I offer my sincere sympathies to Lorne’s family. I only recently learned of his passing and was greatly saddened by it. Lorne was my principal from 1963 to 1966 at St Michael’s and his wisdom, unique teaching style and unflagging belief in the promise of today’s youth greatly influenced me and help to shape my future. I am lucky to have known him.

On behalf of Veronica Phelan and myself, I would like thank Mr. Bunyan for being responsible for enabling both of us to be transferred to a new position after teaching students with Downes’ Syndrome for four years. Lorne recognised that we were ready for a change and I would like to say, “Thank-you.” Veronica now teaches in Ottawa but we are still in touch all these years… another plus for Calgary Catholic!

Mrs. Bunyan and family, I was very sad to hear about Mr. Bunyan’s passing. I have been away so this is why I’m am writing this later. I will never forget Mr Bunyan and yourself as good friends of my mom, Dorothy Ries. I also will never forget the picture I have in my head of Mr. Bunyan singing in the choir, with the boys and men choir also the church choir. He was one of the few men to be singing. Those days are long gone but will never be forgotten. He was so kind and willing to listen. He will be missed I’m sure. God bless you all and watch over you during this time of sorrow.

Hi Elaine-

We were so sad to here of Lorne’s passing. You and your family will surely miss him but the nice memories you have will be a comfort to all of you. I will always remember Dr. Bunyan hiring me to work at the Separate School Board. It was so nice to visit with you and Lorne at the Colonel Belcher when we visited my dad John Knutson. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.

Judy and Harry Lefebre

Elaine, please accept my condolences for your grief. Lorne was the very first resident that both Casey & I met at Col Belcher 2 years ago in the fall of 2009.. It was in the Winter Garden where Lorne introduced himself to myself & my husband Casey who became a new resident there. Lorne went to great detail with pride showing and describing the significance of his ‘purple ring’. What a great man! What a loss to the Calgary Separate School System and community. I’ve alwaqys admired your courage, Elaine.

Blessings to you and your family.

Love,

Marg & Casey

Dear Shelley, Mike and Family

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I remember him as being so full of life and happy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Dear Elaine– our sincere sympathy to you and your family.

Dear Elaine and Family,

Our condolences on the passing of Lorne from my Mom and I. Lorne was such an inspiring man. Both my parents always spoke of him with such high regard. Always a smile on his face and a great story to tell. He will be greatly missed.

Elaine, I am very sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you and all of your family and sending my prayers.

May Lorne rest in peace.

Theresa Farrell

Mrs. Bunyan, Maureen and family,

My Mom, Margaret Kehler, just emailed me to let me know that Mr. Bunyan had passed away. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He is the principal I remember from my first years in school, and later, as the father of my friend, Maureen. It has been years since I spoke to Maureen, but just received an email from Fran Lariviere recently and Maureen was mentioned. My condolences to all of you in your time of loss.

Beverley Kehler (Liske)

Please accept my sincere sympathy and prayers for your great loss. Mr. Bunyan was a visionary, compassionate and diligent leader. He was never satisfied with the ordinary. He wasn’t afraid of implimenting new ideas, one being the team teaching approach. He always took the time to listen and to act in the best interests of the people he served. What a good person! What a magnanamous spirit!

Dear Mrs. Bunyan,

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dr. Bunyan gave me my first teaching position at St. Leo in 1973. He was so kind to me and came to visit me in my classroom a few times. He always made me feel like I was doing a really great job. I am still part-time teaching, but will never forget where it all began.

Shelley and family. So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. Many memories of your whole family during my St. Mike’s years. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. Donna

Dear Elaine & family:

Our condolences in your loss and we

will remember you in our prayers.

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I’m sure my mom and dad will be a part of the celebration as the gates open and Dr. Bunyan is welcomed into His kingdom. Thinking of you and send all our love.

Dear Elaine and family

My heart goes out to you…..Lorne was the teacher who most shaped my life….

Thinking of you….

Love

Pat Topal

Please accept our sympathy and our condolences on the passing of Lorne – I have missed seeing him in church- he always had a smile and a greeting for us and now we know that he is at peace. Blessings Joan and Gordon

Elaine and Family,

I’m greatly sorry for your loss at this time. Lorne inspired and supported me in so many ways during my years in Beiseker highschool. His belief in me and his striving for excellence in his teaching, were fine models for my own work with students over the years. I smile inside with warm memories of some of his “unique” quirkiness in management style in Beiseker classrooms in the ’50s, certainly (and gratefully)tempered by the love of his wife and daughters! But committed to his students,he was. I am forever grateful for walking a small part of my journey with him. Bless you all.

Dear Elaine:

I was so sorry to read of Lorne’s passing. I will always remember how kind you and Lorne were to us when we first moved to Calgary.

My thoughts are with you and please extend my sympathy to your family.

Sincerely,

Doreen Bunyan

Elaine, my sincere sympathy to you and your family on Lorne’s passing. Please know that I share your complete sorrow and that I will be thinking of you.

Dear Elaine and Family,

We are sorry to hear of Lorne’s death. Please accept our sincere sympathy and offer of prayers.

Blessings and Peace.