John "Jack" Steele Kirkland
November-15-1936 - June-07-2014
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Bill Cassell posted a condolence
Rest in Peace Jack. You were always there for me and many others. You will be missed by many and remembered by all.
Bill
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Rosemary Cowie posted a condolence
Jack was a wonderful man. It was my honour to work for him (intermittently) for 13 years. He cared so much for the underprivileged - never turned away a client if he could not pay. He never wanted to stop working, and it is a blessing that he was able to carry on for so long.
Over the years he paid tribute to countless colleagues by giving retirement speeches and eulogies. Now it is your turn, Jack, to receive the tribute that you have earned. God speed. Rest in peace.
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Margot Stoliker posted a condolence
My sincere heartfelt condolences to Mr. Kirkland's Family, Extended Family and Friends.
Jack will be remembered fondly by many for his wit, generosity, and compassion.
I pray you find comfort knowing he is at peace and in the company of those he loved, who have made this journey before him.
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Mary Lynn Kelford posted a condolence
Dear Bev, Jimmy, Mary, Cathy, Jacqueline and extended families:
Please accept my sincere condolences to all of you at this time. Jack was an amazing man and helped my family in ways that will never be forgotten.
May you find comfort in all the the wonderful memories
and know that the Wilson family is thinking of you at this difficult time.
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Sue and Neil Alder posted a condolence
Dear Bev and family,our deepest condolences to you all at this time of sorrow at the loss of a dear man.He did it His Way working at what he loved until the end. We had a great visit with him a few months ago,he and Neil reminisced about all their mutual friends.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Rod and JoAnne Keays and family posted a condolence
Dear Bev and family,
Our deepest sympathy. So proud to have called him a friend.
A wonderful family man, husband , friend, lawyer and GENTLEMAN.
He will be dearly missed by all.
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Darlene Nighbor posted a condolence
Thinking of you Bev at this tough time. Remember all the happy times.
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Darlene Nighbor posted a condolence
Thinking of you Bev at this tough time. Remember all the happy times.
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Mike and Faye Hobbs posted a condolence
We are so sorry to hear of Jacks passing. We could always count on his common sense and keen judgement. He had an amazing memory and was always interested in our well being. He will be dearly missed by our family.
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pat and graham beaton posted a condolence
So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We were honoured to have known him both as a lawyer and friend.Jack will always be remembered as a friend to all whose lives he touched
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steve hannah posted a condolence
I am sorry 2 hear of Jack's passing, but now he is in the arms of God
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Michael Edelson posted a condolence
To Jack's entire extended family, please accept my heartfelt condolences. Lawyer,raconteur, poet and humanist, for me Jack was the Ottawa Valley's Renaissance Man. He will be deeply missed by his many friends in the profession he loved.
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Sherry Laming posted a condolence
My sincere condolences being sent your way. Jack was an amazing man and a true friend. He will be missed by many. Keep those memories close to your heart for they will brighten your darkest days.
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Charlene Catchpole posted a condolence
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jack was a wonderful caring man and will be missed greatly by many. Keep his memory close to your heart and celebrate him.
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Doris Johnston posted a condolence
My most sincere condolences to all the family. I was honoured to be a secretary in his office - he will be missed by so many all over the community.
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Tom & Charlene Whitney posted a condolence
Bev and family. May your years of wonderful memories carry you through these difficult days. Yes, Jack died as he lived in dignity. God bless all of you. Hugs
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David and Elizabeth Heustin posted a condolence
We were both honoured to have had Mr. Kirkland as our lawyer. May the family be comforted.
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Kevin Cameron posted a condolence
My family and I had the pleasure of knowing Jack. He was a good man. Our prayers are with the family.
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Denis Myers posted a condolence
Jack made a difference to a lot of people & his work touched numerous lives. My condolences to his family.
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Robert and Belva North posted a condolence
It was a shock to hear of Jacks passing , he was a great man lawyer and friend.
He will be missed by too many people to even mention.
condolences and prayers for his family.
