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Terence GLAVIN Obituary
On Sunday, October 30th, 2011 aged 72. Survived by his wife Patricia and two children Lisanne (Guy Bisson) and Marc (Susanna) and grandchildren Elyse, Yannick, Eric, Maya and Monica and siblings Steve (Lyn) and sister Dee. Terry spent most of his career overseas before retirement from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) as Director General for Industrial Cooperation. While at University Terry joined Frontier College and in summers worked rebuilding the rail-lines in Western Canada. He spent the evenings teaching English to the immigrant rail workers. Terry began his globe-spanning career in Jamaica as a Canadian University Service Overseas (CUSO) volunteer. He then became CUSO's Secretary General for Global Operations. In 1967 Terry joined CIDA, and in 1972 was seconded to External Affairs as Counsellor for the Canadian High Commission in the new country of Bangladesh. Terry's devotion to international development included 6 years with the Inter-American Development Bank in Haiti and Guyana/Suriname, as well as 3 years in the Ivory Coast as Executive Director to the African Development Bank. Terry's last international posting was with the private sector in West Africa as President of the Guinea Bauxite Corporation, the world's largest exporter of bauxite. Terry will be remembered for his energy, sense of humour and his interest in and caring for people in all walks of life. Terry was an incredibly loving and involved Grandfather. He and his wife, Pat, always made time for special outings with the grandkids, including two cruises!
Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Goss and colleagues, Dr. Smyth and staff of the Pain Clinic, and the entire health care team who combined professionalism with compassion and humour. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road) on Friday, November 4 from 11am until time of Service in the Chapel at 1pm. Reception to follow. Donations to The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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Paulette Phillips
May 17, 2012
Pat,
We were at UG together and I spent time with both of you. I am sorry for your loss. I trust that you are doing well. Love and blessings,
November 6, 2011
Dear Patsy and Family,
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Terry. He was pure joy to be around and will be dearly missed. Our Tobago outings will not be the same without him.
The Procope - Pinto family
November 5, 2011
To Patsy and family to know Terry was to fell a true sense of joy and comfort we will miss his bright smile next to you when ever we meet in Trinidad. Kandy,Richard and Emily.
Joy Woolfrey
November 4, 2011
To Pat, to Terry's children and grandchildren, and to Terry's brother and sister,
You have lost a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother. We have all lost a wonderful spirit. We are blessed to have known Terry, with his big heart and his ever ready welcoming smile. I am grateful for having met you Pat, with Terry, unexpectedly in Trinidad a couple of years ago, to have seen you both in your much loved second home.
My deepest sympathy,
Joy
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Ed and Sydney Radkowski
November 4, 2011
Dear Pat and Glavin Family,
The world has lost one of its great treasures and we feel sad for your family. We are so pleased to have reconnected with Terry and known him during our Manitoulin reunions with his South House buddies. He will be well remembered as an "Oshawa boy".
Paula
November 4, 2011
An Irish funeral prayer in memory of Terry Glavin
"May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face.May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May the Lord hold you in the palm of His hand".
May your soul be at peace Terry, and may the many wonderful memories you created bring comfort to all those who love you now and always.
Teena and Walter Hendelman
November 3, 2011
Dear Pat, Marc, Lisanne, and Steve,
We were saddened to learn of Terry's passing. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother to you and neighbour to us. His smile is unforgettable.
Terri Giffin
November 3, 2011
Marc, Su & family... deepest condolences on the loss of Terry. We will always have fond memories of him around the rink with our hockey team. He was always Maya's biggest fan.
Hugs,
Frank, Terri, Regan & Corey
Thierry Houle-Graham
November 3, 2011
You will be missed, I always thought of you as a member of my family, Rest in Peace
Lorne Jeffs
November 3, 2011
Pat..So very sorry for your loss. Terry was a member of our baseball team from the 50s inducted into the Oshawa Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Evelyn and Forrest Latimer
November 3, 2011
Marc, Susanna and Children;
We send out deepest condolences to you and your family.
The Latimer Family
Bob Sherwin
November 2, 2011
To Pat & Family Our deepest sympathies are with you . I had the pleasure of being Terry's tennis partner on many Sunday matches. He was a wonderful person and I am so glad I got to know him ,he will truly be missed. you will be in our thoughts and prays
Bob & Joanne Sherwin
November 2, 2011
Dear Steve and Lyn,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother, Terry. We had lunch yesterday with John Elliot, and he gave us a heads up of your loss. It would appear from reading Terry's Notice that he also was a much respected educator from the Glavin clan. We will try to get to Woodroffe Ave. following a late morning appointment.
Sincere regrets, Bill and Bev Edwards
November 2, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Terry. I remember him fundly from my CUSO volunter days in Trinidad 1965-67.
Marlene Shewchuk
Mississauga, ON
Mary Jo Nandlal
November 1, 2011
I am shocked and saddened to hear about Terry's passing. To Pat and family, please accept my sincerest sympathy. Terry was our "rock" 1965-67 and it was wonderful to meet up with him and you in Tobago years later.
Mary Jo (Parker) Nandlal, CUSO, Trinidad ('65-'67).
November 1, 2011
In loving memory of Terry
As this boy prepared to enter the world
HE knelt before him
Looking upon this little child
HE asked these questions that only this boy could hear
Little child, what gifts shall you bear?
What lessons for the world through this special life I bestow?
Yours shall be the gifts of COMPASSION
Embraced by STRENGTH, WISDOM, GENTILITY and KINDNESS
Your eyes the windows to see this world as it can be
Your voice to encourage and validate
Your ears to filter truth
Your arms forever ready to hold and protect
Your random acts of kindness will reflect the innocence of ALL souls
Through your life
Examples for others to follow
And when touched by the wings of this ANGEL
This world shall KNOW MY LOVE
Sharon Livingston( Barber)
November 1, 2011
Dear Steve,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your brother. It seems so sad to be contacting you for this reason after spending such an enjoyable time at Nepean High school reunion such a short time ago. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Christine Blais
November 1, 2011
My deepest condolences to Marc and the Glavin family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. xo
November 1, 2011
Im sorry for your loss!
October 31, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to the Glavin Family. Terry was an amazing person and I was lucky enough to make his acquaintance at Megan & Scott's wedding. He made a lasting impression with his warmth,wit & grace.
Louise Whitton
October 31, 2011
I love u Grandpa
Love Eric Maya Monica
October 31, 2011
I love my Grandpa very much x infinity it was very sad for me to hear that he has passed. I hope that he is in a better place now. We Glavins will fallow his amazing lead and take in life.
Elyse
October 31, 2011
Grandpa was grandpa,
There's no other way to say it.
He was lovable.
His last words too me were I love you.
I will always miss him
October 31, 2011
Uncle Terry will be so very missed by everyone in the family.
He was an incrediblly loving and supportive individual who touched so many lives with his positive light and intelligence.
Everyone in the family from Calgary and points beyond sends their love and deepest sympathy to the Carp clan!
Karen
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