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Shawn & Andrea Allard posted a condolence
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Our sincerest condolences, Janet and Family. We just got word of Wes's passing and we are sorry we are just finding out now. We remember Wes as a passionate fan of SLU hockey, always so fun, energetic, and positive. A wonderful human who always made us smile. We are very sad to hear of his passing and we wanted to you to know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Much love,
Shawn and Andrea Allard
Class of '99
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Roger Stitt posted a condolence
Friday, March 16, 2018
Deat Mrs. Stitt
It is with deep sadness I learned of the death of your husband Wesley. I remember him from my childhood and teen years. After the war my dad would take us from time to time to Morrisburg to visit his brother Doug and I got to know Wes, Bruce and Glenn. Wes and Bruce were great hockey players and I was quite proud to tell my friends that he was my cousin. I remember watching the two of them play in the old rink in Cardinal when they played for the Inkerman Rockets in the mid 50's. It was an exhibition game and the brothers scored most of the goals in a lopsided 12-2 rout of Cardinal. My condolences to you and your family in this dark time.
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Bill and Sharon Goccia posted a condolence
Sunday, March 11, 2018
Dear Janet & Family,
It was with great sadness we read of Wes's passing. He was such a joy to be around. Your pain and sorrow are shared by so many friends. May you find comfort in knowing so many care. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bill & Sharon Goccia
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Larry Doyle & Sally Clark posted a condolence
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Janet and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Wes was friend and mentor to so many in the community. Our lives were much richer for knowing Wes. We will miss him and wish him good luck trying to get St. Peter better organized.
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Bill Merna posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Janet, Doug, Jenny,
I know that you know better than any of us that Wes was the best in so many ways to so many people
but there is a need to express it. He made OFA teachers feel respected and supported - they knew they had
a friend in the front office. Wes had a way of making everybody he ran into think that it was the highlight of his
day to see them. What a great example of public service to all of us his life story is!
RIP Wes!
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Erik Felitto posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. It took me a long to gather my thoughts about Mr. Stitt and all he did for me, my family and so many others in our community. There was oh so much to reflect upon and I am sorry it took so long to reach out to you about his passing. Mr. Stitt was such a positive force not only my life but in all those countless kids who were touched by his dedication to their education and overall betterment. His honesty, dedication, approach-ability and willingness to share his knowledge was such a rare and generous combination. I've never met anyone like him since.
Your household was always such a loving , positive place to have encountered and I feel so very fortunate to have been included in your family gatherings. There was always so much genuine love and inclusiveness shown. I truly look back and cherish the part of my life that you and your family gifted to me. Compassion, hard work and community spirit were the values that your family projected as examples for those who knew you. Laughs, love, good times & understanding were always in such abundance.
Mr. Stitt was the perfect example of "the life well lived". Continually giving back to his community while being a stand out educator his entire life, he touched so many lives and improved life for all those around him. He was loved and respected by so many and will truly be missed. Both Doug and Jenny are such successful and giving people. They are perfect gifts to the world to perpetuate all of the wonderful qualities that he and you shared with the world.
With love,
Erik Felitto
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Bob Brabant posted a condolence
Sunday, February 25, 2018
Janet, please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. I wish I home and wish you the best. .
Thinking of you.
Bob
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Command Team of the Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky posted a condolence
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Stitt Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
We are all praying for you.
With all of our respect,
MG Evans
BG Young
COL Zemp
CSM Jefferson
Command Group team and SGS.
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Allen and Marilyn Splete posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2018
To the Stitt family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on Wes's passing. We both have wonderful memories of times spent with him in the North Country. Our paths crossed regularly for many years at St. Lawrence and the Remington Museum. His positive influence in so many ways with countless individuals is a wonderful legacy. He was a true friend in every sense of the word. We shall miss his presence very much.
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Allen and Marilyn Splete
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Penny Sharrow posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Janet and the entire Stitt Family -
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wes was a wonderful man ,who I respected professionally and as a friend. He was a true educator and leader with a huge heart. My deepest condolences. Cherish your memories.
