Contributions to the tribute of William David Taylor

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Thursday, February 17, 2022

Dear Carol, I wish to expresss my deepest sympathy to you and your family at Bill's passing.He was a gentle giant in science research and a magnificent friend through the years..Portia Lynn.

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MTE Consultants Inc. donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Our deepest sympathies are with you during this difficult time. – MTE Consultants

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Greg Friday donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Saturday, February 5, 2022

Had the pleasure of working with Bill on numerous occasions and he was as down to earth as they come. One-or-a-kind and he will truly be missed.

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Catherine Damianoff donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, February 3, 2022

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Bruce Reed donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, February 3, 2022

Bill was a great colleague in our department. Although not quite a mentor to me, he was always helpful and thoughtful when I first joined the department - but I did feel we had a personal connection. At some point we exchanged emails regarding Giant Swallowtails (butterfly) in Southern Ontario (I feel that he had a boyish enthusiasm for such things - and I completely share this). I share your loss.

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Jeff Poichuk donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

I loved how his colleagues describe Bill as the `classic gentleman scholar`. I was never aware of his professional achievements, because as typical Bill, he certainly was a gentleman and very selfless of such things. Just as similar was the way he spent time looking after his Mother out of town for all that time. That`s the Bill I know, and the time we spent with our dogs at the park. I know Sasha was there to greet him and reunited, they can play fetch all day and never get tired. I`ll miss our chats.

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Angelo & Mary Graham donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

A friend and neighbour. Will be sadly missed.

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Jon Hiller donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Ike Veenstra donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

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Katherine Smart donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Carol, Children & Grand Children, I wish to extend my deepest sympathies. I pray you take comfort in the forever connection you will have with Bill, your Father and Grandfather. Bless you with peace!

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Ken Hanes donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

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Judy Acreman-Isakovic posted a condolence

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

My sincere condolences to all the family of Bill Taylor. I remember Bill as a kind and friendly gentleman who was very generous and understanding. When I moved the Canadian Phycological Culture Centre from the University of Toronto to UW in 2008, Bill was welcoming and supportive with whatever he could do to make the transition successful, including donations of materials from his laboratory. He was always interested in how things were going and how he could help out. May you rest in peace, Bill. You will be missed by so many. Judy Acreman-Isakovic

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Marta, Phil, and Frank Mitchell donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Monday, January 31, 2022

In honour of a great man and a great neighbour. We are truly sad to see him go. May this donation help with something he was truly passionate about.

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Kevin Lamb donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Monday, January 31, 2022

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Donna Armborst donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Monday, January 31, 2022

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Donna Armborst posted a condolence

Monday, January 31, 2022

Dear Carol & Family, I will always remember Bill as a kind, intelligent man and an all-around special person. His legacy of care will live on in all those who knew him, family, faculty, staff, students and community. May he rest in Peace and may you find comfort in the wonderful memories he left behind. Donna Armborst

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Paul Blanchfield donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Monday, January 31, 2022

I had the incredible fortune of being hired by Bill when I was a student at Waterloo. More than thirty years later, I still fondly recall those summers bobbing around in a zodiac together, lab fishing trips, and warm gatherings at Bill and Carol’s home to celebrate his student’s successes. I am forever indebted to Bill for the introduction to field research and for his friendship over the years. My deepest condolences to Carol and family.

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Margaret Vogel posted a condolence

Sunday, January 30, 2022

I was a student in Bill's lab and when I graduated I moved to England for a few years. I visited Canada with my English partner (who was an avid fly fisherman), trying to convince him we should both move back here. Without hesitation Bill took him fishing. He offered a place in his home to us when we did move here a year later - he was that kind and generous. I'm so very grateful to have had Bill in my life. Beyond any limnology I learned from him, I learned how to treat others kindly and respectfully. He meant so much to so many of us. It's been mentioned before and I agree, "a gentleman scientist" is the perfect description of Bill. You will be so missed.

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Krista, Mohamed, and Sarayah donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Bill is one of those people who had a profound impact, both personally and professionally, on so many of us and we are so saddened by his passing. We are ever so grateful our paths crossed and remained entangled for so long. If we all strived to be as good hearted as Bill, the world would surely benefit!

