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RICK & NANCY CURLEY posted a condolence
Thursday, October 11, 2007
We would like to extend our sincere condolences to Steve and Kathleen, Kaitlin and Emily and the Dryden family. Rick & Nancy Curley
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Holly Blefgen posted a condolence
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Dear John & Dryden Family: We extend our condolences and support to you and family. Steve plans to be in attendance at the service this afternoon. Sending caring thoughts and sympathies - Holly, Steve and David Kahn
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Kevin Manley & Kelly Plunkett posted a condolence
Thursday, October 11, 2007
To Sharon & her family, You are in our hearts and our thoughts. Love Kevin Manley & Kelly Plunkett
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Bill Soles posted a condolence
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Ernie was a passionate environmentalist; untiring in his efforts to protect the Oro Moraine, and by extension, Oro-Medonte. It was my privilege to work with him, and I came to greatly respect his low-key approach, and his ability to build a solid foundation before making his point. Nancy and I also had the opportunity to enjoy his understated, whimsical sense of humour. Working with Ernie was a learning process, and I will remember him with great fondness as I continue my own environmental efforts. Bill Soles
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Steve Argue posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Dear John, It seems we are all in a time period when beloved family members pass on. We recently lost my wife's father and my aunt due to lengthly illnesses so we can share in your grief. It may be difficult now but hopefully you are surrounded by family and friends to help you through. You and your family are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Steve Argue
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Ted Wannell posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Dear Aunt Janet, Stephen, John, Heather and Sharon: I can’t make it down to celebrate Uncle Ernie’s life with you today so I want to share some of my personal memories. I have to start way back at the beginning – my beginning that is. A certain matriarch of the Cornwall clan shared some Janet and Ernie stories with me from before my time, but I’m certain they’ll be recounted by others in the days to come so I’ll stick to first hand accounts. For a young child, Uncle Ernie was definitely an acquired taste. He didn’t roughhouse and roll in the dirt with you or toss you up in the air as his brothers-in-law might. He was Bernstein to their Chuck Berry and Coltrane. He said things to you that you couldn’t quite understand but they made the other grown-ups laugh. He wore glasses and smoked a smelly pipe. And there was that whole antiques thing. For me, Uncle Ernie’s biggest plus in those days was that he sired a great clutch of kids. Steve, John, Tom and I were as thick as thieves, while Kim played mother to Heather and Sharon. And no matter where they lived, there was always an antiques free zone in the basement for the rough and tumble. After a cousin-starved hiatus in the US, our family returned to Mississauga and renewed contact with our extended family. You had recently taken up skiing as a family and I was overwhelmed by Ernie’s generosity in detouring by Monaghan Circle twice each weekend to include Tom and me in the Loretto program. Ernie’s patience and amusement with our antics (downhill races, one t-bar head start for Tom and John to name one) contrasted with some of the other patrons’ opinions. Looking back, I wonder if it had anything to do with my ski gear. Was his tolerance influenced by an antique buff’s appreciation for lace-up leather boots and wooden skis with screw-on edges? There are other strong memories from those years. Steve, John and Tom playing on the same soccer team. The four of us doing our best to stand tall as pall bearers at Papa’s funeral. Rotated sharing of a cottage on Rousseau Lake one summer--Uncle Ernie determined that one of us should make some advances on that nice looking Robinson girl across the bay. In fact, direct enquiries about and advice on our love lives were going would remain a constant in conversations with Ernie for many years to come. I brought a platonic friend from university, somewhat serious and reserved, to my sister’s wedding, knowing it would not be a good occasion for a real “date”. Ernie’s sotto voce comment: “Ted, she seems like the marrying kind. You’re not ready for that are you?” As we grew up and apart, the Cornwall social scene was focused on Christmas dinner at the Drydens’. Ernie was always a gracious host, which was made easier by the fact that Janet did all the heavy lifting in the kitchen (40 lb turkey anyone?). Amidst the skiing, golf and, yes, antiquing conversations, Ernie and I had a running joke for about 10 years on what it would take to get the “kids” seats at the “adult” table. Picture five big burly young men (and George too) and five attractive young women crowded around two card tables shoved together in the kitchen, sneaking glances into candle-lit Christmas fairyland of the dining room. “Maybe you can make the move when you graduate from university”, Ernie would tease. Later it was “Maybe when you get a real job” or “When you settle down with a nice girl” or “When you have kids of your own.” Well, I did get a real job, I married and eventually had kids. Brenda and I did make it to Christmas dinner at the Burlington house once or twice before the move to Horseshoe, but no dammit, we never made it to the adult table. However, as Brenda played Christmas carols at the piano Ernie did slide his arm around me and whisper “You’ve really got a winner here.” Uncle Ernie’s respect and affection for his in-laws was always apparent. Papa was “Mr Cornwall” right to the end but I’m sure there was some point in the late 1970s or early 1980s, when Grandma must have pulled him aside and threatened to throttle him if he called her Mrs Cornwall one more time. And so Helen it was from then on. To my mom and Uncle John he was a surrogate older brother and trusted confident. To a sometimes troubled younger generation, he was a steadying influence and good-natured role model. Our hearts are with you and your families today. I hope you can all wipe away a tear for a moment and raise a toast to Ernie for a life well lived. Love, Ted
