CHRISTOPHER L. B. LAVELLE

Condolences & Memories (27 entries)

• Dear Eileen, Maria and Bridget - sorry to hear of Chris’s passing, thinking of you all now, hope to see you if you’re on the old sod in 2023. - Posted by: Neil Payne (Nephew, Cousin ) on: Feb 19, 2023

• I have too many fond memories of Dr. Lavelle from my first year in Dentistry. He was funny, easy to approach, knowledgeable and always eager to help. May you rest in peace Dr. Lavelle. - Posted by: Dr. Mohamad Salame (former student) on: Apr 06, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was indeed one of a kind! Very knowledgeable and always witty. I will always remember our talks and his support during some of my difficult personal times. My condolences to his family - he will always be remembered. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Babak Nurbakhsh (Former student ) on: Mar 16, 2021

• I remember so well the wonderful conversations (with insight into so many aspects of dentistry and life in general) I had with Chris Lavelle. Always had a light-hearted aspect to these. Will always remember his help and support during my time as a Masters student at U of M. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Martin Fine (Former Student) on: Jan 24, 2021

• My condolences to Dr.Lavalle’s family. Was saddened to hear of his passing. Dr Lavalle was always a very cheery individual who had a big smile on his face and mischief in his eyes. Loved to tell great stories and fill you in on all the gossip in the faculty. He always knew what was going on. It was always terrific to meet up with him after I changed professions as he kept me informed of what was going on. A true gentleman, who has left an impact on a lot of his students. RIP - Posted by: Martha Shepertycky (Former student) on: Jan 14, 2021

• Chris was a talented, caring. humorous and creative person. A great faculty and university man! A true family man. Sincere condolences to Eileen, Bridget and Maria.fom John, Judith and family - Posted by: John Curran (Colleague and Friend) on: Jan 14, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was definitely one of the most memorable instructors during my dental training days at the University of Manitoba. He always greeted you with his toothy grin and was a gentleman with charm, wit and an abundant sense of humor. He was a champion of education and made it fun to be a dentist. My sincere condolences to the Lavelle family. - Posted by: Nancy Auyeung (teacher-student) on: Jan 14, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle knew how to command attention in a lecture with his wit, humor and knowledge. One memory that I still often think about was from the summer of 1982 when I was working at the Faculty of Dentistry in a summer clinic, where dental and dental hygiene students provided care for patients. An opportunity came up where I could provide dental hygiene care to the inmates at Headingley Correctional Centre for one week. Dr. Lavelle kindly gave me rides there for the week, and each ride included a humorous story, along with some advice to consider when working in a penitentiary environment. He was inspiring to work with! He will certainly be missed and will always be remembered. Condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Lila Jorheim MacInnes (former dental hygiene student) on: Jan 14, 2021

• Dr Lavelle was my favorite teacher when I was in Dental Hygiene. He was a brilliant man, and so funny. He made every lecture fun and interesting, and I looked forward to his classes. I still tell stories about him to this day, and even something this morning (before hearing about his passing) made me think of him. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. - Posted by: Shelley Hindle (Demkiw) (former student) on: Jan 14, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was one of my dental school professors. Not only an excellent lecturer, he was always very entertaining in class as well as outside of lectures. He will be missed!! My condolences to his family... - Posted by: Catherine Dale (Former student ) on: Jan 14, 2021

• This angel went beyond professor to help save me when times were tough. Much respect to you...RIP - Posted by: Dr Karen Sedor (Past student) on: Jan 14, 2021

• I graduated in 1988. I have taught part time for 26 years now and Dr Lavalle was a mentor to me. I try to make it fun for the students like he did and share real life experiences so they remember and have meaning to the message I wish to convey. He truly was one of my top three profs and I cherish his memories and helping me become one of the best dentists I can be. He always directed me with great advice and heart to heart talks. Always had a smile when I was around him and left me with a smile. One of the great people to be around and a true gift for humanity. I loved him like many others in the faculty did. I smile as I write this just thinking back! Best memory was when he told me which profs not to piss off! He will never ever be forgotten and made schooling fun and memorable!!!! - Posted by: Kenneth Hamin (Student ) on: Jan 14, 2021

