News & Stories: In Memoriam

U of T remembers William G. Davis, Ontario’s ‘education premier’. The very ethos of OISE traces to the passion and leadership of Mr. Davis.

Leadership educator, facilitator, and pianist, he touched many people with his sixteen piano recordings, and his stories.

A valued member of the Adult Education and Counselling Psychology programs at OISE, he supported so many in their scholarship on adult learning, advocacy and community building.

Doug was an incredibly valued member of OISE's staff for several decades: as Research Officer and then appointed as Institutional Researcher following the merger in 1996-97.

Dorothy was a professor emerita of the Department of Social Justice Education at OISE and a member of the Order of Canada.

Many will remember Anne as Associate Dean of OISE having retired from the position some years ago.

OISE is saddened to share the passing of Dick Holland. Dick was a longstanding instructor in both the BEd and MT programs at OISE.

The late Walter Howard was a renaissance man, someone who moved easily between the worlds of education, music, the outdoors and building construction. 

A devoted mother, she was known for her kind gentle manner and loving optimistic approach.

Her love of teaching and music blazed the way for not just women conductors and music teachers, but also for innovations in music education.

Laura was a caring, kind, and independent person who lived a full life.

We remember and honour the life of renowned philanthropist and tireless education advocate Madame Helen Vari (1931-2023).