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I just heard this news and couldn’t believe it could be true. Janis and I were in the same year at Westminster Secondary School in London and reconnected when a 35-year reunion was organized in 2004. We communicated after the passing of Jennifer last winter, who coincidentally shared a room in Victoria Hospital Palliative Care with my cousin, Liz Mann, who passed on March 31. I was so pleased to be in touch with Janis after so many years. She was always such a fun person and so kind and friendly. So this news has truly knocked me over and I want to say how deeply sorry I am and offer my deepest condolences to her husband, children and siblings who I didn’t know (I knew Jim, Janis and Jennifer at school) but who I know are missing her. My thoughts and prayers will continue to go out to you all.
My very deep and sincere sympathies on the loss of your mother. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Sorry to here about Jan, When I ran into you at the Foothills I didn’t realize how little time she had. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I got to know Janice while I was working as a substitute teacher at Glenbow School. What a wonderful, loving and caring person she was. She always had a kind word to say and shared her happy smile with everyone. I sincerely offer my condolence to her family.
Janis will always be remembered fondly by our family. She gave two of our sons such a great start in school as their grade one teacher, and our third son enjoyed having her as a substitute teacher. Janis and I always enjoyed each other’s company and I will miss running in to her!
Dave
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
We wish to offer our sincest condolences. Your mom was a very special lady and know she will be missed by many – Gary and Barb Gibson
Our deepest, sincerest sympathies in the loss of your mother. There are no words to describe the pain of losing someone you love, especially a parent. Janis was one of the warmest and most vibrant person we had the pleasure of meeting in our lifetime and we thought highly of her.
My sincere condolences to David and the family .
I was shocked and very saddened to hear the news. Janice taught my son Charle Goldsmith in grade 1. Charlie always said she was his favourite teacher and he is now in grade 7!!!! I had the pleasure of seeing her when I was working at the pool when she brought the grand kids! I am so sorry for your loss. We moved to Nova Scotia in the spring so I will not be able to make it to the church but I will be thinking of her.
Love Maxine Goldsmith
Dave.
We were so sorry to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry Dave, our thoughts are with you.
Dave we are both so sorry to hear of Janice,s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Its clear that your wife touched a great many people in such a positive way.
Condolences, Dave…thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. May you find peace in time and comfort in a wonderful life well lived.
Dave and family, I was so sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I wish you strength and peace at this heart-breaking time.
Dave
We are so sorry to hear about Jan’s passing; she was a phenomenal woman and a great friend to us both. Please call if you need us to help in any way.
Clive and Beverley
It was a shock to learn of Janis’ recent death, as we were colleagues at Glenbow Elementary School for some years. I have known Janis to be a perceptive, vibrant, caring woman who loved life and thoroughly enjoyed her work with young learners over the years. Her compassion for others will linger in my memory. May you sense the care of others at this time and as you enter a new chapter of life as a larger family.
The bright sincerity that Janice offered to people she met is something to be treasured and emulated. She has made the world a better place. My condolences to her family for this untimely loss.
Dave and family
Our sincerest condolences in your time of grief..
Remember the good times.
Best Wishes
Ken & Ivy
So sorry Dave to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy for you and your family at this sad time .
Tyler, my thoughts and prayers to you and your family at your time of loss.
Dear Truper,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Dear Dave and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Janis will be missed beyond measure. I hope you know what a difference she made in so many young people’s minds, including our youngest daughter. Janis stepped in as a replacement teacher at Easter for a teacher who had been ailing most of the year. At that point our daughter was having a lot of difficulties with school and it was almost impossible to get her to go. After only two days she was smiling and excited to go to school because Mrs. McBride was there! And the year went great after that. Years later Janis would still ask about Lisa when we met and I know she was genuinely interested. A lovely, kind woman who may a world of difference to many. May that give you some solace at this very difficult time.
Klaus Gerri and Lisa Then
Our deepest condolences to Truper, Jen, Sam, Ben, and Lucianna. Sending you light, love, and any support we can offer during this sad time.
Deep peace to you.
Love,
Paula and family xx
So sorry for your loss… my thoughts and prayers are with you. Will always remember the smile and friendly hello Janis had for you every time your paths crossed
Linda Benner
Dave, Truper, Tyler and Morgan, and Jason, my heart is breaking for you all. Janny and I had the most wonderful conversation in August about what she was facing. Her attitude was inspirational to the point of, dare I say, uplifting. So typically Janny! I had the distinct feeling I was already talking to a living angel. Although I cannot be physically with you on Friday, I will be there in thought and prayers. Love Cousin Catherine
Dave, …..may your find comfort at this time of grief with all the great memories and times with Janis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend….may she rest in the arms of The Lord forever…
I just pulled out a card from Janice, dated Sept.’08, and re-read it … She taught the world around her the power and beauty of a smile and loving gesture. She offered us both…and will be greatly missed.
