O'GRADY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-02 published
O'GRADY,
Dr.
Walter
Walter died at home of prostate cancer on April 30th, 2003. His
love and humour will be sadly missed by wife Jean, daughters
Elizabeth, Jennifer and Carrie, sons-in-law Jonathan
KEAN and
Steven PROBST, grand_son Zachary, sister Patricia
DAY and husband
Harry, brother Paul and wife
Frances, mother-in-law Floss
REILLY
and all his loving extended family. Born in Hamilton in 1933
and educated at St. Michael's College, Walter held a variety
of jobs in Hamilton and Southern Ontario before returning to
graduate school in Toronto. Thereafter he was a professor of
English at the University of Toronto, serving as assistant chair
of the English department for nine years, and becoming known
both for his stimulating lectures and for his aplomb in managing
a large and turbulent department. The family extends thanks to
the palliative care team, nurses, and personal support workers
who helped to ease his difficult last months. As Walter is donating
his body to medical science there will be no funeral, but Friends
may call at 487 Briar Hill Avenue, Toronto, on Sunday May 4th
from 3 to 5 p.m. The Department of English will arrange a gathering
later. Donations in Walter's name to a charity of your choice
would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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