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Tuesday
31
July
Visitation
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles - Newbigging Chapel Limited
1403 Bayview Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Wednesday
1
August
Funeral Mass
11:00 am
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Church - Cheritan Ave.
24 Cheritan Ave.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Private Family Interment
Holy Cross Cemetery
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Jane posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, May 27, 2021
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I just googled Hans as I worked with him
many years ago. He came to Alberta to do some talks. He had a wonderful warm and gentle charm. I am so sad to hear the news and will now forever remember as he passed away on my birthday. God Bless
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Carmen Morcos posted a condolence
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Shocked by the news of Dr. Messner's passing. I am a BMT patient 2005. Can't put into words what this great doctor did to me, not just his skill and greatness in the medical aspect of the process, but the psychological and human side of this difficult road.
I always talk about Dr. Messner whenever the topic is brought up, not so much about my illness but his very unique humanity, care, and patience.
God rest his soul and give the family peace and comfort knowing that so many lives were touched, healed, and cared for by this amazing doctor.
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Josef Koenig posted a condolence
Sunday, September 9, 2018
It is extremely sad to heare, that Dr. Messner passed away! I never will forget the time working as a medical Student on his bone marrow transplantation ICU. He was extremely appreciated by his staff and his patients. His professional competence as a physician and a scientist was highly regarded until his unexpected death and known even here in europe.
Many physicians, including me, who had the priviledge to learn from him, are losing the best teacher one could imagine - and an unbeliefable good friend.
I wish the best to the Messner family!
Yours sincerely
Josef Koenig, M.D., Austria/Europe
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James Patriquin posted a condolence
Monday, August 27, 2018
I was shocked and overwhelmed to hear today of the passing of Dr Messner.I arrived at the old PMH late at night on Aug 1st 1978. I was extremely ill and
surprised most everyone to have survived the trip from NL. Dr Messner and his team spent 4
intensive weeks preparing me for the BMT on Aug 25,1978.His endless patience in explaining all the medical procedures to me and my family was remarkable.He was available whenever needed. I once awoke at 3:00 am to find him sitting on my bed making an adjustment to my IV. I was there until December. Thanks to this brilliant,compassionate man I just this week celebrated the 40th anniversary of my BMT. We kept in touch over the years and spoke about our advancing age in a jovial manner, knowing the alternative which has arrived.To my sorrow.
My sincere condolences to his family for your loss.
My yearly donation to the PMH bone marrow transplant program will continue.
James Patriquin
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Mark Rubin donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
In grateful memory of Dr. Messner, with gratitude for his wonderful care of my sister Karen Meltzer
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John Taylor posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
To The Messner Family
I am saddened by the great loss of Dr Messner. As a BMT patient (2009), I owe this past decade of life to his expertise and caring nature; along with the outstanding PMH staff.
Our condolences
John and Anita Taylor
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Carole Sanford donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Monday, August 13, 2018
In loving memory of Dr. Hans Messner
from the Sanford Family
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Carole Sanford posted a condolence
Monday, August 13, 2018
On behalf of my family and myself I wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the Messner family in the loss of Dr. Messner. I happened to learn of his passing just today and was so saddened to read the news. He was my late husband Gord's physician and was the most kind and thoughtful doctor anyone could wish for. Gord was diagnosed with myleodysplasia in 2003 which later developed into leukemia and we lost him in 2008. Because of his diagnosis he became involved with AAMAC, was on the board of Canadian Blood Services and was a strong advocate for patients with similar illnesses. We were so blessed that Dr. Messner accepted him as his patient and he thoroughly enjoyed the lengthy chats he had with Dr. Messner about the latest treatments available to him and also other topics unrelated to medicine. At the end he was under the care of other very capable physicians in the hospital but Dr. Messner took the time to visit him and I will never forget how kind he was and told Gord how much he had done for other patients and that he was leaving behind a wonderful legacy. At a later meeting of AAMAC Dr. Messner was giving a presentation and he dedicated it to "his friend Gord". He was indeed a brilliant physician and a friend whom Gord looked up to and trusted. He gave him hope when we thought there was none. He will always be remembered by us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Take care.
Kindest regards,
Carole Sanford & family
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Jennifer Marley posted a condolence
Sunday, August 12, 2018
I just heard the news and was saddened to hear it. I am one of Dr. Messner’s patients - a 14.5 year survivor post transplant. I loved my visits at the hospital where Dr. Messner would come in and with a smile tell me I was doing so well. He had a way of making all of his patients feel like a ‘star student’. I also loved seeing Dr. Messner on his bike for the 3 years that I rode in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. He will be missed. By myself and plenty of others. We appreciate the legacy that he left us. Sincere Condolances.
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David Mimms donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathies.
From the Mimms Family
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Mary Jane Esplen posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Dear Sandy and family,
I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. This is a huge loss for you I know . And Hans was a giant in his field and will always be remembered also by his patients and colleagues for his contributions, as well as being such a respected and kind man.
I will be in touch Sandy with you soon.
Fondly
Mary Jane
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Bob Topping posted a condolence
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Sandy has loaded a photo of me, Bob (a donor), Hans and my sister Tannis, a former BMT recipient. We are standing below a congratulations banner since we were celebrating 35 successful and wonderful years since our transplant. It was made even more special since the master himself, our wonderful Hans, came to join in on the festivities. That was part of the story, since he had become a friend to Tannis in the intervening years. We laughed and cried together.
It is impossible to completely express our appreciation for all that Hans (as well as his many talented colleagues at PMH) has given to our family. How do you fully say "thanks" for giving my sister another chance at life when it seemed impossible at that time?
Lacking anything better, we simply say 'Thank You Hans'. We will remember you always. To his family, thank you for sharing this brilliant and wonderful person.
