Professor Emeritus Raymond L. Legge
1954 - 2023
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Sarah Hildebrandt posted a condolence
Saturday, September 16, 2023
I have just learned of Ray's passing and am so sad to hear this news. My sincere condolences to Troy and to all of Ray's friends and family. I worked with Ray at UW - in fact, he was on the committee which hired me. My first impression of him was a lasting one- his warmth and that unique twinkle in his eye. Although I have not seen Ray in several years now, I will miss him.
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Roxanne and Cam Beaton lit a candle
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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Our dear dear Ray, I didn't know and both Cam and I are heartbroken. From the many many nights and days we spent together enjoying winter barbeques and wonderful stories. Watching Tony be your teaching partner in your first Hillman Imp to becoming Cam's Godfather and graduating from University. Such beautiful conversations in emails and getting to know Troy. Knowing you had met your life partner and how very happy you were. Troy please accept our heartfelt condolences. Through our emails, we knew how much Ray loved you. We are so very sorry.
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Peter Furlan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
I took a class with Professor Legge twenty six years ago. He was an excellent teacher and very kind. Great teachers are rare, but have a permanent impact on their students. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.
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gail wijesundera posted a condolence
Sunday, May 7, 2023
Ray - you and I shared a friendship across the street, your sense of humor and wonderful smile helped me thru some dark times, and I will miss you special friend
Please accept my condolences
Sincerely
Gail W
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Kela Weber posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Ray made me a better person. I try and pass on his impact each day. He is missed.
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Valerie Ward lit a candle
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Ray was always such a good and kind person. Whenever I think of him it's often to wish I could be more like him, as a researcher, mentor, and instructor. My sympathies to the many people impacted by Ray in all aspects of his life.
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Sarah Meunier lit a candle
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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On this rainy day, I think of all the seeds of kindness and strength you’ve planted over the years. Your kindness grows on in all of us because you always took the time to care. Love always.
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Bill Anderson lit a candle
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Ray was my PhD supervisor, mentor and friend since 1986, and he will be deeply missed. My sympathies to all his family and friends.
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Anna posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, April 29, 2023
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When Troy first started dating Ray and wanted me to meet him, I was uncertain if someone could be good enough for my best friend. However, it didn't take long for that concern to melt away. From the moment I met Ray, I was rooting for them to have a forever love that they eventually had. It was clear Ray embodied love, and the kind of goodness you don't see very often in this world. From the best kind of hugs that he gave a person to his words of warmth, you always felt he was glad to see you. Even when he was ill, he had the concern and love to ask how others were doing. His capacity for love and compassion was remarkable and he will be forever missed. I am so very sorry, Troy.
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Susan Tighe posted a condolence
Friday, April 28, 2023
I met Ray when I was a PhD student at the University of Waterloo and he was very supportive to me when I started as a faculty member in civil engineering. He was always so kind and generous with his time. Sincerest condolences to his family.
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Heidi Mussar posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Dearest Troy,
Tim and I send our sincerest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your beloved Ray.
My relationship started with Ray when he was the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Engineering and a member of our institutional scholarship selection committee. For several weeks in a row, we’d both be working late on a Friday evening and need to run something scholarship-related by each other; we’d always end our chat with – “go home now – don’t work too late; it’s Friday and Troy/Tim are waiting for you”. Our weekly chats sparked the beginning of our friendship. When he came to our office as Assistant Vice-President, Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, I couldn't have been happier. He was so wonderful to work with; always thorough, thoughtful, and respectful.
As I’ve been thinking of him, I’ve been recalling a couple of cute stories that could only happen with Ray.
In 2016, I had the joy of attending a conference in Hamilton with him and another colleague. The hotel we stayed at was less than pleasant – I was literally in the basement in a damp room with stained bedding and he was on an upper level with a jacuzzi tub in his room. Both my colleague and I were dreading returning to our rooms after socializing with our other institutional colleagues; Ray on the other hand cheerfully told us in his sweet voice that he was going to “take a bath”. We teased him, told him to enjoy the jacuzzi and I’d head back down to my room in the basement (I seriously contemplated sleeping in my car). This was the conference at which he became affectionately known as “Ray-Ray” – even after just a couple of hours meeting with scholarship representatives from other universities, he fit right in, and everyone adored him and started calling him by his new name. But that was Ray – he was easy to adore.
The following year the conference was in Toronto; Ray was not able to attend but he gave me a little figure of Albert Einstein which he asked me to take along (Albie was to act as his representative and report back to Ray upon our return). I obliged and took lots of photos of Albie in all sorts of situations – from being strapped into a seatbelt, riding the elevator, enjoying a beer, paying close attention in meetings, etc. Ray got a good laugh out of how much mischief we got into. And now, Albie keeps a close eye on me when I’m working from home.
Ray’s sense of humour was just one of the things I loved about him; as much as he was a gifted academic, he was a better person – talented, humble, kind, compassionate, sincere. We found out we had so much in common which allowed us to talk about absolutely anything, offer each other support in tough times and laugh in happier times. And when he hugged, he meant it.
