DENNIS GALBRAITH

Condolences & Memories (39 entries)

• Irene & family we are so sorry for your loss even though we've just met you both we looked forward to seeing you at Val's for the annual swing golf & Xmas dinners. Dennis was always there in a big way with a smile on his face. He'll truly be missed. We just found out about Dennis's passing & am so sorry for your loss. Bernice & Roy Okaluk - Posted by: Bernice & Roy Okaluk (Swingg olf/Xmas) on: Jun 21, 2013

• Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: mark and colleen sopher (Friends ) on: Apr 27, 2013

• My condolences to family and friends, although I've not seen Dennis for many years, I recall a lot of good memories while I lived in TC. He was a genuine guy and will be missed. - Posted by: Robert Marks (Friend) on: Apr 25, 2013

• So sad to hear of Dennis' passing. Our family as well were neighbours with the Galbraith family and we extend our sincere sympathies to Dennis' family and friends. the Marks family - Posted by: Marks Family () on: Apr 25, 2013

• I grew up next door to the Galbraith clan on Yale Ave. I have many happy memories of Dennis and some of his activities while grow up next door to him and his family. It was a shock to hear of his untimely passing. My wife and I extend our sincerest condolences to his family. - Posted by: Fred Larkins (Former neighbour on Yale Ave.) on: Apr 18, 2013

• Dennis was a gentle giant of a man with a heart as big as the football fields he loved so much. I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Transcona Nationals football club where my sons played. My daughter trained, I managed and my youngest daughter grew up. Dennis and Barry where a great team ready for work or laughs or both. For all the time he spent away from your family he was creating memories for many children and their families. My heart goes out to you and your family Irene. Be strong and take care of one another, we will be missed, but our memories are in our hearts.....Cheryl Foster and Family - Posted by: Cheryl Foster (alumni Transcona Nationals) on: Apr 12, 2013

• So sorry to hear of your loss of a husband and father. I have good memories working at Wayoata School where both Chris and Laura attended. I cherish the beautiful easter eggs given me by Chris and Laura. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. - Posted by: Carol Kirkhope (friend ) on: Apr 12, 2013

• It was a huge shock to us here at Structural Composite Technologies Ltd. to hear of Dennis' passing. Our shop will not be the same without him. He was a friend to many and will be sadly missed. I for one will miss his way of expressing himself by saying "Watchama Call it". My deepest sympathies go to Dennis' family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this most difficult time. - Posted by: Heather Pearce (Co-worker) on: Apr 12, 2013

• Thanks for the kindness you showed my son during your time working together. Thank you for all the years of coaching and friendship, You, Barry, Bill, Bert, Ron and Carmen are the reason I still look back at those 1 win seasons as some of my favorite years. Nationals Forever buddy, Heaven on 2... BREAK - Posted by: Daryl and Dylan Ellis (Friend,, Nationals Alum) on: Apr 12, 2013

• Sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. He was a great coach as well as a friend to all that played for him. - Posted by: Scott Stevens (Former player) on: Apr 12, 2013

• SEPT LONG WEEKEND WILL NEVER BE THE SAME. ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO WHAT DENNIS WAS GOING TO BRING TO OUR GATHERINGS ON THE WEEKENDS. ALWAYS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR EVERYONE TO EAT. TILL WE MEET AGAIN LOVE WADE AND JONELL - Posted by: wade and jonell jaques (friend) on: Apr 11, 2013

• WE are truly sorry to hear about the loss of Your Spouse and Father. Please accept our deepest sympathies to you Irene and your family. Our prayers are with you at this very difficult time. - Posted by: Christina and Len Bahry (Friends of the family) on: Apr 11, 2013

• Dennis was an older brother to me, his memories are & will always be close to my heart, the stories are endless & reminisced often, he is now a legend...our thoughts are with you Irene, Chris, Laura, all the D's, & Barry. - Posted by: James, Maddalena, Ashley & Sean Douglas (Neighbourhood freind, colleague) on: Apr 11, 2013

• Thinking about Dennis the last few days and the things we did together growing up. Each memory brings a smile to my face. I was blessed to have him as a friend, miss him already. - Posted by: Don McKinnon (Friend) on: Apr 10, 2013

