In Memory of . . .
To our beloved classmates who passed:
Please submit "In Memory of . . ." items to Peter.paputsis@tdsb.on.ca for inclusion on this board
Lynda Stoiou (married name Lingard) started grade 10 in 1970. We met the first week and became best friends. I was maid of honour at her wedding and we remained friends for many years. She passed away from cancer at the age of 62. She spent 20 years with the Toronto Bail Program and was a wonderful friend, wife, mother and grandmother.
- JUDY STEWART jude.stew@rogers.com
Hello everyone my name is Pamela Clarke!! I myself would like to you all know that my brother Ian Clarke has passed away, and I would also like for his name to be on a wall of memories of other students who attended the school.
-Pamela Clarke pamelaclarke94@gmail.com
I am a graduate of AYJ from the 70’s & will be attending the reunion.
I know you’re doing a ‘In memory of’ and I’d like to have 2 of my siblings added to this list:
Shael Brudner 1960-2017
Golda Brudner 1963-2023
-Cindy Meghory cindymeghory@gmail.com
My sister, Debra Klatt (nee-Bundy), Class of I believe 1976 (or maybe 1977) passed away on January 26, 2019. Her obituary can be found here:
https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/debra-klatt-obituary?id=41332207
I am hoping to attend on the 14th along with my wife Mary Bundy (nee-Garossino). I was in the class of 1972 and Mary in the class of 1975. We’ve been High School sweethearts for 44 years now. We’re in Ottawa
-Kevin Bundy markevb@rogers.com
Paulo Teves - he was our QB for a couple of years and graduated in 1990:
https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/paulo-teves-obituary?id=45630354
Jeff De'Ath - he was one of my friends and graduated in my year, in 1992, I think he passed in 2014
Coach Ralph Colucci - he was a great guy and we all loved him:
https://www.wardfuneralhomes.com/memorials/raffaele-ralph-colucci/4585927/
Steven Dent - 1993 grad - he played football and hockey. I believe he passed away in 1999.
Warren Dent - passed away peacefully at home with his family on December 7th, 2018
Marc Cooper - 1992 grad - dear friend.
-Key Kasravi keykasravi@gmail.com
Stephen Goodbaum passed away on March 10th, 2011. He left behind his wife and son, his parents and his sisters Hyla and Ava (Chavie) who were both alumni of AYJ.
Hyla (Goodbaum) Benson (attended 1971-1974)
-Hyla Benson hylabenson@hotmail.com
Thank you for all of your effort in putting together this special day for all of us alumni. I wanted to make sure that you were aware of the passing of Trisha Miller Kulbak. She was a graduate of 1980.
Ron Gerring who attended from 1976.
Lucy Caputo
-Alyssa Zobary azobary@rogers.com
My friend and school mate at AY was Donald Taylor. He passed away a few years ago, and
my other best friend, Chris James, passed away last year. He was on the AY Stage Band.
-DOUGLAS WILSON douglas.wilson@usa.net
My name is Muhammad Lila and I'm an AYJ alum ('98). Thank you for organizing the reunion.
I wanted to add a couple of names for the in memory board. Their names are Tahir Uddin and Nussar Ahmed. Both graduated in 1997 and were good friends of mine. I think of them often.
-Muhammad Lila
Jamie Bowes
Randy Willer
Lee Greenspoon
Jackie Kirsh
Danny Gasner
Marci Mackenzie
Gina Poulos
Tammy Edberg
-Ilana Hoffer ilana.sherman.hoffer@gmail.com
Ilana Sherman
I graduated from AYJ in 1987 & there are a few people in my graduating class who have since passed.
Randy Willer
Tamei Edberg
Lee Greenspoon (He died on Sunday, November 21, 2010)
Cheers,
Michelle Cooke Little
(1987 - graduated as Michelle Cooke)
- Michelle Cooke Little mcooke@rogers.com
Please add my sister Hayley Scammell to those who have passed.
Born December 2, 1965
Passed August 29, 2008.
