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Mr Sheffe was without doubt the best teacher I ever came in contact with. My condolances to his family.
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Margaret Fleay posted a condolence
Saturday, April 4, 2015
So sorry to see here that Norman has passed away. He was my Year 12 History teacher and expertly helped me to wend my way through WW11. He was a wonderful historian who brought the past to life for his students. He inspired me to follow my dreams and I became a lecturer in Nursing. Condolences to his family. (Marg Hall Grantham Class of 64 now in Australia)
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Jim Hosepian posted a condolence
Friday, September 26, 2014
Mr. Sheffe,
To you my man...you inspired me to go out there and teach....your "socratic style" in the classroom left me in awe...you made every one of your classes an historic event...how could we not love you as our teacher!
I shared with many the fact that you inspired me, gave me the confidence to go on and teach "history" ...and often during one of my moments in class, I would think of you and smile...
I am only disappointed that we did not meet again...to share a few laughs and enjoy the good memories that were Grantham.
More disappointed...that I missed your big event.
I salut you "Sir"...
Jim Hosepian...
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Paul Bramble posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Loie, Norah and Stephen. The passing of my 'Uncle' Norman is a great loss in my life. A life well lived. He will always remain a great role model to me. Uncle Norman encouraged me into my first business at age 16, gaining the rights to distribute the Sunday New York Times door to door in the Niagara Region. It kept me well out of trouble on Sunday's and taught me a lot about business and human relationships. As I grew up our families had such great times together over the decades, including every Christmas Eve. We remain very close, despite my home now being in Australia. Spending time with Uncle Norman was always a highlight to any week. His fine intelegence and wonderful sence of humor are a marvel to me. My love of the great Spike Miligan grew from Uncle Norman playing and enjoying with me Goon Show recordings. I now shed a tear as I think of what Spike had put on his grave stone "I told you I was sick". One of Uncle Norman's favorite sayings to me was "leave them laughing". Along with my father he taught me to see the funny side of life and how healing a good laugh can be. Uncle Norman's legacy to me is the creation of a bright spark in my own personality and life. My father and Uncle Norman's leadership in my life has given me a hunger for knowledge through reading and seeking out the alternate view to discover truth. God Bless you Uncle Norman you were the finest of men.
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Sandra and Willard Allan posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Dear Nora, Joe and your family,
We were sorry to hear of your dad's passing, Nora. We are pleased to have had the opportunity to meet him. Please convey our condolences to your mom and Stephen.
It must have been a very trying time for your family, with Joe's dad also dying during the week.
We are thinking of you with sympathy.
Love,
Sandra and Willard
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craig roberts (Grantham H.S. class of \'64) posted a condolence
Monday, September 19, 2005
Norm Sheffe, fondly remembered as 'the bulldog' will forever be remembered by me. I became a better teacher because I often quoted him when he would reminded his students if they did not study for exams, they would join the ranks of those "weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth"
Norm Sheffe taught me to think. I look forward to a time in the near future when we can sit together and learn the TRUTH. Sleep well Mr. Sheffe till we meet again
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Joan Sadler nee Roblin posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2005
I am sorry to hear of the passing of one of my very favourite teachers from Merritton High School. I was also extremely fond of "Miss Garner" although I was never priveleged to be in her class. I had a great deal of respect for Mr. Sheffe. His demeanour commanded attention and yet affection from his students. I graduated from MHS in 1951 and after all those years I have many, many times recalled my history teacher, Mr. Sheffe. My sincerest condolences to you, Mrs. Sheffe and family.
Joan Sadler (Roblin)
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Linda (Swol)Bevan posted a condolence
Sunday, September 18, 2005
To Mrs. Sheffe and family:
I was lucky enough to attend Grantham High School from 1969-1973 and to have Mr. Sheffe as a History teacher. This was a time when Grantham had a group of excellent teachers on staff.
There was only one way to do things in Mr. Sheffe's class, and that was his way! He made all of the curious incidents of history which we covered come to life, and he reminded students that all history books are written from the perspective, and influenced by the context of the author...a most valuable lesson in literacy.
Mr. Sheffe also did me the favor of recommending me for a summer job with the School Board which saw a group of students create a resource kit on the subject of Native Canadians. (This was a very progressive project for its time and place!)
Mr. Sheffe had a way of making us laugh at ourselves and our adolescent quirks (I'm sure he shared many a funny story about us in the staff room!)
The key to Mr. Sheffe's success was that he always remembered that he taught students, not only curriculum.
Each of us came to respect Norman Sheffe as a master teacher and expert in his subject.
He is one of those teachers who influence others to select education as a career path, as he did with me. I thank him for that.
