Condolence From: Nina Adams
Condolence: I am so sorry to hear this. He was my teacher years ago, being part African American it was very hard for me with racism, Mr. Irish was an amazing man/teacher.. He was always there to defend me.
I really was hoping to thank him personally. God bless
Wednesday March 10, 2021
Condolence From: Rich, Angela Chapple
Condolence: Our condolences to all of the family. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Irish will be greatly missed. I always remember his cheery smile and positive personality. We have many fond memories of Mr. Irish. Please know we have you all in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Sunday November 27, 2016
Condolence From: laurie johnson
Condolence: So very sorry to hear of Gerry's passing. We will miss his teasing and laughter.
Friday November 25, 2016
Condolence From: don wright
Condolence: Gerry will be missed in our community! His life was representative of all the qualities of a great teacher: kindness, compassion,humour,and wisdom lead the list. Sincere sympathy extended to Joan and family. We share your sorrow!
Thursday November 24, 2016
Condolence From: Deloris Bailey (nee Sawyer)
Condolence: I was so sorry to hear of Gerald Irish's passing (he will always be Mr. Irish to me), and also sorry that I was unable to attend his funeral.
Mr. Irish came into my life September 1956. I was going into grade six at S.S. #2 Stanhope, Upper Maple Lake. Our one room school was the first to have Mr. Irish fresh out of teacher's college. I had Mr. Irish for three years until I went to high school in Haliburton. Through the years Mr. Irish touched the lives of my four children at some level of the Haliburton County school system.
One of the things I remember best about Mr. Irish was his love of music. He instilled that love in many of us. His favourite singers were Johnny Mathis and Harry Balafonte. To this day, whenever I hear these singers, I think of Mr. Irish.
His memory will live on!Rest in peace Mr. Irish.
Monday November 21, 2016
Condolence From: Bob and Linda Johnston
Condolence: Gerry it as a very sad day when we heard of your passing .we will always remember our first neighbour in Haliburton ,Gerry you and Joan were specials neighbours and we shared some friendly time together .
Gerry you always be remembered and may you rest in peace !
Monday November 21, 2016
Condolence From: Jan Tedford
Condolence: I will miss all the wise words he wrote in the Senior Moments of the newspaper. They were always encouraging and inspiring and yes, you could hear the laugh. I will miss seeing him in the grocery store shopping for his Joan and westies. He wrote about the loss of one of his dogs and how sad he was for weeks but he was going to turn that around as he had many more things to be happy about. I have just gone through the loss of our westie and his words are in my mind and help me get through it. The community is going to miss you Gerry.Rest in PEACE.
Monday November 21, 2016
Condolence From: Diana Hutchings
Condolence: So sorry to hear of Gerry passing . I will miss meeting him on his walks with mikey he always had a smile and greeting. Such a kind friendly man
My deepest sympathy
Diana
Monday November 21, 2016
Condolence From: Heather and Joe Roberts
Condolence: Please accept our sincere condolences on Gerry's passing. I always told Gerry every time I saw him how much I enjoyed his Senior Moment column he wrote for the paper. I will really miss reading it. Thinking of you Joan and family at this most difficult time.
Sincerely
Monday November 21, 2016
Condolence From: Laura Fideau
Condolence: My sincere condolences to Mr.Irish's family and friends. I was a student at JDH when he was vice principal. I will forever remember his laugh.
Sunday November 20, 2016