• This man was so kind in many ways and always a pleasant hello. He brightened everyones day around the Faculty. - Posted by: Eileen (colleague ) on: Jan 13, 2021

• The unique and irreplaceable Dr. Lavelle, who will always be loved and treasured in our memories. May he rest in peace. Our sincere condolences to his family. - Posted by: Dr. Reginald Chrusch and Lisa Chrusch (Former student and support staff member) on: Jan 13, 2021

• He was a brilliant man with an incredible sense of humour. He was an amazing instructor. One of my favourites by far! I looked forward to his classes. He had such a way of bringing some very needed comedic relief to some very stressed out dental students. My condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Samantha Klassen (Former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• May your Family please accept my sincere condolences. Your Husband and Father was a wonderful influence on many students. Incredibly insightful, articulate and always urging students to think and evaluate things critically. I am eternally grateful for his influence, guidance and conversations great and small. Plus the occasional denture adjustment he may have required in Hart Lab. He knew where to find a Jelenko handpiece when he needed one! So sorry for your loss. Dr. Matthew Danchuk- Edmonton - Posted by: Dr. Danchuk Matthew (Former Student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle's lectures were always full of zest- truly a man enjoying himself as he relayed the subject matter to his students. Easy to love learning when one has a teacher such as Dr. Lavelle. Thank you and rest in peace. - Posted by: Tom Colina (former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• How wonderful to have known Dr. Lavelle! Smart, witty, fun, wise, and kind. He was such a terrific role model! I see him sitting in the library, early in the morning, reading up on the latest in several journals that he followed--always broadening his knowledge. Lectures with Dr. Lavalle at the podium were guaranteed to be engaging, insightful, and fun. He put the fun in learning. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Laura MacDonald (Colleague) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr Lavelle was a treasure. Supremely intelligent with a quick wit and naughty smile. He was always in a good mood that I can remember. He was also my main mentor for my Masters thesis and I have many good memories of our conversations. I am so sad to hear of his passing. God bless you Dr Lavelle. See you on the other side. Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Jonathan Suzuki (Former student ) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle and his lectures on Disease and Therapy were the most entertaining, and I loved being in Oral Diagnosis for emergency clinics with him as supervisor! He would always take me aside to confirm the diagnosis, then provide me with his witty treatment plan, that always seem to include the words "cold steel" as the remedy. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, RIP Dr. Lavelle. - Posted by: ALAN GRANT (Former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Chris was a colleague of mine at the U of M. He was also a mentor with who I discussed dental science and research during my Masters degree at the Faculty of Medicine in the 90s. We shared great debates and laughter. He was a profound advocate for education. It was my pleasure to know him. - Posted by: Patricia Ling (Colleague) on: Jan 13, 2021

• I always have fond memories of Dr Lavelle. He brought knowledge and humour to all his classes. He is remembered well and will be missed. - Posted by: Natasha Kravtsov (student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Adieu, Dr. Chris, you endured bitter Manitoba winters for nearly 30 years, to the Faculty's benefit and betterment. Always ready for a wee craik with the gossip from the Hallowed Halls, or a question about the latest paper upon which you were working. May you continue with research in anthropology in the Hereafter. RIP. - Posted by: William H. (Bill) Christie, former professor (Colleague) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was one of my favourite professors while in dental school in the late 90s. Always helpful, informative and fair, quick with a laugh, and walking the halls with his briefcases containing skulls, it was impossible not to smile when he was near. My condolences to his family and my gratitude to him for his guidance in school. - Posted by: Kristie Maslow (Former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was very much a favourite instructor of us all... his enthusiasm and great sense of humour were always greatly appreciated and helped reduce the stress of dental school. Happy to have known him... - Posted by: Tim Dumore (Former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• He was an absolute treasure. Rest in peace, Dr. Lavelle. - Posted by: Ryan Tsang (former student) on: Jan 13, 2021

• Dr. Lavelle was an instructor to both of us during our studies at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba in the 90s. He was an absolute pleasure and we have fond memories of his exuberant style and enthusiastic lecture style. He was truly "one of a kind!" - Posted by: Drs Marc and Shelley Mollot (Former Students) on: Jan 09, 2021