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Louid Roumeliotis posted a condolence
Monday, December 25, 2023
Deeply saddened! My sincere condolences to the family!
To keep a long story short.
My mother's maiden name was Katsafanas. She arrived in Halifax 1956 and my understanding is that she stayed with James Kachafanas who as I understand was Vince's father.
She stayed with them for 6 months before she moved on to Montreal.
She always fondly remembered Glace Bay (and Sydney).
Furthermore, Vince was the best man at my parents wedding (1959) and one of the witnesses was James Kachafanas. The names appear on the Marriage Certificate.
My condolences
Louis Roumeliotis
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Kathy posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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One of my favorite teachers by far. I was in his homeroom in grade 12 and he always entered the room while telling me to "deposit" my gum in the. Waste basket. He never took himself too seriously. Born to teach. RIP Mr. K!
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Eleanor Gallant posted a condolence
Monday, October 2, 2023
May Vince light up heaven as much as he lit up every room he entered on earth.
A great mentor, teacher, and person.
My condolences to his family.
Eleanor Peach
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James & Paula Edwards posted a condolence
Sunday, October 1, 2023
It was just a pleasure to know Vince Kachafanas. Everyone he came in contact with has a ' Vince ' story. He had that much impact on people during his life. He will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to his family and many, many friends. RIP Mr Kachafanas.
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Wilfred & Blanche White posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, September 29, 2023
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We are so sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts are with the family.
Wilfred & Blanche White
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carol mullins lit a candle
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. We knew of Vince for quite some time and was a very pleasant man.He will be missed greatly by many
Art & Carol Mullins&Family
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Kevin Mac Neil posted a condolence
Monday, September 25, 2023
So sorry to learn of Vince's passing. Longtime family friend and colleague.Jovial Man with a kind heart and love for his family, Greek heritage and his community.Highly respected educator who helped and mentored so many students over the years. So many great and lasting memories of time spent with Vince and his family and friends.A life so well lived. Thoughts and prayers to his family. God Bless!
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Bev & John Mullins posted a condolence
Sunday, September 24, 2023
I was very sad to read about our friend, Vince's passing. When I was raising my teacher's license in the early 90s, Vince was one of my professors. We all loved Vince. He was very kind, smart & very professional. Over the last few years, my husband & I would meet Vince & Lorna at the culinary on Thursdays for lunch. We always enjoyed talking to them - in fact, Vince gave my husband, John, a nickname. Vince called John "Lucky" - because he has me! Wasn't that nice! We always had a laugh & Vince loved to hear a nice story or joke & have a laugh. Vince always saw the good in people. He was a truly lovely man. We are very sorry for your loss of this dear man.
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Linda MacDonald and Family lit a candle
Friday, September 22, 2023
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To Vince’s family, I was saddened to read that Vince has passed. I worked at Central Office in the 80’s and early 90’s and I knew Vince from there. He was just the kindest gentleman and was liked by everyone. He always had a story to share which would often end with laughter. He was so proud of his family and spoke highly of them. I know he liked photography. In fact I have a print of one of his photos that was taken in Louisbourg a long time ago. I often think of Vince and would always wonder how he was doing. Reading his obituary tells me he was doing pretty good and spending time with his loved ones. May God give you strength at this difficult time and may he Rest In Peace.
Linda MacDonald and Family
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Michelle Kato donated to CAPE BRETON REGIONAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Friday, September 22, 2023
Ron & I, Maria & Vicken are so sorry. I can imagine it has been a rough couple of months for you. We loved your dad as he felt like the closest thing to Mom and always felt like the most family to us. He was a character and I loved it. I can just imagine the "bouzouki-esque" type of reunion they all are having. I know he drove you crazy at times but the love and adoration was big on both sides. I love you, I am thinking about you. Michelle
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Friday, September 22, 2023
Our deepest sympathies to your family. John and Gail MacKillop
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Suzie Zegray Shepherd posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2023
To the family of Dr. Vincent Kachafanas, a wonderful warm caring person. One of two, of my very favorite teachers throughout all my years in school! Caring, gentle person, who made you feel proud of yourself, of even the littlest accomplishments you made and always present to talk to you. You will be truly missed ❤️ RIP❤️
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Thelma MacKillop posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family of Vince. You and the community have lost a one and only. Vince was my first “boss” when I first joined the School Board Admin Office staff in 1987. The accolades already written on his behalf defined him so accurately and showed how much he was respected and loved. As his secretary, I was always impressed by his care and genuine concern for students with special needs, whether it was about inclusion or day-to-day problems…he had their backs always! On a lighter note, his stories, poems, etc. at our summer and Xmas staff parties always left us with sore cheeks and bellies from laughing so hard. God Bless all who loved him. He will be missed!