Sincerely,
Penny Sharrow
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Dancy Noble (Janice Sibbitts/sister-in-law) posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Dear Janet, Back in 1974, I was substituting @ Heuvelton School as well as getting my Master's @ St. Lawrence and had the pleasure to do my internship in counseling w/ Wes. He was amazing w/ those students. I learned so much from him as in who I was as a person and a teacher, and applied these skills throughout my life to better myself. I told Janice last year that I would like to see Wes again to thank him. So now I'm sorry that I did not see him.
God Bless you and your family. Sincerely, Dancy Noble
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Darin and Katie McInnis posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family!
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Mr + Mrs Douglas Dawley posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We got to know Wes + Janet at the SLU men's hockey games. Always had a smile for everyone and a candy bar. He will be missed.
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Dave Batson posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
I was so sorry to learn of Wes’s passing... With thoughts and prayers to all his family and his many friends. My Dad and Wes were hockey teammates and linemates too. When my Dad passed away, I wrote to Wes, introducing myself, telling Wes my Dad had died and asking for any memories of their playing days. Wes wrote back a very thoughtful reply, a reflection of both his kindness and being a true gentlemen. We later met when I visited Appleton and I felt like I already knew him. It was a memorable, wonderful few minutes together. Again, my deepest condolences.
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Jim and Pam Boyle posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
We are saddened to learn of Wes's passing. The Stitt family welcomed us to the North Country 34 years ago and made us feel at home. Your many acts of kindness and sage advice, both professional and personal, were much appreciated and will never be forgotten. We, with many others, mourn the loss of an exceptional man.
Jim and Pam Boyle
Peregan Beach, Australia
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Nic,Rick and Andra Vangog posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
We were very sorry to here about Wes’s passing.Our thoughts are with Janet and family
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Vivian Zamudo posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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Michael R McCourt posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Hi Janet,
Just heard of Wes's passing. I am so sorry please accept my sincere condolences. I will always remember Wes's big smile, his passion and support for the program and us as young student athletes. We are thinking of you during this difficult time and you are in our prayers.
Mike, Julie, Riley and Ella McCourt
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Ellen Compeau lit a candle
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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Dear Janet, I am so sorry to hear of Wes's passing. I remember you two would sit in front of me at church. He was always smiling and would always make me feel he was genuinely happy to see me, as well as everyone else. God bless you and your family.
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Nicholas Serio posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Dear Janet, Jennifer and Douglas, I was saddened to read of the recent passing of your husband and father. I have such fond memories of his tenure as Superintendent of the Ogdensburg School district as well as his service on the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility Community Advisory Board. Wes always impressed me as a gentleman whose insight on a variety of concerns was always well thought out as well as compassionate. It was a pleasure knowing Wes as a pleasure for me to know him and,enjoy the numerous conversations that we shared. As I am out of the country, I will not be able to attend his services but he will always remain in my thoughts and prayers, as will you his family.
With sincere sympathy, Nicholas Serio
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Marianne and Paul Savino posted a condolence
Monday, February 19, 2018
Dear Janet and all of your family,
This is such a sad time for all of you and for us who loved Wes so much. He was a rock for all who were touched by his faith in us, and made such a difference to all of the communities he worked with. Sharing him with us must have been hard, as he was gone a lot from home, helping others,whether it was students, families, high school teachers and staff, or college communities. I know that I thanked him every time i saw him, but it would never be enough.
He went with me to my SLU admissions interview and made me want to give them my best. I learned what a tiny pond HCS was, but that it had prepared me well to take on the challenges both intellectually and socially. Being a farm girl in that culture was a bit overwhelming, but I made lots of friends, found my husband of 50 years+, and it set me on paths I never would have imagined.
I saw Wes several times in the years since I left the North Country, usually in grocery stores with my mom when I came home to visit. He would ask what I was up to, and gave me little problems to solve, like using computers in high school and working with kids with disabilities. I retired 9 years ago after teaching high school, junior high, and college English, working with over 1000 students with disabilities each year at Buffalo State College, winning the President's Award, starting state and national programs for training and advocacy for those groups, and running a multi-million dollar federal education grant that led to awards from the U.S. Department of Education. I nearly finished my Ph.D. at SUNY University at Buffalo. All of it was due to his faith in me. I never doubted the possibility that I would succeed.
