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James "Jim" Edwin Haskins
September 14, 1934 ~ September 26, 2016 (age 82) 82 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from W. Paul Elgie
March 9, 2017 8:05 AM
Have just learned of the passing of a member of my Ridley class '54.
I have many memories of our times together at Ridley. Jim, "Haskins" was a great swimmer and I will never forget his kindness in teaching, coaching,and encouraging me to receive a senior swimmer award after he taught me how to swim underwater.
Sincere condolences from Paul and Marilyn Elgie.
I have many memories of our times together at Ridley. Jim, "Haskins" was a great swimmer and I will never forget his kindness in teaching, coaching,and encouraging me to receive a senior swimmer award after he taught me how to swim underwater.
Sincere condolences from Paul and Marilyn Elgie.
Message from Ryan & Lois Connolly (nee Shulist)
October 20, 2016 8:15 PM
Mrs. Haskins and family:
My most sincerest condolences to your entire family in the loss of your most dearest husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather...Mr. Haskins truly was an icon of MVDHS. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Regards, Lois Connolly (nee Shulist)
My most sincerest condolences to your entire family in the loss of your most dearest husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather...Mr. Haskins truly was an icon of MVDHS. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Regards, Lois Connolly (nee Shulist)
Message from Dan Kelly
October 5, 2016 7:34 PM
Mr. Haskins was a class act. As we say a stand up guy. My condolences to the family.
Dan Kelly
Dan Kelly
A candle was lit by Cherylene Weatherdon
on October 5, 2016 4:41 PM
Message from Darlene
October 2, 2016 11:44 PM
My sympathy to the family. He was my math teacher in grade 13 in 1968-69. RIP
Message from Mark and Debbie Robbins
October 2, 2016 12:54 PM
Jim was what every educator hopes to be and that is an inspiration to his/her students, colleagues, friends and family.
Clearly he touched the lives of many people and we are no exception.
Thank you for the example dear Jim..
Our love and prayers continue for Lorraine,entire family and for all of those who were so influenced by Jim and who are dealing with this incredible loss.
Love Mark and Debbie.
Clearly he touched the lives of many people and we are no exception.
Thank you for the example dear Jim..
Our love and prayers continue for Lorraine,entire family and for all of those who were so influenced by Jim and who are dealing with this incredible loss.
Love Mark and Debbie.
Message from Susan Sullivan-Fuller
October 1, 2016 7:26 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you Loraine, Jimmy, John and your families. Hassie was a very special person. He was my home room teacher in high school and I thought I won the lottery.
Message from Theresa Prince
October 1, 2016 4:29 PM
My sincere sympathy to Lorraine and sons. Jim was a wonderful person who did so much for the community. I first met Jim taking University of Ottawa courses at the off campus site held at St. John Bosco School. I particularly remember a English course where Jim did a very interesting and informative presentation of the area of Toronto known as "Cabbage Town". I had never heard of it before then. Theresa Prince
Message from British Columbia
October 1, 2016 3:11 PM
Our deepest sympathy to The Family. The world has lost one of its angels on earth. Mr. Haskins was teacher , father, and yes even a friend to all the students in his life. It has been many years since I attended school at MVDHS but even to this day I still remember him as one of the greatest influences in my life. RIP Hassie and thankyou for your service and kindness to all who were fortunate to have known you.
A candle was lit by Gil and Vicki Glofcheskie
on October 1, 2016 1:39 PM
Message from Jill and Frank Green
October 1, 2016 8:52 AM
Always a smile and twinkle in his eye...Jim was simply the best! We are honoured to have called him teacher and friend! Thinking of you all Loraine, Jimmy, John and families.
A candle was lit by Linda Neuman and family
on September 30, 2016 2:44 PM
Message from Theresa Prince
September 30, 2016 12:41 PM
I first met Jim taking several University of Ottawa courses at the off campus site held at St. John Bosco School. I especially remember the English course where Jim did a very informative presentation on the area of Toronto known as "Cabbage Town". Before then I had never heard of it. Rest in peace, Jim. My sincere sympathy to Lorraine and sons.
Message from Mary Sue Smith
September 30, 2016 8:31 AM
There are not many people in your lifetime who leave a lasting impression and I can say, without reservation, that Jim Haskins was one of those people for me. From ski lessons when I was in elementary school, where he was simply "Jim" to musicals, glee club and grad themes in high school, where he was "Mr. Haskins" (or Hassie as we affectionately referred to him) to adulthood where he again was simply "Jim" he inspired me in ways I simply cannot count.
