I just this evening found out that William Shatner went to Verdun High School. I knew he was a Canadian, and had gone to McGill Univ., but not that he had gone to VHS. Does anyone know where he lived......would it have been Verdun?
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hi linda i think captain jim lived in NDG,he used the tranporter to get to vhs dimpleboy
The great Piano player Oscar Peterson, lived on troy, near wellington 2nd floor, near the enterance to the Champlain bridge, Buzz Berlin, great war ace, 2nd world war, lived in Verdun, attended St. Willabroad Church, Berlin Ave named after him , Chuck Catto
HEY CHUCK I THINK IT WAS BEURLING NOT BERLIN MAYBE NOT BIM
The name was definitely Buzz Beurling, hence the street named after him.
Chuck. I will most probably be seeing Brian Elwell this evening, and will mention your name to him.
oscar peterson and his sister used to give private piano lessons. took lessons there patricia
sorry your right on, chuck
My late husband who was 20 years older than me said that he went to Montreal High School with Oscar Peterson and that he live in St Henry at that time just up from Atwater market and off a side street from St Cunegonde Church on Atwater that would have been around 1943-45
For those who went to St. Thomas More Church Obit from the Gazette this morning McGlynn, Hugh Francis. Passed away peacefully at St. Margaret's Residence on March 26, 2004 at the age of eighty-seven years. Dearest son of the late Hugh McGlynn and Sarah Virginia McElhone. Beloved brother of Mary McIver, Also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by his sisters and brothers Virginia, Owen (Lucie Hudon), Monsignor Gerald McGlynn, Rev. Father Peter McGlynn and Sheila. Resting at Feron's Funeral Homes, 1010 Shevchenko Blvd., LaSalle. Funeral Mass to be held at St. Thomas MKore Church on Tuesday, March 30, 2004 at 11 a.m. Interment Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the St. Thomas More Memorial Fund would be gratefully appreciated. Both Father Gerald and Father Peter were at St. Thomas More Church in the 70's and 80's
Hi - I have pictures of Buzz Berlin - my dad and him were friends during the 2nd world war. He also had a brother david berlin which I went out with. He was quite the pilot from the stories my dad used to tell. Do hear people mention his name very much. Alice Conant
You right it is Beurling - The memory sort of goes when you get older hahaa. It is an age thing.
Actually, his name was Buzz Beurling, and he is the person that Beurling
Street is named after. Our very
own war hero!
Heather
"LEST WE FORGET" - Rememberance Day, November 11, 2004
Maynard Ferguson born in Verdun - I didn't know that - did you! Found the info while browsing. Hey, you never know !!! Maynard Ferguson, Trumpet Player, bandleader Originally printed in "Contemporary Musicians, Volume 7" Jazz legend Maynard Ferguson far surpasses the title "trumpet player"; he is an internationally famous big-band leader, one of the world's great brass players, and instrument designer, record producer, composer, arranger, producer of film soundtracks, and dedicated teacher. He is also a three-time Grammy Award nominee and Down Beat magazine award winner. The prolific bandleader has recorded over 60 albums in his lifetime. The alumni list of his band members over four decades reads like a Who's Who of the jazz world: Chick Corea, Chuck Mangione, Bill Chase, Bob James, Slide Hampton, Wayne Shorter, Greg Bissonette, Peter Erskine, Joe Zawinul, Willie Maiden, and Don Ellis are just some of the greats Ferguson's bands have bred. Ferguson emerged from big-band swing and worked his way through jazz, bebop, rock, funk, disco, and fusion. When he wasn't actually playing his horn, he conducted, cueing his men, or just snapped his fingers and enjoyed the music. He has been a hustler, a tireless worker, and remarkably generous with his musical abilities. Few careers have spanned so many different forms of music, tribute indeed to Ferguson's flexibility and staying power. Ferguson was a child prodigy who first soloed with the Canadian Broadcasting Company Orchestra at the age of 11. He was born in the Montreal suburb of Verdun on May 4, 1928. His mother was a violinist with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra and later, a teacher who helped introduce music into the curriculum of the Montreal public school system. His father was a high school principal. By the time Ferguson was four, he too was playing the violin as well as the piano. At the age of nine he was enrolled in the French Conservatory of Music to receive formal training. He has cited his main influences as his mother and Louis Armstrong
I have a complete set of encyclopidias that once belonged to Buzz (ace ww2)!
I don't think that Bill Shatner actually went to Verdun High...I believe he went to a school by the name of Baron Byng but since that school was shut down in the, I believe early sixties....all info always lists his school as Verdun...the closest school to Baron.....can anyone else verify this?
