Contributions to the tribute of David Borwein

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Monday, February 13, 2023

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie My parents, Hanna and Elvins Spencer were so fond of you and David. They enjoyed many happy times with you both. I know they would want me to send you my deepest sympathy at David's passing. Best regards - Erica Spencer Smith

Henry Wolkowicz posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Sarah and Josh, I am very sorry for your loss. I met your father and mother many times over the years as you well know (from my stories at the supper). They were/are truly exceptional people, as were all the Borweins I met. all the best during this sad time

Lori Smith posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all. I have been so lucky to have met and worked with amazimg family. I have the highest respect .David was a kind sweet man. Always greeted me with a smile. I surely will miss him. Sincerely Lori Smoth

Ian Gardner Walker posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie Anne and I are sorry for your loss. I had known David since he arrived at Western University.We enjoyed playing bridge together.He was a very good player as one would expect of a mathmatician.Please accept our condolences and best wishes.

Shammi Middleton posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

My condolences to Bessie, Sarah and family. Ive had the pleasure to know and see David for the past five years. His love for Bessie was amazing to witness. Im truly going to miss saying hello to him every morning.

David Ludwin posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Love from the Metter and Ludwin families.With great sadness. Sadly Naomi Metter, now 97, is severely cognitively impaired but would have loved to send her special love to Bessie.

Dr. Bill Gray posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Bessie, I am sorry to hear of your loss of David. I always enjoyed seeing him during his dental visits with me at UWO. My sincere condolences to you and the family.

Bill Ritcey posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Bessie I was sadden to read in Saturday's Globe the passing of David As David was a revered colleague of my father and you a dear friend to my mother The Borwein name was often spoke of in my home as very caring people I know you will remain strong surrounded by your family My sincere condolences Bill Ritcey

Douglas L Jones posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and Sarah: I was saddened to learn from Cam Paton of David's passing. I enjoyed getting to know him over the years at Western and through my work at Partners In Research before my recent retirement to Victoria. My deepest condolences. Sincerely, Doug

Joe & Lynne DiStefano posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and Sarah and all the grand and greatgrandchildren, Lynne joins me in sending our deepest sympathy and condolences. We hope that his long and joyful life is some solace to you all. I have fond memories of David from our activities together on various Senate committees at UWO and also of special conversations with Sarah in Hong Kong. Warm thoughts with you all.

Yvonne Collyer posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

To Bessy-- Thinking about you. 75 years. Wow. That must be almost a record. Yvonne Collyer

David&ValNathan posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

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DAviD Chess posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

On behalf of my departed mother Margaret and father Gordon and myself, please accept our sincere condolences. Both you and your husband were often spoken of around our dining table with great fondness.

Michelle Mottola posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and family. My sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Michelle Mottola

Sheila Heinicke posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

My condolences on the loss of Dr. Borwein.

Tatiana and Vanessa Russell posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and family, Sending our deepest condolences for your loss. David was such an incredible and vibrant man. Both you were so important and loved by our parents, Lila and Axel. We are thinking about you during this most difficult time. With Love, Tatiana and Vanessa Russell

Patrick Whippey posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie, Older members of the science fair community will remember that you and David played key roles in selecting and supporting the students who represented Canada at the International Science and Engineering Fair from 1995 to 2007. May a multitude of memories sustain you through this time.

Margie Wienburg posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Deepest sympathy to you and your family. Really loved your Dad and he helped one of my twin sons to pass calculus and receive his degree. I have such lovely memories of warm and wonderfully stimulating evenings with your parents. A life well lived..

Jean Donen posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and Sarah. Adrian and I offer our sincere condolences on the death of David. Best Regards, Jean and Adrian

Pamela and Norman Inkster posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Sarah, Finn, Josh, Zachary and Michaela, We were so sorry to see your beloved father/grandfather leave this world as you wrote in his touching obituary. I have many fond memories of your father starting with my first visit to Brough Avenue with you, Sarah, when we were six years old. Your father and mother were warm, gracious and very nice to me! I will always remember seeing your dishwasher, having never seen one before. I recall spending time in the basement with your father and your brothers, Sarah, as they were probably working on something to do with mathematics. The last time I saw your parents was at the retirement home where we sat in the dining room. They were as always gracious, sharp-minded and extremely proud of their children and grandchildren. Your father will be missed. We are so grateful that he lived until 97-an incredibly long life and one in which he made a great contribution to you, his family, and to the world of mathematics. Fondly, Pamela and Norm Inkster

Eddy and Zorka Smet posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie and Family, Our condolences on the loss of David. It is gratifying to know that he lived a long, healthy, and productive life.I am both proud and very grateful that I had the privilege, as a Phd student, to be a member of his "mathematical family". We will always remember David as a kind and generous person. Eddy and Zorka Smet

Nancy Johnson posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie: We are thinking of you and family as you face a new and sad chapter of life without your beloved David. I remember so well David's quiet and steady support at Partners in Research events. He truly lived a long and successful life -crowned with a beautiful love affair. Sending our most sincere sympathy and love. Nancy and Mark (Lockwood Films)

Ricki Baker posted a condolence

Friday, September 3, 2021

Dear Bessie, Sarah, and Family my sincerest condolences to all of you on the passing of your dear Husband, Father, Grandfather,and all those whose love David touched . My late husband, Barry and I had a few opportunities to meet you, Bessie, and David, on your visits to our dear friends, Normand and Myrna!We always enjoyed our visits with you, and being togethere meant so much to us! I know for certain that David meant so much to Norman! He was a family elder, so accomplished and respected in his field, and together they shared happy memories of your family! I just want ot let you knowas I'm sure that you have already heard, that DAvid will be missed by so many, and certainly left his mark in so many ways! may his memeory be for a blessing! ricki Baker