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Frank WATT Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank WATT
10 Entries
Tessa Watt
November 8, 2023
I'd just like to say thank you to all the people who have left messages here - a few of you I remember fondly, most of you I don't know. It's wonderful to read your comments and stories. I knew there must be colleagues, students and friends out there who remembered my father, but had no idea how to get in touch - so it's delightful that you have taken the time to leave your thoughts here. Cary, he would have loved that you dedicated a novel called The Animals to him. One of my favourite poems of his was called 'Saint Frank's sermon on the animals' - I'm not sure if it will be readable if I attach it here, but will have a go.
Anne (Begor) Lancashire
October 31, 2023
I knew Frank as a colleague at University College, U. of T., from the time of my arrival there in 1965 until his retirement; indeed, I met him even earlier than that, as he was one of the faculty members who interviewed me in fall 1964 for my appointment at U.C. Frank was an important member of what was then the U.C. Department of English, and an excellent and fair-minded colleague. When he spoke at faculty meetings, people listened; he had no axes to grind, and was always thoughtful, as well as having a good sense of humour. I'm honoured to have known him.
PAUL BUTLER
October 31, 2023
WE knew Professor Frank for a couple of years at Sunrise Unionville I am a pianist and entertainer and really enjoyed meeting with him every Tuesday when I played for the Residents He was always there smiling and happy Every week he made a point of coming up and sharing his enthusiaism for the music He was ajoy to know and will be sadly missed by both of us.God Bless Janis & Paul Butler.
Anne and Julia Tait
October 27, 2023
My former husband Michael Tait and I were skiing buddies of Frank and June´s in the late 60s. He was an amazing combination of sports guy and professor and I admired him and enjoyed our friendship.
20 years later, he was our daughter Julia`s Creative Writing professor. She fondly remembers his good humour and deep encouragement.
We both send condolences to Tessa and Nicholas.
Butch Ferneyhough
October 27, 2023
One of my best sporting event memories involved Frank walking the Shell Derby course at Spruce Meadows with me and Eddie Creed where Eric was competing with Cagney. Frank explained the expected strides and strategy before the class which added such an appreciation for us. Frank then talked over the strategy with Eric who went on to win the class in exciting fashion. Thank you Frank.
Jeff Begg
October 26, 2023
I competed against Frank in the jumper ring back in the 70´s and early 80´s. A tough competitor with good horses, but more importantly a real character and nice guy. Brings back fond memories.
Eric lamaze
October 26, 2023
It will be very hard to explain what Frank Watt has meant to me the hours of tennis we played together and what a great owner Frank and Emely were Frank was a great student of our sports walking course together he would always have something to say that was helpful I truly loved this man he played such a big part in my career Frank my friend mentor and much more thank you for being there for me you may be gone but as long as I'm alive you will have an influence on me I will look to the Skye looking for answers from you keep watching over me I'm blessed to have met you and for the family left behind I'm thinking of all of you on this very sad day I will never for this incredible man I will miss him everyday day
Eric Lamaze
Stephen Tuttle
October 26, 2023
In 1972 while I was completing fourth year of the English Specialist program at Victoria College, I applied to the School of Graduate Studies. Even though I was on track to graduate with first class honours, I was unsuccessful. Having spent a year as a Vic student representative on the Combined Departments of English commitee, I had only brief contact with Prof. Watt. In the aftermath of my disappointment, I visited him, explained my situation, and the decision was positively reexamined. I finished my MA in 1973. Prof. Watt will always be remembered for intervening at this important juncture in my life. Condolences.
Cary Fagan
October 26, 2023
Frank was my creative writing professor in his U of T course back in the early 80s. He had. wonderfully laid back, unstructured approach and encouraged us students to appreciate one another's work. His encouragement at the time was very important to me. A little later I had the pleasure of copy-editing a short story of his for "The Canadian Forum" where I worked. We had some email contact a few years ago and he sounded well and hearty. I recently dedicated a novel to Frank, "The Animals," but wasn't able to find an address for him. I am very glad to have known him and send my sympathies out to his familyi.
Tom Adamowski
October 26, 2023
Frank Watt was a major figure in the study of English literature at the University of Toronto and, indeed, an outstanding presence in University College and the University generally. I am very sorry to hear of his death.
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