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Colin & Anthea Hoare posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
We were deeply saddened to hear that Vern had passed away. Regrettably, we were unable to attend the celebration of Vern's life, but he was in our thoughts, and has been since we learned of his passing. Vern was a true gentleman. He was one of the first members of East Side Players that we met when we first joined the group upon our arrival in Toronto. Somehow, we feel sure that his quiet presence will always be in the theatre at Todmorden Mills, even if he is not there in body.
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Boris SPREMO posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Hi Tony, I am very sorry to hear about your Dad passing a way. My sinssier Condolence to you and all your familly. All the best, Boris
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Maureen Wright posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
To the Bock Family, So sorry to hear about Vern - he was a lovely and generous man. May you be comforted by the dear memories and the gift of his wonderful life. Maureen Wright Member of East Side Players
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Stan Tully posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Steven, Tony and Family, As much as I was saddened by the news of Vern's passing, I could not help but feel that he would now be happy that he and Gwen were together again. It is hard to talk about Vern without your Mother being part of the picture . I have known, and worked with them for many years and their gracious manner and friendship made my association with Eastside Players part of my life which I will treasure .I will look back on the many plesant memories I have of them. And I hope that the memories you have of them will help you in the future. Stan and Daphne Tully
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Anne J. Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Dear Tony, Lyn, Daniel and Lucy, I was so sorry to learn of Vern's passing last Saturday, and wish I could be with you this afternoon as you remember his very full life. I really enjoyed seeing his calendar shots last year and feel that they gave me a delightful glimpse into his personality. My love and thoughts are with you, Anne
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Patrice Tchikaya & Maureen Dixon posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Steven & Franda, we are sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you on this sad occasion. Please take comfort in the words of the poet Thomas Campbell:- To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die. We send our love, Patrice & Maureen
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Johanna McCandless posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Dear Steven, Tony and family. I will miss Werner as he was a part of my live for 44 years. Sorry I could not be with you as I was on one of my trips. Take care, love Hansi.
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Sylvia Holland posted a condolence
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Dear Steven, There is so much of your dad in your own face that I look at the gracious image of Werner that you have sent to me and to Catherine, and I see the warmth and liveliness and quietly contained intelligence and wryness and mischievously strong feeling too that seems all to be your lineage. And it leaves me feeling a kinship even with those of your family that I have not been lucky enough to meet directly. In this heartsore time for you, Franda, Francesca, and Tony, Lyn, Daniel and Lucy, I share your sorrow. And I extend thanks for the guy who helped make you too a wonderful guy (and no doubt, Tony also!). Much love comes flying your way. C and I stand with you in spirit. As a friend's benediction, I send this prayer of a poem from John O'Donohue, hoping that there is comfort for all of you in being together tomorrow. “On the day when the weight deadens on your shoulders and you stumble, May the clay dance to balance you. And when your eyes freeze behind the grey window and the ghost of loss gets into you, May a flock of colours, indigo, red, green and azure blue come to awaken in you a meadow of delight. When the canvas frays in the currach of thought and the stain of ocean blackens beneath you, May there come across the waters a path of yellow moonlight to bring you safely home. May the nourishment of earth be yours, May the clarity of light be yours, May the fluency of the ocean be yours, May the protection of the ancestors be yours. And so may a slow wind work these words of love around you, An invisible cloak to mind your life.” Love, Sylvia and Catherine
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Marilyn Wargo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Dear Steven, Franda and Francesca, Cary and I want to extend our deepest sympathy on Werner’s passing. He was a lovely and kind man who will not be forgotten. Vern lived a very long and productive life, and you were fortunate to have had him close for all these years. I know that you will cherish all of the happy memories you shared. Our hearts go out to you, With our love, Marilyn Wargo and Cary Corbeil Victoria, BC
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Angela Pool and Peter Davies posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Dear Vern, how we will miss him. A truly gentle, kindly man, always courteous and a good listener, among many other fine qualities. As members of East Side Players, we appreciated his hard work and devotion over the many years we knew him to keep the theatre group alive (alongside Gwen, his wife, of course). He will be greatly missed by his beloved family and friends, a gap which can never be filled. We loved you, Vern. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. Angie and Peter
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Janice Bootle posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Dear Steven, Franda, Francesca Tony and Family I wish to extend to you my sincere condolences on the passing of your Father. I know you will all miss him but I hope Happy Memories you have of him will assist you all. Your Father had a Good Long Life and now he is not having to endure any discomfort. Sincerely Janice Bootle
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Tom Zach posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Dear Steven, Franda and Francesca: My deepest condolences on your loss. Although I only met Vern a few times while attending the East Side Players productions, we did have an opportunity to chat and always felt like i was in the presence of a very special human being. While he seemed to let his dear wife Gwen have the limelight, he always stood in reserve -- quiet but with an all-knowing look in his eyes and a hint of a smile that I always found so engaging and so very charming. He was a true gentlemen in the old tradition. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. The memories of Gwen and Vern together at the "front of the house" always bring a smile to my face. I know your fond memories of Vern will help ease the pain of his absence in your lives. Please take care. Tom, Michelle, Mia and Nicole ZACH
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Lilli Josiane & Peter posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
We are so sorry to hear the news about Werner. Sadly because of our family background history we became seperated all over the world. And because of this were never able to see Gwen and Werner as much as we would have liked. However we all have fond memories, Lilli especially as one of the many young cousins in Germany, Peter,although now a long time ago, of a memorable time in Toronto. Werner will be missed by us all but we will always have the memories. With all our love Family Segel
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Raymond Wargo posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Steven, Franda, Francesca, Tony, Lynn, Daniel and Lucy. My sincere condolences on the passing of Werner. Death is so hard even when it is expected. Suddenly there is silence and you are thrown out of balance no matter how prepared you have felt for the inevitability of life's impermanence. So I wish you comfort during this time. I am so happy that I had a good visit with Werner when I was in Toronto last November. He was an honourable man and a good friend. I will miss him. Raymond Wargo Vancouver, BC
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Nacia and Marc Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
We only met Vern a few times but he was always such a gentleman, so kind and courtly. He left the world a better place for having been in it, which is something all of us should aspire to.
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Michael & Raquel posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Dear Tony, Steven and families Our thoughts are with you at this sad time, and we do wish we could be with you. Uncle Werner has always been in my thoughts with great affection. I treasure the conversations we have had over the years, and all our family remembers with great pleasure the time he and Aunt Gwen spent with us in Portugal in 1995. He will be much missed by us all. Much love from Michael and Raquel.
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Gethin & Carla Segel posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Dear Bock family, Our thoughts are with you at this terrible time and we only wish that we could be there with you. We feel so privileged to have been able to spend time with Werner and know that although he will be missed he leaves behind many wonderful memories. We hope that his final moments were filled with the people he loves. Yours, Gethin, Carla, Aiden and Kieran
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Myra and Derek posted a condolence
Monday, February 14, 2011
Dear Steven, Franda and Chessie We are thinking of you a lot, and so sorry not to be with you at this sad moment. Werner [or Vern as he like to be called] was such a sweet man, and intelligent, and good-looking! What more can I say, except we will miss him and his gentle way. Our thoughts are with you, and will be on Thursday. Much love, Myra and Derek
