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Christine Rutter uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Carlos Eduardo Fellows lit a candle
Friday, February 8, 2019
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It is with great sadness that I come to know that Bob LeRoy has left us. I met Bob in France in 1989 and I will never forget his story about the earring made with a nut. He was an example of kindness and good humor. The world becomes sadder at his departure.
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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ISMS 2017. Bob LeRoy with Jinjun Liu and Lan Cheng.
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Yu Zhai uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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Having dinner with friends, 2016.
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Yu Zhai uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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ISMS 2016, at UIUC.
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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ISMS 2009. Columbus, Ohio.
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Bob was like a father to me. I admired him so much and spoke extremely highly of him to my own parents. My father had heard so much about him, and on my graduation day when I introduced Bob to him, he got so nervous/excited that he dropped our camera. I'm glad though that he took this candid shot of us speaking after my graduation ceremony in June 2009. Those years with Bob were such good times.
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Still, alert in July 2018- discussing science!
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Virginia and Bob hosted a wedding party for hui and his wife in Jan. 2007
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Virginia and Bob hosted a wedding party for hui and his wife in 2007
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Virginia and Bob warmly hosted Japanese friends Profs. Hirano and Amano in June 2008.
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Our coffee time, every day about 10:30-11:00 AM. We miss him...
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Hui Li at Bob's office in November 2014
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Hui Li uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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2008 Columbus, 63rd International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 8, 2018
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4 November 2018, Bob's last Symposium on Chemical Physics. Still standing! Next to his wife Virginia.
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 8, 2018
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Bob LeRoy with his famous two canes after his plenary talk at ISMS in 2009. Columbus, Ohio.
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Nike Dattani uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
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ISMS 2015. University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
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Andrea Wetmore posted a condolence
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Dear Virginia,
I was very sad to learn that Bob had passed away. I remember with fondness my time working for Bob when he was Director of the Guelph-Waterloo Centre. Bob was a kind and generous man with a wonderful sense of humor and it was a privilege to know him. My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss.
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Peter Loock posted a condolence
Friday, August 24, 2018
Dear Virginia and family,
Bob had friends everywhere. Each year our research group at Queen’s University and several of my colleagues pile into a van (and sometimes two or three vans) to make our annual trek to the University of Waterloo where Bob and his colleagues would have organized another of the phenomenally successful Symposia for Chemical Physics. We go mostly, of course, for the science but also to catch up with Bob and everyone else at U. Waterloo. Through this symposium, and the associated social activities (including lunch at his house!) Bob has managed to build a community of physical chemists that have supported one another for several decades. This is a truly remarkable legacy, and one of the reasons why Bob will be missed so much by our community.
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Chris Rutter uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 20, 2018
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Bob at Steve Breen Retirement party May 2008
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Mary Thompson posted a condolence
Sunday, August 19, 2018
To Virginia and the family,
I am very sad to read of Bob’s death. Besides being a wonderful scientist, he was one of the most courageous people I have known, and I know he was a source of constancy and strength for you all. He always spoke of you with great love and pride. My deepest sympathy.
Mary
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Cristian FOCSA lit a candle
Sunday, August 19, 2018
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I met Bob in 1999 during my postdoc in Peter Bernath's group at University of Waterloo. We worked together on a few papers and I remember his extraordinary kindness to young and unexperienced people like me.
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Martha Read-Gray uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 18, 2018
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My favourite photo of dear cousin Bob - such a vibrant mind and delightful wit. <3
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Joe and Eva Paldus posted a condolence
Friday, August 17, 2018
Dear Virginia and Family,
Please, accept our most sincere sympathy at the great loss of your husband and dear father. We are with you in our thoughts at this difficult time. We shall always remember Bob's cheerfulness and his great sense of humor as well as of course his superb work. He was not only an excellent scientist and teacher, but also a tireless organizer. We shall always remember his singing at St. Michael's and the time spent together. Let the time heal your great loss. We are with you in our prayers, As ever, Eva and Joe
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John Coxon posted a condolence
Thursday, August 16, 2018
I first met Bob in 1974, the year I arrived in Canada. From that start, it was obvious that Bob was a class act. He was a clever, shrewd, tough, fair, and caring man, always positive, and always with a great sense of humour. Through common research interests, we developed an excellent friendship in recent decades, and he was always so generous with his time, and eager to provide fresh insights on any problem I discussed with him. And so it came as a terrible shock, and with much sadness, when I learned of his passing earlier this week. He was a giant among physical chemists, both at home and internationally, and he had a renowned talent for teaching us the essence of his research through his creative graphical presentations. I admired his courage in the face of many health challenges, I admired him as a scientist, and I admired his outgoing and engaging personality. He will be missed and remembered by so many of us for a long time to come, and I offer my heartfelt condolences to the family he left behind.