My most sincere condolences to Lois and the family on your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda
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Eric Ring posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2005
I just received word about Norm passing away and wanted to offer my condolences to Lois and the rest of the Sheffe family. Norm was a major influence on my becoming a teacher. I first met Norm during a reading of his book the Evaders. It was a great opportunity for me to sit and learn from him. When I finished my Bachelor of Education a few years back Norm invited me over to go through some of the books he had collected. The volume of material that he handed to me that day was overwhelming. I could never thank Norm enough for his generosity. The books and articles he gave me have helped me immensely in my career as a teacher. I consider myself to be very fortunate to have met and learned from Norm Sheffe. I regret that I never took the opportunity to tell Norm this.
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Norm & Dot Moyer posted a condolence
Saturday, September 17, 2005
We are very saddened to hear of your loss. We are thinking of you at this very difficult time.
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Nora Sheffe posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Dear Nora, Joe, Ben and Jane
I am so sorry to hear of Norman's passing. I know there are no words that help -- just know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Diane Rogers posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Lois, I was saddened to read of Norm's death. My sincerest sympathy. He was a much respected educator and author of whom you must have been very proud. I know that Margaret Jones treasured her friendship with you both as have many others. It was very clear to me that Norm was devoted to his family and that you, the children and grandchildren made him very happy. Take care of yourself as he would have wished. Sincerely, Di Rogers.
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Anna, Sophie, Saskia, Andrea and John Rodenburg posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire Sheffe family. We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of such a dear and treasured grandfather to Benn and Jane. We know how dedicated he was to his grandchildren, as we saw him on his many visits to Ottawa at their nursery school in Benn and Jane's early pre-school years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time, The Rodenburg family
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Louise (Fuhrman) Sparks posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
I am certainly saddened to hear of the death of Mr. Sheffe. It's been almost 50 years since we were privileged to have him as our History teacher at Grantham High. I have never forgotten his intelligence, wit, and humour. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
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Lynn Plato (nee Slattery) posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Mrs. Sheffe and family: Please accept my deepest sympathy and condolences. I attended Grantham High School from 1959 to 1963 and had the pleasure of having Mr. Sheffe for my History teacher. What a man he was! He was a wonderful teacher and certainly a person that you truly looked up to and admired. After my graduation from the Special Business Program, I was hired as a secretary with the Board of Education and have been with them ever since, so I have had many encounters with Mr. Sheffe over the years and it was always a pleasure to see him. He made the world a better place for all of us and I am sure you are very proud of him and his endeavours. He will be very much missed, but I can tell you, he is a man that we will never forget. He was an inspiration and a truly fabulous person in every sense of the word. Please know that my prayers are with you at this very difficult time. I too have lost my dad and my father-in-law, and I certainly understand, whole-heartedly, what you are experiencing at the present time. Quiet times and precious memories help us to carry on. Please take care and remember that hundreds of hearts are with you today.
Love,
Lynn Plato.
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Nancy(Coons)Mitchell posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Dear Mrs. Sheffe and family(I can't imagine EVER calling you"Lois"!)
I was in Mr.Sheffe's history class at Grantham High School between 1957 and 1961. Being the ultimate intravert,I was absolutely terrified of him but I adored him!!!
I loved his organization and planning for each class and I knew that if I did my homework every night,everything would be fine in class the next day!
The only time I really saw his Puckish sense of humour happened one day when we were discussing Anthony and Cleopatra.Mr.Sheffe had made a comment about how awful Cleopatra was and how terrible she had been to Mark Anthony. I summoned up enough courage to comment that,"If Mark Anthony had been such a strong and great male as suggested,he NEVER would have let her have such a strong influence on him!"
That year,I sat in the first row ,by the rad. Mr.Sheffe often sat on the rad as he taught. The top of my desk suddenly lifted about 2" off the ground(from a kick!!).
I looked up to see a big grin on Mr. Sheffe's face. Nothing was said, but a connection was made. From then on,I enjoyed a more comfortable but still very respectful relationship with Mr.Sheffe.
I am so sorry for your loss;my husband,Jim,and I send our condolences;treasure your memories of a very special man.
Most sincerely,Nancy Mitchell
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(The Rev.) Malcolm (Mal) Binks posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Ruth and I send our condolences.I remember fondly my many years spent working with Norm at 112 Oakdale Ave. We are presently in Sault Ste. Marie where I have a parish. Distance makes it impossible for us to get to St. Catharines for the service. Our sincere sympathy to all the family. Mal and Ruth Binks
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Nick Swift posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
In met Mr. Sheffe and Stephen in the summer after I graduated from high school in St. Catharines, years ago, when Mr. Sheffe employed me to work on a short-term local history education project. Although I only got to know him slightly, it was clear that he was a man of uncommon intelligence and formidable scholarship. The cost of neglecting history seems to me increasingly steep, and we can ill afford to lose men like Norman Sheffe who devote themselves to studying and teaching it.