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Reg Johnston posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Dear Kiki, Demetri, Bill, and Nicholas,
It was with profound sadness that Cathy and I read about to passing of Vince. Your dad had a very profound influnce upon me as a student. He was definitely my favourite teacher in high school as every class was made enjoyable by his entertaining narratives, witty commentary and humorus comments. I respected his teaching style so much that I modelled my own after him. He will be sorely missed.
Please accept our deepest condolences and and please find solace in his memory.
Reg and Cathy Johnston
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Barb Hull Read posted a condolence
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Everyone's favorite teacher. He made grammar and Shakespeare fun. Kind and supportive, he made positive impact. My condolences to Lorna and his lovely family of which he was so proud.
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Mary Desmond posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
I am an African Nova Scotian student that your dad invited me into his home that I could study for my provincial exams. Vince and his wife was so generous and wonderful to help a Black student to be successful in the early 60’s. My school years were not very pleasant but Vince was about one and only teacher I remember that was truly sincere about my success in school. May he rest in peace. God bless!
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Jim Beaton posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Two words to describe Vince: Great Guy!! Jim Beaton
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Karen (MacDermid) Rowe posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Kiki, Demetri, Bill, Nick & families,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your wonderful father.
Karen (MacDermid) Rowe
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ROBERT D ADAMS posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Hello,
I was a student in Vince's first year teaching us grade 7 math at Brookside School in Glace Bay somewhere around 1957-58. Everyone had great fun! I remember an in-class talent show where I and Wayne Becker sand Loollypop - a hit at that time. I didn't learn much math but the class was great. Later, at Morrison GB High, he and Norm Carmichael were guidance advisors.
My sincere condolences to the family and to my friend Lorna of many years.
God Bless.
Robert Adams rdbobadams@rogers.com
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Brian Dwyer posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
I wish to express my condolences to Lorna and family on the passing of Vince. Vince was a wonderful individual, a pleasure to work with in the school system and a joyful and talented addition to all social settings. He will be missed.
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Judy Tomada MacPhee lit a candle
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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Thinking of you all at this sad time. Vince was a wonderful man and the best teacher. He made learning easy with his wit and funny additions to Shakespeare. His advice to his classroom students, when filling out our individual information paper on the first day of school was, in the sex box it's male or female, not yes or no. That was the ice breaker for the first day of school. He was dear friends with my Mom and Dad. I also considered him a friend as did, I am sure all his students. He was more than a teacher. Someone you just loved. Sending prayers for God's comfort and His presence around you all and also hugs and thanking you for sharing him with us. Judy Tomada MacPhee
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Robert Truckair posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Offering our sincere condolences to you all. Vince was a great man who touched many people.
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John and Isabel Caldwell posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Lorna and the Kachafanas family. We have known Vince for many years and knew him as great teacher, colleague and friend. His infectious humour and warm personality always brought a smile and laughter whenever we met. He will be missed.
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Norma Mugford Currie lit a candle
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Deepest condolences to the family. So sorry you’re hurting. Vince was one of my favourite teachers. He made learning fun. After a grade 11 class trip to the Quebec Winter Carnival with him as one of the chaperones , he was our official “Bonhomme” of MGBHS. He will be fondly remembered. Praying for his loved ones. Sincerely, Norma Mugford Currie
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Enid Warner posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May your precious memories and the support of family and friends be a source of strength and comfort for you.
With our sincerest sympathies
Enid Warner and family
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Nikki MacGillivary lit a candle
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Thinking of you all at this difficult time. I will always remember the Kachafanas house as welcoming home. Sincerest condolences to Kiki, Demetri, Bill, Nick and Lorna
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Hal Pennell posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
I am so proud to say Vince was one of my teachers at Glace Bay Morrison High School. He was a really great teacher and had an amazing wit which made his classes so fantastic and sometimes unpredictable. He would seize any moment that had a possibility of humor and entertain our class for many belly laughs with no one outside his subject matter including his great friend, Norm Carmichael. Vince will be lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
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Laodiki Lutwick donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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S. Mary Shaw posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
It is with sorrow I read about the loss of a former fellow teacher, Vince. To the family, friends and community who knew Vince, I offer my prayers and sympathy. May his soul Rest in Divine Peace. Job well done... good and faithful servant. Assurance of prayers for all. D.Sr. Mary Shaw, ASC, D. Min, Springfield, Illinois, USA formerly of Glace Bay.