-Tim Scammell tim4nm@gmail.com
Paulo Teves,
Elliot Joel,
Patrick Martinek
AYJ ’85-’89
Marc Cooper
AYJ - '89-'92
-mark 905music.com mark@905music.com
Guy Dickson
Bob Price
Mark Applebaum
Gord Edwards
Paul Holledge
-Lorne Kashin lorne@eyeglassfactory.ca
Dr. Howard Dombrower
Earl Weiner
Randy Willer
-Jason Rodney jhrodney@gmail.com
My sister Wendy Dunstan passed away on June 7th, 2003 from a brain tumour.
She went to A.Y. Jackson from 1975-1977.
- Kellie Newhook kellienewhook23@gmail.com
-Mark Applebaum
-Nancy Burrows
-Guy Dickson
-Malcolm Cardosa
-Theresa Durrant
-Gord Edwards
-Jim Frazier
-Elliott Goldner
-John Henderson
-Reg Jamieson
-Doug Kjelson
-Peggy Little
-John Laudrum
-Craig Laudrum
-Tony London
-Steve Melman
-Judy McCourt
-Peter McCrae
-Nancy (Coulter) McFarlane
-Terry Miller
-John Mitchell
-Bob McGrath
-Bob Price
-Gary Shearer
-Jeff Simon
-Steve Shannon
-Bill Stafford
-Derek Treliving
-Bill White
-Wesley White
-Jeff Zdenek
-Peter DURRANT prdurrant@rogers.com
My dear sweet friend, Claire J. Walker-Watson, sadly passed away last January 2023. She is so dearly missed. She most definitely, would have been coming as well, had she still been with us. Now, she's with us in spirit only.
-Marla Noble marlanoble@yahoo.ca
Steve Mortensen
1961 - 2022
Passed away in the summer of 2022
-Vicky Yakabuski yakabuski@rogers.com
Miriam Peters, student
A tribute to a former AYJ student who's life was tragically taken much too soon. Each year Miriam's memory is recognized as part of our Miriam Peters Scholarship at our graduation ceremony.
Azarnoosh Sadeghi, student
Scholarship for Social Justice Award is presented annually at our graduation ceremony to assist A.Y. Jackson Secondary School students in pursuing higher education and humanitarian goals in order to ensure that Azarnoosh’s passion and spirit for social justice continues to be a school focus.
Barbara J. Catchpole-Deschenes, student
Humanitarian Award is presented to a student at our graduation ceremony who has demonstrated thoughtfulness, sincerity and tolerance and who is energetic and enthusiastic about school life. This student is willing to get involved and to make a difference for people.
Bob Foster, Former Library Head
Foster Arts & Letters Award is an award presented at our graduation ceremony to the student who combines academic excellence with lively participation and contribution to the arts program at A. Y. Jackson Secondary School.
Magdaline Tsakmakis, Former English Teacher
Magdaline Tsakmakis Memorial Award is an award presented at our graduation ceremony to a student of A.Y. Jackson Secondary School who is proficient in senior English.
Carol Grills, Former Library Office Assistant
Carol Grills Library Award is an award presented at our graduation ceremony to a graduating student who has contributed to the Foster Memorial library at AY Jackson by volunteering, organizing and participating in library events throughout their time at AY.
plus the following former AYJ Staff members:
Rene CLEMENS (Bus)
Marg HEINRICH (ESL)
Warren HYLAND (PRIN)
Gene KRAUS (Bus)
Lois KULLAS (Office)
Frank LIVELY (Bus)
Dayton OSTROSSER (Bus)
Maureen PEERS (Moderns)
Bill ROBERTS (Drama)
Norm ROBSON (Math)
Pat SAUL (Hist)
Don SCHULTE (Guid)
Len SILVERMAN (Sci)
Rosemary TORRANCE (Eng)
-AYJ Graduation Committee & Steve Dart (alumni staff member)
Roger Veale, former AYJ Principal (1986 to 1990)
Passed away June 23rd of this year.
He was principal of A.Y. Jackson in the 1980s. It was his first school as principal and it was a very special school, which he enjoyed leading very much.
He knew about the 50th in 2020 and was interested in helping then.
Wishing a very successful celebration.