Wasn't Baron Bying the Jewish School
Baron Byng was in Park Ex over by St. Urbain - Mordecai Richler probably attended Baron Byng - beyond D'Arcy McGee and yes it had a heavy weighting of Jewish students. For sure Verdun High School is not the closest to Baron Byng it would have been Montreal High School. A girl who lived on the same street as me went to Baron Byng instead of Montreal High - she had learning problems and I think Baron Byng had special classes.
Montreal High closed don in the 60s.That's why V.C.H. got the Brothers as teachers. I remember playing hockey against
Baron Byng School when I attended V.C.H. I think in 1966.
Maurice Richard, a Verdunite? http://www.hockey-fans.com/players/richard.php
Hello MaggieMcK ! This is the first time I read about Maurice Richard being born in Verdun. Here is what I found about the birth of Maurice « Rocket » Richard. On the website: civilization.ca http://www.civilization.ca/media/docs/fsrck03e.html 1921: Maurice Richard is born in the working-class neighbourhood of Bordeaux in the north end of Montreal. Have a nice day ! JM
Okay, so now we have 2 websites about "the rocket" and 2 different birthplaces. http://www.civilization.ca/media/docs/fsrck03e.html http://www.hockey-fans.com/players/richard.php Does anyone else have information? Can anyone tell me where Bordeaux is?
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Bordeau is where the jail is - like around Hochelaga is it not so east end.
Hi MaggieMcK ! Les d챕buts du Rocket The Beginnings of the Rocket Extrait de l‘entrevue de Maurice Richard: « Je suis né dans une petite paroisse dans le nord de la ville de Montréal qu’on appelait St-Joseph de Bordeaux ... » Exerpt of the interview of Maurice Richard: I was born in a small parish called St-Joseph de Bordeaux in the North of the city of Montreal ... Source: http://archives.radio-canada.ca/IDC-0-60-62-336/sports/rocket_richard/clip1 JM
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I'll try to find some stuff on that Mom,....but Montreal in general was a well known city and one that alot of famous people frequented,...... and wasn't the Gym at the corner of Desmarchais I Wellington,.owned by Reeves ( superman fame ) was it Steve Reeves,.....I seem to Remember hearing something like that or reading a sign to that effect ......maybe he just worked out there ......but as for the Nat hosting large events I wouldn't be surprised because I believ that the Nat was the largest outdoor facility /pool,....certainly in Quebec for a while but perhaps Canada,.which would have made it a Natural Spot to Host some of the Event s your mentioning HF&RV
Hi Mom1945-Linda ! You may be interested in these websites: [...] The legendary St. Christopher had further inspired me to train and work at life guard duty during my school vacations, where I was impressed by childhood heroes and Olympic champions like Johnny Weissmuller (Tarzan) and Buster Crabbe (Flash Gordon) who participated during national swimming events at the Verdun Natatorium, and it was there that I met Micheline (same birthday) who was training at figure skating. [...] http://www.raymondo.demon.co.uk/subud/likas.htm [...] Summer vacations involved water safety and swimming competitions at the Verdun Natatorium, managed by the sportsman and chief of police, Lieutenant Leo Belec. The presence of such authority made us feel officially invincible! [...] http://www.subudcanada.org/members1.htm JM
The actor who played "Superman" is actually the late Christopher Reeve.
Hi BPL4719........nit Chridtopher Reeve,.he only played Superman,.......I mean the 'REAL SUPERMAN'............hahahahahaha http://www.supermanhomepage.com/images/gallery/aos-1950s.php his name was George Reeves,......I had thought it was something Reeves, ( I think I said Steve ),...however this is the guy I was thinking about.............. Seems like being Superman is tougher than we think ,.cause this one commited Hari-Kari,....and the other one fell off a horse....... odd that they'd have the same last name though..... this guy George was the real one though cause I saw him stop a train in it's tracks,..and just hold it there by leaning on it with one hand..........hahahahahaha HF&RV honest I did.........
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Your right Mom1945 Linda,.....she was born in Yellow Knife, Oct 17th , 1948 I didn't realize just how many films she's been in,....there's qute a list,.. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0452288/ mind you I don't think these were going to rival any blockbusters out of Hollywood,...... but she is Canadian......... HF&RV
A possible scenario if old Superman was still around........ hahahahaha and here's why old George is the 'real superman' cause he knew Lucille Ball ....... ....which pretty much covers the quality of humour,this thread has gotten to.............hahahahaha HF&RV
You are right I have been tired lately and my mind dosen't often think right
when its asleep. Yes I have heard of George Reeves it came back to me after.