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Karen MacLeod posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
I was so sorry to learn of the death of such a terrific teacher. Thanks to his ability to make MacBeth such a captivating murder mystery seem real, I have loved Shakespeare and mysteries all of my life. I think he taught all of my siblings.
Karen MacLeod
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Gary and Arlene Peach posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
We offer our sincere condolences to all the family. He was a fabulous teacher and all around great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Bernie McVeigh posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
My condolences to Vince’s family. I am sure he will be forever missed but never forgotten. I worked with Vince for a few years at the board office and we shared lots of laughs. I was always amazed at his ability to write a verse for any occasion at the drop of a hat! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bernie McVeigh
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Vicky Gerry Lutwick & family posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Κachafanas Family
We are so sad to hear of you dads passing .We always loved ,respected and admired Vince and always will.
With sincere sympathy and love Vicky & Gerry Lutwick and family
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Lydia Adams posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Dear Lorna and Vince's family - How do you even begin to describe the impact of the 'larger than life' presence of someone like Vince? He was funny, generous and kind, and he always kept you thinking and moving forward as a student. It was easy to learn from him - he made it fun. One favourite memory I have of him is the time my mother, Florence, arranged to have nearly 300 students from Glace Bay schools visit EXPO 67 along with her Teenaires. (Kiki - I think you were there.). There had to be one chaperone with every 10 students, and Vince agreed to go as a chaperone. I vividly remember being on the EXPO grounds (with our group of ten), and Vince came flying by being driven in a tourist buggy declaiming like a Roman Senator: "I have lost my troops!' Wherever they got to, or how they all found each other again, they all made it home safely, but it is a scene I will never forget - Vince flying out of this huge crowd on the hunt for his 'troops' - and making it all fun. He will always be dearly remembered, as you can tell from the fond and loving remembrances on this page. He made an impact on us all and gave us so many great gifts for handling life. Rest in peace, Vince - and may flights of angels guide you to your rest.
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john lutwick posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
My memory of Vince
A hot summer night on the Island of Milos Greece we were waiting for Vince and Kay to arrive from Canada. Around 10:30 pm after having a few drinks of Ouzo, a man comes up and says in Greek ( Ξέρει κανεvας από 2 ξένους από την αμερικανική που μόλις έφτασαν ) Does anyone know of 2 foreigners from American who just arrived .Milos was different back then everyone knew who was on the islands who you were and where you were from. Went down to the platia , where Vince and his wife Kay were being let out of the taxi. They each had 1 bag , a knapsack .I said you guys pack light as they were traveling around the Greek isles and making a stop in Milos to visit friends and family. Then the trunk of the taxi opened and there was a third bag, Vince says in greek Ο Γιάννης πάρε τη βαλίτσα (John get the suitcase).I Grabbed the suitcase from the trunk, Vince says be careful with that one it has my camera equipment in it .When Vince and Kay went out around the island of Milos with their enormous camera bag and tripod, the locals mistook them for a documentary film crew scouting locations for the next big Hollywood blockbuster. The islanders couldn't help but wonder if they were filming a sequel to Zorba The Greek or Mamma Mia, or perhaps attempting to capture the elusive Venus De Milos arms .The tripod was so big it could be used as a cell tower.
Vince will be watching over you all through that lens
John Lutwick
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Bruce Edwards posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Teacher, Supervisor, Friend ;Vince was all those things to me. Never one to get angry, always greeted you with a smile, was kind and compassionate, and above all, supportive. We have lost a good man. To his family, my sincere condolences. Bruce Edwards
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Donna(O’Handley ) Currie posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Deepest sympathy to your family.
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Glenn Wadman posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
“Wadman! Quick like a bunny!” The round of directed questions had been calm and relaxed ’til then. He wanted to pep it up. His words were hardly out before I’d ‘hopped’ from my front seat into the aisle directly before him. Laughter. That was the tone of Mr. Kachafanas’ classes. Never mean, always engaging and fun, but on topic with valuable education. I always hoped to see him ‘next time’ I was in town. A good man.
