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The family of Dennis Gibson
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis, you have my deepest sympathies.
When I met Dennis, I was a brand new teacher at St. Pat's, as well as a transplant from Manitoba.
Dennis was one of the first staff alumni I met who made me very welcome and appreciated during my time at St. Pat's. His wit and humour; smiles and stories were a great addition to my experiences.
His love of photography was very clear and his whole being vibrated with the joy and pride he had in helping many students explore this passion.
I will always remember him fondly, along with the great history conversations that we had during cinq a septs!
Vanessa Olson, le 20 août 2020
Gibson Family
I met Dennis as a kid, he’s my best friends grandfather. She was his first grandchild. I remember him being so fascinated by her. When those two were together it’s like they were in their little bubble.
I spent a Christmas break at his and Viviane’s home once. Never felt more welcomed. He photographed and documented the whole trip. He then surprised me with a photo album he had put together, which I still have and will keep close to my heart. When Fawzia and I were in his presence together he always managed to make it special, magical and meaningful.
Thank you for being an awesome bad ass grandfather to my best friend and her siblings.
Keiveny Mervil , le 21 août 2020
Dennis Gibson
Merci de nous avoir partagé en texte et en images l’histoire de cet homme d’exception dont Isabelle nous avait si bien décrit.
Toute mes sympathies à la famille.
Claudie Lessard, le 21 août 2020
The Gibson Family
Mes sincères condoléances. M.Gibson was a great and passionate teacher. One of the bests. Always smiling and fun. We all liked him. So did I.
Rest in peace Mr. Gibson.
Marc Fréchette, le 21 août 2020
Gibson family
Sincères condoléances, one of the great teacher I had, alwasys in good humor and verry friendly ... RIP
wayne smith, le 21 août 2020
Mr Gibson's family
I have very fond memories of Mr Gibson. Mr Gibson was my history teacher in 1977 at St-Pat's. I still remember learning about WWI and WWII in his class. What a dynamic teacher he was! I remember he wrote on the board a lot! Really: A LOT! He was so interesting and energetic and passionate about history. He was also funny and kind to his students. Rest in peace dear teacher! You will be remembered with love and appreciation. My deepest condolences to his family, Lucie Riopel, Quebec City
Lucie Riopel, le 21 août 2020
The Gibson Family
I have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Gibson from history and morals classes at St. Pat’s. Two of those were “grading on the curve” and another was a typewritten letter explaining how to calculate the power of 2 on a calculator! Always in a happy mood and ready with his pens in his pocket square! Thank you for your dedication and enthusiasm Mr. Gibson! You were truly one of a kind.
I am so glad to have seen him once last time at the St. Pat’s 175 reunion.
God rest his beautiful soul.
My deepest condolences and love to Isabelle and the Gibson family xxx
Daksha Manek, Montreal , le 21 août 2020
The Gibson Family
While never having had Mr. Gibson as a teacher, I heard only good things about him from students as well as from my mom, who was a substitute teacher for years at St. Patrick's HS. She enjoyed his enthusiasm for his work as well as his joy of photography. He will be missed by many.
Miriam Saville, le 21 août 2020
The Family of Mr Gibson
Mr Gibson was a teacher of mine at St Pats. His devotion to the students and passion for History was unrivalled. He will be long remembered.
Michel Vigeant, le 22 août 2020
The Gibson Family
Great memories of a dedicated educator, one who constantly deviated from the norm and went over and above to accomplish his objective, reaching all his students. On a more personal note, a man who went beyond appearances and expressed a belief in me when most others had given up during a very rough period. I shall forever be grateful for that support that meant more to me than he could ever know. My sincerest condolences to all of you. Rest in peace Sir!
Patrick Blaine, le 22 août 2020
The Gibson family
He was an inspiration, a teacher that I have always remembered and will forever. He was my teacher many many years at St-Pats. Thank you for your educations you gave me. You are a great person. You will always live in my memory.
Jack Schlott
Jack Schlott, le 22 août 2020
To the family
My heart goes out to you during this hard time of life.... when we lose our loved one and Mr. Gibson had love threefold and more, I'm sure.
I Remeber him in classe dealing with guys from 11C...a bunch of clowns and a few undisciplined brats but all in all, we loved and respected our teacher who was sooooo patient with us. I particularly loved the medieval project of constructing a castle!
Rest in peace our friend....we always remembered you as... " the good guy".
Gary Mercier, Québec (Lorette ville)
Gary Mercier, le 22 août 2020
Michael J. Crowe
Dennis Gibson and I were classmates when we were students at the University of Notre Dame in the 1950's; in fact, he was my best friend and he was best man at my wedding in 1958. He was a remarkable person, with great wit and goodness of heart. My condolences to his wife Vivi and their children.
Michael J. Crowe
Cavanaugh Professor Emeritus, Notre Dame University
Michael J. Crowe, le 23 août 2020
Vivi Gibson and family
Dennis Gibson and I were classmates when we were students at the University of Notre Dame in the 1950's; in fact, he was my best friend and he was best man at my wedding in 1958. He was a remarkable person, with great wit and goodness of heart. My condolences to his wife Vivi and their children.
Michael J. Crowe
Cavanaugh Professor Emeritus, University of Notre Dame
Michael J. Crowe, le 23 août 2020
To the Family
My sincere condolences to you all .
