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Mark posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, July 8, 2024
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Mrs. Yellowlees was my kindergarten teacher, a name I will never forget. I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Shelley Kossatz donated to DURHAM EAST 4H COUNCIL
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Thinking of all of you and remembering a wonderful lady! Love Shell, Pete and Madi
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Friday, March 31, 2023
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Mrs. Yellowlees will always be one of the most beautiful and loving souls I have ever known. I had the pleasure and privilege of having her as my Kindergarten teacher and its been almost 30 years since then and not a day has gone by that she has not been in my heart and thoughts. I remember as a child being absolutely terrified of starting school, my mom tried her best to soften the blow of starting something so scary but there is only so much that you can do as a parent. Well lo' and behold who shows up at our door, none other than my soon to be first and most important teacher. It was late at night and there she stood in the doorway, like Santa with a box full of toys. When she came in and talked to me, she did it with calmness and love. She made me feel safe. She explained all the things we would be doing in class and all the fun we would have. She must have stayed at our house for over an hour and by the end I didn't want her to leave.
Starting school was everything she promised and more. She encouraged every ounce of creativity she could find. She wasn't judgmental at all that way. She saw your spark and she gentle fanned it, until it was ablaze. She enticed creativity in a way I haven't seen matched. I remember my mother telling me that Mrs. Yellowlees thought I was going to be the next Stephen King. She said that about me in Kindergarten. That's the greatest compliment I have ever received next to my wife saying yes to marrying me and I still feel bad I've not written a best seller for her. When I moved on to the next grade, school wasn't the same, but I still got to see her in the halls and it reminded me that I was going to be okay.
We ended up moving a lot in my childhood. Went to many different schools and had many different teachers, and I had some good ones. But how unfair it must have been for all of them to have to compete with the bar that this beautiful woman left so high. She without a doubt in my mind changed my life forever. A remarkable feet considering she had such a short amount of it to mould.
The last time I saw her was about 15+ years ago. I was in my late teens and me and my mom were driving from somewhere, but we were in the area of where she lived at the time. We stopped by (I don't honestly think it was announced but my mom thinks she called) and she didn't recognize me right away but she knew I was familiar. Once I said my name, it was like I opened a floodgate, she didn't miss a beat. We all chatted for a short while before we went on our way and much like the first time I saw her standing in my doorway, I was now leaving hers, almost a grown man on my way to pursue my passion of working in Film. I am pretty sure that was the last thing we discussed, me attending film school. I did just that, worked in film all across Canada for a couple of years, until I had my first born son and chose to be there and raise him. All of those choices, all the places I went to, and people I worked with all stemmed from a sweet lady who changed my life and fanned this crazy spark of creativity.
On the day that she died, I was holding my son's hand and showing him his first school that he will be starting this September. He was telling me how he was feeling nervous and a little scared. I told him the same story I am writing here, I told him about the most wonderful person I ever got to meet and how she changed my life. Just like that, he wasn't as nervous anymore. Because he knows there are people like Mrs. Yellowlees in this world who work to inspire you and help you reach your desires.
You will be missed beyond measure, of this I am sure and will live on in my heart and that of my sons as well.
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Lois Kerr posted a condolence
Friday, March 31, 2023
My mother Dorothy Harrison met Lois Larmer at Normal School when they were training to be teachers. I find it extraordinary that they remained friends for over 70 years until my mother’s passing in 2017.
I have many fond memories of our families visiting together in the Yellowlees’ century home. Lois was always warm and welcoming, interested in us and what we were doing, and fed us well. She had an amazing work ethic, an unerring moral compass, and a quick, dry wit. She was extremely proud of her ever-expanding family, and kept me up to date on their accomplishments.
Her family was fortunate to have her for almost 98 years. She was an amazing woman, and I know you will miss her. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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I have the best memories having been babysat many times by Lois and Harvey. I can still remember how the house looked and felt so warm and inviting. I probably had the privilege of getting to bake with “Grandma Lois” . May The Lord comfort All the Family as You go into this season of reflecting a Beautiful Soul.
Cagnae Fetchison Richter & Luke Richter
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Alice Adams (Burnham) posted a condolence
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Sending my deepest sympathy to your family, what a wonderful long life your Mother had. I have you in my thoughts.
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Barbara and Henry Pokorski posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Our most sincere condolences to the entire Yellowlees family at the loss of their beloved Mother and Grandmother. If you were close friends with any of her children, Grandma Yellowlees treated you as one of the family. We always called her "Grandma". Over the years, as part of Brenda's catering team, we often joked that we were Yellowlees "Wanna-bees" so we became the "Yellowleeskis". We have so many fond memories of this good-natured, kind, caring and giving lady who, along with her husband, Harvey, raised an amazing family. We know she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. May your cherished memories of your Mother and Grandmother live on in your hearts and minds forever and may she rest in peace. With love, Barbara and Henry Pokorski
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Barbara and Henry Pokorski donated to DURHAM EAST 4H COUNCIL
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In loving memory of Lois Yellowlees
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Ralph Werry posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
May your loving memories give you comfort. In the words of Winnie the Pooh, " If there ever comes a day we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever." Lois will remain a part of us within our hearts always.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralph
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Janice Langmaid posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Sympathies to the family. She was a lovely lady.
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Richard &Janice MacKenzie posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A lovely lady whom you all will sadly miss, Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Jan & Richard MacKenzie
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Eveline Marie Kennett posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Sorry for your loss Mrs.Yellowless was a beautiful lady. She was all my childrens teacher and all who she taught loved her.
The Kennett family
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Rev. Susan Estabrooks posted a condolence
Monday, March 27, 2023
Dear Janice and family,
Sympathy to you all on the death of your Mom from friends at Faith Memorial United Church, Florenceville-Bristol,NB.
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Monday, March 27, 2023
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