Michael von Grünau

Michael von Grünau obituary

Michael von Grünau

Michael von Grünau Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 28 to Dec. 30, 2011.
1944-2011 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael on December 22 2011 at the Montreal General Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and close friends. Michael is survived by his devoted wife Marinez de Andrade, and his beloved son and daughter, Fernando and Gabriela von Grünau. Michael will be dearly missed as well by extended family, colleagues, students, and friends whose lives he touched over the years. Special thanks to the devoted doctors, nurses and staff at the Montreal General Hospital for their exceptional care and compassion. Visitation and celebration of Michael's life will take place on December 30 2011 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White 27 Avenue Salisbury Pointe-Claire, QC H9S 3X6. Contributions may be made in Michael's name to Canadian Cancer Society, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada, or the Montreal General Hospital Foundation.

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April 7, 2012

Stuart Anstis posted to the memorial.

February 15, 2012

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January 22, 2012

Marinez de Andrade posted to the memorial.

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Stuart Anstis

April 7, 2012

Michael was a valued colleague and an unusually charming man. His experiments always had a touch of the unusual, and I always looked forward to reading his papers. In particular I enjoyed meeting him and spending time with him at conferences; he brightened up a room just by entering it. We shall all miss his stimulating and agreeable company. Pleas accept my sympathy in your loss.

Gad Saad

February 15, 2012

I found out earlier today of Michael's passing. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I got to know Michael over the past few years at Concordia. In 2009, Michael and I organized David Sloan Wilson's public lecture as part of the Science College's speaker series. He was a true gentleman. My deepest sympathies.

Marinez de Andrade

January 22, 2012

My beloved husbando Michael von Grunau was a great person, a great man, he was the wind beneath my wings and the flower that bloomed every spring. He was the light that shone in my eyes and the highlight of my day. I loved him greatly and I miss him tremenduously. I am prevelleged to have met my lovey and known him for 22 1/2 years. He was my soul mate, my best friend and my clown, he made me laugh. I have only great memories of him and that is my treasure which I will carry with me for the rest of my life and share them with my children.

December 29, 2011

While I am happy that you are no longer in pain and no longer suffering, I am so deeply saddened that you are no longer with us. Everything happened too quick, and I will miss you so so much my dear dear cousin. Prayers and many hugs to Marinez, Fernando, and Gabriella. With all my love, ~Lisa

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April 7, 2012

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