-Cynthia Veale
Gerald (Gerry) Barker, AYJ Vice Principal (1990 to 1993)
May 31, 1948 - October 25, 2021
As a dedicated teacher and caring Principal, Gerry had an immeasurable impact on so many. Over his 35 years as an educator, Gerry's love of physical education and his belief that everyone can succeed, inspired countless students and colleagues. His deep commitment to learning and inclusivity was unparalleled in his field.
Gerry left a giant footprint that influenced so many people. This was especially evident in his role as a coach and mentor. His jovial and infectious spirit will always be remembered through his family and friends. His legacy is one that we are honoured to carry on for him.
As Dad always said, "Teach gently, entertain greatly!"
-Brad Barker
Susie Rotenberg
Roy Zakka
Shelley Goldstein
Teachers:
Paul Higgins
Rene Clemens
-Eric Kam erickam@torontomu.ca
Robert Miller
August 24,1962-February 21,2016
-BONNIE KIEFFER bonniekieffer@yahoo.com
Steven Rodness brother of Michael and Cheryl Rodness who also attended AY Jackson.
1954-1993
-Elayne Rodness
I would like to mention two of my siblings who have passed:
Bev Hutchinson and
Cathy Hutchinson
We loved them both so much and miss them each and every day
-Anne Grouette anneg.4@icloud.com
John Cameron O graduated from AY in 1999 and passed away in 2003 while studying Fine Arts at Queen's University. In our last year at AY, he helped spearhead a huge school-wide United Way campaign that was like nothing we'd seen before.
Sam Sun was a classmate of ours who graduated in 1999 and passed away in 2018. He was a 12 year veteran of the Toronto Police Force, and I remember him getting into weightlifting and physical training in the lunchtime gym classes at AYJ.
-Delia Jarczyn djarczyn@sympatico.ca
My dear friend and school mate, Andre Pryjma (’82 – ‘86) who passed away June 2017 at age of 50. Andre lived life to the fullest.
-Kamer Basmadjian cisprecast@rogers.com
Missed by many, Jim Short - July 17, 2016
-PATTY Schickedanz mamaschicky@hotmail.com
Dina Salivan
Dina was a massive character that many teachers will remember. We were friends since grade 4, attending public school, junior high and AY Jackson together. We did synchronized swimming in swim class together which was quite a laugh and also did choir taking many trips with Mr. Walker to Quebec, New York and Florida. We remained friends for life.
Dina passed away at age 53 in 2018 she was friends to so many at AY Jackson. She was one of a kind, I miss her humour and giant personality everyday.
-Joanne Haywood jobeau10@gmail.com
David Steven Kotler
March 14, 1969-August 16, 1987
A.Y. Jackson-to 1986
David spent his time doing what he loved and lived his eighteen years to the fullest. When he had a goal, he worked for it and achieved it. He especially enjoyed skiing, playing the drums, and playing baseball. David liked to spend time on his car, using his computer and hanging out with friends, family and his dog Kalinka.
We have many good memories of David. He kept us laughing with his sense of humour. He really knew how to live life and has taught us the importance of living for today.
We miss him very much.
-Maxine and Ava
My brother Paul Oberman, class of '74. He was in the stage band. He passed away on March 7, 2011. Paul was a wonderful guy!
-Jeff Oberman
Michael Darren Oram
Graduated in 2001 (1998-2001)
Sadly passed on June 1, 2023
Michael was an incredibly gifted musician and a truly thoughtful, introspective, clever, humourous and unique individual. He is immensely missed by those who knew and loved him.
https://mountpleasantgroup.permavita.com/site/MichaelDarrenOram.html
-Jessica Oram
In memory of our dear friend Kathy (Dixon) Kuhn who passed away on January 11th, 2022. We will always remember her Giggles and Laughter
….Mary Ellen Carlyle ‘79
Russel McIntosh
born September 23, 1959
passed August 5, 2013
Russ was a great friend. He was a keen football and rugby player Grades 10-13. A terrific Defensive LineBacker .
-Randy Milthorpe
Marty Besserman,
My brother was at AYJ until 1978 and passed in 2011
-Marcy Mekler