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Michael Bordt ✵ 1954-2021
| Name at birth: | Michael Bordt |
| Date of birth: | May 30, 1954 |
| Place of birth: | Korntal, Germany |
| Date of death: | August 5, 2021 |
| Place of death: | Ottawa, Canada |
| Resting place: | Ottawa Muslim Cemetery |
| Submitted by: | Mila Bordt |
Dr. Michael/Mick/Micki Bordt peacefully left this earth on the morning of 5th August 2021 at his Ottawa home of 30 years. Born to Susie (Elfriede) Locke and Fritz Bordt in the small town of Korntal, Germany in 1954 and moved to Prescott, Ontario in 1956, continuing to pursue a successful, beautiful and adventurous life. He always had a great passion and curiosity for travel which fit in so well with his work, naturally connecting people around the world with similar passions and sharing the gift of seeing the world with his family. He undoubtedly had a special connection with Indonesia after moving there in 1988 where he would meet his wife, Lis.
Countless number of professional and academic achievements over 67 years of life, including but not limited to: 35 years at Statistics Canada, 3 years at United Nations ESCAP Bangkok, OECD Paris, Canada Fisheries and Oceans and a PhD in Geography from University of Ottawa where he dedicated his expertise and passions for the environment, statistics, ecosystems, economy and of course the ocean to make a difference in this world, inspiring colleagues and friends alike.
He recently took on and had a significant part established a superhero project, The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership which is beginning to transform how countries measure and manage the progress towards sustainable ocean development. This project has been his pride and joy over the past 3 years and we can be confident that his esteemed colleagues will continue this project and carry it out the way Michael dreamed of.
Survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Liswati Seram, and their 3 wonderful children, Mila, Dani and Andi Bordt. Son to Elfriede (Susie) Locke. Younger brother to Roswitha Lipman-Baker and older brother to Martin Bordt, Fritz Bordt and Roswitha Stein. Uncle to Jordan Lipman, Devin Lipman, and all of the loving, extended family in Indonesia and Germany. Michael’s legacy will live on for decades to come in his passions for world citizenship, Ocean preservation, endless intellectualism, tastefully dry and clever humour, his abundance of unconditional support, love and generosity for his family, his warmth, kindness, and his famous height. He’s the gentle genius giant we all needed and deserved. We will forever miss his presence and keep our love for him in our hearts always.
The funeral was held on 7th August and was attended by his family, old friends, and colleagues at the Ottawa Mosque and Ottawa Muslim Cemetery. Special thanks to the Ottawa Muslim Association and the Ottawa Mosque for a beautiful service. Thank you to everyone for the support and love over the past month and to all the esteemed colleagues and organisations who donated the hundreds of trees in our father’s name, our family is forever grateful.
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Shelly Stokoe ✵ 1967-2014
| Name at birth: | Shelly Patricia Stokoe |
| Date of birth: | March 3, 1967 |
| Place of birth: | Henderson Hospital, Hamilton |
| Date of death: | November 6, 2014 |
| Place of death: | Dunnville War Memorial Hospital |
| Resting place: | Dunnville |
| Submitted by: | Arlene McIlravey |
Do not stand by my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints in the snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn’s rain
When you awaken in the mornings hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there. I did not die.
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Daniel McIlravey ✵ 1937-1996 (Father)
Brent Henry Dewar ✵ 1959-2000
1994
| Name at birth: | Brent Henry Dewar |
| Date of birth: | November 6, 1959 |
| Place of birth: | Lennoxville, Quebec |
| Date of death: | August 24, 2000 |
| Place of death: | Calgary, Alberta |
| Resting place: | Calgary, Alberta |
| Submitted by: | Philippe Saner |
A son, a brother, a husband, a soldier, an engineer. But most of all a good man.
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Bruno Ziraldo ✵ 1932-2009
1960
1997
| Name at birth: | Bruno Ziraldo |
| Date of birth: | December 5, 1932 |
| Place of birth: | Fagagna, Italy |
| Date of death: | February 27, 2009 |
| Place of death: | Toronto, Canada |
| Resting place: | Westminster Cemetery, Toronto |
| Submitted by: | Lorena Ziraldo |
Bruno Ziraldo was born in Fagagna, Italy. The youngest of nine. A passionate man who loved his wife – Elida – children, family and friends.
He delighted in a lively discussion on life, and politics. He sang, laughed, played cards, was meticulous at his work – a stone mason, loved tending to his vegetable garden, fruit trees, and shared the fruits of his labour.
Bruno cherished his relationship with his brother Luigi, his senior by 2 decades. Luigi made his way to Canada first, then Bruno followed, landing at Pier 21 in Halifax. From there he made his way to Toronto.; Elida followed. They settled in Toronto, and had 3 children; Marguerita, Lorena (born in Udine), and Paolo. His grandson Christopher (Lorena) put a sparkle in his eye.
His warmth, and energy was the glue to many relationships. Deeply missed.
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Felicja Abramowicz ✵ 1913-1994
| Name at birth: | Felicja Trajman |
| Date of birth: | 1913 |
| Place of birth: | Czestochowa, Poland |
| Date of death: | 1994 |
| Place of death: | Montreal, Canada |
| Resting place: | Baron De Hirsch Cemetery, Arbeiten Ring, Montreal |
We are the Mirrors of Your Love.
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Colleen Donelda Joan Wilder ✵ 1960-1996
Name at birth: Colleen Donelda Joan Rickard Date of birth: 4-8-60 Place of birth: Sault Ste. Marie, Canada Date of death: 14-6-96 Place of death: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Place of burial: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Submitted by: teresa (tav2@prodigy.net)
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Kirk Leonard Martin Vance ✵ 1975-1993
Name at birth: Kirk Leonard Martin Date of birth: 15/10/1975 Place of birth: Fort St. John, BC Canada Date of death: 07/30/1993 Place of death: Prince George BC Canada Place of burial: Cremated. Prince George, BC
Submitted by: Betty-Anne Vance (bavance@mpamcentral.com)
This is in Memory of you Kirk.
We Miss you, and think of you Very often.
I Thank God for the time we had with you.
We Miss Your Big Smile and your Laugh.
You were and still are very special to all of us
We Love You!!!
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Brian James Stewart ✵ 1952-2002
Name at birth: Brian James Stewart Date of birth: 16/03/52 Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date of death: August 31, 2002 Place of death: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Place of burial: Valleyview Memorial Gardens, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Submitted by: Margaret Stewart (tigers@shaw.ca)
Brian we never had a chance to say goodbye, you left so suddenly. I miss you so terribly and wish we could turn back time and change so many things. I love you very much and I feel lost without you.
Always
Margaret
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Edward John Spicer ✵ 1936-1995
Name at birth: Edward John Spicer Date of birth: 25/09/1936 Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Date of death: 07/11/1995 Place of death: Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada Place of burial: Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough, Ontario
Submitted by: Russell Higgins (rhiggins@knet.flemingc.on.ca)
Edward, (retired after 20 years service with the Royal Bank).
Suddenly on Tuesday, November 7, 1995 at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge at the age of 59. Ed beloved husband to the late Eleanor. Loving father to Cheryl and her husband Russell Higgins, Michael and his wife Barb Spicer. Cherished grandfather to Michele, Shaun, Lisa, Alan, Jayne, James, Sandra and Donny. Great-grandfather to Krystyn. Dear brother to Jim, Joan McDermott, and Leonard. He brightened the lives of many friends and family. and will be allways in our mind and hearts.
His favourite Music was Neil Young’s Harvest Moon, he played the tape continously.
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