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Yuri Kozlov posted a condolence

Sunday, January 30, 2022

I worked as Lab Manager in 2005-2007 at the UW, and Bill was one of my supervisors. I still remember his smiling friendly face, kind attention to all people around him, and highly professional approach to our collaboration in the lab. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts. Yuri Kozlov

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Morton and Swani Globus posted a condolence

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Dear Carol and family, We both are very sorry to learn of the passing of Bill, and our thoughts are with you during your time of loss. We remember Bill's warmth and friendship during our time at the University. Sincerely, Morton and Swani Globus

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Rob & Sherry Hartung donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Carol and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was such a kind and gentle man, and always had a smile on his face, even when being the roadie for Acoustic Steel.

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Rick Cunjak donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Saturday, January 29, 2022

I first met Bill when I was a graduate student at UW many years ago. He was a friend and mentor, and we fished together. In recent years, he became a colleague, and we talked about new fishing trips that, sadly, never came to pass. I will miss him. My sincere condolences to his family. And Bill, eternal ‘tight lines’.

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Kristen Porritt donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Saturday, January 29, 2022

To Carol and family, I'm very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathies to you all.

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Linda Campbell posted a condolence

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Many condolences to Bill's family, friends and colleagues. Dr. Bill Taylor was an outstanding mentor, a leader in understanding and protecting the Great Lakes of the world and a passionate angler. We are sending a donation to Canadian Wildlife Federation in his memory. Linda Campbell & Rob Thacker

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Barbara Butler donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

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Don Voisin posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Carol, Christine, David, Kenneth and Families.......Please accept my sincere condolences. I did not know Bill all that well. I would meet him very often when I was on my daily walks and we would bump into each other (usually on Melbourne Cr) when he was coming home from work at the University. Many times we stopped and chatted briefly. He sure was a very nice person! Don Voisin Also children....Lance, Linda, Anita, Susan.

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Robert Bailey donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

Thanks for sharing Bill, who showed many of us it was possible to be gentle and sharp, funny and serious, brilliant and humble.

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Mr & Mrs Power donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

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Wendy Czarny donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

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Sama AlMaarofi posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Carol and Family, I am so sad to hear about Bill’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I would like to share a prayer for his sole to rest in pease “O Allah, forgive William Taylor and elevate his station among those who are guided. Send him along the path of those who came before, and bless us and him with peace, O Allah the god of the worlds.” Amin

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Jane and Phil Dietrich donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

We are so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. He was such a gentleman, and we always enjoyed talking to him in the neighbourhood. Sending our love and sympathy.

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Niels Bols posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

I would like to offer my condolences to Carol and family and to declare my admiration for Bill. I met Bill in 1972 on the 5th floor of the Ramsay Wright Building at the U of T, while we were getting instructions on how to autoclave medium to grow our common love, the ciliated protozoan, Tetrahymena. We both went on to the U of W, where we had the usual institutional interactions but also 40 years of spontaneous conversations and speculations about ciliates. These expressions of Bill’s broad curiosity and enthusiasm for science always lifted my spirits. His calmness around autoclaves and excitable colleagues and his thoughtful and fair administration of scientists always made the world feel safe. Niels Bols

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John-Mark Davies donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

My sincerest condolences. Bill was one of the great ones, a treasured soul who left us too soon.

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Robin Smart posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Carol, I was so very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. A friend shared this quote with me, and I hope it might help bring some ease in your pain. "To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die." (Thomas Campbell) I am sending you, and all the family, thoughts of calm, courage and strength. Hugs, Robin

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Jenniffer Fleet posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. In my time in Biology, Bill was always warm and inviting. I loved hearing is laughter come down the hallway! My condolences to Carol and the family. May you rest in peace Bill. Jenniffer Fleet

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Cheryl Dietrich lit a candle

Friday, January 28, 2022

Dear Carol and Family, What a wonderful man Bill was. He is gone far to soon. I will miss the conversations we had when we would come over to practise our steel drums with Carol. He had such a good sense of humour and always made me laugh. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Cheryl, Chris, Amanda and Sarah

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Bruce Wainman donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Friday, January 28, 2022

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Stephen Taylor posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

So saddened by the loss of my brother. Many great memories of growing up together

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Jean Richardson posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

I was so sorry to hear about Bill's passing. When I returned to Waterloo, he was the Interim Chairman of the Earth and Environmental Science Department and made me feel so welcome. He truly smoothed my transition back into academia after many years. We had regular lunches where he mentored me on the inner workings of university administration. He was taken far too young and I am sure he will be missed.

