In Memory of

Eugene

"Gene"

Rankin

Condolences

Condolence From: Rick Thom
Condolence: Dear Helen, We will remember Eugene with fondness and his dedication for our Lord was inspirational. We always enjoyed your yearly visits to our church in Shoal Lake with the Christian Light Riders. We're praying that your memories will bring you much comfort and taking hope in the fact that you will be seeing Eugene again. God bless. Rev. Wendy and Rick Thom
Wednesday June 26, 2019
Condolence From: Tom & Fran Perrin
Condolence: Helen and Family, Was saddened by the news of Gene's passing. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Tom & Fran Perrin
Tuesday June 25, 2019
Condolence From: Kathleen Connors
Condolence: Helen, Paul, Everett, and Kate, I have only now learned of Gene's death. My thoughts are certainly with you as you cope with the reality of Gene's passing. The loss of a husband and father is not easy and I can empathize an sympathize with you. I enjoyed my time with Gene at our last nursing reunion and was so glad that Gene had been able to join us. Time does heal and dull the void. The memories of family times and special moments become more significant as time passes. It is important to keep his memory alive and speak of him often for his spirit lives on as our lives continue. Know that I am thinking of you and may the words of the Cape Breton Rankins singing "We Rise Again" bring you comfort.
Wednesday June 19, 2019
Condolence From: Don and Elaine Bettof
Condolence: Our brother Gene has been promoted to glory. He has been a good Ambassador for our Lord. We have enjoyed working with him and Helen in the CMA ministry for a number of years and appreciated their commitment and support. Helen our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Gene will be missed but our Lord and friends will be there to support you.
Friday June 14, 2019
Condolence From: Jane O'Connor Foster
Condolence: Gene and I graduated together in the Chestertown High School Class of 1955. We were a small group of 14 and thus became very close. We have followed the lives of one another over the years and even managed to hold a few Reunions. In between we have kept in touch with a monthly Newsletter; occasionally there was a telephone call. More recently we have depended on social media to keep track of one another. Even though all 14 of us have taken different journeys, we have kept that special bond. We have maintained a chain of communication and a sharing of our lives no matter where our paths have taken us. And we have grieved collectively for those of us who have departed this life before the rest of us. I do not think that even members of our own families hold any higher degree of closeness than we have always had for one another. I send to Gene's family my deepest condolences on their loss of husband, father, grandfather and friend. And to Gene I say, "Farewell dear friend... you are already missed."
Tuesday June 11, 2019
Condolence From: Wayne Phillips
Condolence: I have been thinking about Gene and I remembered our time working together as volunteers constructing the balcony at Bethel Church on Richmond Ave . We worked many evenings installing the glass panels and oak trim around the front and stairs . His cuts were always perfect He had a great attitude for working with the other greenhorn volunteers . He had many more talents beside a University Professor . You are now free of your health issues in your new home in Heaven and we will someday meet again . .
Tuesday June 11, 2019
Condolence From: Darcy Bower
Condolence: I send my deepest sympathy at this time of loss. I worked with Gene for many years at BU and always enjoyed our conversations and creative problem solving exercises. He was truly interested in and dedicated to students and their success, and his sense of humour and his vast and varied experience helped him to communicate easily with students and colleagues. I know he will be deeply missed.
Monday June 10, 2019
Condolence From: Jean L. Jack
Condolence: Helen and family, my deepest condolences in the loss of Eugene. You worked very hard. Remember the memories. Take care. Jean
Monday June 10, 2019
Condolence From: Beth Smale
Condolence: We knew Gene through his involvement with Lions Club. We always enjoyed his company -- his sense of humor, his great knowledge and many abilities. Our thoughts are with all the family. Keep your memories close. Gene will come to mind every time you hear a motorcycle motor roar!!
Sunday June 09, 2019
Condolence From: Pat Tolmie Daniels
Condolence: Helen and family: I am sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Saturday June 08, 2019
Condolence From: Marg Rycroft
Condolence: Deepest condolences to you and your family.
Saturday June 08, 2019
Condolence From: Marie & Gordon Reimer
Condolence: It was with much sadness we learned of Gene's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you Helen as well. as other family members. I recall Gene as a valued member of the Faculty of Education. His willingness to pitch in and teach courses in both PENT and BUHEP was much appreciated. Most of all I respected him for his unwavering faith in a God with whom he has now become intimately acquainted. We will be praying for peace in your journey without him. May your memories be sweet, lasting and with some consolation you will meet him again in a better place!
Thursday June 06, 2019
Condolence From: Shelley Kokorudz
Condolence: Dear Helen and Family. So sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. You and the kids are in my prayers. Please pass my regards onto them as well.
Thursday June 06, 2019
Condolence From: Heather Duncan
Condolence: On behalf of the Faculty of Education at Brandon University, I am sending our deepest sympathy. I did not know Gene personally but I have heard so many good things about him from those who knew him as a colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with you. Heather Duncan (Dean of Education)
Thursday June 06, 2019
Condolence From: Susan Derksen
Condolence: Sorry for your loss Helen. Blessings to you during this time!
Thursday June 06, 2019
Condolence From: Cecilia and Edwin Jackson
Condolence: Our deep condolences to Helen and the family on Gene's passing. Cecilia has many fond memories from her years working at the Faculty of Education of BU with Gene. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Thursday June 06, 2019
Condolence From: Barbara Harpe
Condolence: I have worked at BU for many years and always enjoyed my contacts with Gene. My sincere condolences to his family.
Wednesday June 05, 2019
Condolence From: Margaret Woods
Condolence: Helen, thinking of you and your family at this time. May all your good memories help you through this time.
Sunday June 02, 2019
Condolence From: Ken & Julie De Roo
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy to you and the family Helen on Gene's passing. We have many wonderful memories with Gene since our time with CMA. We especially remember Gene welcoming us with open arms when we joined. We feel blessed to say he was a true friend. Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers. Ken & Julie
Sunday June 02, 2019
Condolence From: Carl Hakenen, cousin Artie
Condolence: Helen, just head that Gene died this week. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. I have many fond memories of Gene over many summers in Chestertown, NY as we grew up. Carl Hakenen cousin "Artie"
Saturday June 01, 2019
Condolence From: Susan
Condolence: My sympathy to you and your family Kate....people say it’s easier to lose someone when they’ve lived a long full life but I say we’ve just had them that much longer to love and miss them. We only met briefly at the hospital Kate but I’m thinking about you with much sympathy.
Saturday June 01, 2019
Condolence From: Scott and Alice Allen
Condolence: Our sincere condolences at the passing of Gene. He will be greatly missed. We have many find and wonderful memories of Gene at various CMA rallies as well as coming to Dauphin and then we would go for a coffee or Pizza Hut. I will miss my brother in Christ.
Friday May 31, 2019
Condolence From: Wendy Petersen (Martinook)
Condolence: Helen. So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family a this time.
Friday May 31, 2019
Condolence From: Traci Gaucher
Condolence: Helen, so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. Thoughts are with you at this time. Traci (Evanonki) Gaucher
Thursday May 30, 2019
Condolence From: Dee McKay
Condolence: Helen, my condolences to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Thursday May 30, 2019
Condolence From: Hank & Grace Loewen
Condolence: Helen,Paul, Everett and Kate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. We have so many great memories of Gene as part of CMA. With heartfelt sympathy, Hank & Grace
Thursday May 30, 2019