WILLIAM BARAN Obituary

BARAN, WILLIAM (BILL) Passed away peacefully, on the evening of June 28, 2020, in his 88th year. Beloved Husband of the late Lois Baran (nee Wirth). Loving Father of Willian (Grace), Jo-Ann (Peter) and late Bradley. Bill accomplished so much during his life: Auto Mechanic, Head of Auto Mechanics at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, University Professor at University of Toronto and an excellent Musician. Bill was a Mason for many years and Member of Remembrance Lodge No. 586 AFAM, where his skill on the Trumpet was appreciated at annual Remembrance Day observances. He was also a Member of the Rameses Shrine Club and the Shrine Band. A Memorial Service for both Bill and Bradley will be held at a later date.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jul. 1, 2020.

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Bill Speed

July 5, 2020

I met Bill while attending his Small Engines additional teaching qualification course in the winter of 1990. That Spring he and the late Gerry Bruckner called me 20 minutes apart offering me the Auto Body teaching position. I accepted the position and spent the rest of my career teaching at Danforth. Bill touched the lives of many staff and students over his career in a positive way. I will be forever grateful to Bill and Gerry for making that phone call and giving me the opportunity to teach in such a historic and special school. Bill, you will be missed.

Gerald Gardiner

July 4, 2020

Never knew his first name was William, he was always Mr. Baron to me. He was teaching small engines when I started at DTS in 1964. He was a great teacher.
Gerald Gardiner.

Nancy DiGiovanni

July 3, 2020

I did not know William well but I knew Joanne his daughter. There was never a time that Joanne was not with her dad or cooking for him or spending time with him in Florida or caring for his home. It is like I New William through Joanne. I know he was a great man just knowing his daughter. He is now an angel looking over his daughter Watching over her as she did for him selflessly. the memory I have is Joanne holding a family dinner I was invited To and seeing the pride in Williams eyes he had for his daughter. He will be greatly missed.

Bill and Sheryl Schumacher

July 2, 2020

Bill was a wonderful man. A dear cousin. Always had fun with him. He had very strong opinions on certain subjects and wasn't afraid to let you know. He gave great hugs and will be missed by a lot of people.

Stewart Cameron

July 1, 2020

An honest man with plenty of virtuosity abound in everyone he met. And to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

LARRY WAGNER

July 1, 2020

My very good friend an mentor. I will miss you brother. I love you.
Larry Wagner

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