Though you have left us now, you will remain alive in the hearts and minds of all of the students whose lives you enriched.
Loraine, Jim and John and your families, my sincerest condolences. Know that I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Though you have left us now, you will remain alive in the hearts and minds of all of the students whose lives you enriched.
Loraine, Jim and John and your families, my sincerest condolences. Know that I am thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
Message from Jane Conway
September 30, 2016 8:27 AM
My sincere condolences Loraine, Jimmy and John. Great man, wonderful teacher and always there for his community. His will be missed by many.
A candle was lit by Colleen Reford-Weeks
on September 29, 2016 11:26 PM
Message from Paul Mayfield
September 29, 2016 10:17 PM
Sorry for your loss. He was a very good man and a good boss.
Message from Lisa Hildebrandt
September 29, 2016 8:57 PM
Well Hassie.....I guess you'll have one huge choir to be conducting now!! You were a great teacher to so many, and influenced so many lives. Thank you for all you gave.....
Message from Lauren Wilson
September 29, 2016 8:29 PM
I am very sad to hear of Jim's passing, and grateful for the great deal of mentoring I received from him in my role as RCDSB administrator. He taught me the importance of a sense of humor and of not taking oneself too seriously. He shared his tremendous and unflagging passion for MVDHS in a way that influenced and inspired that school community for many decades. My deepest sympathy to Loraine and his family.
A candle was lit by Craig and Jude
on September 29, 2016 8:06 PM
Message from Stephanie Hildebrandt-Bain
September 29, 2016 7:54 PM
A great man with a smile and words of encouragement for everybody. He always had that twinkle in his eye. Hassie touched so much and so many people at MVDHS in such a positive way. From the Glee Club and competitions at the Kiwanis music festival to sports teams and great decorations for all the graduation ceremonies. The whole community looked forward to the musicals----he had a job for everybody..... set construction and design, costume design, the band and the actors. He let everybody know just how valuable they were to the success of the shows. I am so fortunate to have had Hassie touch my life.
Message from Diane Prince
September 29, 2016 7:32 PM
My condolence Lorsine and family. Jim was a very gentle loving person and he will be remembered for all the good things he did for this area, not only at the high school but his involvement with the Lion's Club - the involvement for the tree drive after the tornado went through Combermere, the Santa Claus parade, Terry Fox run handing out refreshments.. He gave his time to all. Thank you Jim. You will be missed.
Message from Joanne and John Olsen
September 29, 2016 7:11 PM
Thanks for the memories Jim! Loraine, Jimmy and John, thanks for sharing this beautiful man with us.
Message from Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care
September 29, 2016 3:40 PM
Dear Lorraine and Family,
It was a privilege to assist you and Jim in his final months. Our volunteers had many great visits with him both at home and in hospital. Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Madawaska Valley Hospice Team
It was a privilege to assist you and Jim in his final months. Our volunteers had many great visits with him both at home and in hospital. Our deepest condolences on your loss.
Madawaska Valley Hospice Team
Message from Patsie Milne
September 29, 2016 3:30 PM
My thoughts are with Jim's family at this difficult time. We have lost a multi-talented person and he will be remembered by many for his contributions!
Message from Brenda Smith
September 29, 2016 11:59 AM
Oh that smile and witty sense of humour.
Probably hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. My love for all things science was instilled through his innovative ways of teaching. His classes were always fun.
I saw a photo of him in the newspaper a few weeks ago and I thought my gosh he is as handsome now as he was in the 70's. I was a little girl with a secret crush.
You Mr. Haskins live on through all of us that had the pleasure of knowing you at one point or another. Rest in Peace, my condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Probably hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had. My love for all things science was instilled through his innovative ways of teaching. His classes were always fun.
I saw a photo of him in the newspaper a few weeks ago and I thought my gosh he is as handsome now as he was in the 70's. I was a little girl with a secret crush.
You Mr. Haskins live on through all of us that had the pleasure of knowing you at one point or another. Rest in Peace, my condolences to the family at this difficult time.
Message from Sandra McCue Borutski
September 29, 2016 11:30 AM
Very sad news. We will appreciate all the great memories from
MV all the more. Jim will be singing and sharing that beautiful
Smile into eternity. Thanks for sharing your love of life with us through the years Jim. Sleep in heavenly peace now.
MV all the more. Jim will be singing and sharing that beautiful
Smile into eternity. Thanks for sharing your love of life with us through the years Jim. Sleep in heavenly peace now.
