Condolence From: Bart, Nyoman, Austin & Zachary Miller
Condolence: Dear Julie,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a wonderful person and obviously the best Dad that a child could ask for. His positive influence on all of the NDSS students and other community members will last for generations. His positive, creative, and caring presence with always be with us. All of our love.
Sunday December 10, 2017
Condolence From: Stefanie Brochocki
Condolence: Mary, Julie, and Andy,
So very sorry for your loss. Ernie was one of the kindest, most decent and genuine people I have met. I recall his hilarious performance with fellow VP Beth Alkenbrack (another of the good ones)at the Christmas assembly. "Doin' What Comes Naturally", if I remember correctly, was their much acclaimed rendition. I've submtttied a photo on the "Your Life Moments" site showing my students presenting him with a quilt they made for him when he left NDSS. The expressions on the students' faces say it all. Miss you, Ernie.
Friday December 08, 2017
Condolence From: Sheila Sinnott
Condolence: So sorry to here of Ernie's passing. May your memories of happy times spent together make you smile often.
Sheila (Moore) Sinnott
Friday December 08, 2017
Condolence From: Jean McGinness
Condolence: My sincere sympathy to Mary and family....Ernie's loss will be felt by all who had the good fortune to know him.
A true gentleman who had a smile and kind word to all.
Thursday December 07, 2017
Condolence From: Tracey Coghlin
Condolence: Laurie and Andy,
Sending my deepest condolences. Thinking of you both.
Tracey
Wednesday December 06, 2017
Condolence From: Michael Dollack
Condolence: It is with much sadness that I learned of Ernie's passing! I will remember him as a genuine educator and a good person! He always put students first. One of his quotes I will always remember helped guide me! "God doesn't make any junk" My condolences to Mary and his family. Rest in peace. Mike Dollack
Wednesday December 06, 2017
Condolence From: Christine & Scott Chambers
Condolence: Mary, Julie, Andy and Family;
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this time. Ernie always had a story to tell and a great sense of humour. Ernie and Mary made me feel right at home when I stayed with them during my teaching round at the high school many years ago. I was so glad we could have a nice phone chat a few weeks ago. Even then, he had a light hearted sense of humour. He will be missed! Take care!
Christine & Scott Chambers xo
Tuesday December 05, 2017
Condolence From: Diana and Laurie
Condolence: Mary and Family: Saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. A kind and thoughtful gentleman. We always enjoyed our chats, whether in Church or on the street corner. His contribution to so many causes will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tuesday December 05, 2017
Condolence From: Sean Casey and Family
Condolence: To Mary and Family;
For you and your family you have lost a rock of your family.
Ernie - 'Mr. Doughty, Brother Ernie, my friend', he too was my rock, as a kid, as student, as a brother and as a friend Ernie was always able to anchor me when the time was needed. He was there to guide me when times were hard, at school and with life. As a brother he made the loss of my dad and our brother easier. If was not for him we would not of been able to give my dad/our brother a memorable candle lit send off. For that I owe him a great heart-filled thanks. I will always cherish my memories him as an educator, funny/serious/sad . Ernie was always the rock is so many of our lives. He will be missed, but not forgotten. Although he was not a sailor he deserves the following: 'May the wind be at his back with following seas', until we meet again.
Tuesday December 05, 2017
Condolence From: Fran Koch
Condolence: Ernie had profound influence on all who knew him, the many students he mentored, his working colleagues which is where I fit in, members of the community. His legacy will live on through our memories of him. I feel very privileged to have known him, not only as a teaching colleague at NDSS for several decades, and as director of the community band back in my days of being part of it, but also as friend and fellow historian of local issues. All of us who had associations with him are greatly enriched by his presence in our lives. My deepest sympathies to you Mary,and to your children and grandchildren. Fran Koch
Monday December 04, 2017