RIP MR. KIRKLAND and thank you for all you have done for us
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Ray & Shirley Madden & family posted a condolence
Dear Bev,Jimmy,Mary,Cathy,Jacqueline & extended families: Please accept our sincere condolences at this very difficult time.Jack was a great lawyer & a wonderful friend who shared our home town of Almonte & we will miss reminiscing about growing up there when we visited his office.His wisdom & compassion guided us through legally complex personal & business affairs over many years.Jack practiced law for all the right reasons,not to enrich himself, but to help his fellow citizens.He will be dearly missed by our family & all those whose lives he touched during his amazing legal career. Ray & Shirley Madden & family
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Jim McGlade posted a condolence
I always enjoyed talking with Jack either in court, at the rink or having dinner with him at the hunting camp near Westport. Jack was a fair lawyer and treated me and other police officers with respect. He was fun to play hockey against with the Smith Falls old guys. He will be missed by his Lawyer buddies. My visits with Jack were always entertaining.
My sympathy to his family. My he rest in peace.
Jim McGlade Westport
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Randy Bingley posted a condolence
My sincere sympathies to Bev and the family. Jack attended the Brockville Jail on many, many occasions over the years to assist clients. He always took time to stop at the office and chat with me about the client, hockey, baseball and most of all his family. He was always friendly to our Officers and was very well respected by everyone at the Jail. I called Jack several times over the years when someone really needed help. He always called me back and helped out others when they were in need, without anyone ever knowing about it. Our community has lost a very compassionate lawyer and a fine gentleman. He will be missed by all.
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Sharon Deegan posted a condolence
Bev & family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time in the loss of your beloved Jack. There was never a finer man that walked this earth.
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Joyce Simpson posted a condolence
Bev & family. I would like to extend my sincere sympathy at this time, in the loss of your husband, father & grandfather. It was my pleasure to have worked for Jack and have to say he was the best & most understanding person I have ever known. May God hold him in his keeping as Jack looked after one and all.
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Elaine Wolfe posted a condolence
I'm so sorry Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elaine
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Joe & Evelyn Haggett posted a condolence
Bev & family,
We were very sad to hear of the passing of Jack.
Whenever we had the pleasure of visiting with him, we always came away thinking of the way he inspired people and how he held very strong views of the things that he did not approve of. Joe always enjoyed his visits with Jack.
He will be sorely missed by your family as well as the community and the people whose lives he touched.
We are thinking of you and praying for you at this very difficult time.
Love
Joe & Evelyn
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Pat Steele posted a condolence
Dear Beverley and Family and Jim,
I was saddened to hear of Jack's passing. He will be sorely
missed. I particularly remember how he inspired us with
his thoughtful speeches at family gatherings in Almonte
and at the Steele farm over the years. I still have some
of them.
My deepest sympathy,
Pat Steele (cousin)
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Angelo Mavraganis posted a condolence
"It was an honor knowing you Jack. Thank you for the memories.
You will be missed."
Angelo Mavraganis, Ottawa, Ontario
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Barb Lavier posted a condolence
A wonderful man. Jack will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to your family.
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Colleen Kenny posted a condolence
To Bev and family: It with a sad heart that I found out of the passing of Jack. I was in B.C. and just happened to check the local news. Bev we had many a fun talks at the pool in Jasper, be assured that Jack will be remembered in Smiths Falls for all his hard work on behalf of our citizens, a great lawyer who mentored many will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
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Stephen Byrne posted a condolence
My condolences to Jack's family, Jack's contribution to my life is beyond measure and he has been in my thoughts all the years since we met.
Steve
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Rosemary Cowie posted a condolence
Dear Bev, Jim, Catherine, Mary, Jacqueline, and family:
I still can't believe that Jack is gone from us, never mind that it has been almost one year.
What an amazing man he was. Always there whenever someone was in need. The only trouble with that was it made his secretary burn rubber on the keyboard and cause permanent hearing impairment while fielding the many daily phone calls. I love that he insisted on calling me "Rosemarie". I guess the French version of my name sounds cooler.
As you come to this anniversary date, may you hug one another lots, cry a little, and hold tight to him in your hearts, for he sure was a keeper!!
Love, Rosemar(ie)
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