• I've known Dennis for over 55 years and was shocked to hear of his death. Dennis was one of the toughest guys I ever played football with but was also a man of extreme generosity and kindness. The time he donated to the Transcona Nationals as a coach or doing any other job that needed doing will probably never be surpassed. He is a person that will truly be missed. Sally and myself extend our most sincere condolences to Irene and family. Wayne & Sally Martin St. Thomas, Ontario - Posted by: Wayne Martin (friend) on: Apr 10, 2013

• Growing up I was raised on stories of Dennis and was then fortunate enough to be coached by him. His contributions to the Transcona Nationals and all his players made us all better people. My family sends their thoughts and condolences. - Posted by: Nigel Martin (Former Player) on: Apr 10, 2013

• My heart is beyond torn and I'm so sorry and every ounce of my love and strength goes out to the Galbraith family. Dennis was like a second father to me and taught me a world of knowledge of good and bad hahaha he was a great man and I will for ever sadly miss him - Posted by: Jonny Domino (Family ) on: Apr 09, 2013

• I was so sad to hear of Dennis's passing. He was a great man. I will miss him dearly. He was always there for us at work. - Posted by: Jeff Champagne (coworker) on: Apr 09, 2013

• There's only one Vooyko Dennis! Generous and inclusive, a laugh was never far away with him at our table. Lots of great memories, and funny family stories. Hugs from Toosha and Paul - Posted by: Toosha Letby () on: Apr 09, 2013

• We are saddened to hear of your loss. We met Dennis at the Transcona Nationals Football. An outstanding individual with a great sense of humor and a big heart. His contribution to the football community touched many people. - Posted by: Paskaruk Family () on: Apr 09, 2013

• I KNEW DENIS FOR A LONG TIME GROWING UP IN TRANSCONA, WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER WITH BARRY DOMINO AND A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS, EVERY TIME I MET DENIS HE ALWAYS HAD A NICE SMILE AND A JOKE FOR ME. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS. - Posted by: RAYMOND CHIKOWSKI (FRIEND) on: Apr 09, 2013

• On behalf of the Gelineau family, I send sincere condolences to the Galbraith family. Dennis was a great man with a great personality and sense of humor who coached my son in his Midget years with the Transcona Nationals football team where many games were won and even more memories made. Thank you Dennis and may you rest in peace. - Posted by: Lorraine Silk (Wade's Mom) on: Apr 09, 2013

• We first met Dennis while we were working in Gillam. Have fond memories of our times together. We are most saddened by the news of his passing. Our hearts go out to his family. - Posted by: Blair & Sonia Sheane (Friends) on: Apr 09, 2013

• To Irene and family. I was really fortunate to have met Dennis and to have him as a coach and friend. Dennis gave countless hours to making me a better football player and a better person. Dennis gave me the knowledge and skill set to advance to University football and ultimately being drafted into the CFL. I am deeply saddened for your loss and will always have great memories being coached by Dennis - Posted by: Jim Rybachuk (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• Picture if you will a steaming hot July afternoon at Grand Beach with thousands of bikini clad sunbathers; when down the boardwalk march the Blues Brothers, aka Dennis and Bongo, dressed complete in black suit and tie, fedoras, dark shades, standing head and shoulders above the crowd and handcuffed to a briefcase. Why? To put a smile on everyone's face. I will never forget this and many other happy memories of Dennis. My sincere condolences. - Posted by: Ron Kramble (friend of the family) on: Apr 08, 2013

• We are so sorry to hear about Dennis. We would occassionally meet up with him somewhere in Transcona and always enjoyed catching up. We lived two doors down from Dennis and his family on Yale Ave West. It is with great sadness to lose one of the Yale St gang. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Posted by: Cheryl (McIvor) & Ed Roy (Old neighbour) on: Apr 08, 2013