Donald and Jane Swift, my parents, who knew Mr. Sheffe longer than I did, also note his passing with regret, and wish to have their sympathies conveyed to his family.
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David Saint posted a condolence
Friday, September 16, 2005
Condolences to Nora, Joe, Benn, Jane and family. Although I met Norm only a handful of times, I clearly remember the dry wit, bright eyes and wry smile. A dedicated husband, father and grandfather I know that he shall be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
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Nicole Charest, Stephane Bedard and family posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
As friends of Nora and Joe's, we were saddened to hear of the loss of Norman. Over the years, we ran into him repeatedly during his and Lois' frequent trips to Ottawa to see their grandchildren. Whether at the kids' school, a pee-wee baseball tournament, or just relaxing with the newspaper in Nora's family room, he always made us smile with his quick wit and humour. He was such an important part of their family- a beloved husband, father and grandfather. We extend our sincere sympathies to Lois, Nora, Joe, Benn, Jane and the rest of the Sheffe Family. He will be dearly missed- but dearly remembered as well.
Nicole and Stephane
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Kathy and Kent Peters and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Nora,Joe,Ben and Jane,
We are all so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please know that we are all thinking of you
and offer our deepest condolences to you and
your family.
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Roger Taylor posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
As a young history teacher and then department head in the 1960's and 70's, I was always grateful that Norm Sheffe was our Consultant. His leadership was inspiring, his ideas fresh and innovative ( who can ever forget Project Mosaic? ) and he had a terrific sense of humour. My condolences to Mrs. Sheffe ( who was a wonderful hostess when my colleagues and I attended Norm's meetings in his basement ) and to Nora and Stephen, both of whom were my students at Laura Secord.
Roger Taylor.
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Sheila Urquhart posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Norman Sheffe taught for a year at Belleville Collegiate Institute, and I was lucky enough to be in one of his history classes. Grade 12, I think, perhaps the 1954/55 school year.
As a teacher, he was outstanding. He prodded his students through discussion to think, to consider all aspects of a historical event and to make their own assessments. He inspired us to read far beyond the textbook. His classes flew by, we were exhilarated and passionate about our insights and conclusions, which we were expected to defend. I have never forgotten him.
When we learned that he would be leaving B.C.I. for a school in western Ontario, it was a blow. We had hoped to have him in Grade 13.
When we heard that Norman and his bride-to-be were making a fall weekend visit to Belleville, we prevailed upon one of his teacher friends to bring the couple to my home for just 15 minutes, so that we might present the couple with a wedding gift.
On the designated Saturday evening, our home was filled
with 50-plus Grade 13 students, all sitting in the dark until the bewildered guests of honour arrived. We made our little speeches and presentations, and we knew he was touched by the gesture. Best of all, we got to see him once more.
As a teacher, he was peerless. How fortunate we were to be his students, if only for a year.
Sincerely,
Sheila (Shier) Urquhart,
Ottawa
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Sylvia E. Jones (White) posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Mr. Sheffe was my history teacher at Grantham High School way back in the 1950's. He was the best teacher I ever had - elementary school and high school included. He challenged us to be our very best. He treated us like intelligent human beings. He taught us a love and respect for history and most of all we had fun in his classes. I don't easily remember the names of other teachers that taught me in my 13 years in school in St. Catharines, but I have never forgotten Mr. Sheffe's name and never will. Thank you Mr. Sheffe.
Sylvia
(in the forest - or so he told me one day when I was daydreaming!!!)
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Josephine P. Meeker posted a condolence
Thursday, September 15, 2005
I am sorry to learn of the death of Norm Sheffe.. He was an interesting and extremely bright person, a gentleman in all senses. He will be missed.
Jo Meeker - Brock University (retired)
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Jody Bramble posted a condolence
Thursday, November 30, 0002
I've known Norm Sheffe since I was born- his wife Loie is my godmother. Norm was a remarkable man in so many ways. He was an iconoclast and loved to challenge ideas with his exceptional intellectual rigour. That was what many people saw first. But behind that he was motivated by empathy and lived a life of deep, dedicated compassion . He never spoke of all he chose to do for others, and many are indebted to him. Norm's life was one that was rich with achievement, and was worthy of examination and reward in every conceivable way - it was the epitome of a life lived consistently by just and liberal principles. He did all this with laughter and he accommodated all the foibles of human nature, which he saw more sharply than most. His life provides an example to emulate.
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