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Kristi Malmberg
October 20, 2023
It has been a while since Bill passed. I have been living in Sweden since 2003 and it would not have been possible without Bill's help. When he came into my life as a young mom to 2 boys in a bad marriage, he offered me a job that would enable me to get out it. As a result my life and my children's life have been adventure full. I would not have been able to do that had it not been for his generosity and fatherly support. We had a lot of fun and enriching conversations that I never got the opportunity to have with my own father who passed away when I was 25. Bill filled that gap. He will always be remembered by my boys and family.
graham savage
March 7, 2023
Bill, it´s been a while since you left us, but I think of you often. You never taught me formally, but you taught me a great deal informally, by just being around you. I wish I had seen more of you in these last few years.
Alaa
July 28, 2022
Dear Bill,
It has been a year since you left us to a better place. May your soul rest in peace.
Alaa
Agnes
October 10, 2021
Sitting in his favorite spot in his Eastbourne home.
Brendan Calder
August 13, 2021
in the 1970s Bill helped me understand how markets worked. And I then made a career of it.
Thank you Bill.
Doug Blair
August 11, 2021
I was one of Prof. Waters' students in the 1967 MBA class at UofT Business School. He was the overseer for my thesis that year. I was always appreciative of the helpful advice and encouragement he gave me in that endeavour, always delivered with wit and humour. I have fond memories of him. R.I.P.
Larry Baldachin
August 11, 2021
I first met Bill Waters in 1992 when I attended the Rotman School of Management and did my Executive MBA. Bill was our first year Finance Professor and an absolute delight to be with and learn from. Subsequently, Bill and I kept in touch as I continued to grow my career in the technology and communications space and Bill began to become more active in the community and as a philanthropist.
Over a number of lunches, phone conversations and coffees I had a chance to spend a fair amount of time with Bill and get to know him quite well. There were many qualities about Bill that I grew to admire which I am sure anybody who reads this will concur with - he was wise, generous, attentive, caring and deeply committed to the arts, education and those who were close to him. He was always available to provide support and / or guidance when asked but never tried to make his sentiments or values your own.
The latter years weren't kind to Bill from a health perspective and I remember visits that he and I had during his frequent dialysis sessions at the Toronto General Hospital. He would like on his bed and listen to music quietly as the machines next to him worked away to clean his blood and give him another few days to move forward until he had to return to the TGH to repeat the treatments. He suffered these sessions with good humour and a positive demeanor and treated those around him as if they were good friends and colleagues - he never took himself more seriously than those around him did.
I was fortunate to have known Bill and to have had an opportunity to both learn from him and get to know him as a friend. And I'm saddened by his loss and will miss him.
Melanie Woodin
August 10, 2021
On behalf of the Faculty of Arts & Science, I wish to express our collective sadness at the passing of William Waters. Dr. Waters was a passionate supporter of education for all, and a respected U of T alumnus and faculty member. We will always be grateful for his generosity and kindness.
Bill Waters will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. His wife Phyllis and their loved ones are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Respectfully yours,
Melanie Woodin, Dean, Faculty of Arts & Science, University of Toronto
David Andrews
August 9, 2021
I was fortunate enough to have two opportunities to know Bill. The first time was as an advisor in Toronto's fintech community. Much to my delight, our orbits crossed again when Bill taught our MBA class at Rotman School. In both situations he had a profound impact on all involved. Marked by intelligence, passion, nuance and wit, he had an outsized impact on our outlooks and our futures. His legacy lives on in both he algorithms he helped us to craft, and in the hearts and minds he shaped. We will miss you, Bill.
Margaret Hudson
August 7, 2021
Bill taught me economics when I joined the Rotman MBA program in 1997. We had a particularly warm relationship given that my family business is part of the supply managed egg industry and he was an advocate for free markets. That created the conditions for many interesting classroom debates. We enjoyed our time with Bill and the team at Rotman. We enjoyed our time at Rotman with Bill and the team there. They created a dynamic environment of camaraderie and learning that we all look upon fondly. Bill was a great man and an inspiration to us all. He will be sorely missed! Sending heartfelt condolences to his family.
Brenda Mallouk
August 4, 2021
Bill was a very kind and compassionate person. He accomplished a great deal in his life. It was a life well-lived. As a junior faculty member Bill reached out to me which made my life much easier.
Please keep me posted once the details are finalized for the celebration of
life.
Agnes
August 4, 2021
One of his proudest moments, when he received the Order of Canada.
Agnes
August 4, 2021
Paul Petras
August 4, 2021
I worked at Financial Models from 1987 to 2005. I have many fond memories of Bill. Such a dry wit! He accomplished a great deal in his life. May he Rest In Peace.
Please let me know of the eventual Celebration of Life arrangements.
Paul Petras
Thomas Gerginis
August 4, 2021
Thank you Bill for your scholarship and your warmth.
May your memory be eternal.
Thomas Gerginis
Dan Johnson
August 4, 2021
Dr. Bill Waters taught us economics in the executive MBA program in the mid 90’s. His total mastery of economics and interest in people resulted in engaged teaching and genuine interest in his students. He learned all of our names and was happy to chat outside class. He had a common touch, and is remembered very fondly.
Solbyung
August 4, 2021
Such a colossal loss to this world of a most kind openhanded and always thoughtful humanitarian. Our Professor Bill, Rest in Peace.
Solbyung Bill's Student (EMBA 15, 1997-1999, University of Toronto)
Alaa Serry
August 4, 2021
Dear Bill, you meant a lot to me and many other people.
I am happy for you - you are in a better place.
May GOD bless your sole.
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