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Bruce Spanton posted a condolence
Sunday, September 25, 2022
My Condolences to Diane and family, I enjoyed Tennis as much as John did, and it is through Tennis that I found a profound connection to the community it brought into my life (John was a big part of that community...( heard about his passing too late to attend but thought I would express my sincerest condolences!!! Game Set Match Mr Fielding ...you will be missed, Bruce Spanton
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Bill Jennings posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2022
I first worked with John in the effort to re-write the Ontario History-Social Science provincial curriculum. He was our 'general' in the war-like "If there isn't a crisis in education, we will create one" environment imposed by the provincial government of the day. I so admired him for his calm, thoughtful, leadership in the storm. Historian that he was, he channeled Churchill's admonition "When you are going through hell, keep going". In retirement, I saw John only occasionally but he was also a writer of personal history and I read his monthly stories in Vista with delight. They reflected the best qualities of life in general and in his own
being. I consider myself very fortunate that we shared some 'history'.
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Alison Edwards posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
I taught with John for many years at TISS. I loved how he interacted with his students and brought history to life for them, and for me. He was a man of broad interests; I always enjoyed our conversations. My deep sympathy to the Fielding family. John will be missed.
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John Stencell posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Fielding family. John was just as he is described in his obituary. Such a dedicated educator and honourable person. I had a limited exposure to him through his work with the annual Kingston Heritage Fair. I would recommend that you google, A near-fatal case of mistaken identity by John Fielding. This is the story about a class trip to Washington DC that John made when he taught at TISS in Brockville early in his teaching career. Also google, How an early history lesson changed my life, by John Fielding. Enjoy. There is no doubt he touched lives and will truly be mourned by many people.
John Stencell
Kingston
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Mary Mansworth posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
All our sympathy, Diane and family. We have many great memories of time spent with John and you. He was a lovely person.
Colman and Mary Mansworth
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Geoff Roulet donated to PARTNERS IN MISSION FOOD BANK
Monday, August 15, 2022
Dear Dianne and Family
Very sorry to hear about John’s passing. I very much enjoyed our time together at the Faculty of Education. John was a great teacher and passionate champion of the study of history.
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Linda & Harley Eyre posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Our sincere condolences Dianne & Family. John sure made his mark in the Brockville community. It was a pleasure to have known John.
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Rebecca Lee posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Dear Dianne
We were very sad to hear about John’s passing. We so appreciate his kindness and friendship to Dad & Sylvia and are so grateful for the wonderful tribute project he created for our Dad. He was a lovely man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Thinking about you and your family at this sad time.
With love, the “Lee children “.
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James Dow posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
John was one of my all time favourite teachers and I always looked forward to going to his history class at TISS. An outstanding educator.
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Anne Lusby posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Dianne:
My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
Take care of yourself.
Anne Lusby
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Agnes Davis posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Dear Dianne,
We always enjoyed our times with you and John which go back many years. I remember many good tennis games, going to a tennis weekend, and, more recently visits in Kingston and Ottawa.
Love,
Bill and Agnes
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Maggie Daicar posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
Dear Dianne and family. I remember John for his wonderful enthusiasm and his curiosity. I just re-read the article John wrote about Tony and Batawa and remember the evening when he first heard Tony’s story. John will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Maggie
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Rosemary Evans posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
I had the privilege of working with John on a history textbook. My heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends. John’s passion for history teaching was inspirational to so many!
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Larry LeBlanc lit a candle
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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Our mother, Loreta, had a wonderful connection with John, as they were great history buffs. John, of course, was an academic and our mother had an enthusiasm for such matters. The time she spent with John, Dianne, Jenn and Brendan enriched her life greatly!
Our sincere condolences with Love,
Larry LeBlanc, Walter Cooper & Family
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Brenda Towns posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
I want to offer my sincere condolences to Diane and family. John was one of my favourite teachers at Thousand Islands Secondary School and it was always a pleasure when our paths crossed.
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Jon Kent posted a condolence
Saturday, August 13, 2022
John was a great contributor to his family,his community and the. Society at large.He will be missed! Best wishes,Jon Kent
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Mary Lou Hills lit a candle
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Diane, read about John this morning. We so enjoyed traveling with the 2 of you - loved reading his stories /tales in the Vista/. But most of all I cherished John and your kindness after Skip died. He left behind a great legacy…..
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Geoff Buffett posted a condolence
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Mr Fielding was my grade 9 History teacher at Tiss. He was a gifted teacher who excelled at making the mundane worthy and exciting. He sparked awareness in others ideals and passions. Whether you agreed with him or not you could never discount or disagree with the passion he had in every endeavor and the creativity he had.
His classroom became Tiss's first computer mainframe in grade 10 so that give you an idea of when this was.
I was proud to know Mr. Fielding and the few times we spoke after grade 9 he never forgot, or changed. We will miss you Mr. F!
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Debbie Stratton posted a condolence
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Dear Aunt Dianne, Jennifer and Brendan,
We are so shocked and saddened to hear of Unce John's passing. What a wonderful life he had with you by his side. This is an amazing tribute to him.
Our thoughts and prayers are sent to all of you at this time.
Love Debbie and Ted, and family ❤️
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Rosemarie Butterworth lit a candle
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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I grieve with the family. I have been a friend of Dianne's since childhood.
Please stay strong now that the life of the party has gone.
All my love.
Rosemarie Butterworth
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Susan Buck lit a candle
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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Dianne, Jennifer, Brendan and family: Sending condolences and hugs to all. We were saddened to hear of John's passing. We haven't seen him since the last family reunion a few years ago. May you find comfort and peace in your memories.
Susan and Tom Buck (Paris)
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James Robert Chambers posted a condolence
Thursday, August 11, 2022
My deepest condolences for your loss, John will be deeply missed. He was a great friend and mentor to me over the years.
Bob Chambers
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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