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Judith Leidl posted a condolence
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna,
I’m very sorry about your Dad’’s passing. I did not know of it until now. I’ve been away on and off. Both your parents were wonderful people.
We had some shared memories visiting with each other when you both, Isobel and Orion were small children. We moved to Wolfville around the same time.
Even as fully grown adults, it’s not at all easy being without loving parents. Please let me know if I can help in any way. Judith
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Judi Frost posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
I only just learned of Hans passing , so sorry for your loss ! I knew Hans when we were both teaching at Georgian college in Owen Sound ! It was my first teaching job , Hans was the kindest person at Georgian and made my life that year the best experience ever! He will always be remembered by me !
My sincere condolences to his family and friends, Judi
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Greg Sanford posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Alice and Jana;
I just found out about your father's passing. You will not know me, but I studied under your father at Georgian College, form 1976 - 1979. This truly saddens me, as he (although he may not have known) was a great influence. While I know he would have preferred I traveled down the road of 'fine art', I pursued graphic design; but he taught me lessons that continue to serve me well.
So sorry for your loss.
Best Regards,
Greg Sanford
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Frans Becker posted a condolence
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna,
Yesterday I heard the very sad news of the passing of Hans. He was such a kind, thoughtful and sensitive man. I was looking forward to seeing him again in May/June in Holland - as he made plans to visit the Bauhaus exposition here with work of your grandfather. He was well aware of his Dutch roots, with many memories of his well-known grandfather. We had the opportunity to visit Amsterdam together and talk extensively about his family history. My condolences for you. Don't hesitate to write - and to visit us again in the future.
Frans Becker
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Sandra McGuire posted a condolence
Monday, April 8, 2019
I am so very very saddened to hear of the passing of Hans. I studied with him at Georgian College where he had an enormous impact on my development as an artist.
I was also deeply inspired by his commitment to off grid living and his unique personality.
My heartfelt condolences go out to his daughters and friends. A huge loss.
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Tammy Levy posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He was such a kind caring man.
I have worked at home hardware in Wolfville for 15 years and have gotten to know your dad fairly well.
May he Rest In Peace .
He will be missed.
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Kim Blanchard posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. A thoughtful, kind and lovely person.
Kim Blanchard
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Joan Millett posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Alice @Janna So sorry to hear about your Dad passing
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Sonja Bruyns Farnsworth posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna,
I was deeply saddened to learn about your father's untimely death. Hans and I played together as children because our parents were friends. As a playmate, he was unusually creative and completely unforgettable. We lost touch after we entered college, but once, while I was home for the summer, I bumped into a high school friend who was studying at the Ontario College of Art & Design. I asked if she knew a student named Hans Albarda. She said, "Oh yes--everyone knows him! They call him 'Ab.' He's sort of like a legend there."
I hope you find comfort in knowing you had a father of extraordinary talent who was an inspiration to many.
With sincerest sympathy,
Sonja Farnsworth
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Shirley Vail posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Alice, It's terrible to hear about the loss of your father and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your sister. Kind regards Shirley
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l.m.plante posted a condolence
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Wonderfull memories of a unique and interesting teacher and man. May your memories sustain you at this time of sadness. From a former Georgian College student.
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Rev. Bob and Marie Burbidge posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Just heard about this today. So sorry to hear about Hans passing. Our sympathy and blessings go out to you Alice and your sister Janna.
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Barney & Liz Barningham posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna, you are both in our hearts at this time.
Please be strong. Know that Hans’s endeavours in all his works
will live on. His legacy to us will always be our beautiful off-grid
“Sunhouse” in Durham, Ontario..... Peace..Barney and Liz.
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Peter McLeod posted a condolence
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Dear Alice and Janna: We are so sorry to learn of your dad's death. Hans was a very creative, interesting, devoted man whose company and conversation we always treasured. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest, and most sincere condolences to you.
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Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2019
Thinking about you as you face this difficult time. May God watch over you.
Blessings from the folks at the Wolfville Ridge Baptist Church.
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Phil Thompson posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2019
Je suis desolate. Hans and I have been communicating with great respect and humility for fifteen years. We just spoke on the phone last month about his first art show. I will try my best to see it before May 4th. I'm so sad for his daughters. Whenever I was called " the father of solar off grid in Nova Scotia" my answer was always "Thank you. But Hans Albarda is the grandfather."
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Bud & Phyllis Jardine posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2019
Deat Alice & Janna
We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You may recall how very helpful and kind he and your mom were when we were in the process of building our cottage and he explained all the intricacies of solar power and living off grid; always so quick to share knowledge and expertise.
Your family were ahead of their time and their memory will be long lasting with us each and every visit we make to the shore.
Blessings to you both at this very sad time.
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Eva and Roy VanBuskirk posted a condolence
Friday, April 5, 2019
Alice and Janna, so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the memories of your father ....of happy days...joyful smiles...hearty laughter and caring words help through this sorrowful time. And may God comfort and strengthen you.
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Jim Morton posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Such sad and shocking news. My sympathy to Hans' family and many friends.
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Debbie Boutilier posted a condolence
Thursday, April 4, 2019
Alice and Janna - I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Brian and I are going away tomorrow and back on the 18th of April.
If you need help with anything - please email me. And if you email me just to send me your own email address, I can contact you when I get back and see what I can do.
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