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DUNCAN GREEN Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for DUNCAN GREEN
14 Entries
Tiiu Ristmae-Wallner
June 13, 2012
I had the privilege of benefitting from Duncan Green's wisdom as a senior student at Parkdale Collegiate. As co-president of the students' council (63-64), I often asked him for advice. He was generous with his time and ideas. One statement stands out, even after all these years. Emphasizing the importance of education for women, he said, "When you educate a man, you educate one person but when you educate a woman, you educate an entire family."
I went on to a career in teaching as have two of my three children.
Rest assured that Duncan Green is being remembered with respect abd affection by very many.
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Mike
May 24, 2012
Mr Green added a wonderful spark of life to MCI when he arrived in the 60's. His spirit was inspiring and pure. Great man.
Shirley Fick
May 24, 2012
Laurie and Nora-- our deepest sympathy to you. Your Dad was a great friend to both Lew and I from his teaching years through retirement. We heard from him a few weeks back and will always treasure our memories of both your Mom and Dad.
Isabel & Stu Irvine
May 24, 2012
Dear Laurie, Nora and family:
Oh, what memories you have left us with dear Duncan. We will hold tight to them until we meet again dear friend.
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May 24, 2012
Duncan was a caring and visionary leader as Director of the Toronto Board of Education. He passionately articulated the values of a school system that was responsive to changing demographics of the city of Toronto, and consistently led us towards that goal. The excellence of the Toronto public school system today stands squarely on the foundation which he helped to build during the 1970's and 1980's.
Lloyd McKell, Educator
Dr.Valerie-Dawn Girhiny
May 24, 2012
Firstly, I send heart felt condolences to the family. My association with Duncan was through the Ministry of Education where I had the interesting, challenging position of being his executive/special right hand person. I delighted in being "Acting Assistant Deputy Minister" when he was off on government business. How "delightful" to know that his love before his life in the MOE was the theatre and now my love after the MOE is the theatre. Always I will remember the sign on his desk. "You can get a lot done if you do not care who gets the credit."
An amazing man who was a wonder to accompany on a part of his educational sojourn. Blessed repose and eternal memory
May 23, 2012
Dear Laurie, Nora and family
We were so very saddened to hear of your dad's passing.
His zest for life and love for his family was so palpable. He always brought joy to a situation. It was a pleasure to have known him. He will be missed on the shores of Lake Huron.
Luciana and Murray Eydt
May 22, 2012
Such a great person. Kathy McNeilly
Reg Bates
May 22, 2012
Duncan Green was a great man who supported, redirected, encouraged and blessed my development as a young man. There is no more noble work than to guide young people well.
Kati Smith
May 21, 2012
Duncan Green read Tennyson's "Crossing the Bar" at my mother's (Beryl Smith) memorial service, and his delivery did both the poet and my mother honour. He was a dear and valued friend to her, being one of her "most favourite people on earth". A fine example of humankind. My sincere condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather.
May 21, 2012
I KNEW DUNC AS A SCARBOROUGH TRUSTEE. HE WAS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PEOPLE.
JIM FRENCH
May 20, 2012
Mr. Green was one of my favourite teachers at North Toronto Collegiate. Had fun reminiscing with him when I spoke to his friends living at Tapestry...Mike Filey
Leigh Lash
May 19, 2012
I will miss his presence terribly. Larger than life, and lived it to the fullest. My mother has lost her best friend.
Thom Norris
May 19, 2012
Duncan Green was a favourite teacher at H.C.I, as well as a colleague of my father's. I am humming Blest Be the Tie that Binds which was sung in His production of Our Town circa 1950 in which I was privileged to have a role. He will be missed as a friend to all and a model citizen
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