I treasured him like a favorite uncle, and loved both of you enough to ask you to our wedding. We still have the handmade walnut salad bowl set you gave us!
Our love and prayers to you.
Many hugs,
Marianne Richardson Savino and Paul Savino
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Monday, February 19, 2018
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Lori Smithers posted a condolence
Monday, February 19, 2018
Dear Janet and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved husband, father, and friend. Wes was such a great man; I don't even know where to begin. He always had a smile on his face that was infectious and would light up the room. He always had a story to tell - and everyone wanted to listen to him. He was so well-liked and respected and he did so much for his family and friends and for the community, as well.
His involvement with the schools was not only professional - he was also a friend to the students and faculty and I can only imagine how many lives he changed with his love and support. His legacy will live on, not only through his children and his family, but with all that he did for the community. This is a huge loss to all of you, his loved ones and his friends, but also, for all of the great organizations that were fortunate enough to have him on their side - helping them to bring awareness to their cause and raise money to further their mission.
I could go on and on about all of Wes' great accomplishments - however, we all know about them.
Janet, I am thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. I have been thinking about you a lot lately and I miss our wonderful chats. Sending you a hug, positive energy to help ease your pain, if only a little, and praying for all of you. Wes is at peace now and he will be with you always.
Love,
Lori
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Monday, February 19, 2018
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Carlos & Cinnamon Alberto posted a condolence
Monday, February 19, 2018
Thinking of the Stitt family and fondly remembering a man who contributed so much to his community. Our sincerest condolences.
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Janet Silver posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Mrs. Stitt, Jen, Doug, and the entire Stitt family, I am so sad to hear of Mr. Stitt’s passing. He was truly a legend who touched so many. Just last week, I was randomly thinking of him and the last time I ran into him in Albany, when he was advocating for SUNY Canton. As always he was proud of his work but even prouder of his family. His smile was contagious and his advice always sound. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with us...as the north country is a better place because of him. He will be greatly missed. Janet Silver
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Sunday, February 18, 2018
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R.I.P. Wes, He Was An Educator/Guidance Counselor He Cared About The Students, No Matter Who They Were He Helped Them To Succeed In Life. I Will Remember Him Helping Me And Talking To Me In School. I Will Remember Him For Who He Was. My Heart And Prayers Goes To The Family.
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Connie and Jim Ott posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Janet and family...Jim and I would like to express our sincere condolences. Mr. Stitt took a chance on me many years ago and I will never forget his kindness, his guidance, and most importantly his friendship. His contributions to the North Country will never be forgotten. May he Rest In Peace.
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David Valois posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
To the wonderful family that Wes leaves behind, please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Also, please accept my deepest gratitude for sharing this wonderful man with the rest of us. I will always remembers Wes' friendly smile, personal greeting and friendship.
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Robert and Virginia Morrow posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Wes was a great man, he is the reason we ended up in Heuvelton. Our prayers are with all of your family. From the Morrow family.
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John and Pam Sovie posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Janet and family , I can still picture Wes on his way to school wearing his SLU jacket, he will be remembered always as a great person , mentor, educator and community leader.
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Rick DeFranco posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Janet and family,
My sincere condolences to you at this very difficult time. Wes was an amazing man. During my days as a student at HCS, he was my guidance counselor. He had a profound influence on me and gave me firm but friendly guidance when I needed it. And I often needed it! In later years, Wes always looked for me at any community functions and would ask, with much humor and warmth, how I was doing and if I was ever going to find a real career! I hope it provides some comfort in knowing he had a similar positive effect on many, many people in the North Country.
Sincerely,
Rick
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DAVID EVANS posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
I refereed hockey many times at the Golden Dome during Wes's tenure at OFA. He was most always present at games and usually made a point to express kind words to the officials before or following games. I got to know him as a sincere and compassionate person over the years. He always spoke no matter where we happened to meet and I truly have the highest regards for him. My sincere sorrow for your loss.