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Burlington Rug Hooking Guild posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Please accept our sincere condolences. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
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Margaret Hutchinson posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
To Janet and Family - I worked with Ernie at the Stelco Tower until he retired. He was such a nice man and always took the time to share stories and laugh at jokes. We had a special group on the 19th floor and this I will always remember. With my deepest sympathy on his passing. He will be missed by all. Marg
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Jim Elliott posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Dear Stephen: Sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I to lost my father. But think and talk about the life we shared together. Remember the great memories and guiding touches that are special to you. My condolences to you and your family. Jim Elliott.
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Michele McFarland posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
To the Dryden Family: Our deepest sympathies are with you all during this difficult time. Peter and Michele (Premak) McFarland
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Charles Murdoch posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Mrs. Janet Dryden Ernie was one of the finest men I have ever been associated with. Our many years at Stelco and the occasional meeting in Burlington and at Bronte Park will always be remembered. We are truly sorry he has left us - our thoughts are with you. Charles (Chuck) Murdoch
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Joan (Allingham) Little posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Ernie was a wonderful, warm individual, and his loss must be a terrible blow to you all. May it help to know others are thinking of you, as Ernie and Janet thought of me years ago when I suffered a similar loss. Joan
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grace van der deen posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Dear Steve and Kathleen My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Grace
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David Brent posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Steve & Kathleen, Memories keep those we love, close to us forever.... With deepest sympathy, David Brent
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Claire (Davis) and Stefan Wille posted a condolence
Monday, October 8, 2007
Janet, We remember both you and Ernie as good and kind neighbours to my parents, Agnes and Wilf Davis, in Burlington. Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Claire and Stefan Wille
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Lorne, Kathleen & Jonathan Henne posted a condolence
Monday, October 8, 2007
Please accept our sincerest condolences - we are with you in thought and prayer during this difficult time. May you find contentment and comfort in the many great memories you have shared. You all remain as shining testaments to how well Ernie lived his life.
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Steven and Karen Gdanski posted a condolence
Monday, October 8, 2007
Words, however kind can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Susan Mallyon-Smith, Mike, Jacquie and Jenn Smith posted a condolence
Monday, October 8, 2007
Janet; We are sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. His presence and positive attitude was a great comfort to us when our Mom (Althea) passed suddenly. Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family and hope that the memories of your life together bring you much comfort. With love, Sue, Mike, Jacquie and Jenn
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Rob and Laura Mitchell posted a condolence
Saturday, October 6, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
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mark marie leonora neckrock posted a condolence
Saturday, October 6, 2007
We are very sad at hearing of the passing of Mr. Dryden and our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
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Nancy, Glen and Emma posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We will always remember Ernie's ready smile, the never ending interest he took in the world around him, and the great love he had for his family. Our deepest condolences. Love, Nancy, Glen and Emma
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Stan and Frances Rogers (Four Seasons Drive Neighbours) posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Janet: Frances and I were deeply saddened this morning to learn of Ernie's untimely death. Regretfully we are unable to be with you and your family at the visitations and at the memorial service, but our thoughts and condolences will be with you all tomorrow at the time of the service. Sincerely: Frances and Stan
