Reading through these memories reminded me of Bill's patient brilliance
I seem to recall him mentioning that he worked for Nokia and that they had hired him to solve or create mathematical equations. I thought at the time, what a dream job!
Bill explained Betrand Russell's set theory a few times in a coffee shop in Toronto. I think a guy at the table next to ours understood him but I was having difficulty with it. Bill was always enthusiastic no matter how many times he explained it to me. I wanted to give up but he didn't.
Andrew
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Unfortunately, I just heard about this recently and am so sorry to hear about Bill's passing! He might have been a bit quirky but was always pleasant. My condolences to his friends and family. It's just sadness thinking that he's gone. You're not forgotten Bill, rest in peace.
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Played squash and badminton with Bill at least once per week for 20 years! ( I was the person who strung all his racquets.) Last time I saw him was at Toronto St Lawrence Market ~2020.
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Bill was so passionate on the court, his wild zany unconventional style of play, unlimited endurance fueled by his great tasting ginger boosting drinks along with homemade hummus, and if things were going badly on court, we'd get to hear his war cry, "rabbit fuzz!" to spur himself forward. If he lost a game, he'd always work that little bit harder the next time, more jump rope, faster split steps, strategizing, he was athe "machine". He always encouraged us to play our best, challenged the way we thought about things, and had lots of insights for us. Rest in peace he will be missed.
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2010, Ryerson University, Victoria Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
Bill playing singles badminton in the tournament!
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I remember many discussions with Bill when we taught at Humber College, and always found him to be pleasant and well-informed. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, as he will be missed.
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Andrew Fuyarchuk
Humber College North, Humber College Boulevard, Etobicoke, ON, Canada
Bill lived to provoke others. He and I had similar values about politics and society but our colleague Tony didn't share them. Bill would say things that he knew would upset Tony but Bill was also right. Tony was equally passionate about his point of view and the arguments were heated. At times there was yelling but always laughter as well when one person showed any weakness in their position. Those are my best memories. Bill also gave me recordings of Smetana and Satie. I still listen to them.
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My sincere condolences to friends and family. I recall very vibrant and emotionally charged debates with Bill in the faculty lounge at Humber College. Back then, the lounge was in a room off of the hallway. He was a brilliant mathematician who helped me understand the set theory and Bertrand Russell. I remember seeing him tutoring students at the library in St Michael's College. Bill was being his usual self - full of energy speaking to curious minds. I also remember his love of classical music - Satie. He will be missed - a genuine educator and philosopher
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