CALVIN JAMES (JIM) ALWARD

Condolences & Memories (10 entries)

• Fay and family. We were so sorry to hear the news about Jim. We feel blessed to have known Jim and to be able to call him a friend. We will remember his kindness, and caring and his dry sense of humour. We are away in Mexico but our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rod and Susan - Posted by: Susan and Rod Sprange (Friends) on: Feb 03, 2017

• I'd like to thank all the Kelvin students who shared their memories of my Dad with us. My Dad absolutely loved teaching History, was Kelvin High "Cherry & Grey" through and through, and he always referred to the Students he taught at Kelvin as "my kids". - Posted by: Michael Alward (Son) on: Feb 02, 2017

• Jim was the coach of our 1969 provincial champion Reach for the Top team. I was also a substitute on the 1968 team so I got to know him fairly well in that capacity. He certainly gave us guidance. But mainly gave us confidence that we could achieve. That was a true gift. I would like to offer my sincere sympathies to Fay and the rest of Jim's family. - Posted by: Michael Rachlis (former student) on: Jan 31, 2017

• Mr. Alward was my history teacher in I.B. at Kelvin. I thought it was so fitting to have a teacher who had seen what he was teaching up close and so personally. We knew he had served in WWII but he didn't go out of his way to talk about it but I don't remember anybody else but him hosting Remembrance Day services. I do remember he didn't like to use the roller on the overhead projector, though. When he ran out of space he would move it manually with his hands so by the end of class, there was a huge pile of whatever that clear film stuff was called on the floor in front of the projector. I'll always remember him as an excellent teacher who brought history to life and just as importantly as a very kind man. Kelvinites were lucky to have him. - Posted by: Geoff Kirbyson (former student) on: Jan 29, 2017

• To Fay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. From a variety of church and community connections, I got to know Jim (and Fay!) When Jim realized that my son Rob had been his student, he always asked about Rob, how he was doing, what was new in his life. Our boys were also Reach for the Top competitors, and the time and effort Jim put into coaching his winning team were much appreciated by parents and students alike! Jim made many contributions to our community...we appreciate this and are sad for his passing. - Posted by: Virginia Platt (friend) on: Jan 28, 2017

• I am truly sorry to read of Mr. Alward's passing He was a very caring teacher. A man with a great sense of humour. Was very supportive in Kelvin sports programs. He was a great teacher. Carlo Macario (Class of 1974) - Posted by: Carlo Macario (Former student at kelvin high school ) on: Jan 28, 2017

• I agree with Cathy. Jim was an excellent teacher and I was fortunate to have him in for both Gr 10 and 11 history. I used to stop by Kelvin and visit him when I came home for holidays, well into the 1980s. With thanksgiving for a life well lived. - Posted by: Amy Campbell (Kelvin student (Class of 75)) on: Jan 28, 2017

• I am very sorry to read about Mr Alward. We all had some great and wonderful memories on Addison Crescent. - Posted by: Donna pope (Family friend) on: Jan 28, 2017

• Hi Fay, so sorry to see Jim's passing in the paper. Jim and I are in Texas for the winter so will not be able to attend the funeral. We keep you and your family in our prayers. - Posted by: Diane and Jin Coulter (friend) on: Jan 28, 2017

• My condolences to the Alward family at this sad time. Mr. Alward taught me at Kelvin and to this day if anyone asks me who was the best teacher I ever had, it was him. He actually made history come alive and tell a story that never failed to keep my interest. His many students over the years were very lucky to have him! - Posted by: Cathy Gilbert Therrien (Ex-student) on: Jan 28, 2017