Tribute Wall
In Memory of
David Mindorff
1965 - 2023
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Ruth Ann Penny lit a candle
Saturday, November 11, 2023
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Dear Michele,
Late as I am in writing this, I want you to know how deeply saddened I was to hear of David's death. My daughters, Rachel and Fiona, are also shocked and mourn his loss. He taught both of them and was Fiona's advisor for two years at Branksome. An avid inquirer, he opened up a dimension of learning in students that they had not known before and made biology a place where they could think creatively and expansively on the one hand and learn precision and discernment on the other. And of course, his consistently gentle touch, optimism and insistence on their capacity to learn affected them permanently.
For me, as his colleague, I found his calm adherence to principle a tremendous gift. Her argued quietly and forcefully for change that would benefit students first - never wavered on that. He brought logic and incisiveness to decision-making. And he poked fun when we all got a little too wrapped up in administrivia, bringing us back to our higher purpose.
I know that you and the boys were his greatest joy. I hope that the obviously strong bond you have will help you along through the darkness of these days.
May he rest in peace.
Ruth Ann Penny
Toronto
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Lindsay Ireland posted a condolence
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
We haven’t known David or the Mindorff family for long, but their kindness and generous spirit welcomed us to the Lyford Cay school and Bahamian community. It was easy to become fast friends.
We will forever remember David for his quiet sense of humour, and the warm, kind, intelligent, thoughtful man that he was. His love for his community, the environment and his profession were abundant. His love for family was limitless.
Our heartfelt condolences to the Mindorff family
Chris, Lindsay and Aidan
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Kahon Dean posted a condolence
Saturday, November 4, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Mindorff Family.
David was a kind and approachable leader who always took time to listen and to consider the input of others. He was always focused on the larger outcome and how his decisions would bring about the greatest good.
We will miss David's smile and his effective leadership.
Kahon Dean
Lyford Cay International School
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(Fr.) Peter T. Rowe posted a condolence
Saturday, November 4, 2023
To Michele, your sons, and all in the extended Mindorff family: I share in your pain and sorrow over the loss of such a fine man, David. It was a deep shock to me to learn of his untimely death, so sudden, and it caused me to think back over fond memories of my time spent in Budapest with you, Michele, and David alongside you. The year was 1993 and a couple of us travelled by boat down the Danube from Vienna to spend a couple of days in that city -- and you certainly showed us around marvellously (I've had occasion to return there twice since, but it being my first trip I will always remember your kindness). David accomplished so much in his life and was such a well-rounded (and grounded) individual. Just knowing about his most recent accomplishments (doctorate, another book) makes this loss even more devastating. I extend prayerful sentiments to one and all, and I certainly will be including David in my personal prayers as well as this parish's. Peace be with you, (Fr.) Peter T. Rowe (St. Vincent de Paul, Niagara-on-the-Lake)
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Barclay Lelievre posted a condolence
Thursday, November 2, 2023
I just heard the terrible news of David's passing. We worked together on a few IB publications. He was such a talented writer, a deep thinker and had such a dry sense of humour, it was a pleasure to know him and to collaborate with such an intelligent and thoughful person. He talked so lovingly about his family and their place in Fort Erie. With deep condolences...
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Fr. Kneale posted a condolence
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
I am so very sorry for the loss of David.
On this solemnity of All Saints, I remember his holy qualities as being a gentle and kind soul, the lived embodiment of the Beatitudes.
I have wonder-ful memories of the kindness, consideration and compassion that he manifested on his earhtly journey.
David and his kin were always the consummate expression of the Catholic family in their universal care and concern for others.
Please accept my prayers and Masses for David and for you.
With gratitude to God for his life and his spirit.
Fr. Kneale
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Linda deRuiter lit a candle
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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So very saddened to hear of David's passing.
Condolences to David's family and the Mindorffs.
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Debra Mustos lit a candle
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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My heart felt condolences go out to David’s family. I had the great fortune to be teaching at Branksome Hall when David joined our staff. In my 26 years of working in education, I met no one who surpassed David in his combination of intelligence, grace, humility and kindness. What a devastating loss for the education community and most importantly, for his family. May his soul rest in peace. Debra Mustos
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Catherine Tambakis & Einar Bertelsen lit a candle
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Our deepest condolences to you all for the loss of your dear David.
May he rest in peace.
Catherine Tambakis & Einar Bertelsen
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Iris and Miruna Mihaila lit a candle
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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We had the privilege to meet David on the paths of our lives. David touched the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. He left an indelible mark on people all over the world. David's legacy will continue to shine brightly in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him, and he will be deeply missed.
Our sincere condolences to his wife and four sons. Sending a lot of love during these extremely difficult times.
David will forever remain in our hearts, and his spirit will live on through the cherished memories we shared with him. Rest in peace, dear David.
