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Don Mitanoff
1947 - 2018
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Condolence From: Kora Lee Lehman Piers
Condolence: I first met Mr. Mitanoff in grade 4 at Sharon Public School. He was in charge of teaching students the recorder. He inspired us to learn to play first by learning fingerings of the notes and then learning rhythms as he played along with us on his accordion. We formed the Recorder Orchestra and he took us performing on a regular basis to bring joy to elderly in care facilities. Later he was my Grade 6 teacher and I will never forget that class. Mr. Mitanoff held our attention in so many ways in every subject. He would spend hours at a time enriching our standard educational tasks with stories and history and humorous anecdotes. I can still hear the laughter and delight of all of us in that room during those times. I remember his reciting of Ozymandias so clearly! He had high standards and expectations for us as his students and as I have continued on in my education I have often been reminded of what I learned specifically from Don Mitanoff. I majored in linguistics and was ever so grateful at that time for strict grammar lessons in
grade 6 which helped to steer my love and
confidence in analyzing
text and sentence
structure. As a teacher
now myself I use the very
recorder I played in his
orchestra as only one of
the ways I integrate music
into my classroom. I have
two teenage children who
have often heard my
many fondly remembered stories of Mr. Mitanoff and the valuable lifelong learning he was able to inspire. Thank You Mr.
Tuesday February 06, 2018
Condolence From: Judy Barton
Condolence: Mr. Mitanoff was my music teacher at Aurora Heights Public School and it was my favourite class. And it's funny--playing Ob-la-di Ob-la-da on the recorder in grade 7 kick-started my love of the Beatles which has never faded. I give him credit for that. :) In addition, he got me playing French Horn which I played through high school and which brought me much joy.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but I hope it helps ease the pain when you think of all the young lives he touched, and all the ways our futures opened up because of his influence.
Monday February 05, 2018
Condolence From: Ann Todt
Condolence: Dear Lynn and family,

Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you all now. Wishing you peace and love.

Ann
Sunday February 04, 2018
Condolence From: Marcia Papa (nee Wiebe)
Condolence: Dear Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I am very saddened to hear this news.

Mr. Mitanoff. He was my Grade 8 teacher at Parkview Public School in Unionville and I will never forget him. Seemed like a tough teacher at first.......but he taught us things we will never forget. (I became the BEST speller ever after hearing, "List 36, 6 times!" if we weren't behaving properly in class.)

We sat in rows, not groups, we learned to be quiet and respectful when he was talking, we learned to memorize the Prime Ministers of Canada in one night for our "pop-test" and most of all......we learned how to play music and learned to love the accordion and his favourite song. "Macedonian Melody" (as he called it.)

My older sister who is also a teacher , ended up working with him years ago in Mount Albert. (Linda Veitch) She told me he was the kindest teacher ever and that his "toughness" was just for show. He really loved his job and he really cared about his students.He wanted the best for them. I will miss you Mr. Mitanoff. I wish I had a chance to tell you in person how influential you were as a teacher.

With much sympathy to your family,
Marcia Papa (nee Wiebe)
Saturday February 03, 2018
Condolence From: Donna (Frank Keenan) Teta Lena
Condolence: We're so deeply saddened by Don's passing. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful, loving family and Don was a special cousin to me. He was loved by his family and adored by his students. Don was the epitome of kindness and an all round nice guy. Be at peace Don. We will miss you.
Saturday February 03, 2018
Condolence From: Steve, Leonie and Sean McCullough
Condolence: Dear Lynn & Family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. Praying for you at this difficult time. It is wonderful to read that Don touched so many lives and we hope that that brings you some Ccomfort. He is now resting in the arms of Our Lord. God bless you all.
Friday February 02, 2018
Condolence From: Linda Shaw
Condolence: Lynn and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Don was clearly a well loved man and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Friday February 02, 2018
Condolence From: Fiona Savage
Condolence: Mr. Mitanoff was our Grade 6 teacher at Sharon Public School many years ago. He was one of my favourite teachers - teaching us about music and all sorts of things. He taught us the Hava Nagila dance which I never forgot. Wonderful memories of an amazing man. My sincere condolences. Fiona Savage
Friday February 02, 2018
Condolence From: Bob Kyriakides
Condolence: Lynn, I'm so sorry to have heard about Don's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Kyriakides
Thursday February 01, 2018
Condolence From: Anita Donato EGCOC
Condolence: Dear Lynn
I am sending you my love and strength. Thinking of you always . Hugs xoxoxo
Thursday February 01, 2018
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