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Ian Manners Obituary
MANNERS, Ian
March 9, 1961 - December 3, 2023
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved, husband, father, and grandfather. Ian was predeceased by his father, Derek Manners. Left behind to grieve are his wife of 43 years Deborah, his children Hayley (Kyle) and Chris (Navi), his grandchildren, Rhys, Gavin, Alys, and baby James, his mother Jean, his brothers Neil (Tracy) and Clive (Lucy), many nieces and nephews, as well as members of his research group (current and past) and the many colleagues and friends at UVic and around the world.
Ian was born in Croydon, UK. He completed his BSc and PhD in chemistry at the University of Bristol, UK. Following this, he was a postdoctoral fellow first at RWTH Aachen University (1986), Germany and then Pennsylvania State University, USA (1988). He took up his first faculty position in 1990 at the University of Toronto and then moved back to the UK in 2006 to take up a position at the University of Bristol. He returned to Canada in 2018 where he took up a faculty position at the University of Victoria. He has mentored many postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students over the years. Ian made such an impact on their lives and this was demonstrated by the overwhelming support received from them over the course of his long and courageous battle with cancer. As well as his obvious passion for chemistry, Ian loved nature and spent weekends and holidays hiking the many beautiful trails on Vancouver Island. Ian had a great sense of humour; he always made us laugh and had such fun with his grandchildren. His concern for his family and research group was uppermost in his mind through his final days. We will miss you and love you always.
We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at BC Cancer (especially Dr. Selina Wong), his wonderful GP, Dr. Oosthuizen, and the amazing people at Home and Community Care and the Victoria Hospice Palliative Response Team for their kindness and compassion.
A celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on December 12, 2023, at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice: https://victoriahospice.org/how-you-can-help/giving-in-memory/
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallgardens.com
March 9, 1961 - December 3, 2023
It is with overwhelming sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved, husband, father, and grandfather. Ian was predeceased by his father, Derek Manners. Left behind to grieve are his wife of 43 years Deborah, his children Hayley (Kyle) and Chris (Navi), his grandchildren, Rhys, Gavin, Alys, and baby James, his mother Jean, his brothers Neil (Tracy) and Clive (Lucy), many nieces and nephews, as well as members of his research group (current and past) and the many colleagues and friends at UVic and around the world.
Ian was born in Croydon, UK. He completed his BSc and PhD in chemistry at the University of Bristol, UK. Following this, he was a postdoctoral fellow first at RWTH Aachen University (1986), Germany and then Pennsylvania State University, USA (1988). He took up his first faculty position in 1990 at the University of Toronto and then moved back to the UK in 2006 to take up a position at the University of Bristol. He returned to Canada in 2018 where he took up a faculty position at the University of Victoria. He has mentored many postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students over the years. Ian made such an impact on their lives and this was demonstrated by the overwhelming support received from them over the course of his long and courageous battle with cancer. As well as his obvious passion for chemistry, Ian loved nature and spent weekends and holidays hiking the many beautiful trails on Vancouver Island. Ian had a great sense of humour; he always made us laugh and had such fun with his grandchildren. His concern for his family and research group was uppermost in his mind through his final days. We will miss you and love you always.
We would like to thank the nurses and doctors at BC Cancer (especially Dr. Selina Wong), his wonderful GP, Dr. Oosthuizen, and the amazing people at Home and Community Care and the Victoria Hospice Palliative Response Team for their kindness and compassion.
A celebration of Life will be held in the Sequoia Centre, at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, on December 12, 2023, at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Victoria Hospice: https://victoriahospice.org/how-you-can-help/giving-in-memory/
Condolences may be offered to the family at
www.mccallgardens.com
Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Dec. 9 to Dec. 11, 2023.
Memories and Condolences
for Ian Manners
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Rosemary Pulez
December 11, 2023
Dr. Manners (Ian) was a wonderful person to work with. Although I only had the pleasure of knowing him for a couple of years before I retired, it was clear that he was not only brilliant but also very kind and thoughtful. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Sincere condolences to family, friends and colleagues. Wishing you peace and the comfort of good memories during this very difficult time.
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for Ian Manners
Dec
12
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4
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The Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC V8Y 1B4