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Tom Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
It has been many years since i have seen Darren or any of his family, but i have many great memories of them all. I am so sorry to hear that Darren has passed away. My heart goes out to you all.
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Bernie and Liz O'Brien posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Michelle and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Brian Carrington posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Jesus said to her, " I am the resurrection and the life . He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. (John 11 25-26) Michelle, I just wanted to drop you a note to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Gregory always remembers your instruction to him as a teacher at North Bendale. He always hoped that you would have a son so that you would know "what it was like to have boys". May the life lessons learned and the support of both family and friends as well as The love of our savior sustain you through this time. "You're in a better place. I've heard them say. And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you. But the reason why I cry and the reason why I sing is how long must I wait to be with you? I close my eyes and I see your face. If home is where my heart is then I am out of place. Oh Lord please give me strength to make it through some how. I've never been more home sick than now. In Christ there are no good byes...until we meet again (Homesick ,Mercy Me)" Brian, Marlene, Gregory, Emma, Isobel, Julia Carrington
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Bernadine Letkeman & Deb May posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Jeannine, Our deepest symathies are with you and the Barnabe family. We know that the grief and loss you feel are indescribable. We pray for your courage. Much love from Bernadine L. & Deb May
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Rosemary & George Wylie posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Roger and Pat our deepest sympathies to you and your family. George just shared the many great memories he has of playing hockey with Darren on those Friday nights. He had a great respect for him for his hockey knowledge and sportsmanship. Just know that we are thinking of you during this trying time. George and Rosemary Wylie
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Karen Hoover, Phil McLaughlin posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
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Jennifer M posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Mr.Barnabe will be greatly missed by the staff, students, and parents of Fairglen Elementary School. He was loved by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this extremly difficult time.
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Johnny and Marianna Sakellaropoulos posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We will miss you Mr. Barnabe.
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Ken Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Roger, Pat and Family, It was with tremendous shock and sadness that I learned of Darren's passing this week. I had not seen Darren in probably 25+ years, but the memories of growing up on Columbus Crescent, football scrimmages with Darren and Roger, babysitting the girls and delivering The Tribune to the Barnabe house will be with me forever. I can't possibly imagine the anguish you feel at this time. Just know that your "old" friends and neighbors are sharing a piece of that pain with you and we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Ken Taylor and Family
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Sunny & Denis Orban posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
My son Daniel and Dana first met when they were toddlers at the YMCA Daycare. In those days Michelle and I would scurry off in the mornings dropping the kids and rushing to work. On occassion Darren would either drop off or pick up and we joked about Dana and the fixation she had on our son...she was out to get him...marry him one day! And so years later, we end up at St. Gabriel School and Dana and Daniel continue to be best of friends and share in many classes....although sitting on him to get his attention was soon stopped! On a few occassions that the families have gotten together for dinners, we'd all joke about the wedding, and Denis and Darren would make sure that the financials would be taken care of. As the kids grew, we continued to be part of this special family, watched as both beautiful daughters grew, glanced at their dad, beaming away as we were entertained at school in theatre productions and were thrilled to see a new arrival with Jesse, the young boy who would grow tall and strong like his dad, I admired Darren's strength as he learned of his disease..he was a fighter and he fought every day to win this battle. I continue to marvel at Michelle, her strength her tenacity, she's been the rock for Darren especially, the entire family and those of us lucky enough to have her as a friend. I felt guilty earlier this year to invite her out for a coffee to hear about how Darren was doing and to turn the conversation over to me and my life and how stressed I was feeling...I had nothing to complain about. We will continue to be here, to help in any way we can, and we have made a promise to Darren to watch over his beautiful family....if that means that a wedding in the future is pending, well then we'll all see you there and think about Darren and his great big smile hopefully approving of his son-in-law. Love, Sunny
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Stephanie Knox posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Michelle, It was with much sadness that I heard about the passing of Darren. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts. With sympathy, Stephanie Knox
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Ben Gordon posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I remember meeting Darren for the first time, last year, at the final staff meeting before we all left for the summer. He greeted me with a joke, in shorts and a t-shirt, at the side door of the school near the parking lot. He took me to open space and showed me a good place in which to set-up my classroom. He even showed me the little piece of metre stick that was holding up one of the blackboards so that it wouldn't fall off the wall entirely. Darren knew every inch of that room and probably knew every inch of the school. He lived to teach and he cared for the students and staff at Fairglen very much. Darren made me feel at home at Fairglen and we exchanged many funny emails about the Leafs and about our experiences as teachers...he also gave me many great pieces of advice. I met his wife Michelle at a PD session this year and she proved to be just as lively and strong as Darren. She was a lovely woman and she never made mention of his illness. We laughed together at stories about Darren and his antics. Darren touched the lives of many students, parents and staff at Fairglen. The Fairglen community has been praying for Darren for quite some time. Unfortunately for us who are left behind, the answer to prayer was not the one we were hoping for. I know I am not alone in saying that Darren Barnabe will be greatly missed. I will think about you all summer Darren, and I will be reminded of you, for the rest of my life, every time I see a teacher helping a student to succeed. - Ben Gordon Fairglen Junior Public School
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Angele Adolphe posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Patty & Roger, It is with great sadness that I heard of Darren's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Annamaria MacTavish posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Patricia and family I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your son Darren. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
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Tanya posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Pat & Family, So sorry about your loss..thoughts are will you all at this time.