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Joel Tellinghuisen posted a condolence
Thursday, August 16, 2018
I was so saddened to learn of Bob’s death. My deepest condolences to his family in their loss.
Bob’s and my professional interactions go back to this month in 1971, when we corresponded over problems concerning the visible spectrum of I2, both of us then at the beginnings of our careers. Soon thereafter I met Bob at the annual spectroscopy symposium in Columbus, and we became lifelong colleagues and friends. The chance to catch up with him professionally and socially was always a high point for me of the Columbus meeting.
Bob was truly one of the world’s most positive and cheerful persons, and that in spite of his great physical travail in the last third of his life. His generosity was unlimited, and even his fiercest professional battles he recounted with a chuckle.
Bob was a great scientist whose career has ended too soon. I really miss him.
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Jack Barnes posted a condolence
Thursday, August 16, 2018
I met Bob over thirty years ago when I was a post-doc at U. of Waterloo. Upon every meeting since that time Bob always had a broad smile and a kind word to say. His generous hospitality at the annual Waterloo Chemical Physics Conferences will always be remembered. Apart from being a great scientist, more importantly, he was a great person. He will be missed.
-Jack Barnes, Queen's University
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Ajit Thakkar uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, August 16, 2018
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Robert LeRoy, Ajit Thakkar and Robert Parr at the 1991 CIC conference in Hamilton, Ontario
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Ajit Thakkar posted a condolence
Thursday, August 16, 2018
I first met Bob in the mid-70s while I was a graduate student at Queen's. I got to know Bob better during my two stays in Waterloo (1976-78 and 1980-84). His optimism, dedication and enthusiasm will remain a model to me.
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Terry and Barbara Miller posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Bob was a wonderful person, always cheerful despite the extremely difficult health issues he faced every day. He was a regular attendee at the spectroscopy symposium at Ohio State that Terry chaired for many years. Barbara got to know Bob when he attended our party during the symposium. On a couple of occasions he gifted Barbara with maple syrup from the LeRoy farm, a very special treat. The scientific community has lost a valued member, and personally we have lost a friend. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Terry and Barbara Miller
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Carolyn Milke lit a candle
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
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Fond memories of a very nice person. Bob, you will be greatly missed!
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Bob Lemieux posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Sincere condolences from the Faculty of Science.
Bob Lemieux, Dean
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Piotr Piecuch posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I am deeply saddened by Bob’s passing. He was an exceptional scientist and a wonderful person, from whom we have learned so much. I will forever cherish my memories of frequently talking to Bob during my Waterloo years. I greatly admired Bob and will miss him. My deepest condolences to the family.
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Photos Hajigeorgiou posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I was very saddened by the news of Bob's passing.
I first met Bob at a conference in Nova Scotia in 1985. What an enthusiastic man! Little did I know then of the role he would play in my development as a scientist. In 1990 he was the external examiner of my doctoral thesis and defense, and in 1994 I got the opportunity to work closely with him as a Research Associate in his group at the University of Waterloo. Together we developed a potential energy model that took into account long-range forces in diatomic molecules. Aside from our scientific collaboration, I remember Bob as a kind and caring individual, a positive and loving human being.
His positive attitude and passion for his work helped him fight ferociously his medical problems. He lived a winner, and died a winner, in every sense. My deepest condolences to all he leaves behind, and may God rest his beautiful soul in peace.
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Nabil Faruk posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I'm very saddened to hear of Bob's passing and send my deepest condolences to his family. Bob was one of my mentors during my Master's at UW. It was a privilege to have written a paper with him and have him support me in my future endeavors. Although it was cold outside for a great deal of the year at UW, I have fond memories of the warmth and coziness of our theoretical chemistry wing - Bob's presence was a cornerstone of this experience as he was often the first person that you would see and greet, and be inspired by his continued enthusiasm for research.