With heavy hearts and deep sadness,
Iris and Miruna
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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of David Mindorff and the Lyford Cay family. We will missed him at the Dragon Boats Festival events and our visits to LCIS. A person who had assist in the Development and Influence young mind to make the World a little bit better place. May You Rest in Peace - Lloyd and Justin (The family of Windsor Academy Albany.)
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Travis Kruger posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
David will be missed by both Veronica and myself. He inspired us to move all the way from Malaysia to the Bahamas. His vision for LCIS was unwavering and he did everything in his power to follow through on that vision. We believed in him and hope that his vision will continue onwards at the school. Both he and Michèle did everything they could to make new teachers feel welcomed into the community. This is because of their kind hearts and focus on people first within the school system. It's still a shock that he is gone, but we want to keep his memory alive by continuing to work towards his vision day in and day out. It was a pleasure getting to know him both as a person and as a colleague. Rest Well David.
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Carol Mollica lit a candle
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Our deepest sympathies go out to the Mindorff families and friends on the loss of David. We never had the priviledge to meet you David but you most definitely are " In the arms of the Angels."
With Heavy Hearts
Carol & Bruno Mollica Girouard
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Ashleigh Brown lit a candle
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Dear David,
Thank you for bringing such a light and warmth to the LCIS community; you were loved and adored by many and will be missed dearly. You've paved the way for so many individuals and impacted so many lives. Thank you for constantly paving the way and educating the leaders of tomorrow, showing us all that educating ourselves continues far after high school or college, that we all are ever changing and constantly growing. Sleep in peace King....
Ashleigh Brown
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U-landa M. Bain posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
David You Were A Great Person..... Thinking Back To The Day You Interviewed Me, I Was So So Nervous.... When I Saw Your Welcoming Smile That Said "You Can Do This" , I Immediately Felt At Home...... Thank You For Giving Us The Best Version Of You........ We Will Miss You Dearly!!!! It's Not Goodbye......It's Until.....
Ulanda M. Bain
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Kenya posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Mindorff. He was a remarkable person whose wisdom and advice had a significant impact on those around him. He will be remembered fondly and missed by many.
To the Mindorff family, please have my deepest sympathy. Kenya, Kailen and Danielle
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Matthew Bliss posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Dear Nicholas, Michael, Benjamin and Jonathan,
Your dad is integrity, and purposeful about it, and you have that too. Please stay healthy and safe and be the integrity he and your mom gave you and nurtured you with. You are explorers and open to adventure and likely ready for most of life’s wrinkles and joys, and so please enjoy both and be you.
These ideas are born from your dad’s view of the world, one he expressed eloquently and gently and with the firm piercing delivery only he could summon, as if wisdom and caring itself had surrounded you. This is your teenage father’s opus, one of faith, hope and love, all for you. Yes, on our 1984 pre-uni find-yourself bike tour, we spoke of integrity. Nerds, yes but all very earnest about it. Please please be safe and healthy and enjoy being his sons, being your best you. It’s his greatest gift and joy.
Michèle,
I miss him too, although haven’t really taken it in yet. I’m so thankful for you both for letting me hang and go on dates with you two and for not just pretending to read books and write
In journals but to take the time and reflect and do and live. Thanks to you both for showing me how small the world is, and how wonderful it is to explore. Thanks for always showing me what home feels like and for being part of mine, whatever the geographic distance.
To my Mindorff family,
I am so grateful for you accepting me as your 12th child, son and brother, and for showing me patience and love and gentle. I’m still striving to be that, and so thank you. You helped me see and feel what a big brother, loving partner and dad could be,
To David’s global family of learners, colleagues, friends,
You are blessed. Please live and love as he’s shown us all.
David,
Thanks for being the man I strive to be.
All my love,
Matthew
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Bob Culig posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2023
An old friend from way back, we attended grade school (OLV) and high school (Notre Dame) together. David's easy-going nature will be missed. To Michele and Family- my heartfelt condolences. RIP my friend...
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Tamu Mckinney posted a condolence
Monday, October 30, 2023
It was such a privilege and honor to work under Mr. Mindorff. He was so kind and considerate and a very hands on leader. He engaged in activities with the little ones through things like gardening and participated in kayaking expeditions with the high school students. His presence at LCIS will be sorely missed. But it so good that he made meaningful memories that we will always cherish in our hearts. May you rest in peace.
To Michele, the boys and the entire Mindorff family, please have my deepest sympathy.
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Dr. Michèle S. Mindorff uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Coralie Clark posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2023
Kind, caring, modest, empathetic, highly intelligent - his untimely end is a huge loss to the world of international education. His memory will live on in the people who had the privilege to know and work with him. My heartfelt condolences to Michèle and his family.
