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Roland De Corneille Obituary
Peacefully with family by his side on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at the age of 87. Loving husband and friend to Julie de Corneille, caring father of Christopher (Lynda) and Michelle, grandfather of Jenny, Katie, Spencer and Danielle, great-grandfather of 4, dedicated step-father of Jessica (Shane) and Adrienne (Kevin) and will be missed by his former wife Liz. Roland was a champion for human rights and equality for all. He will be remembered for his strength and his ability for dialogue. Born in Switzerland, he spent his childhood in France and moved to the United States where he worked and received much of his formal education, graduating cum laude from Amherst College. He moved to Canada in 1953 and was ordained that same year as an Anglican priest. Roland initiated an interfaith dialogue between the Christian and Jewish communities. In 1971 he was appointed national director of the League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada where he worked until 1979. In 1979 he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as the Liberal Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, serving in the House until 1988. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 2nd from 6-9 p.m. at the R.S. Kane Funeral Home, 6150 Yonge Street (at Goulding, south of Steeles). Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 1:30 p.m. at Church of the Incarnation, 15 Clairtrell Road (Bayview and Sheppard). Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to Doctors Without Borders or the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca
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Memories and Condolences
for Roland De Corneille
8 Entries
David Coleman
January 14, 2015
Dear Julie,
I am sorry I have just heard the news of Roland's passing as I am on holiday in Florida. I have fond memories of the 4 of us on holiday on Vancouver Island in 2012. Please keep in touch I would love to speak to you when I return. Love David Coleman
Roland, July 2009
M.P.M. Nair
January 2, 2015
Our deepest condolences to the family.
Love,
Nair and Karen
Frances Halperin
January 2, 2015
A life truly well lived.I am so sorry for your loss and wish you courage and strength for the journey ahead.
January 2, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to my dear friend julie and all of Roland's family.love Myrna
Erwin Schild
January 1, 2015
I felt deep sorrow at the sad news of my friend Roland's passing. For many years we were colleagues in the League of Human Rights. Roland was a pioneer in interfaith dialogue, clarifying the rules and often devising them that made it possible for Christians and Jews, as well as for members of other faith communities to engage freely and comfortably in discussing their differences and improving mutual relations. H
He was a loyal friend and wonderful companion. My sympathy and prayer for comfort are extended to his family.
Rabbi Erwin Schild
Giselle
January 1, 2015
Roland, my closest friend of more than 46 years, you assisted me in coming to Canada and welcomed me into your family, you guided me and shaped me throughout the years, you have been my mentor, my educator, my strength, my rock. You have my admiration for what you stood for in bringing Christians and Jews together and inviting me to work with you in this field. You have my admiration for what you fought for in your pursuit of human rights for all. You always spoke with much conviction and your actions commanded attention. You touched so many lives in an impactful and meaningful way. You introduced me to Poodles, which led to my lifelong interest and passion in the showing and breeding of these fascinating creatures. Roland, you have my eternal gratitude. I shall miss you desperately, dear friend.
Giselle
Judy and Chris Adams
January 1, 2015
We were saddened to hear of Roland's passing. Although we knew him for only a relatively short time, we have such fond memories of lively discussions over extremely long Canada Day lunches!We so enjoyed his company, and he and Julie became a very special part of our lives. He will be remembered with fondness by so many.
Steve Mosher
January 1, 2015
I extend my sincere condolences to Roland de Corneille's family in this difficult time. Although I have not seen Rev. de Corneille in many years, I clearly remember his time as MP for Eglinton-Lawrence, from 1979 to 1988.
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