Troy, as much as I know I will miss him, I can only imagine how you feel – I know you were each other’s soulmates. Your wedding, which Tim and I always felt so honoured to attend, was one of the most beautiful ceremonies we’ve ever been to. Your vows to each other were overflowing with love and admiration for each other – they just radiated from you both; and your first dance – I mean, how can anyone ever forget that! I hope that in time, Troy, as you recall the wonderful memories you and Ray shared over the last 19 years, they will replace the sorrow you now feel with smiles. Hold Paco and Frida tight and remember you are loved by so many people who care about you.
With sincerest sympathies and love,
Heidi and Tim
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Linda Warley posted a condolence
Thursday, April 20, 2023
I am so saddened to hear the news of Ray’s death. We served the University as Associate Deans of Graduate Studies together (him Engineering, me Arts). Ray was one of my favourite colleagues. As well as his deep commitment to students Ray showed great leadership. His was a gentle guiding hand but always in the right direction.
Ray was a bright light and a good soul. I did not know that he was ill. Such a shock. Such a loss. I always imagined him living into quiet old age. We often talked about food, about finding great love a bit later in life, about gardening and so much more. When he retired I missed him very much. Typically he did not want a big fuss but I would loved a party to celebrate him and all that he brought to academic life. When I did see him on campus we hugged. And there was love in that hug.
Rest easy, my friend.
My sincere condolences to Troy, Ray’s family and many friends.
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Miranda Bilotta posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, April 20, 2023
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So much love for the Ray of sunshine that touched so many lives. Sending peace to all of Ray’s family and friends.
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Maja Veletanlic lit a candle
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Dear Troy,
May you find peace, comfort, and all the love you need in the days to come. We will always remember Ray as a kind and caring man.❤️
Our deepest sympathy,
Glad & Maja
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Wendy Irving posted a symbolic gesture
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Ray was, and will always be, one of the most special human beings I have ever known. Having known him for more than 25 years, I never had a single negative experience in my interactions with him. He held my confidence, he made me laugh, he shared my passion for gardening and was always someone I could talk to. Never once, did I feel judged. He will hold a special place in my heart forever. Although I may not have been prominent in your life Ray, you were prominent in mine, even if you didn't know it. I will miss your friendship dearly. Our world is dimmed greatly by your leaving it. Rest peacefully my friend.
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Albert Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Our sincere condolences to you Troy and other relatives and friends on Ray's passing . We were privileged ti be introduced to Ray on his first to Nova Scotia with Troy and got to know him over successive trips . Ray was a very fine man and will be missed by so many . Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you Troy for the days ahead . Love from Bonnie & Albert
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Nadine McPhee & Family lit a candle
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Our hearts break for Troy and all of Ray's family and friends with this sad news. Sending love to everyone missing him today and always - the imprint Ray has left on this world will never be forgotten.
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Ralph Dickhout lit a candle
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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I met Ray in 1992 when I began working as a technical staff member in Chemical Engineering at UWaterloo. Ray was always supportive of me and my work. He was one of the kindest people one could ever know. He will be greatly missed. Condolences to the family.
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Monica Emelko posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ray was exceptionally kind to me and supportive in my early days as a faculty member at UW. I will always remember and appreciate his periodic check-ins, which continued even after I was promoted to full professor! Ray was an important mentor to me and many others--he has left us far too soon. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.
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Kitty & Mike Runstedler lit a candle
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Sincere condolences to Troy and all Ray's family and friends. Ray was loved deeply. Cherish all the wonderful memories that fill your hearts.
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Alex Penlidis posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ray and I had established an annual drink, after our first bonding in a 'dunk the professors tank' event in 1987, with all sorts of discussions ranging from cars to art to graduate supervision, and all the way to complex bourbons. My deepest condolences to Ray's family. Rest in peace, dear Ray!
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Judy Caron lit a candle
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Such a special man whose life was way too short. Ray always brought a smile and sense of peace to everyone he came in contact with. Condolences to the family.
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Andri Efstathiou posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ray had a way. He was a teacher in every sense of the word, and the respect he showed everyone was evident in all he did. The greatest thing I ever saw was the love he had for Troy. So much love. That loved filled rooms and friendships, made people smile and feel welcome. Our deepest condolences to all who loved him. Troy, hugs and love.
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Catherine Burns posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Ray was a kind support in my early days at UWaterloo and had kind advice as I started the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology. My father, also a professor in Chem Eng was Ray's office neighbour for many years and I remember their kind and friendly chats about cars and life. So sorry to hear Ray has left us so soon.
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Liz Skibicki posted a condolence
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Sending healing love and prayers to Ray's family. He was indeed a beautiful soul and will be missed at UW. Till we meet again.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
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RIP Ray. He was so kind always and helped me during my stay in University of Waterloo 2010. He was so nice. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Elizabeth Harnum posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2023
Such a loss, Ray was always so warm and genuine. When we chanced to meet on campus, conversation often turned to our mutual interests in classical music. He will be remembered. My sincere sympathy to Ray’s husband and family.
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Ibi Brown lit a candle
Monday, April 17, 2023
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Marguarite Knechtel posted a condolence
Monday, April 17, 2023
Forever in my heart. He will be missed.
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Monday, April 17, 2023
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