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Serghei Bocaniov posted a condolence

Friday, January 28, 2022

I will always remember Bill’s optimism, intelligence, encyclopedic knowledge, friendship and kindness, as well as his fundamental integrity.

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Luana Martins donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Bill was always a tremendous blend of kindness, intelligence, and humour. And always so real! He will be so missed.

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Ian Martin donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Ian Martin uploaded photo(s)

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Bill was my Ph.D. co-supervisor. He offered to help me wind up a crucial field experiment in a river, on a cold and rainy September day. As he was carrying a tray full of samples carefully to shore, he tripped on a rock and began to fall. To preserve the precious samples, Bill -- with grace I did not know he possessed -- laid down full length in the river and gently put down the tray just as his face went into the water. He spent the rest of the day soaked and shivering as we processed the samples he had saved. Years later, as we fished a salmon river together, he managed another face plant in cold water. When I reminded him of his similar episode at my research site, he said he had completely forgotten it. That was Bill: helpful and sometimes forgetful supervisor, insightful scientist, mentor, angling companion, and dear friend. Coffee time on the river won't be the same.

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Eve Roknic donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Deepest condolences for your loss.

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Steve Hebel donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Our sincere condolence for your loss from all of us at Green Squadron Landscaping.

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Mary Anne Lenio posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Dear Carol, Christine, David and Kenny and all the grandchildren, Bill's loss will be felt by so many. All those years patiently getting our Block Parent Displays to various functions. Sharing the love of Muskoka and Baysville and Dorset. His wonderful smile and laugh. HIs expertise in all things "lake" which helped stem my panic after my Mother contracted an infection from the lake. Can still hear his voice helping me to calm down. But most of all his total love and devotion to Carol, the children and grandchildren. Sincere condolences - Mary Anne and all the Lenio family

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Christine Gonsalves posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Having been a member of a wonderful family for 43 years, by marrying into it, I was blessed to be in Bill’s life. He always brought such warmth and kindness to any time spent in his presence. He patiently answered my questions about our river water, birds, ducks and moose. It was an honour to be invited on one of his many hikes (short walks to him) at the end of his beloved cottage road and hear his humerous stories about fishing on frozen lakes and especially of moose encounters, which I have never been able to have. We were often invited to carnivore nights at the cottage and enjoyed perfectly barbecued steaks followed by very competitive euchre games, where Carol and I were always a little drunk on wine and constantly told, in the nicest way, to stop gabbing and pay attention to the game. Lots of love and laughter with my favourite Limnologist. I am devastated that he has left us, and left us with a huge hole in our hearts and our lives. Good night my sweet brother-in-law.

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Jim Tremain donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

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John Heikkila donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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John Heikkila posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Carol and Family: So sorry for your loss. Bill was a warm dear friend and an excellent colleague. He excelled as a scientist, teacher and administrator. I thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations over the decades, which always involved a great deal of laughter. I will miss him. John Heikkila

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Ralph Smith lit a candle

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Jane and I, and our kids, are thinking of all of you at this time. Bill was a wonderful friend and colleague to Jane and I. He was so important in making Waterloo feel like a welcoming place to us when we arrived from the east coast. His friendship has meant a great deal to us over the many subsequent years. We hope to join you later this year to help celebrate Bill's remarkable life. Our best wishes and sympathy until then. Ralph Smith

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Ralph Smith donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Rebecca North lit a candle

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Bill was an inspirational mentor who will never be forgotten.

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Rebecca North donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Megan Otu donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Stephanie Guildford donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Wayne Hawthorn posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Dear Carol and family. My deepest condolences. Bill was indeed a strong but gentle leader in Biology. I especially enjoyed working with Bill when he was Chair of Biology. His knowledge of Ontario’s waterways was extraordinary, as he would occasionally reveal to me when he described his several fly fishing exploits while we considered departmental activities. We will miss him and his mentoring skills.

