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Victor Levant
11/26/1947 - 05/05/2018
Victor Levant
11/26/1947 - 05/05/2018
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BORN
11/26/1947
DIED
05/05/2018
Victor Levant Obituary
He will be remembered by generations of students in the Humanities at John Abbot College, by readers of his books, widely ranging from Canadian complicity in the war in Vietnam to Montreal restaurant guides, by fellow aficionados in the Montreal tango scene and by friends and acquaintances from his years at McGill.
Particular gratitude is extended on behalf of Victor's sister Rebecca and brother Marvin to Robert and Regine Yaptangco, Charles Bottex and Rabbi Ariel Stern who provided him with comfort and companionship during the later stages of his illness. They are equally grateful to the medical and nursing staff at Chateau Westmount.
Burial will take place May 9th in Winnipeg Manitoba. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to charity of choice. Messages of reminiscence may be left for Avrom Victor Levant at paperman.com.
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Nathen Gabriel (aka Billy Olin)
January 3, 2025
Victor sat in front of me at the Winnipeg Talmud Torah. I missed him when his family moved to Regina in 1958 or 1959. When my family moved to Vancouver in August of 1959 we made a point of passing through Regina so I could see him again. Victor wasn't home but we were able to spend some time with his Mom who I also remembered from Winnipeg.
Gary Sloane
September 2, 2024
I remember asking Victor, shortly after I moved to Montreal 1968 to begin graduate school at McGill, why he (and his friends from McGill francais) wanted to make a revolution in a nice country like Canada. I could see it in the States, especially at that moment (the height of the Vietnam War), but over language? Not quite as big an issue, in my opinion, at the time.
"In that case," Victor said, "you should have a nice vacation up here, then go back to your own country and do what needs to be done."
Yup, those words changed my life, and, fortunately, I had another offer for grad school in California.
Olev ha sholom, Victor.
Nika Naimi
February 14, 2024
Victor was an outstanding professor at John Abbott, who taught me Communications: Self & Society (a humanities course in 1999 or 2000). A wonderful educator. No course I have ever taken has been that impactful on me, my life, or my life educational career. He was engaging, extremely intelligent, and his approach to teaching was the exact type that resonated with me. I got to call him and tell him this a couple of years prior to his passing. However I am heartbroken to see that he has passed. I was looking him up online to see if I could get his phone number to thank him. I am using the same book he used in his class, to teach my own communication course at the moment. He was a lovely person!
Anne-Marie RUIZ
January 30, 2019
J'ai connu Victor à Paris en 1969. Voilà bien longtemps que nous n'échangions plus de nouvelles, mais je lui dois beaucoup, et c'est avec une immense tristesse que j'apprends sa disparition. J'adresse mes très sincères condoléances à sa famille. Mes pensées vont aussi à ceux et à celles qui lui ont apporté leur soutien et leur affection durant la cruelle épreuve de la maladie.
Rest in Peace, Victor. RIP
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Sarah Uriash
September 28, 2018
Victor, You are profoundly missed. Sarah
Sarah Uriash
September 27, 2018
The compassion, the joie de vivre has been snuffed out. Victor Levant Rest in Peace. RIP -- my dear friend and mentor.
Murray Vimy
July 9, 2018
Victor was my best friend in high school. I never could beat him at chess. I wish we would have stayed in contact over the years. My thoughts are with you Rebecca and family...
Diane Sokolyk
May 12, 2018
Victor's passion for music and dance was an inspiration to everyone at Chateau Westmount. He brought light and joy with his energy and enthusiasm. He will be greatly missed.
May 11, 2018
My sincere condoleances to all the family, friends, to Roberto,his wife and children. Staff,some residents already miss him.Louise
Martha and Ron and family Burnett
May 11, 2018
Our deepest condolences to the family. Victor was a dear friend and colleague whom we knew for more than 50 years. We experienced many things together, and there are, and will always be, countless memories.
Sam Boskey
May 11, 2018
An intensely passionate student, devouring theory on revolutionary practice; a respected CEGEP teacher, inspiring students to open their horizons; a thoughtful therapist; and lover (and publicizer) of good food.
Judy Berger
May 11, 2018
Victor was a loyal real friend. I am so sorry that he suffered. I have many good memories of time spent with Victor.
Robert Burns
May 11, 2018
Good memories of Victor at John Abbott. A sensitive kind colleague, he brought valuable insights to his subject and to the Humanities department.
Condolences to his siblings.
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