Les; I could sure use X-Ray vision like Superman has in this cartoon. It would make seeing my feet easier. Oh, well,..................................thats life, mpu
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Hi There Mom1945-Linda ! I have read in different books that William Shatner attended Baron Byng High School and lived in N.D.G. He is Of Ukrainian Jewish descent. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in commerce From McGill University in 1952,Oh yes, by the way The Shatner Building at McGill is named after obvious reasons He was also trained as a classical Shakespearean actor, and performed at the famed Shakespearan Stratford Festival of Canada, in Ontario . He also was on the Howdy Doody Show ( Does anyone out there remember that children's programme ? ) in the U.S. as " Ranger Bill" He has also been on talk shows, and mentions Montreal, and N.D.G. so that may, or may not be the answer to your question ??? Sweet_N_Gorgeous Anna ,.
Hi Les F ! You are right Les F, George Reeves was the first "Superman" on Television and I use to watch the Programme called " The Adventures of Superman " years 53-to 57 series everyday after school with the Commentator Mike Boyd . I know this to be true because to tell you the truth, I wrote that club, and recieved a Superman Pin, and a letter from Mike Boyd ( He actually read my letter on air mentioning it was a letter from a Canadian Fan, and with my last name I know there was no doubt about it , that was also read on air with great difficulty ! I recieved an autographed Picture of George Reeves alias Superman, I wish I had that Memoribilia today, darn, I guess my Mom threw it out in the midst of moving , oh well ......... it might of been worth something today ! Sweet_N_Gorgeous Anna
Hi Anna, How well I remember Howdy Doody. My Uncle Jack Mather was the voice for Dilly Dally and the snake. I think his name was Hissy. This was in the 50's Ruth
Dear Ruth:
Was your uncle also on Razzle Dazzle?
Do you have a brother named Bob?
Bryan Fantie
Dear Bryan,
Not sure about Razzle Dazzle because I left Verdun June 1959 and lost track
of a lot of people people and events for many many years.
As for Bob Armstrong, yes he is my youngest brother, who now lives and works
just outside of Washigton D.C.
Must be you either went to school with him at Riverview or Woodland. He went
there for a couple of years after my Dad passed away and they moved to 5th
Ave, then back to Riverview School when they moved back to Bannantyne
across from Brown Blvd.
I'll check with Bob about Razzle Dazzle. He would probably know.
Ruth
Didn't realize it, but Raymond Burr (Perry Mason, Ironsides, etc.) was a Canadian, hailing from New Westminster, BC. I loooovvvvveeeddd Perry Mason, he was so good, and smart, hahaha. Too bad he isn't around to defend Conrad Black, make that Sir Conrad Black. I don't think he ever lost a case, did he? (Perry Mason, that is). Cheers.
Mom
.....and he was in a lot of movies,...Here's a link to a school I guess he started or is just named after him,.. http://www.burrtheatre.com/raymond.html --HV&RV--
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Winston,.we need a holiday poem...........preferably one that doesn't have the name nantucket in it.................hahahaha --HF&RV--
The Sinister side,.....wishes you a Merry Christmas & Holiday Season ,.... http://www.m23d.com/theatre/qt/reanimate.htm even has a trademark hahahaha at the end of it,,,,,,,,,.... --HF&RV--
Bubbacut, If only this had happened a wee bit earlier, he could have kept company with Martha (It's a good thing) Stewart. Oh no, Balderson was a women's facility, wasn't it? But I think he would probably be in good company, were he incarcerated down in the other country (the one we're not supposed to bash) right now. Seems like they're falling like flies down there, so he might enjoy rubbing elbows with some of those muckie mucks. With all the high flyers incarcerated right now, they could prolly start up their own government in there, n'est-ce-pas? Cheers
winnie3ave It must have been a thrill to come face to face with 'Perry Mason'. I read an article on him years ago, and they said much the same, that he was a decent fellow. It seems to me I remember there being 1 case that he lost also. Anybody else remember that? Okay, now you got me curious and I'll just have to go searching.... Cheers.
"The Case of the Deadly Verdict",....... http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/perry-mason.htm --HF&RV
Mom1945-Linda. It really was a thrill. I was not in awe of Raymond Burr. He introduced himself just like anyone would do. Ask how I was and if I enjoyed my job. I told him about showing "Perry Mason" every Sunday, and it was like, WOW, Really, thanks. He made ME feel at ease, and it was like having a casual talk. It is something that I always have remembered fondly. Winston Allison.
Les_F, I shoudda knowed you'd know!!!!!