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Alex Brown posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. I had the chance to work with Bob the summer after my BSc and this was there start of a career-long connection. I appreciated his mentorship, friendship, and undying enthusiasm. He exemplified many of the benefits of being a scientist: the joys of discovery as well as the contribution to the community. There are many Grad House memories as well as from the many times he and Virginia welcome the merry band of scientists into their home at the end of Waterloo Chemical Physics Meeting. He will be missed.
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Ronald Lees posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
It is indeed sad news to learn of Bob's passing, and I send my deepest condolences to Bob's family. I always looked forward to seeing him at the Columbus spectroscopy meetings and the Waterloo symposia. One of my favourite memories is from the picnic at the 50th Columbus meeting when Bob helped me serenade our colleagues as a member of the impromptu folk group "Ronnie Quantum and the Quarks." [We decided to christen him as the Strange Quark.] That was a lot of fun, as was walking with him to the sessions and enjoying his cheerful and insightful conversation. He was a real giant of the international spectroscopic community, and we will miss him greatly.
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Pedro Caridade lit a candle
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
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James Sloan posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
I am very sorry to hear this sad news.
During my first few months (and years) at Waterloo Chemistry, Bob's help and advice were invaluable to me - both in my efforts to learn teaching techniques and to navigate in the unfamiliar academic environment, which I encountered later in life than most.
I never met a person more dedicated to the University of Waterloo and more energetic in promoting good science teaching.
Outside the classroom, before he became ill, Bob was also a formidable squash opponent. He had a deadly lob shot that rolled high along the wall and dropped into the front corner. I don't think I ever returned one of those.
His courage in the face of extraordinary physical difficulties was a marvel to anyone who knew him. While we are sorry for the loss of a valued colleague, we cannot regret his release from the debilitating illnesses of his later years.
Those of us who are as old as (or in my case older than) Bob have long since understood for whom this bell tolls. His example is one that all of us should try to emulate.
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Sue Lewis-O'Halloran posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Bob was a special man whose loss will be felt far and wide. Condolences to all the family and gratitude for sharing him with so many of us, who felt blessed to know him.
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Tucker Carrington posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
i greatly admired Bob and will miss him. I appreciated his concern for detail, his passion for science, his commitment to our field, and his generosity.
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Oleksandr Sukhorukov posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
Please, accept the deepest condolences for the loss of such a good person as Robert Roy was.
So thankful for a chance to know such an honorable person. Remember while at his home at the dinner that he and his family kindly hold for the Waterloo Symposium – it was such a nice and peaceful atmosphere that is remember even so many years past.
He will be very missed such a nice person. But his passion to science, kindness, and his broad visions will be very remembered.
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Margo Twohig posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
Sad to hear of the passing of this lovely man. My memory is of a cheerful warm person. I was glad of the few times we met up at the cottage or at the opera in Toronto. My condolences to the family.
Margo
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Jennifer van Wijngaarden posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
I am very sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was an exceptional scientist and colleague; always making time to greet and support junior scientists at meetings. He truly made his mark in spectroscopy and on the lives of many colleagues.
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Jim Lisy uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 13, 2018
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Giacinto Scoles took this photo in 1987 at the NATO workshop in Aquafredda, Maratea, Italy. It was an honor to be in the same picture with Bob and Roger Miller. I miss them.
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Anita Rickert posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Veronica and her children and grandchildren is the loss of Bob. He has been a treasured member of St. Michael's Folk Choir for more twenty years. Bob's positive attitude, generous spirit and beautiful harmonies made him a valuable asset to our choir. His choir friends will miss him greatly but I can hear him singing harmony in his heavenly home. Gone but not forgotten.
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Harmeen posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
Thank you for being the kind soul this world will truly miss!
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Patrick & Kathryn Plunkett posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
So sad to hear of Bob’s passing! Such a gifted man.
Our deepest condolences to Virginia and family.
Patrick & Kathryn Plunkett
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Michael D. Morse posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
I send my condolences to Bob's family and friends. He was a superb scientist and a fine example of a human being, who will be missed by all who knew him.
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Kim lit a candle
Monday, August 13, 2018
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Dominique Appadoo posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
Dear Virginia, Xander, Monika, Clara and Sylvia, I just want to present my sincere condolences to you all. Bob is the reason why I became a scientist; he was both a mentor and a father figure when I was going through hard times. I will miss him tremendously, my thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult moment. God bless you all and may he rest in peace
Sincerely Yours,
Dom
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The family of Robert James LeRoy uploaded a photo
Sunday, August 12, 2018
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