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Joan Charbonneau posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2022
Dearest Sandy and Robin, may all of the kindness and joy that you have brought to my life and that of my children, Jay and Dan, be returned to you tenfold. We all will miss Gord and let all your memories console you at this difficult time. I could not find better friends. He is smiling down on all of us knowing we will all be together one day,
Joan Charbonneau
jcharbonneau@bell.net
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Valerie Wicks posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2022
Sandy and Robin…I speak for myself, my brother Brad, and my two sisters Pam and Sandra in sending our deepest condolences on Gordon’s passing. We always enjoyed our visits when you came to Newfoundland! Gordon’s commitment and love for you both was always evident, and Sandy, the obituary you prepared is wonderful. May he Rest In Peace.
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Kristina Hulton posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Sandy & Robin, may you both find peace in the many memories you built as a family over the years. I have fond memories of play dates with you Robin as kids on Fleet St. when we visited Mike, Sue & Scott on weekends. I enjoyed seeing Gord & Sandy at the store in the years afterwards. Gord always seemed full of a great spirit & energy. Didn’t realize he was from Newfoundland. I have been living with my family down in PEI for the past 6 years or so. Hugs to both of you. Robin, I loved seeing your pictures on Facebook. What a beautiful tribute to your Dad. Take care. Kristina (Bonter) Hulton
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Shirley DeCroock posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Dear Sandy and Robin,
I wanted you to know that I was very sorry to hear about Gord. The wonderful memories from working at Play and Learn will stay with me forever.
Please know you are both in my thoughts and I hope all your memories of happy times together will get you through the sad days. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved Gord.
Love and hugs to both of you.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Dear Sandy and Robin, we are so sorry for your loss. Gord will be greatly missed by many.
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Carolyn Hemmaway posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Dear Sandy and Robin. I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Gord. He will be missed by many.
So many memories of Play and Learn.
Please take care. Our thoughts are with you.
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Sandra Puterman Posted Mar 3, 2022 at 6:05 PM
Sandy, not sure you will remember me but my name is Sandra Puterman and was a rep for Playmobil Canada. I only found out today about Gord's passing. I was very saddened as I spent many mornings and lunch outings with him. He was such a wonderful man and I know he will be missed by many. My condolences to you and your family. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Sandy and Robin,
My heart goes out to you both. I’m saddened by the loss of a man who always saw potential in people and nurtured it. He gave me the opportunity to work at his side at Play and Learn and I have kept that experience and knowledge close. I’ve missed him in the past ten years, and I miss him now. With love, Kim
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Silvia Wilson posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
My dear sister in law Sandy and wonderful niece Robin, words cannot express enough how saddened I was about Gord's passing. I still find it hard to believe.
Gord was a good, good man. He made me feel like part of the family from the start, always kind. His kindness extended to everyone he knew. It impressed me so much how he treated mine and his in laws, Joan and Gerry, with respect and kindness to the end. I'll also never forget the welcoming he gave, just last summer, to me my son Michael and his wife CJ, at their lovely home. He was especially kind and involved with my grandkids Catherine and Massimo who were at their home for the first time. Thank you Gord for your quiet, gentle love that u showed us. We will miss you. Rest well my friend.
Silvia
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Lloyd Wilson posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Sandra and Robin , l am sorry to hear of the loss of Gord. You are both very fortunate to have each other to lean on. Keep smiling! Cousin Lloyd
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Kris Burton posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Dear Sandy and Robin, I am so sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. I hope that all your wonderful memories of your life together with the support of your friends and family will give you both some comfort during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences,
Kris Burton
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Paul Martin posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Paul Martin (The Blushing Brides)
I’m jealous of the fact that some students experienced an entire year or more with Gord as their teacher. My experience was less than a month and it spawned a friendship that lasted 50 years. It’s hard to compile a friendship that had lasted that long, I was even speaking to him a day before his passing. But I know exactly when it started.
He was my grade 7 supply teacher for less than a month at Holsgrove Public School in Westbrook Ontario at the age of 12. By the time I was 13 he was already my music manager and guided me through the impressionable years and beyond. He instilled in me, at an early age, how to look at what you are seeing through a different kind of lens.
I would say his greatest trait was selflessness. He helped other achieve heights of success and possibilities that they hadn’t even pictured in their own minds. His only guilty pleasure was possibly patting himself on the back knowing that he had helped us reach that achievement. He was one of those rare personalities that never said “it can’t be done”. He had my back for the entire time on this planet.
The saying goes: “They are only really gone when they are forgotten”.
The legacy and memory of Gord Nicholl will never leave my brain. Therefore, he will live as long I will (or longer)
Long distance hugs to Sandy and Robin (I've got your back)
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Glenda Turner posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Gord. He was a fine person and we count ourselves lucky to have been acquainted with him. It was nice to see you two at the toy store and the three of you at Edith Rankin Memorial United Church. We are sincerely thinking of you Sandy and Robin.
Glenda and Carl Turner
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Cale Nicholson posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
This is such sad news. Gord was a fixture in the toy industry, and was unfailingly kind to me over the many years I had the good fortune of working with him. He was always full of great advice, both in terms of business and life in general. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. My deepest condolences to Sandy and Robin on your loss. May Gord's memory forever be a blessing to you.
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N Sam Care posted a condolence
Monday, January 10, 2022
Sandy, my sincere condolences for your loss! I always looked forward to our seeing you both at the toy shows. Gord loved to have a chat. Xo
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Monica posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Sandy...please know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of the laughs we all shared while at trade shows together. Both Gord and yourself were so passionate for your store but also knew how to laugh and have fun. I have always admired that about you both.
Thinking of you today and in the days ahead....