I had the privilege of crossing paths with this wonderful man . He was funny and inventive and a great history teacher . I have thought about many of his stories throughout my life .. thanks for thé memories M.Gibson RIP xx
Nancy St-Pierre
Nancy St-Pierre, le 24 août 2020
A la famille Gibson Fortin et Fall
Mes condoléances à Vivi' Sophie, Benoit,Louis et Isabelle.' Et aussi Fawzia ' Che et Amayel et toute la famille.
Nous avons perdu un grand homme. Son humilité et son ambition modeste ont empêché que davantage de gens privilégiés, comme ses proches , collègues et etudiants puissent le connaître.
Dadily fut un humaniste dont la bonté , l'amour et la douceur détonnent avec la plupart des humains. Sa curiosite scientifique', sa soif de partager ses connaissances furent insatiables et illustraient sa générosité . Son souci d'immortaliser les moments les plus anodins de la vie de ses proches, pour lesquels il a été d'une disponibilité sans failles, se traduit par des archives innombrables. Son don de soi et sa simplicité , sa reserve qui frisait la timidité , l'empêchaient de laisser épancher des sentiments demonstratifs qu' il n'y avait aucune peine à
deviner. Sa candeur à se plier à contrecoeur à la bienséance et au decorum bourgeois temoignait plus d'un souci des choses qui importaient plutôt que la superficialité de l'étiquette..
Son enthousiame à discuter passionnement des événements du monde, qu'il documentera longtemps après que notre mémoire les ait oubliés ,nous a toujours touché.
Nos Discussions sur l'astronomie' le mystère du vivant et l'ordre du monde furent toujours enrichissantes...
Sa disponibilite à s'occuper de nos enfants a grandement permis leur épanouissement et nous temoignons de leur douleur devant le vide qu'il laisse.
Son courage cette dernière décennie devant la maladie et l'insupportable spectacle de ses forces qui l'abandonnent ont lentement érodé son aura. Mais il esr resté et restera ce doux humaniste, simple,intègre ' grave et jovial.
Il aimait le latin, même si il en riait: Mens sana in corpore sano...
Il nous manquera et brille deja dans les étoiles
Aziz
Aziz Salmone FALL, le 24 août 2020
La familles Gibson
I remember my teacher as a very intelligent man, thoughtful, funny ,fair and the list could go on ,my sincere sympathies to all your family Sir .Take care up there in the heavens and teach over us.R.I.P. Mr.Gibson.
RICKY NOËL , le 25 août 2020
Isabelle et toute la famille
Je me souviens de M. Gibson qui apparaissait avec son appareil photo à tout moment. Je me souviens de son "repère" dans lequel il gardait toutes ses diapositives, photos et journaux et cela me fascinait! Je garde de merveilleux souvenirs de cette partie de mon enfance dont il fait partie. Merci M. Gibson!
Isabelle Masson, le 26 août 2020
Dennis Gibson's family
I was saddened to hear about Mr. Gibson's passing. As my history teacher in Secondary IV, he contributed to my growing interest in social studies. While I was on staff at St. Patrick's High School, he was of great support in helping prepare students for graduation during grad practices. I will remember his sense of humor and wit. My most sincere condolences to his family and his friends. Mes pensées sont avec vous.
François Turgeon
François Turgeon, le 27 août 2020
Louis et sa famille
Mes plus sincères condoléances Louis. Transmets aussi mes condoléances à ta maman et à tes soeurs, Sophie et Isabelle, que j'ai eu le plaisir de rencontrer à quelques occasions.
J'ignorais toutes les réalisations de ton père, j'ai été heureuse d'en apprendre davantage sur son parcours de vie impressionnant. Gardez bien précieusement dans vos coeurs tout ce que cet homme discret et gentil vous a transmis.
Thérèse Dallaire
Thérèse Dallaire, le 31 août 2020
The Gibson Family
I was sorry to hear of Dennis passing. Viviane, my hope is that eventually you and the children will fill the emptiness you feel with all the good memories that you all made over the years. One of my memories is of watching Dennis prepare the students for their graduation ceremony, such patience.
Take care
Maggie Delaney
Marguerita, Maggie, Delaney, le 1 septembre 2020
Famille Gibson
Profondément croyant et bon, une grande gentillesse, un humour un rien caustique et une curiosité sans bornes: c'est ainsi que je garderai le souvenir Dennis. Jeff se joint à moi pour offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
Danièle Lupien-Fidra, le 1 septembre 2020
Famille Gibson
Jannick et les enfants se joignent à moi pour vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Louis, ta mère, ton frère et tes soeurs en ce moment difficile.
François Laurin, le 2 septembre 2020
Gibson Family / famille Gibson
I was very blessed to have had Dennis Gibson as a teacher. He always went the extra mile to provide further insight beyond the curriculum. Not just social studies, but faith and life. Though I did not become a teacher, his respect for students and belief in them have accompanied me in my work as I mentor co-workers and … teach Sunday school. Thanks, Mr. Gibson. Denis Therrien, St-Pat's, 1978-83
Denis Therrien, le 2 septembre 2020
Louis Gibson et sa famille
Louis,
Nos plus sincères condoléances à l'occasion du décès de ton père.
Ginette et Jean
Jean Lachapelle, le 5 septembre 2020