God Bless
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Judy Paquette posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Mrs. Stitt,
I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Stiit’s passing. You can be comforted knowing how many lives he touched with his caring attitude and the genuine way he guided many to reach their potential. I will always remember that smile of his that could reach the lengths of a school hallway melting away any problems that seemed insurmountable to a teenager. Mr. Stitt will be remembered by many.
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W L Arnold posted a condolence
Sunday, February 18, 2018
I worked with and for Wes for 7 years at Heuvelton. When I came to the area he was one of the first of so many who made me feel welcome. He was always full of ideas and always in motion. He was a true character and I 'm very glad I had the chance to work with him despite his ability to drive many up the wall with his boundless energy !!!! We need more like him.
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Diane Ladison posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
So sorry for your loss. May your memories help sustain you through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Patty Pinkerton posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Dear Janet, Jennifer, and Doug.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Wes. He was one of the most caring men I’ve known, he was so good, helpful and kind to me when Jim passed, I will never forget him. He was a true leader with a heart of gold. Heaven got a hero. My heart aches for you all. So very sorry.
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Lori & Pat Hackett posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet & family...we were so very sorry to read of Wes's passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to at this most difficult time. We have many cherished memories that we'll carry with us forever...
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
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Jim and Kathleen Kelly posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet, Jennifer ,and Doug:
Kathleen and I are so sorry to hear about Wes. He was a mentor.... like an older brother to me. He encouraged Kathleen, as he had many others to restart her career once our children entered school. In addition, she remembers a tear-filled phone call with Wes, when he talked her into persisting with her studies. Despite a crisis which unexpectedly became what seemed like the end of her education there.
Wes never stopped. He never stopped being a leader, motivator, initiator, or counselor. Actually, as I think about it, he never stopped, period!
He was always on the run.
He was very proud of his family, and had every right to be. Janet, you and Wes raised two wonderful children, and had a wonderful and loving marriage. Your generosity toward the Kelly family will always be fondly remembered.
Jim and Kathleen Kelly
St. George Island, FL.
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Phil and Paula Jacques e posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Each of you are in our prayers at this sad time.
Wes always had such a great smile, a firm handshake and a warm hug. He will be missed by many.
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Laurie Lashomb posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet, Jennifer, Doug, and families, Please accept my heart-felt condolences at the loss of your husband and father--such a loss of a great man. I have such fond memories of Mr. Stitt--walking down the hall at OFA in his suit, looking so dapper, always with a smile bigger than him. He had a look about him that was as kind and gentle as he always was. Prayers to all of you as you grieve.
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Joanne and Floyd Bennett posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet, Jen, Doug and families, We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Wes. Wes was such a rock for us when we moved to the North Country. He helped Joanne and I transition into the new community and helped our boys, Tony and Todd, ease into their new schools. What a blessing to have such a fine person take us under his wing. We remember Wes and the Stitt family fondly in our prayers. May he Rest-In-Peace.
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Julie Parkman posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet and Jen,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love Wes so much - his joy and love for the North Country was so contagious! He leaves a big void in our hearts and a powerful example to follow. Julie Parkman
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Nancy Ross Nicholson posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Stitt Family, We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful and respected man. He was such a guiding force for us while we were making career choices. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Nancy Ross and Barry Nicholson
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Richard F. Kelly posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
My condolences to the Stitt family with their loss of a loving husband and father.
It was my pleasure to have known and worked with Wes during my 18 years of association with St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties school systems.
Wes was definitely a people's person who offered so much to his communities, school systems, colleges and organizations he served.
He was a great Cousin who always provided me with excellent guidance.
He will definitely be remembered as a great leader of people who gave so much and expected so little in return.
Richard F. Kelly
Silver Springs, Fl.
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Dick and Mildred Dillenbeck posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
We were saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Wes.He made a big difference in the quality of life in the North Country and will be greatly missed. We wish to extend our condolences to Janet and all of the family'
Dick & MildredFF
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Eleanor Mayhew Dober posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet & family, So sorry to hear of Wes's death. He was a great mentor for me. I often remember his encouragement and silently thank him for helping me to become the person I am.
