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Morrel BACHYNSKI
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Peacefully at home with his family at his side, on March 21, 2012 at the age of 81. He was the founder of MPB Technologies and a pillar of the Canadian high-tech and photonics community. He started the Bachynski Family Foundation in 2009 to fund advanced optical equipment for the Montreal medical community. Beloved husband of Slava Krkovich. Loving father of Caroline (Gary) and Jane (Frank). Proud and cherished grandfather of Katarina, Alison and Trevor. He will be greatly missed by his friends and colleagues at MPB for his inspirational leadership, energy and enthusiasm, guidance and continual encouragement. A special thank you to Drs. Mulder, Taguchi, and Thirlwell, the staff at the MGH, and Christine for their continual care and extraordinary compassion. Additional thanks to the CLSC nurses and the staff at Equinoxe.Visitation at the Kane & Fetterly Funeral Home, 5301 Decarie Blvd., (corner Isabella) on Monday, March 26 from 6-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bachynski Family Foundation (payable to BMO Nesbitt Burns), 1501, avenue McGill College, Bureau 3000, Montreal, QC, H3A 3M8, attn: John Roy, or the McGill University Health Centre Foundation, 2155 rue Guy, Suite 900, Montreal, QC H3H 2R9 514-931-5656 or 1-877-601-4536, www.muhcfoundation.com/ en/give_now. Condolences may be received at www.kanefetterly.com
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Holly Myles
April 5, 2012
Just last month I was telling my daughter a story. One Christmas morning, many years ago, when I was just 19 and living at home, our doorbell rang during breakfast. It was a typical cold Montreal Christmas morning. We were all surprised to hear the doorbell ring so early. My Mom went to answer. She returned to get me, saying there was someone wanting to see me. It was Dr. Bachynski, with a Christmas gift and bonus. I can remember that day like it was yesterday. Such an honour it was to see him on our doorstep that morning. I will hold that memory and share it for the rest of my life. Please accept my sympathies.
Ron Crotogino
March 29, 2012
Dr. Bachynski was remarkable for his creativity and leadership, tempered by a disarming humility. I was privileged to know him. My condolences to his wife and family.
Cecile Dreze
March 27, 2012
Thank you Dr Bachynski for the great time I had at MPB which provided me with my first job, so much learning and wonderful friends. My condelances for his family.
John Dinsmore
March 26, 2012
Dr. Bachynski was one of Canada's outstanding engineers. He provided leadership and inspiration to the many who were privileged to know and work with him. My condolences are for his wife and family.
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Tomasz Barczyk
March 26, 2012
MPB Technologies was my first real work in Canada, when everything around was so new, mysterious and exciting. At the time I didn't know yet that Dr. Bachynski was also running one of the best places to work for, place which created a big family of ex-MPB employees, still in touch after all these years.
For all this - Thank you!
Tanima Ghosh
March 26, 2012
Dr. Bachynski has touched our family with many memories. I remember playing table tennis against him, not knowing whether I should let him win. (He was a fierce competitor.) Dr.B mailed a classy note to my father just a few weeks ago...A great light has gone out and he will be sadly missed.
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March 24, 2012
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