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Steve & Mary Helen Gallagher posted a condolence
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Dear Ruth and family,
Sincere condolence to you and your family on the loss of James.
Steve and Mary Helen Gallagher
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Joyce & Ozzie Wile posted a condolence
Monday, August 25, 2025
Dear Ruth
We are very saddened to learn of Jim’s passing. You two were like “peas in a pod”, always together and enjoying one another.
We met at the Bowling Alley in town many years ago, but we will always remember the unscheduled New Years Eve dinners we enjoyed together at White Point.
May your happiest and most special memories of Jim remain forever in your heart, and God bless you daily with peace and good health.
Sincerely,
Joyce and Ozzie Wile
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David Ritcey pledged to donate to SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Jim was truly a good person and a great neighbour for many years.
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Carole Ann Wiscombe posted a condolence
Saturday, August 23, 2025
My sincere condolences to the family.I was a student of this great teacher.He instilled in me that I was capable of achieving whatever goals I set. Whenever I doubted myself I returned to his belief in me.An incredible person and mentor.
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Kristina posted a condolence
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Such a lovely family, I was lucky to have met Jim while community nursing. All the best in this difficult time.
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Annette Martin posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2025
Ruth and Family.
I'm sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
He was a very fine person and very kind.
I enjoyed working with him at BHS.
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Donna Burke posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2025
Ruth, Judy, Paul, Carolyn and family
Sincere condolences to you all! Jim was a kind and caring man. We sang Happy Birthday to him at our Class of 73 luncheon on August 1st and I hope he was able to see the video.I’m sure you will all have many wonderful memories.
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Kerry Jo Parker posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2025
My condolences to Jim's family. I felt honoured to know Jim. He was always a pleasure to visit with and to care for. We shared a connection to the bay of Fundy and he gave me much good advice regarding gardening. What a wonderful man!
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Chuck LeCain posted a condolence
Friday, August 22, 2025
As an inexperienced teacher in 1974, I couldn't possibly have had a more sincere, patient and kinder mentor than Mr. Olmstead.
With fond memories, much gratitude and condolences to the entire Olmstead family,
Chuck and Judy LeCain
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Martha Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Dear Ruth, and family,
My condolences on the loss of Jim. He was a kind and gentle man. When I arrived to teach/coach girls at BHS in 1975 he made me feel very welcomed. He was a key to my enjoying my next 5 years on BHS staff.
Martha Brown
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Cathy Rogers posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Family of Jim Olmstead - sincere condolences on Jim's passing. He always had a gentle smile and a twinkle in his eye. A true gentleman. Cathy&Paul Rogers
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Mike Naugler posted a condolence
Thursday, August 21, 2025
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Jim and Ruth were dear friends of my parents Polly and Gushie Naugler. Jim was also a very respected high school principal to many of the kids growing up in Bridgewater and as discussed last year on our 50th reunion we certainly tested him by times! All the best to Ruth and the rest of the family in this difficult time. Mike Naugler
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Sally Whynot posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Dear Paul and Gwen,and Carolyn My deepest and sincere condolences to you and your family at the passing of your Dad.
May all your precious memories keep him forever in your hearts.
Sincerely Sally Whynot
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Mary Prince posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Olmstead's death. He and Ruth were such close friends of my parents. My heart goes out to Ruth, Judy, Carolyn, Paul and everyone in the family. I have a little story. Mr. Olmstead actually taught me how to water ski when I was 12 years old. My mother took us to the lake to visit Mr. & Mrs. Olmstead. He offered to take anyone who was interested water skiing. I was keen, but had no swimsuit and had never skied. He gave me a bright blue 1 piece of Judy's. Although I had a great first ski, I had to decide whether continuing to ski would provide more joy than continuing to have the swimsuit grow with every pull!
I have often chuckled about that day and wondered how many others enjoyed the same fun.
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Peter Hall posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
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Sincere condolences to family, friends, past faculty members and students of Mr. James Olmsead. As a student of Bridgewater junior / senior high school, I remember him well. An honourable man.
He will be missed by many.
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Phillip Olmstead posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
My condolences to Aunt Ruth, Paul, Carolyn, and Judy. My father Vaughn and James were very close and inseparable as boys growing up. I remember very well their hunting trips up into northern Québec, like two teenagers being cut loose to high adventures adding bragging rights of successful hunting. Camp pictures of life on the tundra gave veracity to much of their adventurous claims. Uncle James and his brother Vaughn are once again together and forever in the presence of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit for all eternity.
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Anne (Marie Doucette) McLeod posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Olmstead’s passing. He was such an integral part of my teenage years not just as my Principal. I am truly thankful that some of us were able to have a visit with him and Ruth last summer. His memory was better than mine as he recalled my one and only disastrous attempt at water skiing when I was 17! He will be fondly remembered. My condolences to Ruth, Judy, Paul and Carolyn.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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I am so sorry to hear the news of Mr.. Olmstead's passing.
I have a single memory to share as this moment was a defining point in my life.
My family had just come to Canada after fleeing Uganda in 1972. We were sent to Bridgewater, NS as in the words of the immigration officials, "They have a great school."
On our third day in the country, on a cold late October day, I presented myself to Mr. Olmstead. He was patient and heard my story. he asked me a few questions about my past schooling and read my previous school reports. He decided to walk me to Grade 11A class and gently knocked. He introduced me to the class and gave a background of how I have ended up in Grade 11A all the way from Kampala, Uganda. Mrs Olsen guided me to an empty seat. His parting words, which I will never forget, were, "Take care of him!" in his gentle, but firm tone. I will always remember that kindness and care. I felt safe for the first time.
It was lovely to meet him last year.
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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After 42 years, we had a lot of adventures and memories. But one continual event, year after year, was a cocktail and cribbage, a couple of hours at a time. That is what I’ll take forward - he even won a few. A great guy.
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Paul Harmon posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2025
Carolyn, Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Condolences to you and your family. i remember your father coming into Rhodenizer's Electrical where I worked in the 1970s with Robert Crooker. Bob Crooker and your Dad were good friends.
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Linda Mason posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2025
We are sorry to lose such a great neighbour and friend.
Our condolences to the Olmstead family.
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Vi Pomeroy posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2025
60 years of memories here at the lake - too many to single out a particular one, but he will certainly be missed and remembered. Condolences to Ruth & “ kids” , and to all who knew and loved him. Sincerely, Vi Pomeroy
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Byron Mersereau pledged to donate to SOUTH SHORE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Monday, August 18, 2025
Condolences to Ruth, Carolyn, Judy & Paul and wishes that good memories of many years bring comfort
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Monday, August 18, 2025
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Edith & Leroy Whynot posted a condolence
Monday, August 18, 2025
Leroy and I are saddened to hear of James's passing . We both have good memories of him . Mine are from school through to now. Leroy's are through trips to move boats and both of us have memories from the lake . We hope your good memories will help to get you through the rough times now .
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Monday, August 18, 2025
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Debra (Scantlebury) McLean posted a condolence
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Mr. Olmstead was a lovely person, and we were lucky to have him as principal. Bless his heart in heavenxo
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