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joyce kofman posted a condolence
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Dear Richard; This is not quite the way I would normally express our condolences to you and your family but my writing has deteriorated and I felt at least you could read our thoughts. It was with a great sense of loss that we read of Beryl death. I particularly remember the days we shared on the Board of the AGO. This association with you both was reinforced when I sat on the Board of the Robarts. I hope that your many happy memories will help you through this difficult period of adjustment. Oscar joins me in expressing our heart felt sympathy. Sincerely, Joyce Kofman
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Gordon Osbaldeston posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Dear Dick and Family, It was with great sadness that I learned of Beryl's death. She was one of the most positive people I have ever met. Whenever we met, no matter the occasion, she had something positive to say about the event or about some other project she was involved with. She was one of those people that you look forward to seeing knowing that your day would be a little bit brighter. I will miss having that to look forward to. Kindest regards and deepest condolences, Gordon Osbaldeston
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Debbie Carver posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Dear Richard and Donna: Deepest sympathy to you and the family. Lovely that you held the service on her birthday. Beryl was a great Londoner and will be greatly missed. Take care. Debbie Carver
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Stephen P. Lownie MD FRCSC posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
To Mr Richard Ivey and Family: On behalf of all the neurological and neurosurgery physicians and nurses and staff at University Hospital / London Health Sciences Centre, I extend our sincere condolences at Beryl's passing. Beryl, with Richard and her family, was the strongest and most devoted supporter of the neurological sciences unit in London. For several decades, dating back to Dr Charlie Drake's relationship with you, your visionary and philanthropic support provided for the establishment of the neuroscience unit and the advanced Xray technology used to help countless victims of brain and spinal diseases. This support was a key part of the development and eventual success of the country's and probably the world's top centre for neurological care. We remain forever in your debt. We will remember Beryl and her family in our thoughts and prayers, and cherish the memory of a great Canadian.
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Dr. Peter Stark posted a condolence
Saturday, January 5, 2008
It is with great sadness I heard about the passing of Beryl. Though I only had the privilege of knowing her for a short time, she was a very energetic, kind, intelligent lady with a great sense of humour. My thoughts and heart felt sympathy are with you Richard, Suzanne, Dan and the rest of the family.
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Geoffrey Joyner posted a condolence
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Dear Mr. Ivey and family, I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Mrs. Ivey. It is with fond memories that I remember first meeting her at the London home many years ago. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Geoff Joyner
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Helen Tilly posted a condolence
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Dear Ros, Tony and I send our condolences to you at this time. In reading about your mother's life, one admires her energy, focus and concern about such an extensive array of issues. It appears that your mother truly believed in leaving the world a better place. Kindest regards to you for your own personal loss. Sincerely, Helen Tilly
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Suzanne Hajdu posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Sincere Condolences to the Ivey Family. It was a great pleasure to work with Mrs. Ivey on her garden which honoured her life at the University of Western Ontario, as part of the landscape architecture team. Sincerely, Suzanne Hajdu
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Fred and Vicki Tomczyk posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Dick and family, Vicki and I were quite saddened to hear of the passing of Beryl - a great wife, a great mother, a great Londoner, a great Canadian and quite simply a great person. She led by example and was one of those people you model yourself after. Vicki and I express our sincere condolences to you and your family at this time of sorrow. She will be missed but she will always be remembered with great memories and fondness. Vicki and Fred Tomczyk and family.
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John and Marvi Ricker posted a condolence
Monday, December 31, 2007
We were so saddened to read of Beryl's death, and rather surprised as she was seemingly in good health, and certainly in good spirits, at the Ivey Foundation Christmas party. What a dreadful shock it must have been! The description of her life that appeared in the Globe and Mail beautifully captured her character and contributions to the community. Everyone will also have his own special memories of Beryl: mine revolve around her love of nature and commitment to conservation. While she was a dynamic person with many interests and talents, I think her love of nature and passion for conservation, which were infectious, set her apart. She influenced so many people and set such a great example of how to respect and care for the natural world. I will always remember her for the beautiful trails and parks she helped to conserve on the Bruce Trail, the gardens she created on her own grounds and at UWO, and the enthusiasm with which she spoke about conservation. To a large extent, I think her love of nature defined her life and values, and certainly its expression through the conservation movement has been her lasting legacy in the community. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to have known and worked with Beryl, and to have been inculcated with her concern for the natural world. All good wishes, Marvi
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Bob Pomerantz posted a condolence
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Beryl hired me to do a tribute video for Dick's birthday (70th, I believe), on a referral from Bill Brady. Working with her was a delight. I'll never forget coming to the house for my very first meeting, a lunch meeting. Beryl had prepared crab salad; when I told her I don't eat crab, she was genuinely distressed and, within minutes, had whipped up an alternate. During our review of many photos, she chatted about her interest in World Wildlife, about the joy she and Richard had in seeing giant kamodo (?) dragons during an exotic trip, and all about the early years of her high school and university. She was nice to be around, and she made the whole process enjoyable. Please accept my sincere condolences--she seemed like quite a terrific person, and I'm sure you miss her terribly.
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Daphne Dowler posted a condolence
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Dear Mr. Ivey, Richard, Jennifer, Rosamond, Suzanne and family, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your wife/mother. I know you will have great memories of her. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Sincerly, Daphne Dowler
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Loie Urquhart posted a condolence
Saturday, December 29, 2007
To all the Ivey family, It is with great sadness that I read about your Mom/wife.My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. With love, Loie
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Julianne and Elmet Lindstrom posted a condolence
Friday, December 28, 2007
Dear Jennifer, Waiting at the airport and just read your moms obituary. Sorry to hear of her passing. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sincerely, Julianne and Elmet Lindstrom
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Laura Buchanan posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Dear Mr. Ivey and family, I was with Mother yesterday morning when we read the headline in the Free Press. I am so sorry. My mind flashed back to all the lovely times our families had together and especially the grand trips that the four of you took. What adventures you had. My heart and thoughts are with you. Laura
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Lynn Gran posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2007
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Ivey. I remember the first time I met her nearly twelve years ago. She was warm, delightful, generous and welcoming, the way she always was whenever I met with her. She was an incredible woman and raised, along with Mr. Ivey, an amazing family, many of whom I have had the pleasure of working with. My thoughts are with Mr. Ivey, Jennifer, Roz, Suzanne, Richard and all of their families at this time. She left a wonderful legacy in many ways.
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Greg Latremoille posted a condolence
Thursday, December 27, 2007
I was deeply saddened to read of Beryl's passing on Tuesday. Please accept my sincere condolences at this time of very great sorrow. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Dick, Roz, Suzanne, Jennifer and Richard, and to all of Beryl's grandchildren. Greg Latremoille
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Fred and Joan Armstrong posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
To Richard M. Ivey -- Joan and I would like to express our sympathy on Beryl's passing. During the long process of preparing the Ivey family history it was always a pleasure to work with her and yourself.
