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BORN
May 01, 1941
DIED
December 08, 2024
Walter BALFOUR Obituary
Born in Hilton, Scotland, he was the eldest of four sons of Walter and Wilma Balfour. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a B.Sc. in Chemistry with first class honours, followed by a PhD at McMaster University. He spent 37 years as a Chemistry professor at UVic and was honoured with a D.Sc. by the University of Aberdeen in 1985.
Walter expressed his Scottish heritage as a respected member of the Saltire Society and in Scottish country dancing. His performances of the "Address to a Haggis" were legendary. A love of research was reflected in his passion for genealogy and in writing historical accounts. He enjoyed travel, golf, and acrylic painting.
Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rosemary, cherished daughters Annemarie (Darcy) and Jennifer, and family in the UK and Canada.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Memories and Condolences
for Walter BALFOUR
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6 Entries
Janet (Rice) Aitken
December 18, 2024
Many happy memories of our Scottish Country Dancing days. My thoughts are with you Rosemary.
Sincerely, Janet (Rice) Aitken.
Colin and Ann Scarfe
December 18, 2024
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We will remember his wonderful smile and cheerful disposition. Colin and Ann Scarfe
Rosemary
December 17, 2024
Dear Rosemary, I have never met your husband, but reading the obituary, he sounds like a man who enjoyed life to the fullest. Thinking of you and your family as you mourn his loss. Irene Baddeley
Ulf Sassenberg
December 16, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always and never forget your long visit to Sweden and the spectroscopy group. Rosemary it was with delight that we met again in Victoria 1984. My condolences to your family.
Gwen Spearman
December 14, 2024
I knew Walter at the University of Victoria when he was Chairman of the Appeals Committee for Campus Security. I was the office secretary and would hand him the papers he needed for the meeting. We also, later, knew each other through the Victoria Genealogy Society. Rosemary it has been a delight to know both of you socially and I will miss my friend.
My condolences to your family members in BC, Saskatchewan and Scotland.
Gordon Hawkinst
December 14, 2024
I first met Walter at Scottish country dancing in 1996.so I have heard many great adresses to the haggis.He was also my daughters science professor in her first year at. UVIC. My condolences to Rosemary and family
Fondest regards Gordon Hawkins
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