Obituary
CURLOOK, Walter C.M., B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., PH.D., DSc., FCAE, P.Eng., Distinguished Adjunct Professor, University of Toronto Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 3, 2014, in Toronto. Dearly beloved husband of Jennifer; devoted and cherished father of Christine, Paul, Michael (Teresa) and Andrea (Emile). Loving grandfather of Madeleine, Nicole, Eva, Francesca and Max. Visionary, industrialist, scientist, scholar, world traveller and benefactor. Born in Coniston, Ontario, Walter lived an extraordinary, abundant and beautiful life. He inspired all those he encountered; he engaged all those who pursued excellence. He was sincere, authentic and brave. Our deepest thanks to ICU at Toronto Western Hospital and the outstanding cardiology team at St. Michael's Hospital. Visitation at Cardinal Funeral Home 366 Bathurst St., Toronto on October 4th, 4-9 p.m. Panakyda at 7:30 p.m. Private funeral for family and close friends at Holy Eucharist, 515 Broadview Avenue at 10 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice in Walter's honour would be greatly appreciated.Visitation
Date
October 04, 2014
October 04, 2014
Location
Time
4-9 p.m.
4-9 p.m.
Service
Date
October 06, 2014
October 06, 2014
Location
Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 515 Broadview Avenue, Toronto Ontario
Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 515 Broadview Avenue, Toronto Ontario
Time
10 a.m.
10 a.m.
Burial / Entombment / Cremation
Date
Location
Private interment to follow
Private interment to follow
Time
December 11, 2014
Apologies for being so late in sending our condolences. We have been away. Like many other messages, mine will begin by saying that I worked with Walter for 25 years. And like others, the trip with Walter wasn't always smooth, but he always made the scenery interesting. I will forever admire the man. I learned from him in so many ways.
My heart goes out to the family. We'll miss a man who was more than special.
October 20, 2014
Dear Jennifer: Walter was my first boss. He replaced Louis Renzoni, who hired me at the U of T to work at Copper Cliff, just about when Walter and you returned from Port Colbourne. I learned a lot from him. He inspired especially those who worked for him, in my case through high energy discussions..
My wife still remembers the party he (you?) put on for his co-workers at your house, him playing the violin, etc. Later in life I had the privilege to speak with him several times at the U of T and elsewhere at CIM meetings. I even made a contribution to Goro via the pyrohydrolysis technology which I developed at Falconbridge's refinery in Norway. Our lives have touched several times over the last fifty years; I will miss him.
October 08, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Jennifer and your family. Walter was a most memorable and sincere friend to us both.
October 08, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathy to you Jennifer, and your family. Walter was a most memorable and sincere friend to us both.
October 07, 2014
Please accept my sincere condolences. May God give you the comfort and peace that you seek and may God rest his soul in peace.
October 06, 2014
My father, Walter Shelegey (of Coniston), and the rest of our family were very saddened to learn of Walter's passing. He was greatly admired and respected. Please accept our deepest condolences.
October 06, 2014
Dear Michael,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. We are thinking about you and your family. Lots of love from you old friends, the Comery sisters.
October 06, 2014
With sadness I read the news of Walter's passing this morning.
Our sympathies go out to Jennifer and the entire Curlook Family.
John and Penny Green
October 06, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have. Caroline Herman & Family, Coniston
October 05, 2014
Deepest sympathy to the Curlook family from Gloria Hall, sister of John Kiernan.
October 05, 2014
My sisters and I have just been informed of Dr. Curlook's passing from our mother Olga. Please accept our deepest condolences at this time. With our love.
Peter Roman and the Roman family.
October 05, 2014
Our thoughts with you during this special time. Elaine and Duncan Hutchison
October 05, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with Dr. Curlook's family at this difficult time. Dr. Curlook was my mentor in my engineering carrier. I had a pleasure working with him on a project in China, and it was the most memorable days in my like.
Nanthakumar Victor Emmanuel
