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Friday, September 7, 2018
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Jim Garrett posted a condolence
Sunday, October 23, 2016
I met Neil only a couple of times for dinner. I remember one time, he took us around the farm, proud as a peacock with all that he had done and that he had done it all using the old and natural ways. He knew all the trees; all the birds; all the plants and what each critter liked to eat. He was growing a bit of spelt. He told me how to grow, reap and process it and I remember how hard we laughed when he told me how much the ducks liked spelt over all the other grains! It was a bit like walking through the woods with Henry David Thoreau - one in a million! We'll miss him.
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samuel posted a condolence
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Erica, you're the bomb. You're an awesome Erica (cause I can't call you grandma)
Neil was a great, kind guy, and I'm so glad I had him in my life. You both taught me and the rest of our family lots of great things, just from watching how you lived simple and happy in the cosiest home I've ever been welcomed into. I loved how he made what he loved to do his living, had his chair by the fire, and was always cool with sharing some stories or good poetry. I love you so much, feel free to come visit anytime. I would love to have you here (although our home may not be as cozy).
I get so many compliments on the jackets as well. Neil had great fashion sense, likely thanks to you.
Love Sam
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Annatara posted a condolence
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Dear Erica
Neil was great and you are too
I hope you're not too blue
I understand if you are
And that this is really hard
He loved you so much and i do too
And this is the end of my poem for you
Love Annat
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WIlliam Sawada posted a condolence
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Ricki. We are so sorry for your loss. We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. We know Neil was a great man and brought such happiness and kindness into the world.
—Will and Rachel
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Danielle Sawada posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
I just wanted to express my condolences to Neil's family and to my wonderful Aunt Erica. Neil will be greatly missed by everyone. His sense of humour and uniqueness were unequalled. The funeral was beautiful. I loved the flowers in the bowl Neil turned offered to everyone and the flowers wrapped in his plaid shirts!!! It was simple and ecological and thank you to the funeral home for allowing Neil and Erica to have that final request.
RIP Neil. I hope you found the happy hunting grounds with Dilly.
xoxox
Danielle
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Jim Sawada and Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Our love and our thoughts go out to Erica and to everyone whose heart now has a void in it as a result of Neil's passing.
Love from All
Jim, Shelley, Alex, and Ethan
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Alanna Marohnic posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Our deepest condolences to Neil's family for their loss. Neil's kindness and thoughtfulness was legendary. His zest for life, which included skating and climbing trees in his later years, has always been inspirational to those who knew him. My wish is that his family, and his wife, Erica, take solace in the many beautiful memories they have of Neil. Love is forever.
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Geoff and Crosby family posted a condolence
Thursday, October 6, 2016
Steve, Don, Robbie & Peggy,
We are truly sorry for your loss. Your dad clearly was a unique man with facets of passion, determination, curiousity and understanding that shaped a complex and gentle being. He had a formative influence in our small village - Port Williams in the late 1960s and '70s, when I knew him as your Dad - the profound effect I recognize in the moments I find myself saying, "now, how would Neil van Nostrand go about this?" How would his spirit see this and shape it?
Our condolences to you and his extended family.
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Donna and Paul posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
So sorry to hear of your dad''s passing. He sounds like a man I would like to have met.
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Bill Mahoney posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Sincere condolences to Rob, Steve and families.
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Sylvia O'Brien posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
I will miss Neil's kind and gentle nature. He was a very nice man. I used to wait on him at the grocery store downtown nearly every day. RIP Neil.
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Rob vanNostrand posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Dad has always been a strong guiding force in my life. He taught us to explore and enjoy the world around us. My extreme gratitude to my sister Peggy and the others who helped make his final months as comfortable as possible. He will continue to be with me in life and beyond.
- Son Rob, and Cathy
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Rob vanNostrand uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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Dad 2010 at the Manor in Aurora, Ont. beside his Guelph graduation photo.
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Steven van Nostrand posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Condolences from Dallas:
Wanting to thank Peggy for her tremendous support to Dad & Erica over the past months of Dad's life. She truly was a blessing providing great comfort during his last days on this earth.
Love,
Steven & Katherine van Nostrand
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