Much love,
Monica
The Rocking Horse
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Patti Taggart posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
My sincere condolences to Sandy & Family. Always remember Gord from the Toy Industry and all of his valuable insight and sharing of ideas in the Retail World. He always loved to demo a Plasma Car at every NETS event he’d attend. Thinking of you.
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Karen Metcalf posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
So sad to hear of Mr. Nicholas passing, or Sir as he had his students call him. He taught me in grade 8 and I still remember our talks and his efforts to keep me on a good path. He made learning so fun and he was a passionate educator. While I was away at university we corresponded often and he would send me flyers of the bands he was managing. RIP Sir, I have never forgotten you.
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Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Brian Keith Collins pledged to donate to Almost Home
Sunday, January 9, 2022
In loving memory of our very dear friend and neighbour Gord Nicholl. So Many a fond memories.
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Elaine posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
My sincere sympathies to Sandy and Gords family. I have many fond memories of working with him at the store before his retirement. He was 'one of a kind'.
Elaine Howes.
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Larry and Lorraine Jameson posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Our sincerest condolences to Sandy and Robin. Gord was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed. I loved to listen to him read as he brought the words to life. Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory Gord, you will be missed but we have memories that will last a lifetime. Your friends at St. Peter's
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Sandra Ketchen posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Sincere condolences to Mr. Nicholl's family - I am very sad to hear this news. He taught me for two years around 1980 - grades 6 and 7 - in this incredible classroom downstairs behind the library at RG Sinclair. There has never been another teacher that had as profound an influence on my education and learning experience. He brought passion every day into that room and taught us so much more than the regular curriculum. He showed us the poetry and meaning of music through our Like Books (and many of us still have these 40 years later, including myself). He taught us grammar that, while painful at the time, honestly laid the foundation for my ability to write coherent letters and reports today. He encouraged us to be whatever we dreamed - and that anything was possible. I was (and still am) a huge Springsteen fan - and he coined the term "Sandy Springsteen" .... there are people that still call me this today, Even though I haven't seen him in so many years, my experiences from those two years have always stayed with me and in many ways shaped who I am today. What an incredible legacy - which I hope gives his family and friends comfort in this time of grief - Sandra Ketchen
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Maurice Raymond posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
So very sorry to hear of Gord’s passing. My deepest and sincerest condolences to Sandy and Robin…
Without Gord, my life would have played out much differently. His acceptance of this rudderless street kid from Montreal gave me the focus, guidance and confidence that I carry with me to this day, and have passed those life lessons on to my own children and grandchildren.
Without Gord, there would be NO Blushing Brides, my life’s work. Gord, named us, nurtured us and worked tirelessly to help us succeed. And for the last 43 years we’ve amassed more than 5000 concerts, 2 albums, and none of that would have been possible without Gord. He is directly responsible for that longevity and dedication to excellence. Gord, like my own father, championed the underdog. And indeed, he was like a second father, to all the Brides.
Gord, was a good and decent man, and his legacy and memory will live on….
Thank you Gord, YOU ROCK !!!
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Jim Barton pledged to donate to Almost Home
Sunday, January 9, 2022
To honour the memory of Mr. Gordon Nicholl, a friend and neighbour on Nicholson Point Road.
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Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Elizabeth Dingwall Blair posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Such sad news. Gord (Mr. Nicholl) was my Grade 6 teacher in Bayshore Public School in 1966/67. He had a more profound influence on me than any other teacher I every had and I always wished I could reconnect. Finally, after 46 years and endless searches on the internet, I found him and had the most wonderful visit at his home, and we had been in contact via email ever since. I will never forget his enthusiasm, fairness, energy and sense of humour. Thank you, Gord, for being the man you were. Sincere and heartfelt condolences to Sandy, Robin and the whole family on this huge loss. He will be forever in our hearts and minds.
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Joan McDuff posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
I have fond memories of Gord as a colleague at R.G. Sinclair and as a friend at Play and Learn. He was such a warm light who was always full of positive energy and ready for a good laugh and a helpful tip. His loss will be felt by many. May the memories of his wonderful personality and many contributions be celebrated by all.
Jerome and I wish you comfort during this difficult time and send our deepest sympathies to Sandy and Robin.
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Martha Etherington posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
So sad to learn of Gord’s passing. He, as well as Sandy and Robin, were good friends to me when I most needed friends. Will be thinking of Sandy and Robin through this sad time, hoping you can find solace in your lifetime of memories with Gord.
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Ted Holden posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Like many who have already posted, Gord was also my Gr. 8 teacher at RG Sinclair P.S. He was the most inspiring teacher I had growing up and influenced the directions and interests I've had in my life. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
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Saturday, January 8, 2022
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Allison Timms posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
A beautiful and very thoughtful tribute to Gord! He is the best surrogate dad a girl could ever have! His passing left a deep sadness, but I'm so fortunate to have many years of fond memories! To Sandy and Robin; I love you both so very much!!! XOXO
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Karen Rochetta posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I agree with Ruth, he was also my grade 8 teacher at Sinclair. He was one of a kind. Condolences to his family and friends.
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Ruth Haaima posted a condolence
Friday, January 7, 2022
As my grade 8 teacher, Gord had a huge impact on my life… he was an “out of the ordinary” teacher who encouraged, listened and had the best Friday afternoon classes. He went outside the normal book teaching and delved into “life”. I was fortunate to be able to express
my appreciation to him when I ran into him 30 yrs later. Condolences to his family and friends.
Ruth Haaima (Bentley)
A Memorial Tree was planted for Gord Nicholl
Friday, January 7, 2022
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Friday, January 7, 2022
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Friday, January 7, 2022
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