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Lois Langtry posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet and all of the Stitt family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have lost another North Country icon, a person who truly loved NNY and worked to make it a better place to live, work, and educate your children. He was a friend to all, a tireless worker for all the causes he believed in, and as I told him once, "a short dynamo with a tireless battery." RIP Wes!
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Allison Chadwick posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet-Jen-Doug and family,
Jim and I are so sad to hear of Wes’s passing. Wes was such a fantastic and much loved guy and will be missed by so many people.
We will keep your family in our hearts and prayers in the coming days.
Fondly
Jim & Allison Chadwick
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Carolyn and Roger Watters posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss. Wes was respected and loved by so many.
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Charles & Diane Stearns posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Dear Janet and Family,
May the Lord be with each of you at this time at the loss of Wes. May the Angels guide him to heaven to live eternally with the Heavenly Choir of Angels and those who he lost in his earthly life. God Bless your father.
I will always remember and cherish the memories of teaching years!
Peace Love and Prayers,
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Bryan and Joan Felitto posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Janet , Doug , Jenny , there simply are no words to describe the depth of our sadness to learn of this . Wes was a completely irreplaceable force for good and his spirit lives in each of you as reflections of his innate goodness. Long may that spirit burn brightly .
The North Country has lost an Icon ! This man through his hard work , dedication and rich example provided the spark for many to achieve their full potential . An educator's educator , a tireless and seemingly percursor for the Energizer Bunny , this man was a role model for many in the field.
I vividly remember the zest he shared with me in the early seventies when we initiated " The college in the high school program " between SUNY Canton and Heuvelon ,. Many thought this couldn't be done , but they had no idea what a force Wes was . What a joy it was to work with this kind of enthusiasm and help kids leverage their potential and get into some great colleges with a semester of college credit under their belt .
Then when Wes lead OFA our own children benefitted , from his aura , his friendship and infectious " can do" attitude .
This man was truly one of the Lord's finest creations , a caring ,dedicated bundle of energy that made everyone's life better for having known him
RIP Old friend , you are still the best and iwe will miss you .
Bryan and Joan
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Hon. Roger K. Duvall posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Dear Mrs. Stitt and family:
If there ever was a man of honor and caring it can be found in Mr. Stitt. I remember well the times I had sitting with Mr. Still in his office and in the halls of Heuvelton Central. He always had time to talk with and guide any student or person who asked for his help. Every member of the Heuvelton community was richer for knowing and learning from Mr. Still. I know that I learned how to be true to myself because of his guidance and caring. I will remember his care and concerns for everyone he came into contact with and will take away the knowledge that he taught each and every one of us that you can be the best ever if you just believe in yourself. Thank you so much Mr. Stitt.
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
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Susan Perry Roach posted a condolence
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Mrs. Stitt, Jennifer and Doug,
My thoughts are with all of you and your families. Mr. Stitt was one of a kind. A great neighbor, friend and teacher. He was always there for everyone. He touched so many lives. I have so many good memories of him, he will never be forgotten. My love to all of you!! Sue
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Saturday, February 17, 2018
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Mrs. Stitt and family,
I was sad to learn Mr Stitt passed away. He was what an educator/guidance counselor/person should be. He cared about the students, no matter who they were and made sure they were aware of what options were available for them to succeed in life. Even after we graduated from high school, he would ask how things were and if there was anything we needed. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Rayburn
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Rosella Todd Valentine posted a condolence
Friday, February 16, 2018
Dear Janet,
John and I are so sad to learn of Wes's passing. All of the Todd family knew and loved Wes from our time at HCS...............he was a wonderful educator/guidance counselor/administrator, who always had the best interests of his students at the heart of everything he did.
As a teacher at Northwest Tech, I also had the opportunity to work with him as a colleague in education. And John and I had the further opportunity to get to know you and Wes as friends, which has been wonderful.
Our sympathy and love to you and the family at this sad time. He will always be remembered as a "champion of education" and a "pillar of the North Country community," and we're so glad to have known him.
Rosella Todd Valentine
Leesburg, Florida
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Ron Day posted a condolence
Friday, February 16, 2018
Janet and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Ron and Sheila Day Heuvelton, NY Umatilla, Florida
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