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Shanthia Dorsett lit a candle
Sunday, October 29, 2023
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The number one thing I will remember about David was his kind and gentle nature. His love for education always shone through when he was either leading a lesson with my Kindergarten students or the passion in his voice during staff meetings. He will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
To the family, please have our sincere condolences. Chris & Shanthia Dorsett
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Richard Loeper-Viti posted a condolence
Sunday, October 29, 2023
I feel very fortunate to have worked for, taught with, and known David. He was kind, supportive, intelligent, and patient, a great role model for all, especially for those of us in education. Rest easy, David. There are many of us who carry your influence into the work we do each day.
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Saturday, October 28, 2023
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Kate Hebdon Posted Oct 29, 2023 at 12:01 AM
Such a generous human being who elevated every conversation seeking multiple perspectives; David’s knowledge and cherished humour will be missed. I feel grateful to have known him and to have spent time with your family who carry his legacy in every smile. We are sending you big hugs, Michele. Remembering our visit to The Bahamas, hiking and kayaking with David, snorkelling while watching Michael scuba dive and spending time at your dinner table laughing. Much love to you all.
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Brett Dawson posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2023
My wife Darlene and I want express our deep, hearfelt condolences to Dave's widow Michelle, their four sons, and the Mindorff family. We feel much sadness at the news of Dave's passing. I always felt Dave was a good man, with a kind soul.
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Paul Billiet posted a condolence
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Always calm, always thoughtful
David was a colleague and a friend.
I shall miss him
My sincere condolences to his family
Paul Billiet
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Giles Pinto lit a candle
Saturday, October 28, 2023
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David was a visionary educator with a brilliant mind who was always open to further conversations. He was also an inspiring leader and a caring mentor who helped to shape my career and that of many other educators. Most of all, David was a loving father and a devoted husband. He was utterly unique and will be deeply missed throughout the world of international education. My family and I send our condolences and love to David's family.
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Judy and Norman lit a candle
Friday, October 27, 2023
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This is how I remember David. When he smiled his whole face lit up!
What a generous and kind man! He will be missed by many all over the world!
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Judy and Norman lit a candle
Friday, October 27, 2023
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Bernadette Fox Posted Oct 29, 2023 at 8:25 AM
David was such a kind and gentle person. He embraced the community he lived in wherever he lived in the world. He loved the environment and I enjoyed the discussion we had about the natural environment of The Bahamas. He will be missed. Condolences to his family. May God strengthen you at this time. RIP David.
Bernadette
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Ted Park8nson posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
I was very fortunate to work with David in the Branksome Hall Science department. When I first met David, I sensed a thoughtful, compassionate and generous personality as well as a great intelligence. He gave much to the school, but what stood out was the total devotion to the betterment of his students. He left us far too young, but he will live for a long time in the hearts of all of his colleagues, his students, the IB community, but most of all in the hearts and souls of his family.
Rest in peace, David.
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Rose Marie Taylor lit a candle
Friday, October 27, 2023
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Rosemary Evans posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
This photo of David truly captures his essential spirit! I was so fortunate to work with David (and Michele) for six years at Branksome Hall. David truly understood the ideals of the IB Programs and Branksome Hall staff and students were the beneficiaries. Thinking of you Michele and Nicholas, Michael, Benjamin and Johnny, and sending heartfelt sympathy! David's spirt will definitely continue to inspire so many.
Rosemary Evans
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Tikvah Mindorff posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Dear Aunt Michele, Nick, Mike, Benny, and Johnny, sending all of our love and deepest condolences to you all. We are very sorry we are unable to be with you for the service. We are thinking of you - Tikvah and Tyler
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Tina Grande posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
To Michelle, Nicholas, Michael, Benji, Johnnie and extended Mindorff family
A loss felt SO deeply and way to soon -- We send our Most Sincerest Condolences to you all
We hold you all CLOSE to our Hearts now and in the coming days and time ahead ....
Know that David's gentle, kind Spirit left a lasting impression on so many of us; His smile calmed a room; His compassion and intelligence, a gift to so many---He will never be forgotten
May perpetual Light shine upon him now and Forever and we Pray for his repose among the Guardian Angels
He will look over you all and continue to guide, nurture, advise and share with you in magical ways- please know this to be true and we hope this brings a bit of comfort, peace in this most difficult time
With Much Love Always,
Maurizio, Tina, Lucas and Simon Grande
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Rose and Ron Scott posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Mindorff family during this difficult time
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Jack Facca posted a condolence
Friday, October 27, 2023
Memories... too many good ones to pick just one... just a good guy. RIP, David. You will be sorely missed.
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The family of David Mindorff uploaded a photo
Thursday, October 26, 2023
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