Condolence From: Linda Watts-Briggs
Condolence: Dear Sheila, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Bill was my teacher in Grade 7 (1959) - and I remember how the two of you met. Bill was by far the most inspiring and dedicated teacher I ever had, a beautiful, honest man with an amazing spirit and a wonderful love for life. My heart is with you during this time. I know you shared a great love. Linda.
Tuesday November 29, 2016
Condolence From: Tom and Karen Hill
Condolence: To all of Bill's family
Sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great principal and football coach. He taught us many lessons in life, many that I still use to this day. The most important was respect which he led by example.
Sorry I could not make it today but Karen is going to attend on our behalf. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thursday November 17, 2016
Condolence From: Connie and Al Dunlop
Condolence: Sheila and family,
Sheila, we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Fairburn was kind to me when I asked for my adoption leaves, and he always asked about my family. I can still see his smile and hear his kind comments. We cannot be with you on Thursday as we have another commitment, but we will be thinking of you and sending hugs your way.
Wednesday November 16, 2016
Condolence From: Patrick & Susan Beddows
Condolence: So sorry for your loss. Mr. Fairburn was an amazing principal!! We both attended Brock High School and knew him. He was the best principal we both had! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Wednesday November 16, 2016
Condolence From: Duncan P. Read
Condolence: Sheila & Family
Sad to learn the news about Bill. I only knew him by reputation as a very good teacher, principal and administrator until he joined us a Trustee on the Durham Board of Education as a Trustee.I learned why the reputation was all true. His beliefs and principles were good and honourable, he was a joy to converese with and I was honoured to call him a friend and colleague .
With all my prayerful thoughts and wishe.
Duncan P Read
Wednesday November 16, 2016
Condolence From: dann finn
Condolence: Sheila, Mary Jane, Robin, Michal and Nancy my heart is very sad to hear of Bill's passing. Whenever I saw him at the church dinners, post office, and car repair garage, he'd update me on all the girls jobs, moves and children. We shared many laughs over the years and I'll miss that great smile and all that family info. Bill, you were: Love, Kindness, Good Mischief and The Real Deal. dann
Tuesday November 15, 2016
Condolence From: Audrey MacLean
Condolence: Dear Sheila and family: I read with sadness the notice in today's Star about Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Bill was a man of substance. In the year that he and I worked together as Chair and Vic-Chair of the Durham Board of Education we became friends and colleagues who shared a passion for public education and libraries. We would talk of many things including our mutual interest in historical events from the Spanish Civil War to the Quebec referendum. He will be missed.
Tuesday November 15, 2016
Condolence From: Ivan Jewell
Condolence: It is with sadness that I have learned of Bill's Passing. Living out in Alberta since the 80's I have fond memories of Brock High School and all the teachers and principle. Mr Fairburn gently lead students along a wonderful path of learning that made life at Brock a memorable and fun experience. Again my condolences to the family of a wonderful man that has touched so many people in ways that I never understood until now
Tuesday November 15, 2016
Condolence From: Laurie Moynes. & Ron McCombe
Condolence: Dear Sheila, Thinking of you and your family at this sad time! Bill always had a smile and a kind word and will never be forgotten! He will certainly be watching over you and your family!
Sending prayers and hugs,
Laurie & Ron
Monday November 14, 2016
Condolence From: Walter & Juanita Murray
Condolence: Our sympathy to you, Sheila, and all family members of the family, on the death of Bill, so loved by you all. He was a force of nature; a force of the Spirit with passion, persistence and power for Canada; and with delight, diligence and divine humour for humanity. His Spirit swept across all borders that would divide. All who knew him in home, school, church and community will never forget the mischief and magic beaming from his face.
Monday November 14, 2016