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Linda Stevens posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
The best teacher I ever had. After I graduated he asked me to call him Vince, I never could as I respected him so much. I am so sorry for your loss of this wonderful man
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Ralph and Belinda Hoffman posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Vince’s Children and Lorna: We are so sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. He was a wonderful man who was loved and respected by all of us who had the privilege of knowing him. May past memories be a source of comfort during this most difficult time. RIP,Vince! Take care! We care! Belinda and Ralph
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Kevin Sterns posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
How best to describe Vince?! ... Fun, Fair, inspirational, entertaining. I first encountered him in 7th grade at Brookside school as a 12 year old. He made every day fun and treated us all to the joy of learning. His stories (to a 12 year old) were somewhat outrageous. It was his second year teaching after graduating from Mt A and he loved to tell us about his participation in pranks on campus. As unbelievable as some of them were I believed every word. There were times when I think the laughter from our classroom must have been heard throughout the building. In the midst of it all he achieved academic focus and we absorbed the lessons in the midst of amazing fun. One indelible memory ... Friday after lunch he set up a record player and played his latest favorite record ... Johnny Horton's "Battle of New Orleans" and the whole class had it memorized before we left for the week end. What a history lesson! I think when it came to choosing an undergrad his Mt A stories helped my decision and provided some of the best years of my life so far. I understand that family and friends will grieve at a time like this; but so many memories will provide smiles to all. RIP DR. K.
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Chuck Drohan posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
To Vince’s Family,
I was saddened to read of Vince’s passing. We were guidance colleagues for many years. Travelling to conferences and meetings with Vince and his sidekick, Norm Carmichael, were always enjoyable and full of laughs. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Chuck Drohan
Sydney
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Tish and Neil McPherson posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy to Lorna and Vince's children. Neil and I met Vince a few times thru our close friendship with Lorna. He will be greatly missed.
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June Hart posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
I was a student of Mr. Kachafanas and thoroughly enjoyed his wit and enactments - Malvolio was my favourite! An excellent teacher who cared deeply about all his students. Reconnecting with him at the 2019 MGBH Reunion was a highlight. Sincere condolences to his family.
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Louise Barkhouse posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Condolences to the family. Mr. Kachafanas was a great English teacher, group leader who inspired students to move forward in their learning. He taught me throughout high school and
I was very happy to have him as debate leader when in grade 11. Mr. Kachafanas left this world a better place, RIP.
Louise and Wayne Barkhouse
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Rev. Carol Gillard posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
My deepest sympthy to Lorna and Vince's family in his passing. Vince was a favorite teacher in high school, he always treated the student with dignity and respect. It was a privilege to know and learn from him. My deepest sympathy to all who knew him, he will be greatly missed. May you find comfort knowing he is now in the loving care of our Lord Jesus Christ. The peae of Christ be with you in this time and as yòu grieve.
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Dolena posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
To the Kachafanas and MacLeod family::I offer my deepest condolences .
I was an import to Morrison High from St. Mike's and MR. Kachafanas wasted
no time in trying to get my goat. Each day was 'to see who had the best comeback'.'
All in fun.
I had respect for his teaching and always felt he was one of the "best",'
We were lucky to have his guidance .
Your missed. Dolena(Ford)AuCoin
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Anita MacDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Our condolences are with you all.
Barry and Anita MacDonald
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Judy Schachter posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
Just heard of Vince's passing, so sorry for your loss. I had Vince as a teacher in highschool.
For many years we were neighbours on George St.
Judy Schachter
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Blair and Billie Mac Phee posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss.Vince always made one feel special.It was a privilege to have known him.RIP Vince.
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Gordon &Carol Sheriff posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
Kiki,Demetri, Bill and Nicholas, and Lorna
Carol and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Vince, he was a great guy, a true gentleman and friend. He was my teacher at Morrison and besides learning we had a lot fun together. I used to greet him in his native language, he’d look at me and say, Gordon you’re killing the language and we would laugh. Later on he would say that I was a good sport for the jabs he would poke at me. Vince and I became closer with our stories on email in later years. I was on the committee re the name change we talked about the name change and we’re both very excited when Cape Breton University was decided. I will miss my friend greatly.
To the family keep good memories of Vince , God Bless RIP my friend !