Loook at this link to see alot of Famous Canadians,.....from Author's ,Actors,etc etc ..........and interesting site,...and befites the 'Topic Heading' 1: http://particle.physics.ucdavis.edu/Canadians/ also this one as well. 2: http://proudcanadiankids.ca/famous_canadians.htm Have a look around them ,you may find out some things you did not know,..........Hope it's of some Interest.................... ---HF&RV---
hey les! anything on leonard cohen? is he still around, his songs were great. bahamas865
I just read in this mornings paper that CHRIS ROCK (the comedian) is also Canadian...... cookie
Mom....William SHattner...Verdun High...... heh heh heh.....
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Canadian ? Ruta Lee,........Yes, http://www.rutalee.com/home.html Chris Rock No,....... not according to some BIO reports,. apparently born: Georgetown SC,...but raised in Brooklyn,but according to this site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Rock Andrews SC HF&RV
shatner went to westhill high. was in drama club.
Where is/was Westhill High? I understand that Shatner did indeed do a year at VHS (while living in NDG) before he went to McGill. http://canadianactors.info/william_shatner_bio_info.htm
Les, That is an interesting site re famous people. I checked out the authors, of course, and as per usual, nary a one from west of Toronto.. There are so many great authors here and no one knows them east of Manitoba. I was in the same boat when I lived in Montreal. Never knew any western writers except for WO Mitchell. The literary scene begins and ends on Toronto. It's still pathetic. And Ruta Lee! Wow! I thought she was dead! And she went to St. Willibrord's? She's how old then...her photos are all of an earlier age when she was gorgeous. I'm Lithuanian also, so heard her name tossed around alot in the community. Leonard Cohen is and was overrated. I don't get him and how these women fall for him. He's just a dirty old man. I read Beautiful Losers and it didn't do anything for me. I have to shake my head. Don't know what the attraction is. You know I used to be one of those groupies in the late sixties and in awe of all these famous people especially movie stars. Collected all those magazines: Photoplay, Movie Screen, 16, etc and had scrapbooks of Frankie Avalon and Elvis and then the Beatles. But you know what, they are like all of us...dare I say. It's all publicity and media and people thinking they are what they portray on the screen. But they're not. They are just common folks making a lot of money to pay all their hair makeup wardrobe, agents, managers, etc. They are just a product, a commodity and it's a tough business but the rewards are enormous. And they have to make a lot of money 'cause they have all those people on their payroll. It's always inspiring when you meet someone famous like Raymond Burr who still has his feet on the ground. Thanks for the info!
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Yes Sabby Raymond Burr sure is firmly planted,.........not just his feet.........hahahahaha as for Leonard Cohen,..he strikes me as being fairly normal,... He reminds me of that line from an AJ Croce (Jim Croce's son,.altogether different style music),...but in one of his songs there's line that goes: " He's Got a Way with Women---- -----cause he just got Away, with mine" hahahahahahaha being in the spotlight ,as it were, makes your personal life ,exposed,to everyone, via the media,......I suggest that there are many citizens of this planet,.....that would not want their escapades 'highlighted' .............being under the microscope certainly can't be easy, I can think of many other celebrities who revell in the spotlight ,through magnifying their exploits.........as for Cohen ,I don't recall him really bragging or anything like that,...he has been linked to many women over the years,......& that can't be that bad (the linking part.............hahahahaha) ,I think that part is normal,very unlike the owner of the Neverland Ranch..............who should never even be mentioned in the same sentance as the word Normal.............hahahahaha HF&RV
My sister Berniece Brown and I went to dancing class with Ruta at Lois Mcgillop's Dance and last year Berniece met up with Ruta at a show she does. Berniece went backstage and reminded her about those days in Verdun and she remembered the dance school, I think it was on Wellington (not positive on that). Berniece lives in San Diego but I think it was possibly in Palm Springs that the show was on. Ruta still looks great from the pictures Berniece took of them together. I visited San Diego in February for my sisters' 50th Wedding Anniversary from England, where I now live and read the Verdun Connections.
my sister gloria bennett went to school with ruta lee, if you see her again or have an e mail for her we would love it, gloria was a figure skater at the montreal figure skating club, my dad rented her parents a duplex in verdun, she is to be commended and is an icon. carolyn bennett vch 1962
I'm not 100% sure but I think he lived in The Point.
The Shatner family lived in NDG.
Andre the Giant as far as I know started off at the Verdun Auditorium as Giant Jean Ferrer. His Biography is to be aired tomorrow on A&E. Andre the Giant Saturday, December 16 9:00am ET Tale of the poor French farm boy who became the most famous professional wrestler in the world. Due to a disorder that produces continual growth, Andre was 7'5" tall and weighed 450 pounds. A Bio Channel special presentation.
correction, not tomorrow. That should have been NEXT week, Saturday, December 16.
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