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Bev McNeil & Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We cannot put into words how our hearts go out to you at this time. I just want to let you know that you are in our thoughts & prayers.
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Jen O'Leary posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Jeannine, Bob and Family, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about Darren. I can not begin to imagine just how much pain your are feeling, and words can not express my deepest sympathies. Jeannine, we are totally here for you, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers and know that Darren has found peace. Thinking of you big time, sending you and your family huge hugs and take care of yourself. I will see you when you get back to Winnipeg. Love ya, Your running buddy, Jen O'Leary xoxox
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Tony Petrillo Jr. posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Pat, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I am very sorry for your loss.
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Flo V. Mejarito posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Condolence to the whole family and i'm sorry for your loss. Flo
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madeline alam posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
We are so sorry for your loss. Darren will always remain in our hearts as a beautiful example of a loving husband and father and an inspiring teacher. We pray that God will give you strength in this difficult time and in the years to come.
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Gerry Scerbo posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
It is with utter sadness that I learned of Darren's passing. My memories of Darren are from our happy times at St. Paul's. He always had a ready smile to match his great sense of humour. He worked hard on the football field and in the classroom. Please accept the sincerest condolences of myself and my family. Darren was a great guy! He will be missed.
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jackie marchuk posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
my heart reaches out to you with love and prayers
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Teri McDowall posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
To Pat and Family: My heartfelt condolences to you on Darren's passing.
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Rose Herscovitch & Family posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I never met Darren, but through endless evening shifts worked with his proud mother Pat, I feel I got to know a bit about him. Patty, remember those nights at work when we would talk about everything and anything? I recall how proud you were of all your children, but Darren was your "Golden Boy". I remember you told me how you coached his football team and I thought, "now that's a devoted mom!" I remember how the two of you shared a love of WWF Wrestling and how he'd call you with results of matches you'd missed! Every time you went out to Toronto you came home with stories of your grandchildren and daughter in law too, always telling me how special they were to you, and all the cute things the kids did. For the past two years I cannot even imagine how you and your family has coped with Darren's illness and passing. Mothers are not supposed to bury their sons...yet the unthinkable does happen. Thank God for your loving and supportive family! During our last conversation I marvelled at your strength, and I hope you will find comfort in God, your family, friends, and most of all in cherishing and preserving Darren's memory for his children and others. I can just see Nanny telling them all those proud stories about their Dad that she told me many years ago. From Myself, Martin, Marina and Richie- we send heartfelt condolences to you and Roger and your family. Please know that if there is ever anything I can do, just ask.
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Jack and Georgie Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Roger, Pat and family. We were truly saddened when Tom informed us of Darren's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Charlene Cochrane posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Jeanine and Family, Sorry to hear the loss of your brother. Family is very special. Hope you are doing well. Charlene
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Reveka Paliougkas posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Michelle and family, Mr. Darren Barnabe was an awesome teacher that had a real passion for teaching. The staff, students and parents of Fairglen Junior Public school will miss him. He was too young to die but he received the call from God...he will never be forgotten and our memories of him will be cherished. I had the opportunity in working with him at Fairglen Public School and I will never forget his great sense of humour and his infectious smile. He will be missed
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Stela Paliougkas posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I had the privilege to be in Mr. Barnabe's year 2000 grade six class which I have to say was a great year. He would always joke around and have a great big smile on his face. My greatest sympathy goes out to his family. We will miss you Mr. Barnabe.
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Elsie Chan posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Dear Michelle, Just wanted to let you know that I have been thinking of you. Cynthia has been keeping us informed. Cherish the memories and move forward with Megan, Dana and Jesse. I know you will take on the coming challening months with strength and grace. Love, Elsie
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Ray & Judy Vannevel posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Pat & Roger: We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss - our kids shouldn't go before we do. Please accept our deepest sympathy. A couple of long lost friends, Ray and Judy
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Heather Hill posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I was very saddened to hear of the loss of Mr. Barnabe. He was a wonderful teacher and it truly is a loss of great proportions for the kids he didn't get the chance to teach. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children .
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Diane Montgomery - Principal Fairglen Junior Public School posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
Darren was a fine educator who will be dearly missed at Fairglen Junior Public school by the staff, students and the community. His dedication to his students was always evident. Darren was a fine role model who inspired students to reach their potential. His endearing smile, love of food gourmet or otherwise, good sportsmanship and sense of humour were just a few of the wonderful qualities that made being with him so enjoyable. Darren's spirit will live forever in our hearts.
