to the Chatland Famly. Mr. Chatland was the first face I met back in 1993 when he was my Grade 9 home room teacher. I remember it well, we were in the deepest darkest corner of the Brookfield basement but he still made it a fun place to start each day. Beetle Bailie...that's what he would call me. Such a great guy! He'll be missed!
Eryn Garvelle-Nancarrow
March 26, 2010
To the Chatland Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Chatland's passing. He truly was one of the kindest, most respected teachers at Brookfield. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He will be missed dearly by all who had the pleasure of crossing his path in life.
My sincere condolences.
Shanyn Coolen
March 26, 2010
To Mr.Chatlands Family and to Jason, He was an inspirational teacher to me and we kept in touch after all those years on Face Book and even recently he was laughing at me as I had gone to a museum here in Victoria and he was reminding me of things I had forgotten and testing my knowledge and I know he will forever hold a special place in my heart and he will always be in my memory RIP Mr.Chatland thanks for all the great years you are my favourite teacher.
Norm Sheahan
March 26, 2010
Chats was one of a kind. He was loved and respected by both his students and his fellow teachers. It was a priveledge to teach with him at Brookfield. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
David Harries
March 26, 2010
My thoughts and condolences to the Chatland family. 'Chats' was much more than just another teacher but one of those people that makes others around him better. To have known him was to feel a sense of comfort in knowing there are people like him to lean on, to talk to, and to gain strength from. Mr. Chatland will be missed but not forgotten.
Richard & Debbie Desjardins
March 26, 2010
Dear Maureen, Jason, Debbie and Chris
Michael was a very special person. His great laugh, his smile and his love of life is something we will remember forever. We will miss him.
Pat and Ross McMahon
March 26, 2010
Maureen and family,
We were very sorry to hear the news from Bob of Michael's passing. Please know you all have our deepest sympathy at this time.
So many years have passed since we were all getting married, but it seems like only yesterday.
Our sincere condolences.
brian bush
March 26, 2010
My condolences to the Chatland Family.Out thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Brian and Alice
Jim Murphy
March 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chatland family. We have truly lost a special man that had touched so many lives. I had the good fortune of getting to know Chats during my five years at Brookfield H.S. He was, in my opinion, one of the kindest human beings I ever met...and always had the time to share a laugh or life advice. Chats never forgot one single student he crossed paths with at Brookfield H.S., and I will always remember him as a friend and mentor. He will be dearly missed...but never forgotten.
Jim Murphy
Jennifer Simmons Blattman
March 26, 2010
Mr Chatland was one of the kindest and most caring person I've had the privelege of knowing. My thoughts are with the Chatland family at this time - he was loved and respected by many!
Donna Lumsden
March 26, 2010
Mr. Chatland was a one of kind teacher/coach that you always remembered fondly of when you reminisce about your high school days. I am not sure how or why we gave him the nickname of "Sylvia" but it might have to do with a friendship game between the Girls Senior BBall team and the teachers. My sincere condolences to the family.
Donna Warner-Lumsden
March 26, 2010
I am greatly saddened to find out the news. "Chats" was inspirational, both as a teacher and coach in my time at Brookfield. He is one of the reasons that I have moved on to be a teacher today. I can only hope to touch the lives of so many young people in the same manner and class as he did.
My thoughts and condolences go out to the Chatland family.
Goodbye Mr. Chatland.... you will be missed
Brian Hounsell
Perth, Australia
Susan Sibbald-Coates
March 26, 2010
Dear Aunt Maureen, we are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Mike was sincerely loved and respected by everyone and we cherish our found memories. Sending our love to you and the family.
Susan, Paul, Jackson and Carson
March 26, 2010
To the Chatland family.
It is with great sadness that we have learned of Michael's passing. He was a wonderful colleague and an excellent coach and teacher. Most of all, I was proud to call him "friend". I will miss him greatly.
Lee & Sylvia Hodgins
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Cathy Moffett
March 26, 2010
I will remember Mr. Chatland with a smile on his face always a very uplifiting teacher during my highschool years!
Tim Zakutney
March 26, 2010
As a high school student at Brookfield, Mr. Chatland (Chats) was a wonderful, positive, and generous man. I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Mr. Chatland when he visited the Heart Institute, as I work there, and I remember one Saturday, during a lengthy stay here, I had a wonderful talk and reminisce with a man who was positive, funny, and inspirational just as he was as one of the best high school teachers ever. We will be hard pressed to come across somebody who has had a greater positive influence on so many people during a lifetime than Mr. Chatland. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Although we have lost somebody incredibly special, his memory will undoubtedly shape our lives to come. Mr. Chatland was always a great supporter of the Zakutney clan and we will always be thankful.
March 26, 2010
Chris, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Bev Turton
Susan Perry
March 26, 2010
I am so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I feel privileged to have worked with Michael at Brookfield.He will be missed by us all. He was a prince.
My sincere condolences to Maureen and family.
Graham Bee
March 26, 2010
Chats was a guiding figure in my life and i still carry his ethics with me today. My deepest sympathies to the Chatland family.
Derek Reynolds
March 26, 2010
My condolences to the Chatland Family. Mr. Chatland was loved by many at Brookfield High. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Derek W. Reynolds - Class of 1992
March 26, 2010
Dear Maureen and Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Michael's passing. He was such a gentle man and my children will remember him as a wonderful teacher.
Joyce Crothers
Daytona Beach Florida
Christi Nickless
March 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Chatland Family. He was a wonderful person and an inspirational teacher. We are all better people because of him.
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