Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Dear McCormick Family: We are very sorry to hear about the loss of such a wonderful man. He will be missed by so many people. His contagious sense of humor and generous nature brought great joy to anyone that had the great pleasure of meeting him. Mr. McCormick was so proud of his family, especially his beautiful daughters and talked about them every opportunity he had. We are sure that you will all miss him very much. Please know that we are thinking of all of you at this very difficult time and that we share in your personal sadness. He had a way of always making us feel special whenever we got to see him. We will truly miss him. If there is anything we can do for Mrs. McCormick or your family, please do not hesitate to ask!! You are continually in our thoughts and prayers! Love Bob & Marg I enjoyed my years teaching with Jim at Gasport Elementary School. He was a great guy. My most heartfelt condolences to all of your family. I remember J&J where I had my first milkshake and fries and the jukebox. A fond memory of Mr. M is of riding in the sidecar of that white motorcycle. I am SURE my parents did not know I did that! The depth of your pain is a measure of how much you care. Hold to the good memories, and there are so many! His infectious laugh and sense of humor left a mark. He will be sorely missed. I am saddened to learn of Mr. McCormick's death. He was a great teacher and person. I have many fond memories of gym class at Gasport Elementary. Many of his stories about life are still with me today. I always enjoyed running into him in the years after I graduated. Mr. McCormick, you were without a doubt my favorite teacher. I'll always remember you. Mrs. McCormick & family What can I say about such a remarkable man who gave everyone a contagious smile and was there for people to lean on. He assisted friends and strangers in anyway he could. There are fond memories of J & J's, his time at Roy-Hart, and helping friends and I out years ago when leaving a school dance and getting in an accident. He will be missed by all who knew him. May you all be at "peace" knowing he is at "peace" and in God's hands watching over you. God Bless you all at this difficult time in your lives. Dear McCormick Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. McCormick was my health teacher, and I found him to be a very nice man. And he had an amazing memory. I ran into him just a few years ago at the Niagara County Fair, and he called me by my first and last name. I felt bad because I didn't recognize him, it had been so many years. I graduated in 1978. I understand what a great loss you are feeling, as I just lost my mother in September. Take care, and please know you are in my thoughts. I am so very sorry to hear about Jim's passing. I moved from Middleport in 1972. Jim was an icon at J&J's. I used to go in there every day after school for our cokes. My husband Bob used to work for Jim in the 60's. Jim always helped the teenagers out. May your family find peace. Jim was much loved by all. Mrs. McCormick and family, Mom and I are so sorry to hear of Mr. McCormick's passing. All the years that Mom lived next door, you were such good neighbors. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Eleanor Nerber & Lynette Soulvie and Family Dearest McCormick Family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. McCormicks passing. He was a kind and wonderful man. His smile would always light up a room. I remember that he was so proud of his girls. My deepest sympathy to you all. Sincerely, Roberta J. Wood Esfandiarfard Jim was such a great man, & so thankful for everything I did. It was an honor to know him & his three beautiful daughters, who were all so caring. Joanne, I am sorry that I did not get to meet you, & pray that you are doing better. My thoughts & prayers are with each of you in this time of loss, & give you strength. Kay As I teach and coach at Wilson Central School I often reminisce about the great McCormick girls and gym class at Roy-Hart. You're in my prayers. Debi Dear Jan and the family: Hope your father passed away peacefully. Due to the year end crazy schedule of Mako, Takako will bit a farewell at the funeral home tonight all by herself without Mako. Please understand. Hope weather cooperates. Our prayer will be with you all. Love, Makoto and Takako Michii My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Jo, Jan, Jill & Jamie. Jo I was a neighbor of Lois Chestnut and we were in Odd Fellows at the same time 7 yrs ago and Jamie, I used to sell jewelry at Orchard Manor. A lovely family with such a tragic loss. I am sure he was much loved. Nancy White McCormick Family- I am so sorry to here of Mr. McCormick's passing. He is a teacher that I will never forget.Even 20+ years later he always remembered everyone's name and face. He always had a smile and a joke. He also had many nicknames for all of us Smith kids. It was either "Smitty" or for us girls "Fifi". Please know that many people foundly think of him often and Know he will truely be missed by all. My sympathy to the McCormick family for your loss. I have fond memories of Mr. McCormick from my RoyHart days. He provided guidance and motivation to all his students. May your memories bring you strength and comfort. Jan, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember going to your house for supper. And I remember the year your dad taught the gym class I was in. He was a wonderful person. Kathy Mrs. McCormick and Family, My parents mailed a copy of Mr. McCormick's obituary and even though it has been 25 years since I last saw him I was floored by the news. Mr. McCormick was my P.E. teacher along with Larry Lutz and he was also my basketball coach. As I read the other messages, I laughed at somebody's reference to the nicknames he had for the students. The first person to greet the students coming in from the parking lot every morning was Mr. McCormick. His favorite trick, telling a student to "keep it under their hat but we were going home from school early because of the snow." Then he would wait to see how long it took for the rumor to get back to him. I have so many wonderful memories that as I play them through in my mind I have to smile. May your wonderful memories of him bring a smile to your faces in this difficult time. Jeff Landers So sorry to hear about your Dad. Martha told me as she keeps me in touch with the local news. Your Dad was always nice and fun to be around. He called me "Sparky" like Tom. I think he could not always remember my name, but knew I was a Spark. Our prayers are with you Susan and John. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. McCormick's family. Mr. McCormick was the most creative Physical Education teacher I have ever come across. Everyone who knew him was a lucky individual. I am so sorry for you loss and may god bless. ;
