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Jennifer Martin posted a condolence
Friday, October 5, 2007
It was mere chance that led me to read the obituary page of the Globe last weekend and discover that Mrs. Steinigk has passed. I was one of the many, many students she must have taught over the years; in my case it was Grade Ten English at Westview Collegiate in the 1970's. I remember her as a caring and engaging teacher. I remember, not without some small pain, that she convinced me of the importance of learning to express myself clearly, appropriately, and with correct punctuation and grammar. I also remember her instilling a love for classic literature in me, in part by her dogged defense of Dickens and Shakespeare whenever I attacked their relevance Mrs. Steinigk had been in my thoughts recently as I have begun a personal project of reading and rereading all of the works of Dickens. It is a tribute to her skill as a teacher and her warmth as a human being that comments she made over thirty years ago when I read A Tale of Two Cities for the first time still rang in my ears and still rang true when I reread the book earlier this year. I am sorry to hear of your loss but I hope it lightens some by knowing that her memory and her influence on the lives of others continues. Every time I am uncertain of whether it is a colon or a semicolon I ought to use, she is the inner guide I defer to, rather, to whom I defer.
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Leona Paulson posted a condolence
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Our sympathies, prayers and love go out to you Lothar, Rene and Glen and the other family members at this time of sorrow. Our lives, too, were touched by Donna. Her spontaneity and love of life was contagious and enhanced many family gatherings. Although our paths did not cross often we were greatly enriched through the times we, as cousins, met in Saskatchewan, B.C. and even Toronto. To us Donna embodied both adventurer and artist, living a life beyond any dreams we may have had. We remember your kindness, Lothar, when you and Donna took time to stop at our home in West Vancouver while on the last segmanet of your "round the world" tour by Volkswagen. As part of her extended family, we feel our group of many cousins has been greatly diminished by the passing of Donna and she will be sadly missed. Yet, in our memories, we shall cherish the remembrances held in our hearts of Donna. Again, our condolances to you, Lothar, and the family in this time of sorrow. from Leona and Paul Paulson, cousin to Donna.
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Monica and David Birch posted a condolence
Thursday, October 4, 2007
To Lothar, Glen & Dolores and Rene, and families. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you all at this difficult time in your lives. Though we did not know Donna after she was grown up, being a cousin made her a part of us. What a beautiful lady she is! I do have childhood memories of Donna, n Plunket. She sat at the piano and played 'Bimbo, Bimbo' and sang lustily for little nephew 'Bimbo'. It was a fun visit for us cousins from B.C. much love to you all, and our thoughts will be with you all tomorrow. B.C. cousins, Monica [Kiselbach] and David Birch
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Marie, Karen and Douglas Neilson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Dear Lothar, Our thoughts are with you and your extended family at this sad time. Sincere condolences. Marie and Family.
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Rick Hallam posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
I was very saddened to read of Donna's passing. I had worked with her for many years at Newtonbrook and came to love her smile, her sense of humour and her enthusiasm for her work.As well as her dedication, she brought a high degree of understanding and appreciation to the study of English literature, something that I came very much to admire. In short, she was a lovely person and I very much regret her untimely death. My deepest condolences to Lothar and her family.
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helene green posted a condolence
Monday, October 1, 2007
Dear Lothar and Family-Please accept my deepest condolences on the untimely passing of Donna. I shall always consider her to be my mentor and good friend and will miss her dearly. She was kind, bright and always charming. Sadly, Helene Green
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Lesley Hornik posted a condolence
Monday, October 1, 2007
Dear Lothar, It was with great sadness that I learnt of the passing of your beloved wife Donalda. I feel so sad that I did not get to see Donalda for the last few weeks as I was not at Baycrest due to the passing of my own Mother in England. We spent such wonderful times together, she was an marvellous woman. Her accomplishments were too numerous to mention. I will miss her smiling face and our 'chats'. Please convey my condolences to your family. Fondly Lesley
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Erika Veldhuyzen and family posted a condolence
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Dearest Lothar and family, Our hearts go out to you and your family at the loss of your beloved Donna...such an amazing lady with so many talents and we are so thankful for her friendship,for so many years and for being such a wonderful godmother for Ken and Tanya.She graced us with her beauty and charm and love,and taught us to look on the positive side,when we faced difficulty.Our lives were enriched just by knowing her and she will never be forgotten.... love Erika and Sergej and family
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Jessica Na posted a condolence
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Dear Donalda's family I am writing to extend my family's deepest sympathies to Donalda's family. Our family were very sad to hear about her passing away. She was such a kind and warm woman. I had the honor and pleasure to know Dona and her husband, Lothar and I was very sorry to hear about her passing away. I've known her for almost 6 years and she was such a great neighbor, she played a harp for me and my mom and she was a wonderful baker, that she would give us the great tasting cookies that she baked. I always had the great respect for Dona and will miss talking with her and her warm smile. Please let our family know whether there is anything we can do to help during this difficult time. Dona and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers. With Deepest Sympathy, Jessica Na