You always greeted anyone you knew with a keen ear, a warm smile and a positive take on things. I enjoyed teaching next door to you and having fun after school chats. Rest in peace beautiful lady and may we carry with us the wise lessons you have taught us. Sincerest condolences.
Dave, our condolences go out you and your family members in your time of grief.
Derek and Susanne
Dave;
I was sad to hear of Jan’s passing. I hope the fond memorizes help you in months to come.
Take care…..,
Ken
Dave,
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and all the family at this most difficult time.
Marg and Kevin Sandst
Dave & Family :
Sorry to hear of Janis’ passing. She was a lovely person.Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Bruce & Elaine
Dave, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. Our thoughts and prayer are with you during this time of sorrow.
Dave and Family, we are sadden by your loss and will remember the fun times we had together in Cochrane with you and Jan. Jan was lovely, fun to be with, and very interested in nature. Sincerest condolences
Condolences from Alan and Celia Lilly in England. Celia is Harry McBride’s sister – I, Alan, am her son. May she rest in peace.
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. Love you guys.
My heart goes out the the entire McBride family. Janis was an amazing woman with a very bright light. She will be truly missed!!
My deepest condolences to Janis’ family. My kids and I absolutely adored her. She was a loving, caring, gifted lady who will be sorely missed around the halls of Glenbow Elementary School. You are much loved by all who knew you. Rest in eternal peace sweet lady.
So sorry for your loss Truper. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Both of my kids had her as a substitute teacher last year, they enjoyed having her in class. My condolences to the family during this time.
Truper and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know the pain of losing a mom. Our most heartfelt condolences.
Sorry to hear about your loss, Janis will be missed. We worked together a Glenbow school years ago. We shared many good times and lots of laughter. Praying for family, friends, students and all those who have been touched by Janis.
Dave
My sympathy to you and the family. I have many fond memories from back in the day when we were drumming. I still have the drum I bought in her wonderful shop
Janis will be remembered for her youthful and exuberant way of being, She was a wonderful teacher. All of sympathy to Janis’ family.
Mrs. McBride was my teacher in 1st grade, I remember her well. She was so gentle and caring to her students. My deepest condolences go out to her family; I’m sorry for your loss. She will always be in our hearts.
Tyler, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sorry for your loss.
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Janis was such a great spirit. She was warm, loving and always treated me like I was a part of her family. My sincerest condolences to you all.
I was saddened to hear this news. Janis was a loving and dedicated teacher towards both my children. They adored her and had a tremendous amount of respect for her. We will miss her light…
So sorry for your loss, condolences from the Paulson family.
Our sincerest condolences to all the family members of Janice. Janice, or as we always knew her, Mrs McBride touched our lives in such a monumental way. She was our daughters first grade teacher. She was always so kind and welcoming. Thank you for being in our lives, you will never be forgotten.
Dave,
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you and family. I too remember meeting Janis when she had her amazing store. Shopping, drumming in the evening and chatting while drinking her amazing tea. Will always remember her smile.
My deepest sympathy’s to the McBride family. She was a wonderful person and I remember her from my years in Glenbow.
Mrs. McBride was a teacher that put a lasting impact on all the students who had the pleasure of being taught by her, some of my fondest school memories are from being in her class. She’ll be greatly missed by everyone whos life she touched. Condolences and thoughts to her family.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the McBride family. Mrs. McBride was our daughter’s first grade teacher, who will always hold a special place in her childhood memories. She stands out as a caring, gifted teacher. She will be missed by many in our community.
Janis subbed in my son’s class several times after retirement. She was a wonderful teacher who made real connections to her students. She will be deeply missed.
Janis McBride brought so much joy, insight, integrity, dedication, brilliance, humour and hope to all the children and teachers that worked with her. I worked with her at Glenbow and she subbed for me many times in the Learning Support Room. I greatly appreciated her consistent professionalism and her ability to see the best in all students and support them in being successful. We will miss her so very much and are eternally grateful for her positive influence in our lives.
Love, Laureen McNaughton, Fynley Haines and Evan Irish
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
I have fond memories of Janis and we always laughed and shared stories.
She was the most stylish and vibrant person I knew!
Rest in peace Janis.
Pat Parker
Truper and Family…
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable LOVE… Sending light, love, strength and peace in your time of sorrow. Your mom will always be remembered for her smile and tenacious spirit – I used to love when she would come through my till when I worked with you at IGA. Hugs.
We’re sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts are with you.
Dear Morgan, and McBride family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. I fondly remember your Mom for her glowing energy and love for her children. She was a wonderfully bright light. My thought are with you during this time.
Sincerely,
Jaime (Workman) Goldman
Morgan, Tyler, and Truper, my thoughts are with you. I’m so sorry for your loss.
