Gary Torbit Obituary
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Lorne & Lorraine Haley
August 25, 2005
Stacy, Jackie & Family: We offer our very sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Please extend our sympathy also to Meghan and Lindsey.
Peter Cooperman
August 24, 2005
My deepest sympathies to Gary's family on their profound loss.
I was a student in the Counselling program at McGill from 1984-86. In my last year Prof. Torbit was my clinical supervisor. His wonderful guidance and reassurance, given to a neophyte counsellor in such a kind and gentle manner are what I remember best and cherish most from my years at McGill. I remember once, when a fellow student who had tragically lost a child, returned to our supervision group, there was a brief silence in the room, most of us not really knowing what to say. Gary just stood up and put his arms around her, giving her a hug that said much more than mere words ever could. I have never forgotten that, and realize as I am writing this that even in such a gesture Gary showed us something invaluable about human interaction. That is, sometimes all a person needs to know is that there is someone who really cares....and is willing to share a moment with him or her.
Thank you, Gary, for all that you gave of yourself to me and all of the other students whose lives you touched.
Rest in peace.
Kenneth Griffiths
August 17, 2005
Our sincere condolences to Meghan and Lindsey on the loss of your dad, and to Stacy, Jackie and families on the death of a dad and grandpa.
Ken & Judy Griffiths
Emily Zoldan
August 17, 2005
Dearest Meghan and Lindsey,
My utmost sympathies to you. I pray that you both stay strong and embrace the love and support that surrounds you. I only wish that as a friend who loves you dearly I can bring you strength and peace of mind as the days pass and grievances continue.
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Helen Amoriggi
August 17, 2005
Gary will be remembered as a most thoughtful, intelligent, and gentle person whose work at McGill and interaction with students and colleagues alike were highly valued. I recall such pleasant conversations with Gary over the years he taught in the Faculty of Education. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
Dave & Donna Paley
August 16, 2005
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. He was a very dear friend; we have very fond memories of him in Graduate School and as neighbors in Red Deer,and family holidays together. We enjoyed our long conversations, socializing together, and remember his gentle kindness and great sense of humor. We will miss him and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love Dave and Donna
Stephanie Lamoureux
August 16, 2005
Jackie, and family, please know that we are thinking of you at this time. With love, Steph, JP, Jack & Camryn.
Ann Kerby
August 16, 2005
Don and I send our deepest sympathy to the family but especially to Meghan and Lindsay. Take care of yourselves.
Ann
Helen&Evan Cady
August 16, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathy to Meghan and Lindsey on the loss of your father. Love Helen and Evan
To Stacy,Jackie and family our sincerest sympathy on the loss of your father.
Much love Mom and Evan
Lynn Butler-Kisber
August 16, 2005
I had the privilege of working with Gary at different times during his many years at the Faculty. In addition to his longstanding contribution to the Faculty and his students, his kindness to others and great sense of humour were always appreciated by his colleagues.
My heart goes out to your family during this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Glenn Cartwright
August 15, 2005
My sincere condolences on Gary's passing. He was very much a gentle man whose quiet thoughtfulness was much appreciated. He will be missed.
Kerry and Don Vaughan
August 15, 2005
Meghan and Lindsey, Words cannot say enough to you both. My heart goes out to you both, and please remember I am always here for you both. My deepest sympathy, Love Don, Kerry and Katie XXX000
Guy, Carmela and Guy Jr. Baratta
August 15, 2005
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your dad's passing. We hope you will call on us if we can assist you in any way.
Ingrid Sladeczek
August 15, 2005
I remember Gary in meetings as very kind, thoughtful in his responses, and encouraging to others... my most sincere condolences.
Susanne Lajoie
August 15, 2005
My sincere condolences to the family. Gary was respected by his colleagues in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill and will be remembered fondlly by staff and students. --Susanne (Chair, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology)
Jeffrey Derevensky
August 15, 2005
With deepest sympathy on Gary's passing.
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