BRUCE DOUGLAS DEARLOVE

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• Mr Dearlove was my number 1 customer at Shoppers Drug Mart Polo Park. We always talked about the good old days. One conversation I'll never forget is I told him my parents never bought school pictures of me or any classroom pictures because they didn't read or speak English. He told me he had pictures of all his classes. I had Mr Dearlove for grade 3 and 4. Well, the next day he came and brought me my classroom pic and gave it to me to keep. He introduced me to his wife and I saw them a lot. I will always treasure the photo. Great teacher. - Posted by: Lucia DiBernardo (Student at Buchanan School) on: Jan 30, 2017

• We met Bruce and Irene about 6 or 7 years and have stayed friends. He was one of the nicest guys we have ever known. He will truly be missed by all the people whose life he touched. Our prayers go out to his family at this sad time. Sherry and Ed Kaspar - Posted by: Sherry and Ed Kaspar (Friends from Ranchero Village in Weslaco Texas) on: Jan 09, 2017

• Bruce Dearlove taught phys-ed to our kids at Athlone School. He cared about his students and helped them appreciate nature and the outdoors. We fondly remember "parent and child nights" at Athlone where he taught us all to line-dance. To this day, at every wedding dance or social, we smile and think of Mr Dearlove. Thank you for blessing our children with so many rich experiences. Our sincere condolences to Irene, and to the rest of his family. - Posted by: Cathy Hummelt (Parent of students (Mark, Erika, Jocelyn)) on: Jan 09, 2017

• Dear Irene and family. My sincerest sympathy to you all. I know what you are going through because I've been there myself. I have the most wonderful memories of Bruce, Big Whiteshell Lake and our teen years. I first met Bruce when he was our paperboy when we were 14 years old. I will cherish memories of those days so long ago. - Posted by: Adele (Hawkins) Deegan (Old Friend) on: Jan 07, 2017

• Dear Irene, Brandi, Justin, Wayne and families, There are no words to describe the loss we feel with the passing of our dear friend Bruce. Bruce was always right there when anyone needed an extra hand. Moe enjoyed working with Bruce on the cabin. Bruce, until we meet again. Don't forget your new heavenly responsibility of taking our mothers to bingo. - Posted by: Barb (friend for 60 yrs +) and Moe (friend for 48 years) D'Avignon () on: Jan 07, 2017

• I remember Bruce as a great Phys Ed teacher to our 2 daughters. He had a zest for life and shared that with the kids. Such a positive influence and role model in so many ways. He will be missed. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Nancy Lautermilch (Parent of 2 of his students) on: Jan 07, 2017

• Mr Dearlove was my elementary school gym teacher at Athlone. Him teaching our class how to line dance was my favorite memory, also having Mrs Dearlove (Schmidt) as my kindergarten teacher. I'll never forget it was Lip Sync and Ms Schmidt and Mr Dearlove did a duet, they were the hit of the Lip Sync at Athlone. My condolences from the Kaminsky family to the Dearlove family. - Posted by: Kimberly Kaminsky (student) on: Jan 07, 2017

• We spent a weekend with Bruce and Irene, and Darren and Brandi at the cabin. Bruce took us fishing on crowduck lake, and we caught a lot of fish!!! Or deepest condolences to the family and may God Bless You and keep you. - Posted by: Trevor & Samara Olson and family (Friend) on: Jan 07, 2017