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Jeff Ridal posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

My condolences to the family on Bill’s passing. I had the fortune to serve with Bill on the IJC’s Science Advisory Board that he co-chaired for several years. We all valued Bill’s science insights and deep understanding of the Great Lakes. His leadership, keen interest in all things nature and sense of fun added greatly to making our meetings productive, enjoyable and lively. Thanks for sharing his time with us, Jeff Ridal

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Wayne Hawthorn donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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University of Waterloo - Dean of Science Office donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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gail krantzberg donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

A true gem is lost, we all grieve

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Frances Pick donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Frances Pick posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Dearest Carol and family My deepest condolences. This is so very very sad. Bill was one of the loveliest persons I have ever known. Generous with his time, non-judgemental and always quick with a smile. In my own case, he was also a source of sound/sage advice and I turned to him several times over the years. He was dedicated to his family, the university and the wider community of aquatic scientists. He will be so so very missed. He left us far far too soon. Much love Frances

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Barry Warner posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Dear Carol and family. My deepest condolences. His legacy lives on in the many students and scientists he met and mentored.... many more than you will ever know. I will miss him as a colleague and dear friend.

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Barry Warner donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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John Semple donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Martha Guy posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

I am very sorry to hear of Bill's passing. I often think about how much he taught me about science and how to meet people where they are. I can't see a Snowy owl without thinking of him. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time. Martha Guy

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Martha Guy donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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Raymond Legge posted a condolence

Thursday, January 27, 2022

I was very saddened to learn of Bill’s passing. Over the years we sat on numerous committees together. To walk into a meeting and see Bill there was always a joy, as he brought with him great intellect and the ability to cut through the chaff. He was also able to bring levity to a situation with a smile and his laugh. I hope that the legacy he leaves in those he mentored is of comfort in the days and months ahead. My deepest sympathy to Carol and family.

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Michaela Strueder- Kypke posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

My sincere condolences to Carol and the family. I knew Bill through my mentor, Denis Lynn, and had the honour to meet Bill at a couple of occasions, and got to know him as wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. With Love, Michaela Strueder-Kypke

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Jenn LeBlanc posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. “A true genteleman’s scholar” as it said his IAGLR award is about the best description of Bill as I have ever read. He was brilliant, kind, supportive and incisive. I had no idea how lucky I was to be his grad student at the time. Knowing the world as I do now, I appreciate him all the more. May his memory be a blessing to his family, his colleagues and his students.

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Elizabeth Harnum donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Philippe Van Cappellen posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

My deepest condolences to Bill’s family. Bill will be remembered as a wise and passionate scientist, an inspiring mentor, and a generous colleague. When I joined Waterloo, Bill was instrumental in helping me find my “niche” in the Waterloo ecosystem. The University of Waterloo lost one of its finest.

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Philippe Van Cappellen donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Gordon Wehner donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Barb Moffatt donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Barb Moffatt posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

To Carol and Bill's family: my sincere condolences on Bill's death. He was a valuable mentor to me, along with being a wonderfully friendly and kind person. He was also a strong but gentle leader of the Biology Department for many years. On top of this, he managed to also be a superb researcher. How he did all that, I have no idea. Just an extra special person. What a loss. My heart goes out to you all.

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Gordon Wehner lit a candle

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Bill was so pivotal to my appreciation and growth in biology and he taught me so much. Such gentleness and understanding is so truly unique. My deepest sympathies Gordon Wehner

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Jen Shaw donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Cathy Shaw donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

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Stephen Murphy posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

On behalf of Bill's friends and former colleagues in the School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability, our condolences to Bill's family. Bill was everything a professor - a human being - should be. He will be missed and long remembered.

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STEVEN COOKE donated to Canadian Wildlife Federation / Fédération canadienne de la faune

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Thanks for sharing Bill (Dr. Taylor) with us. He had a huge influence on my career and am thankful for his teachings and mentoring.

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David Rose posted a condolence

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Carol and family: So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill gave me such a warm welcome when I arrived to take over as Chair of Biology and I am so grateful for his encouragement and wisdom during my term and afterwards. I hope the memories of his kindness and the support he gave to so many Biology faculty and students will be a comfort to you during this difficult time. Best wishes, David Rose

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

William David "Bill" Taylor

1950 - 2022