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GORDON ALASTAIR MACLACHLAN
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Joan McGuigan
March 10, 2019
Dear Sally
Even in death anniversaries it is good to be reminded of the lovely friendship we enjoyed as your realtors in Montréal and Gordons keen Joie de vivre I hope you and your family are well. Are you still enjoying living on the west coast? Montreal is finally making the news as the hot spot to buy. And visit too! Hope you give us a call next time you come Big hugs Brian and Joan
Yuk Shan Wong
March 10, 2019
Dr Gordon MacLachlan was my great teacher. He has inspired me so much and gave me tremendous support and encouragement when I was a PhD student with him. I will always remember Gordon, who was my great mentor. Yuk Shan
Ian and Barbara MacKenzie
May 10, 2013
We will always remember Gordon as someone who, even though his taste in Scotch veered towards the lower end of the spectrum, appreciated the finer things in life: above all, his family, and then McGill, opera, good art, the eternal value of an original idea, and creative cuisine. Never again will we be served quail eggs and angel-hair pasta for breakfast. Hard to believe that we will never see that quizzical smile again, but it was a privilege to have him as a friend.
April 8, 2013
Dear Sally,
I just learned this saddened news today when I browsed the Gazette web. Ching-Lee, my wife, and I are extremely sorry to know Gordon passed away last month. Please accept our heartiest condolence to you and your family members. Prof. Gordon MacLachlan was my most-respected teacher, mentor and the one who had inspired and influenced me so much. His supervison and guidance on my PhD study at McGill in the mid 1970s had brought most profound changes to my whole life. He has been my role model over my past 30 years of academic life.
Dear Sally, can you send me your email address so that I can write to you ([email protected]). I will be visiting Vancouver on 8 August, 2013 and I wish I can pay a visit to your place.
Yuk-Shan Wong,
Vice-President and Professor of Biology,
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
(Prof. MacLachlan's former PhD student)
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March 25, 2013
I recall happy memories of Gordon at McGill and his positive attitude to our libraries. I particularly recall his strong and sympathetic support for the School of Information Science (as it was to become) when that school was part of his administrative responsibility during a time of enormous transition in the profession of librarianship. I extend my sympathies to Sally and the family.
Frances Groen
Trenholme Director of Libraries Emeritus
McGill University
March 22, 2013
Dear Sally, Evelyn and I were so sorry to hear about Gordon's death. We send you and the children our warm regards and wishes for renewed happiness.Our Cape Cod vacation together remains a good memory.Our love to you three. Jaap and Evelyn.
Greg Brown
March 22, 2013
Dear Sally, I am very sad to hear of Gordon's passing. He was a great colleague and friend.
Ronald Chase
March 22, 2013
Dear Sally,
I am saddened by this news. Gordon hired me into the newly formed Department of Biology in 1971. Those early years of the Department under Gordon's leadership were exciting times. You and Gordon hosted some fine parties at your Stayner St. home! Gordon was a gentleman, a scholar, and a determined leader. I send my condolences to you and your children.
John Jonas
March 20, 2013
Dear Sally,
John and Holly also send their sincere condolences. We too have many fond memories of Gordon. He will be sadly missed.
Tak Hang Bill Chan
March 20, 2013
Dear Sally,
My wife and I are sorry to learn about Gordon's passing. I was the chairman of the Chemistry Department when Gordon was the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research. I was always grateful to Gordon's support and encouragement.
Joan McGuigan
March 19, 2013
Dear Sally, Brian and I were saddened to learn about Gordon's death. We have many fond memories of selling your homes in Montreal. We were truly priveleged to have worked with you and Gordon. I hope you are well. I just wanted to send our sincere condolences to you and your family. God bless, Joan
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