VERN AND I SEND OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS DURING YOUR TIME OF GRIEF…..IT WAS HARD WHEN MY DAD DIED….HAD A HARD TIME WITH THE GRIEVING….BUT LEANRED TO LET GO COMPLETELY AND IT SEEMED TO MAKE IT BETTER..MAMA WAS THE SAME….SO HARD SOMETIMES TO DIG DEEP, BECAUSE THERE IS SUCH A VOID…BUT WE GET UP AND BRUSH OURSELVES OFF AND CARRY THE TORCH FOR THE NEXT GENERATION….TAKE CARE DEAR FRIEND…XOXO”+”GOD BLESS YOU!
Such a loving mother and Gramma. She will be missed always and held in out hearts forever.
“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.”
-Thomas Campbell
Trouper,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Dolina & I both know that there is nothing as profound, in a person’s life, as the loss of a mother. Sincere condolences to you and your family.
Having only had the opportunity to witness her remarkable teaching talent for a short time, it was very clear that she embodied the role heart and soul. I truly appreciated her kind words of advice and encouragement, as well as our lunch time chats. She will truly be missed. My greatest sympathy to her family and friends.
Tyler, Morgan and Troop,
We are saddened by the news of your Mother! May you find some peace from the wonderful memories you have shared with her and comfort from the love surrounding you.
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Tyler and Morgan,
I was very saddened to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sadness. She will always be in your hearts …..we send you our most heartfelt condolences.
So sorry to hear of Janis’s passing. She helped me many times in my class when I was at Glenbow. Glenbow will miss her friendly smile.
Janis was a kind and wonderful woman. In grade one I was having a hard time with school, Mrs. McBride helped me through all of that, I don’t think I would be who I am today without her. She will be dearly missed.
My life is richer due to Janis’ presence in this world. Her passion for children and belief in EVERY child shone through. Her selflessness and care for all touched our lives. She will live on in my heart and I know I feel honoured to watch her grandchildren learn and grow, just as the way she loved every child she taught.
Our deepest condolences to your family during this time. My children had Janis as a teacher at Glenbow and she was much loved by them.
Dear Morgan, our deepest sympathies for the loss of you mom. I understand the loss of a parent. As difficult as it can be, cherish the wonderful memories, and the many lives she touched. Melissa & Sam. XOX
Mrs McBride was my 1st grade teacher. She was always my favorite teacher. I saw her 12 years later and she knew exactly who I was, I will never forget that. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dave,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your loved ones. Deepest condolences.
Nicole & Chris Parks & Valard cochrane & area crew.
As I read through the condolences, I could not help but notice these words recurring- “warm”, “kind”, “loving”, “dedicated”,and a “gentle spirit” “full of light”. I did not know Janis well, but I remember fondly how she welcomed me, my daughters and their 2 babies to her home outside of Cochrane for a lovely afternoon. She and Dave were gracious welcoming hosts, and you could tell how much she loved her surroundings and her animals. My heart goes out to Truper, Tyler and Morgan at this time of loss. Please know that Andy and I are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers . Ann and Andy McGregor (Carrie’s mom and dad)
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs McBride’s family. She was a beloved teacher of our middle son at Glenbow. She will be fondly remembered and missed.
We are so sorry for your loss, Tyler. Our thoughts are with you and your family. See you soon. Lindsay and Liam
So sorry for your loss. Janis gave our son an amazing start at school and continues to influence him. She will be missed and remembered always.
Our deepest sympathies. Mrs. McBride was a wonderful grade 1 teacher to both of our daughters. She will be missed.
Fondly remember this wonderful woman. She taught both my girls grade 1. Always an encouraging smile or comment from her to them. Even as my girls grew up she always took a moment of genuine interest in their lives. Saddened to here of her passing.
I was terribly saddened to hear about Janis’s passing. She shared a unique energy and love through her dazzling smile and genuine warmth – so beautiful inside and out. My thoughts and love go to the whole family as you struggle through this loss and letting her go.
Dave & family,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear the the news. So quickly the Beast becomes devastating. Her final moments were filled with the love you shared; a priceless gift. The years of love together and the wonderful memories shared will help you get through this dark time. She was loved and she loved you in return.
My heartfelt condolences to Janis’ family. I had the pleasure of teaching with Janis several years ago. She was an amazing woman with an amazing spirit and a terrific teacher. She will be sorely missed.
To the McBride family,
I’m so saddened by this news. Wishing Janis a peaceful rest. She was a fire cracker of a lady, and she definitely put many smiles on my face. Her positivity was contagious! My condolences, thinking of you Morgan, and your family.
Much love,
Kristy-Lee
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Janis’ family. Ours prayers are with you
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. What a wonderful gift she was to her family, schools and students. I had the pleasure of knowing Janis for a short time while working at Glenbow school. Janis always took the time to make people feel welcome with that beautiful, bright smile of hers. She will be missed by so many.
It is with a heavy heart that I offer up my condolences for such a kind, goodhearted and remarkable woman! Though she will be sadly missed, may her light shine in all that knew her. Peace to you all.
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