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Gloria Grant posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
So sorry to hear of Vince passing ,he was loved by all,and will be missed ,especially by Lorna ,they made a great couple, Rest in peace Vince,
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Vincent Chrysovergis lit a candle
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Rest in peace my great cousin ! I will miss you very much, to the family my condolence ,I have a candle lit at the Greek Orthodox Church for my cousin
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Melva MacKenzie Reid posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
I was a student of "Vince' in the 60's at MGBH. He was an exceptional teacher and I was happy to have met him again, as well as Lorna, at the 2019 high school reunion. Thank you for many happy memories. Rest in Peace.
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Irene Angelopoulos posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
We love Vince so much. He was my teacher(Irene) in high school many years ago. It was from that time that I realized what a special person he was. Vince made you feel special, important and what you had to say was of value. Through the years, we grew to love him even more. He was family. I can picture him in our kitchen sitting there arguing with my mother . They laughed and cried together… so special. When our mother passed, Vince , with his eloquent words , said everything that was deep in our hearts that only he could express. I wish that I could do the same for him. There is no one else like him.
We will keep his spirit alive in our hearts.
Irene and Louis
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Elaine Evely posted a condolence
Monday, September 18, 2023
Demetri and family.
Gary and I offer our heartfelt condolences on the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Gary and Elaine
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Donna Gillis lit a candle
Monday, September 18, 2023
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My deepest sympathies to Demetrie, Kikki, Billy and Nickie and families. After working with Vince for many years we were fast friends. Donna Gillis
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Monday, September 18, 2023
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Wilfred Gallant posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2023
HONORING THE LIFE OF
Dr. Vince Kachafanas, Glace Bay
IN LOVING MEMORY
CTOBER 26, 1934 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Dr. Wilfred Gallant
67 Quarry Rd.
Glace Bay NS
B1A 1G2
Sunday, 17 September 2023
To The Kachafanas Family
I want to send you warm greetings today as a source of spiritual support to all of you at this time. Though we know that Vince’s memory will last forever in our hearts, something very real has occurred. You have all lost a loved one, someone close and dear to you. This calls for a slow and gradual awakening of a love that is for the moment lost, a life that is now no more, a relationship that in the physical sense has ceased. Nonetheless, his spirit lives on and his memory will never be forgotten.
Have you ever looked over the asphalt of an abandoned air field and notice how a blade of grass can penetrate through that concrete and come back to life. In a similar sense, Vince’s life will never be silenced. It is said that death is not “after life” but more appropriately “beyond life”. It is timeless and space less. He is in the life of God, and finally at peace with Kay, “the love of his life”. Vince loved him family, especially him grandchildren. He loved them with a deep sense of admiration and appreciation for the gift they were to him and the gift he was to them. Happiness is not what made Vince grateful. It was gratefulness that made him happy. He generously gave back to others in a spirit of peace and love. He had that ability to listen to other people and to identify with them. He lived doing God’s will. for indeed, their pain was his pain.
Vince has now found his solace with God as well as with Kay. And we too have to find our solace and peace wherever God calls us to be there for other people just as Vince so richly did in his life time. We have to continue doing the good things that Vince did. Vince reached out to others, sought love and compassion, and offered a friendly smile and a sense of reassurance on his way. Today, we must imitate him and his good deeds in our own lives. In this way his spirit will not be forgotten and his memory will live on in our hearts. A few years ago, I had the good fortune to journey with a lady from New Waterford, where I was asked to sing and play at her funeral. The niece asked if I would sing something uplifting rather than sad and pensive.
Praise and Bless the Lord
Take off your robe of sorrow, your garb of pain and woe. Put on for now the beauty of the glory of the Lord. Every mountain will be lowered, every valley filled with joy. The wooded glen and fragrant tree, a shade at God’s command. R.
Refrain The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy. Praise the Lord, oh bless God’s name,
praise the Lord today. Praise the Lord, oh bless God’s name, praise the Lord today.
God’s life is food like water in the desert of our souls. There is no need for weeping when at last God calls us home. Our lives are filled with fortune, our tongue with shouts of joy. God calling us at heaven’s gate a blessed dream come true. R.
Let’s pray for all our sisters, our brothers and our friends who have gone on before us to the land of peace and bliss. Through Mary’s intercession, through the saints who hear our pray’r, for God to guide us safely where there’s neither tear nor pain.
Now Vince can truly rejoice in God’s invitation: “Come to me and I will give you rest – eternal rest”. Now he can bask in the infinite glory of the Resurrection and a “life without end”. For this is the calling of all of us as we wait to meet him again in our own final journey to God. Such is the promise of our faith “that we will meet again” and this is what gives us hopeful anticipation and the courage to live our lives in the precious gift of love – to love as God loves.
