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Robert MURDIE Obituary
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for Robert MURDIE
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Dr.nirmala Cherukupalle
June 25, 2025
Bob was a great friend and colleague in Chicago and later on at waterloo.
Wonderful person.
Nirmala
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Nirmala
March 24, 2025
Bob was a student at Chicago around the same time as I and Larry bourne.
We were then colleagues at waterloo before he moved to York university and I to queens.
The u of chicago camaraderie never dies.
Wendy,I am truly sorry for your loss. Bob was a great friend.
Nirmala Cherukupalle
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Ranu Basu
April 4, 2024
It is with great sadness that I learned about the passing of our dear colleague Professor Bob Murdie. I remember his kindness and generosity when I first joined the Department of Geography at York University and our wonderful conversations over the years before he retired. I remember the twinkle in his eyes and his sense of humour - always making everyone smile. I remember learning so much from his rich scholarship especially his perspectives on the social geography of Toronto, questions on equity and social justice, the struggles for affordable housing and challenges in immigration policy. I remember the genuine interest he took in all his colleagues, students and friends and making our department a welcoming and collegial space for everyone. He will be dearly missed. My sincere condolences to his family and close ones. May he rest in peace and strength.
Ranu Basu.
Paul Anisef
March 28, 2024
I met Bob through CERIS and found him to be a rare academic in the sense that his knowledge of the field, quiet and gentle demeanour, and total lack of arrogance were all qualities became more and more apparent as you related to him over time. My condolences to his family.
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Valerie Preston
March 26, 2024
Dear Wendy, Susan, Heather, Ian and Sean,
Joe, Simon, Elizabeth and I are very sad to learn of Bob's death. We remember with enormous gratitude, his warm and generous friendship for so many years. Thanks to Bob's introduction to Point Clark, Lake Huron is now a special place for our family. We all enjoyed Bob's quiet humour and kindness.
Professionally, I learned a lot from his drive for social justice, tremendous knowledge of Canadian cities, and his sustained commitment to teaching and research. He was a great collaborator.
Elizabeth and Simon join Joe and me in sending our deepest sympathies. We hope that soon you will be able to enjoy memories of happy times with him.
Valerie
John Urquhart Marshall
March 19, 2024
It is widely acknowledged that Bob Murdie had few equals in his devotion to his students and his expertise as a mentor and academic advisor. His excellence as a teacher, however, must not be allowed to overshadow the importance of his published research. Bob came on the scene at a time when the field of urban geography was suffering from what can only be described as an excess of conceptual confusion. His work on social and economic indicators within the various neighbourhoods of metropolitan Toronto placed him squarely in the vanguard among those who laboured to bring depth and clarity to our understanding of the spatial dynamics of city growth. Equally valuable are his later contributions regarding the impact of municipal policies upon housing development and immigrant absorption. In short, Bob was an academic all-rounder, notable for outstanding work both in his teaching and in his research. It was an honour to have known him as a professional colleague, and I extend sincere condolences to Wendy and to all members of his family as they mourn his passing. I will always remember Bob with respect and with admiration.
Ingrid Smith
March 18, 2024
We grew up on Glengrove where the Murdies were our across-the-street neighbours. We babysat for Susan and Heather, with Bob making sure we got home safely at the end of the night. Susan and our mom, Ola, were close friends and so she cared deeply for all the Murdies so we´ve kept track of each other through the years. Our deepest sympathies to Wendy, Susan and Heather and their families.
Ingrid and Catherine
Bryan Massam
March 16, 2024
It was my privilege to be a long-time colleague of Bob at York University. Over many years we shared the teaching of an undergraduate course on Urban Planning. KInd, generous with his time, conscientious-a GOOD man in my book whose decency will be a fine legacy. May he rest in peace. Bryan Massam
Donna Hawley
March 16, 2024
Memories of our childhood as we spent summers and holidays together.What carefree days and freedom we enjoyed.
As timed passed we were all so proud of your academic success..
and your work ethics. Our most treasured holiday was to Norway with you and Wendy, and as the midnight sun set briefly you read to us the history of places we sailed by.
May your spirit fly high.
You are now again free.. Donna Roy and family
Bill Found
March 15, 2024
It was my great privilege to be one of Bob´s colleagues at York University for over 50 years. He was a wonderful friend, a keen researcher, and a superb teacher. He enriched the lives of thousands of undergraduate and graduate students in the Geography Department. His wisdom and enthusiastic contribution to decision-making within the Department were invaluable. A dedicated family man, Bob served as a conscientious model for his friends and colleagues; and he will be greatly missed.
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