Ian Dyck

During 2000-2001, we had the privilege of exchanging houses with Ian and Anne. During this time, and subsequently in the summer of 2004 when we again exchanged homes, we had a number of opportunities to spend time with Ian. He was always a generous host and a very warm and genuine human being. We remember particularly his delightful sense of humour, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of England and his enthusiasm for its history. We are very saddened to hear of his untimely death. He will be missed a great deal.

Ian was a good friend the year he returned to Saskatoon to teach at St. Thomas More College, and we were foolish to let him go. We were blessed by his friendship.

Ian was a fine historian and an even finer friend. We were postgrad students together at Sussex. Then in 1996 we jointly edited "Living & Learning", a collection of essays in honour of Professor JFC Harrison, supervisor and mentor of us both. Shirley and I are deeply saddened by his death: we have very happy memories of the time he spent with us during his last trip to England.

As a student at Sussex, friend and co-author with Ian this is a tragic loss. His book on Cobbett remains central to our understanding of the rural poor of England. I will remember him as a great walker of the South Downs who developed a real and abiding love of Southern England and the history of its working people

Dear Cliff and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Ian's passing. We did not know Ian personally but we know the grief and sorrow that you are experiencing. Parents should not have to bury their children. We wish you comfort and peace in this time of sorrow.

Ian and I were fellow History postgraduates at the University of Sussex in the early 1980s and shared the same supervisor. I'll always remember Ian's immense generosity of spirit and friendliness coupled with his passion for labour history. His research generated one of the best books on William Cobbett that has ever been written. He was a wonderful man and I admired everything he stood for.

Ian was one of the finest professors at SFU. I was lucky enough to attend two of his courses while pursuing my undergraduate degree. He always maintained an excellent rapport with SFU undergrads. Ian was always very friendly and approachable; his encouragement was priceless and I'll always appreciate it. One of my fondest memories of Ian (and SFU) will be sharing a pint at a local pub with him and fellow students after a tough but rewarding semester. Thank you Ian for everything, you will be missed by many.

Ian was a professor of mine at SFU when I was a young student taking his English history course. At that time I was not sure where I was going and if I made the correct decision in going to university. Ian made me not regret that decision, not only did he provide a wonderful learning experience he personally gave me the advice to never regret my decisions, and I never did. I took foruther courses with Ian and he always remembered me, even years afterwards; He further wrote my letter of recomendation for Graduate school, which I am now attending. I always will remember Ian as a teacher who truly cared about his students, and took the time to help me. I am deeply saddened by this loss, he will be missed. My condolences go out to the family of this wonderful person.