A candle was lit by Steve & Marilyn Glofcheskie
on September 29, 2016 10:44 AM
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on September 29, 2016 10:24 AM
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on September 29, 2016 10:23 AM
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on September 29, 2016 10:14 AM
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on September 29, 2016 10:13 AM
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on September 29, 2016 9:46 AM
Message from Terry Newcombe
September 29, 2016 9:43 AM
Tobin said it well. Jim was a hero, an inspiration even to someone who only knew him these last six years, me. His voice spelt comfort, reassurance. Wishing you strength, Lorraine.
A candle was lit by Condolences and sending a hug. Nancy (Shulist) Checko
on September 29, 2016 9:32 AM
Message from Sheilagh Murray-Macdonald
September 29, 2016 8:59 AM
I am certain that many young women will remember Mr. Haskins as such a strong inspiration in music and the Madawaska Valley HS Minstrels, as he mentored and encouraged me in my love of vocal music; I never was taught by Mr. Haskins, in the classroom, but I learned plenty about love of music and performance and growing up outside of the classroom from him in our festival events and performances.Having taught over 32 years in hs, I realized a long ago that he influenced me in my choice.
Message from Colleen (Mullin) Valliant
September 29, 2016 8:36 AM
My heartfelt condolences to Loraine, Jim, John & families on the loss of Jim. I have such fond memories of Hassie during my years spent at MVDHS and especially with the "Minstrels". May you cherish the wonderful memories you shared and especially all the laughs and they will comfort you in the days ahead. Thinking of you all.
Message from Tobin Elliott
September 29, 2016 8:17 AM
I was never in one of Hassie's classes, not one. But I'd always liked his easy manner and quick smile. When I was in my final year of high school, my parents were going through an ugly, vicious, acrimonious divorce. It was hard to be at home.
Hassie never ever directly brought up my home situation, but Barry's Bay was a small town and many people knew what was going on. Instead, in his quiet way, he pulled me aside one day and asked me to help out on the production for the musical for that year, The Sound of Music.
I didn't want to do it--I didn't want to do anything with all that going on--but Hassie was insistent and I finally caved. He gave me various small jobs to do, painting sets, backstage work...anything to keep me busy and away from the horror of home.
And he pulled me away from the misery. He gave me back my self-worth at a time when I had none. He was the kind word and the warm hand on my shoulder when I desperately needed one.
When he'd walk by me at time, he'd usually just give me a nod and say, "Everything okay?" When I'd say yes, he'd just smile and keep on going.
We hear so much about those that are bad at what they do, and we never hear enough about those that are phenomenal at what they do. Mr. Haskins was never larger than life, he wasn't a well-known personality.
But to me, in 1981, he saved my life. He pulled me back from the brink with nothing more than quiet empathy and a smile. I loved him for that, and I'll always be indebted to him. He came along when I needed him, and he helped me more than he ever knew.
After the last show of the musical, there was an after party. At one point, he came up to me to thank me for my work. Instead, I started tearing up and struggled to find the words to let him know what he'd done for me. I actually never got much more than, "I...uh..." He put a hand on my shoulder, smiled and said, "It's okay."
And it was. He'd made things much more okay. He'd saved me.
Jim Haskins is a hero. And I just wanted everyone to be able to look at his picture and realize that. We don't see too many authentic heroes in our life.
He was one.
Thank you, Hassie. Rest in peace.
Hassie never ever directly brought up my home situation, but Barry's Bay was a small town and many people knew what was going on. Instead, in his quiet way, he pulled me aside one day and asked me to help out on the production for the musical for that year, The Sound of Music.
I didn't want to do it--I didn't want to do anything with all that going on--but Hassie was insistent and I finally caved. He gave me various small jobs to do, painting sets, backstage work...anything to keep me busy and away from the horror of home.
And he pulled me away from the misery. He gave me back my self-worth at a time when I had none. He was the kind word and the warm hand on my shoulder when I desperately needed one.
When he'd walk by me at time, he'd usually just give me a nod and say, "Everything okay?" When I'd say yes, he'd just smile and keep on going.
We hear so much about those that are bad at what they do, and we never hear enough about those that are phenomenal at what they do. Mr. Haskins was never larger than life, he wasn't a well-known personality.
But to me, in 1981, he saved my life. He pulled me back from the brink with nothing more than quiet empathy and a smile. I loved him for that, and I'll always be indebted to him. He came along when I needed him, and he helped me more than he ever knew.
After the last show of the musical, there was an after party. At one point, he came up to me to thank me for my work. Instead, I started tearing up and struggled to find the words to let him know what he'd done for me. I actually never got much more than, "I...uh..." He put a hand on my shoulder, smiled and said, "It's okay."
