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Frank CUNNINGHAM Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank CUNNINGHAM
20 Entries
Hal White
June 20, 2025
Frank was a wonderful friend and a fine teacher whom I encountered in the late 1960s. As a fellow American, then, I appreciated his political passion evoked by the US war in Viet Nam. In philosophy he had a gift for explaining and illustrating his points with verve and humor. Canada gained a fine human being and serious scholar in Frank's immigration.
philip hebert
February 28, 2022
I was saddened to hear of Frank´s passing...whip smart funny engaging youthful I recall laughing in his philosophy classes, he made critical thinking seem fun and easy. In a word a memorable guy... he will be missed by many. My condolences to the family.
Esteve Morera
February 9, 2022
My deepest condolences to Frank's Family.
He was a great thinker and teacher. His advice and guidance were vital in my years at the University of Toronto. He supervised my doctoral dissertation in philosophy in the 1980s. A source of inspiration and intellectual leadership, Frank will not be forgotten
Melissa Williams
February 7, 2022
Frank made a positive difference wherever he went. I'm grateful to have known him, and wish every comfort to Maryka and all the family.
Carol Gould
February 7, 2022
Dear Maryka, I am so saddened to hear of Frank's passing. He was an exceptional philosopher and contributed so much to democratic theory and its connections to a more just, socialist society. He was so generous and kind too. He will be sorely missed.
Wade & Lisa Smith (Kondo)
February 7, 2022
Our sincere condolences to you and your family during this time of great sadness.
bill carroll
February 7, 2022
Frank was a very special person. His brilliance as a political philosopher was matched by his deep commitment to social justice. An inspiration to all of us seeking a world beyond oppression and exploitation.
Dianne Farlinger
February 6, 2022
May your memories sustain you now and forever. Frank was an amazing person. My heart is with you.
David Gutnick
February 6, 2022
Maryka I am so, so sorry. Frank was a shining light in my life, he opened so much of the world to me, showed me that one can be a revolutionary and laugh, that one can be a frustrated realist and an excited optimist at the same time, and proved in his day-to-day that of all human values deep love is the most important of all. We are all better because of Frank, may his laughter forever remain in our ears and hearts.
Rita Bilerman
February 6, 2022
We were very saddened to hear this news. Frank was an admired and respected member of our community. His contributions to the Annex were valued tremendously. Our condolences to Maryka and his family.
Sally Marin
February 6, 2022
Maryka, I am so sorry to hear of Frank´s death. I know his absence in your life, and that of many others, will be deafening. Frank had a profound and positive impact on the lives of his students, colleagues, friends, family and community. I hope you derive comfort in the knowledge that his was a life well-lived. I´d love to hear from you and see you if you are back in Toronto.
Ruth Robinson
February 5, 2022
Frank was such a thoughtful, principled person. I always enjoyed discussions with him, and even when we disagreed, he was good humoured and on point. He will be missed. My condolences to Maryka.
Igor Shoikhedbrod
February 5, 2022
This is a major loss, especially for those of us who shared Frank Cunningham's vision of freer and more just world. I am very fortunate to have been taught by Frank, who remained a mentor until the end. R.I.P.
Richard Stren
February 5, 2022
Very sad to hear this news. Frank was a good friend and great teacher in a course we shared for many years. He made a major contribution to the philosophy of urban studies in Canada.
Colin Mooers
February 5, 2022
I was a graduate student in the Philosophy department at U. of T. in the late 1970s and did a course with Frank on dialectics. As ever, Frank was always open to spirited debate on all things theoretical and practical. He would, of course, argue that the two are inseparable. Over the years we stayed in touch a Socialist Studies conferences. Frank was always a kind-hearted and sympathetic interlocutor. My condolences to his family.
Ceta Ramkhalawansingh
February 5, 2022
Frank was one of a kind. I admired him greatly. He's the academic you want every student to work with - principled, smart and kind.
My condolences to Maryka and to all his family and friends.
David Schatzky
February 5, 2022
In the late 70's and early 80's, when a philosopher's perspective was called for, Frank Cunningham was the person we'd go to at CBC Radio, Toronto, for a cogent, illuminating, good-humoured, engaging interview. That was just one way Frank Cunningham contributed depth and wisdom to the public discourse.
Dennis Duffy
February 5, 2022
I am very sorry for your loss. Frank performed a signal act of kindness for me during the period immediately following my wife's death in Dec. 2001, when he and Roger Riendeau put their heads together and loaned me some office space (in fact a refuge/cave) when I requested it. His life touched many others and I know they will miss him.
NIKKI-LOU CARTER
February 4, 2022
I wish to send my condolences at this very difficult time...
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