Peace and Blessing,
Wilfred Gallant
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Wilfred Gallant posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2023
When Vince lost Kay, the “light of his life”, I composed this song, What Can I Say? Now he can at last join with Kay “united, as “two souls in one. "In vows, we made, we wedded “two-in-one”. Now in two worlds, I feel so broke, like a bristled rose-like thorn. I hold in hope, a promise so divine, where God will join our souls - united - “two-in-one”. R.
Song’s Origin
This song was created when a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Vince Kachafanas, came to me after the unexpected death of his wife Kay. Having himself come from Cape Breton; I happen to develop a close friendship with him while he was working on his doctorate at Merrill-Palmer Institute in Detroit. Kay passed away three weeks after being diagnosed with cancer, neither of them having had a chance to put things in order. The following song was composed after attempting to put myself in my friend’s shoes to in an attempt to experience the world from his perspective.
Here is a Note I received from Vince after composing this song and mailing it to him.
Dear Wilfred
I received your very moving letter, print and your very lovely song. How thoughtful, how gracious, how poignant! Words simply cannot express my emotions.
"Wilfred, everything happened so fast that Kay and I did not have time to talk or discuss matters of concern and importance or what was meaningful in our lives. I guess we really thought we would be able to beat the illness – but it was not meant to be.
Wilfred, my world was shattered and everything has become meaningless. Kay was my whole world – the center of my loving – yes, I’m having a difficult time coping with her death; but I do “hold in hope, [as you allude to in your song] belief divine, a reunion uncompared when God will reunite our souls and join us two in one”.
Thank you, Wilfred for those joyous and kind words which are the essence of my true feeling and thinking.
Thank God for good and true friends like you. May you continue to walk in God’s countenance. Thank you once again. God, bless you and yours.
Yours in friendship and love.
Vince
On one of my home visits to Cape Breton, I met with Vince which I had previously done on numerous occasions. Knowing he had a piano in his house, I went to his home and played the composition for him. He was very moved by my thoughtfulness and expressed his gratitude for this singular gesture on my part.
Later, on March 10, 2022, I had the opportunity to share the Power Point Presentation that I did of this song and this was Vince’s response:
Wilfred, my friend, this is the first time I experienced this presentation done with brilliance and honest feelings - you are a sensitive talented artist – you show depth of feeling and keen sense of understanding of human emotions. Only a caring, loving soul can completely understand the human element regarding the human soul’s experience!! -GOD BLESS YOU and YOURS! VK
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What Can I Say
Composed & Copyrighted © Feb. 1, 1998
Dedicated to: Dr. Vince Kachafanas
(Name Used with Permission)
When words are not enough, what can I say? What arid voice or feinted speech can numb this shattered disbelief? A charted tongue, well aimed to ease the pain, can often make me feel so ruthlessly betrayed. R.
Refrain: What can I say? I want to cry in one fierce voice so that the world can hear my plea. I’ve lost my love and since she’s gone, in shattered hopes, my life forlorn, has never been the same.
So quick to hide, the darkened sky obscured, where storms befall my every move, like blasted, billowed sails. Who can discern this harrowed space - alone? On bended knees, I pray: “An angel to my care!” R.
In restless sleep, my mind to fertile fields. In sweeping haste and taunting jest, I’m swallowed by this blow. Through crippling dreams and flesh-torn pain, unfurled, in darkened glow, I see a light to guide my path. R.
In vows, we made, we wedded “two-in-one”. Now in two worlds, I feel so broke, like a bristled rose-like thorn. I hold in hope, a promise so divine, where God will join our souls - united - “two-in-one”. R.
Dr. Wilfred Gallant, ED.D., M.S.W.
Associate Professor Emeritus
University of Windsor
Poet, Composer, Song Writer
Musician
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Dr. Wilfred Gallant Associate Professor Emeritus U of W posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2023
I met Vince in Windsor ON when he was working on his doctorate degree and I was a Professor at the University.
Vince had an indomitable spirit and and a most gracious smile. His life was a gift which reflected a life well lived.
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Alfie and Gertie Mcpherson posted a condolence
Sunday, September 17, 2023
So sorry to hear about Vince’s passing he was a happy and wonderful man he will be missed by his many friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time
Alfie & Gertie Mcpherson
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