• My thoughts and prayers go out to Dennis's family. My first memory of Dennis is playing winter football at Regent Park School in the early 60's and the last time I saw him he was winding up a spring for a overhead door by hand. What a gentle giant! - Posted by: Ted Wegner (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• So sad to hear about Dennis he was a big influence on my football playing years and on my life, he will be missed. R.I.P - Posted by: Cory Kinden (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• My deepest condolences. Dennis was a great guy with a strong will and a kind heart. He was a generous person who would do anything for his friends. He will be missed. God bless Dennis. - Posted by: Billy Sandulak (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• Was fortunate enough to have met Dennis during my last few years of playing with the Nationals. I will never forget his desire to win. He knew he had big shoes to fill and you know what, he did a rermarkable job. Dennis - "Okay, i want you guys to run the whatchamacallit" Offense - "huh" Dennis - "you know, that thing-a-ma-jing" Offense - "gotcha" RIP - Posted by: Wade Gelineau (former player) on: Apr 08, 2013

• One of my oldest memories of Dennis, is sitting in a livingroom on Pandora taking equipment inventory and drinking coconut rum with Barry Domino. Few people realize how important Dennis and Barry were to the survival of the Nationals in the late 70's early 80's. They were just as instrumental as Bill Omiuk and Sonny Anderson and Bob Fowle and myself, when we approached the Optomists to build the Nats Facility. They owe a debt to people like Dennis and Barry for all their dedication over the years. Farewell my friend you will be missed. - Posted by: Ron Collins (friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• I was very shocked to hear of Dennis's passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I had the honor and privilege to be coached football by Dennis. He loved football!! Dennis was the type of guy to be first one at the club and last to leave, he just loved being around the guys and involved with the game. I'll never forget that smirk and twinkle in his eye when he was cooking up a play to try to fool our defence during practices. He'll be truly missed. Whatcha call on 2!! - Posted by: George Ritchot (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• We remember meeting Dennis for the first time at the Transcona Nationals field when my boys took us up on the idea of playing football. He was always a kind hearted individual who had time for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time. - Posted by: Don & Kim Vanderhooft () on: Apr 08, 2013

• Dennis was a great coach. He gave up many hours for me and many other players to help us become better Football players, Better teammates and better people. He taught me how dedicated and caring you need to be as a coach and I use those skills today with my teams. He will be missed....! - Posted by: Hoss (Former player) on: Apr 08, 2013

• My condolences on the loss of a husband, and father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Pani Galbraith and family. - Posted by: Alycia Diakiw (Student) on: Apr 08, 2013

• Please accept my sincerest condolences on Dennis' passing. I often reminisce of life in Transcona during the latter fifties and sixties and invariably a smile comes to my face. Memories begin to explode and many funny stories appear of Dennis in hilarious situations, whether they be at Westview Elementary School, Central School, or the Pirates Community Club, laughter takes over my body. Probably, the most famous episodes of fun were our days at Central School as grade seven students. The non-malicious mischief that our "gang" contrived led us to spend time away from the regular class isolated in the famous cloak room, the den at the end of the hallway or a simple time out in the hallway. Dennis was truly a kind hearted giant. Although Dennis was the tallest and strongest student in our class, he did not have a mean demeanor. He was easy going, thoughtful and kind. To demonstrate his kindness: the last time I saw Dennis, I was at my parent's home on Pandora, and he was bicycling home from his work. He stopped to talk and during our conversation he noticed that I was working on an outside tap. He offered to stop by the following day to help me replace it. I know Dennis spent endless time in the development of the football program in Transcona. In doing so, touched many lives in a positive manner. Irene, there is no doubt, that Dennis has left a wonderful legacy for you, your children and indeed his entire family. In Thought and Prayer, Frankie De Marchi - Posted by: frankie de marchi (friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• The Transcona Nationals Football Club send their condolences to the friends and families of Dennis. He was a very large part of the Transcona Nationals Football Club and helped build it up to where it is today. - Posted by: Steven Hoel (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013

• Very sorry to hear of your loss Irene. - Posted by: David Mikula (Colleague) on: Apr 08, 2013

• We were so sad to hear of Dennis's passing, although we haven't seen much of Dennis over the last few years we will remember his generous nature and contagious laughter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Irene and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: May & Doug Trager (Friend) on: Apr 08, 2013