And it was. He'd made things much more okay. He'd saved me.
Jim Haskins is a hero. And I just wanted everyone to be able to look at his picture and realize that. We don't see too many authentic heroes in our life.
He was one.
Thank you, Hassie. Rest in peace.
Message from Teenie Mask
September 29, 2016 7:56 AM
Lorraine and family, this is such sad news. Jim was a wonderful person and he made a great impact on my life. He was my handsome teacher and friend. He always had a smile and made me feel special as I am sure he did for so many. I send you all hug
And my love.
Teenie
And my love.
Teenie
Message from Dennis Conway
September 29, 2016 6:35 AM
My sincerest condolences to the family. Jim was a wonderful person who will be deeply missed. I so enjoyed his zest for life and his advice and guidance during my formative high school years.
Message from Marie Villeneuve Scott
September 28, 2016 11:47 PM
"Hassie" was the Best Home Room teacher ever, as well as great at any subject he taught. I will miss his smiling face around the Bay.
My deepest sympathy to all his family.
My deepest sympathy to all his family.
A candle was lit by Marie Villeneuve -Scott
on September 28, 2016 11:40 PM
A candle was lit by Penny Shulist
on September 28, 2016 10:59 PM
Message from Susann Shires
September 28, 2016 10:46 PM
My sincere condolences on your loss. "Mr. Haskins" was a very well respected teacher/counsellor at MVDHS.
A candle was lit by Susann - Sherwood Park, AB
on September 28, 2016 10:40 PM
Message from Lynne Boehme Yantha
September 28, 2016 10:13 PM
Of all the MVDHS staff that have known in my life (as a student, parent, community member), I'm certain that Jim had the broadest positive influence.
Boundless energy, creativity, patience, intelligence, and an innate sense of relation to youth earmarked his fabulous career. His work for others continued in his retirement and I was so happy to be re-united with him on the committee to save our ski hill.
God Bless Jim and be at Peace. Sincere condolences from all of my family to all of you.
Boundless energy, creativity, patience, intelligence, and an innate sense of relation to youth earmarked his fabulous career. His work for others continued in his retirement and I was so happy to be re-united with him on the committee to save our ski hill.
God Bless Jim and be at Peace. Sincere condolences from all of my family to all of you.
Message from Liesa Dombroskie
September 28, 2016 10:13 PM
So sorry for your loss. Jim had such a wonderful sense of humour and such a kind heart. He left a huge footprint on this earth. I hope it gives you great comfort to know he was loved by many.
A candle was lit by Scott Dombroskie
on September 28, 2016 10:13 PM
A candle was lit by Barry K
on September 28, 2016 9:44 PM
Message from Gail and Bob Kostash.
September 28, 2016 9:28 PM
A very talented man has passed, but he has left many happy memories along the way. Our thoughts are with you.
A candle was lit by Nicole
on September 28, 2016 9:18 PM
Message from Marie & David Sullivan
September 28, 2016 8:52 PM
Our deepest sympathy to the family. One of my most favourite teachers ever. In addition, we will never forget the kindness Jim, as M.V.D.H.S Principal extended to us when our daughter Kelly was first diagnosed. RIP Mr. Haskins. May you be escorted into Heaven by Choirs of Angels.
Message from Kerry Boehme
September 28, 2016 8:22 PM
My condolences, Jimmy, John and Loraine. Jim was the only teacher st MVDHS that I cared for. He was always doing things to inspire kids to think and learn. A great guy.
Message from Bonnie mask
September 28, 2016 8:02 PM
Best teacher and friend.
Message from Judy Schutt Boville
September 28, 2016 7:48 PM
Mr Haskins was a very special teacher. He made learning fun and we all had fun on those outdoor education courses even if we did get wet. 😀 I moved away after high school but when I would come home and drive by the school I often thought about Mr. Haskins. He always had a smile for you and as a student you were never afraid to go and talk to him. I am so sorry for your loss, and I will keep you as a family in my prayers.
Message from Lynn Shulist (Chippior)
September 28, 2016 7:23 PM
Jim was a wonderful friend and neighbour. He always had a smile on his face. We appreciated his many visits to dad in hospital. He will always have a special place in all our hearts.
Message from Bevy Shalla
September 28, 2016 3:40 PM
A beautiful man. He had a smile reflecting an inward and outward gorgeous soul.He was a very good teacher, always concerned and someone you wanted to meet again and again. We will Sir in eternity.Love you sincerely, thoughts of love to Mrs. Haskins and family.Sorry to hear about your Dad, John.Friend and neighbor, Bev Shalla
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