Comments for 天美传媒 Learn. Lead. Serve. Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:22:58 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Comment on In Memory of Mrs. Rose Astorino by Carl Polych /news/in-memory-of-mrs-rose-astorino/#comment-302330 Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:22:58 +0000 /?p=71641#comment-302330 I always loved to run into Rose at school she was so happy to share herself with me always. We had many chats about life involving just about everything life is. She’d always give me a big wave and smile from the end of the hall as she was walking in my direction…..she had the warmest smile which I’ll never forget.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Mrs. Rose Astorino by Andy Barron /news/in-memory-of-mrs-rose-astorino/#comment-302323 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:34:02 +0000 /?p=71641#comment-302323 I鈥檓 really sad to hear of Rose鈥檚 passing. She was both a dedicated mother and educator. She always had a welcoming smile for everyone. Beautiful person all around. So sad.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Mrs. Rose Astorino by Lisa Priebe /news/in-memory-of-mrs-rose-astorino/#comment-302308 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:32:08 +0000 /?p=71641#comment-302308 ]]> Rose was my first friend at STM. I鈥檒l always remember how she came over to sit next to me and have lunch on my first day of the job. She made me feel so welcome and we became friends right away sharing laughs and stories about our kids. Rose was a favourite teacher amongst the students and parents and a beloved co-worker amongst the STM staff. Sincere condolences to Rose鈥檚 family who she loved so very much. Rose, your beautiful smile, sense of humour and kindness will never be forgotten. Rest easy beautiful lady馃挅

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Fr Patrick Tepoorten /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-301871 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:17:48 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-301871 We priests of the Archdiocese of Vancouver this devoted servant. He was always there at St thomas More, and was always a humble, welcoming man.
Our condolences to the Christian Brothers on the loss of a wonderful confrere. When i was in Powell River BC for ten years, I met him up there when we would visit his brother who lived in the Powell River/qathet region. May you rest in peace, dear Brother, you have been an inspiring example for our world’s youth!
Fr Patrick Tepoorten Saint Pius X Parish, Mount Seymour, North Vancouver BC

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Raja Gupta ('90) /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-301768 Wed, 27 May 2026 17:21:57 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-301768 Bro was one of the science teachers who played a significant role in my being a teacher of physics today. Patient, thoughtful, and smart. I was fortunate to have him for Physics 12 so many years ago.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Chris Lane /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-297910 Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:53 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-297910 Today, I felt a prompting to go to the 天美传媒 website, which I have not done in many years, and was saddened to read about the passing of Brother Bassett. I first met Brother Bassett in 1979, soon after I arrived in Canada and joined the faculty at 天美传媒. I immediately liked Brother Bassett鈥檚 soft-spoken manner and cheerful disposition, and looked forward to the occasions when I ventured up the stairs to the physics lab, usually late in the day, where I found him working quietly behind his desk. In our many conversations, I sensed a depth of character in him and dedication to his work at 天美传媒. For him teaching was not a job. It was not even a career; it was a calling. And equally so was his calling to follow in the footsteps of Edmund Rice and become a Christian Brother.
Vale Brother Bassett. The world is a lesser place with your passing. Rest in peace.
Chris Lane Cairns, Australia

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Larry LeBlanc /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-292819 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:39:48 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-292819 Brother Bassett, thank you for the calming force you helped to instill in me as I am sure many others felt around you. Your patience and knowledge made a great impression on me and I strive to do this every day. I thank you sir for your time and devotion. May you rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Eric ('79) /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-291802 Sun, 24 May 2026 04:27:01 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-291802 Bro Bassett is a great memory from the ’70s. He was soft spoken, good at listening, and easy to make smile. Those traits made him a respected teacher.

This may be the first week STM has ever been without him. He will forever reside in my heart as a fine man and a great teacher. Many men will remember him that way. (Sorry, I guess women now too!)
Bro is in our prayers, and Father David in Port McNeil and surrounding areas has included him. I know he will be in many prayers. Rest in peace Bro.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Martin Rodriguez /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-287196 Fri, 22 May 2026 21:52:08 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-287196 Brother Bassett, you were my homeroom teacher senior year in 1986 and I always found your calm demeanour comforting. Our batch had a 3 day retreat, and it was the last day and I happened to sit with you during lunch. You listened while I gave you my thoughts on a few issues. For me, it was uplifting. After 40 years, your kindness still resonates in me. Thank you, and may you rest in peace and love.

]]> Comment on In Memory of Br. Bassett by Walid Muslih /news/in-memory-of-br-bassett/#comment-287195 Fri, 22 May 2026 20:47:21 +0000 /?p=58139#comment-287195 Rest in peace, Brother Bassett. Thanks for opening the gym on Saturdays so my friends and I could play ball.

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