The Topping Family
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Bernard Gotlieb posted a condolence
Sunday, August 5, 2018
I wish to express my sincere condolences to the Messner family over the loss of a wonderful and brilliant man, Dr. Messner. I am the longest-surviving bone marrow transplant patient for chronic myellogenous leukemia in Canada, second in the world, thanks to Dr. Messner (my transplant was done on July 5, 1979)- he saved my life. I;ll never forget how kind, so reasssuring, so patient, understanding, dedicared and professional he was to me and my concerned family, He always was very optimistic about everything and took the time to explain to you to put you at ease. We were always crazy about him and felt confident that all would be fine. And of course, his contagious smile was so warm. We've lost a real stalwort and outstanding physician and humanitarian. May his memory and accomplshments be an inspiration for us all.
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Mary Pfister posted a condolence
Thursday, August 2, 2018
My deepest condolences to the Messner family during this very difficult time.
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Miriam Muir posted a condolence
Thursday, August 2, 2018
So sorry to hear of your loss
I worked with Hans many years ago at the old PMH as his bone marrow transplant coordinator. He was a great kind mentor who always treated everybody with respect.
He will be missed.
Miriam (Mim) Muir (Johnson)
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Wenzie Ng lit a candle
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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xinghua wang posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Dear Sandy:
Please accept my most sincere condolence for the passing away of Dr. Hans Messner. Unfortunately because of the work I will not be able to come to pay my last respect to him .I was working under his supervision from 1986 to 1989 as I exchanged a letter with Dr Messner in 2013 I told him whenever people mentioned his name I will become emotional .In this world if I would say there is one person I respect most I will no hesitation say It is Dr.Hans Messner!
Dear Hans: rest in peace You are forever alive in our hearts. Your decency ,integrity
your devoting for the people and your charming smiling will be forever missed!
To your family members Anne, Kristy .Andrew Erica I shared the office with Hans during I was working with him ,I always remember ever year the renewed photo of your four
are on his desk on time! I was in your home many times I even remember Erica was 3-4 years old perhaps she was tumbling on the bed show everyone her gymnastic skills.!
Take care Sandy!
xinghua
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Joe Sornberger posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Dr. Messner was one of the kindest and most caring people while writing about medical science advances in Canada.
Selfless, he went to great lengths to help me research a book about the Canadian discovery of stem cells by his mentor, Dr. Ernest "Bun" McCulloch, and Dr. James Till. All the while he was busy saving lives through the allogeneic stem cell bone marrow transplantation program that he led. He was an exemplary human being.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Joe Sornberger
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Tannis (Topping) McDonald posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Dear Sandy and family,
I truly believe that Hans would not have left 'us', if he didn't feel everyone was going to be alright.
From a patients point of view, that was his biggest gift - he always helped us through our darkest moments, and provided a shining light on the other side.
Even from Australia, I can feel the warmth of that light and I have comfort knowing everyone is sharing in that warmth.
Hans changed my family's history and for that we will remain forever grateful. What a remarkable and loving man.
Love Tannis (Topping) McDonald BMT 1982
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Johannes Selbach posted a condolence
Monday, July 30, 2018
My sincere condolences to the Messner family.
Hans was friend, Mentor and my role model as a physician.
His spirits, humanity and humor will always be remembered.
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Beverly Bate pledged to donate to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Monday, July 30, 2018
Thinking of you and family. How lucky you are to have shared your life with this warm, charming man.
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Caroline Hamm posted a condolence
Sunday, July 29, 2018
I was very sad to hear of the passing of Hans. I worked more closely with him for the last two years and I was always so impressed with his kindness and his intelligence. He would say, “Noow, let me look..”. and he would always find what we needed. I know I am in a long line of people who were impressed by him. What great contributions he made to this world. He will be missed. Dr Caroline Hamm
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Diane Shaw donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Diane Shaw, Jill’s mom, and Wayne Granger offer our sincere condolences to Andrew and his family.
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Wolfram Ruf posted a condolence
Sunday, July 29, 2018
The Center for Thrombosis and Hemostasis (CTH) Mainz mourns the loss of our Chair of the External Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Hans Messner. Our sincere sympathy goes to his family, friends and colleagues. We will always remember his dedicated support for the development of our Center, his balanced advice and enthusiasm for science. With his bright mind and collegial approach, he inspired many young researcher in our career programs and he has a lasting impact on translational research in Germany.
We will miss our Riesling-loving friend and colleague.
Wolfram Ruf & Stavros Konstantinides
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Carina Feuz donated to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Friday, July 27, 2018
I always enjoyed talking with Hans. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
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Celina Dara posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
Dr Hans Messner will be truly missed by his pharmacy colleagues at Princess Margaret. An advocate for us, he was always generous with his time, willing to listen and share knowledge, and so very humble. A great clinician whose legacy lives on in the work we do each day for our transplant patients.
Our condolences to your whole family and our heartfelt thanks for sharing him with us all.
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Ron Burkes posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
I just want to send my condolences to the entire family. I remember as an Oncology resident in the early 80's rounding with Hans on the weekends when we would spend 3-4 hours reviewing patients. This was a tremendous learning experience and it was clear how dedicated Hans was to his patients. Since 1985 it has been an honor to be a colleague of his. He will be missed but fondly remembered. He was a true gentleman.
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Mary and Bruce Vachon posted a condolence
Friday, July 27, 2018
We think back to our first memory of meeting both of you at Newman. The value system he showed then was integral to who he was as a man, a husband, father and grandfather as well as a physician.. Sharing time with you recently was a gift that will forever be cherished. i/we remember reminiscing about his life as he prepared his memoirs for his family, the picture of him from 1984, as "the Thinker", reflections on the honor and privilege of working in oncology, and philosophical reflections and then he sat at his desk and his work was done!
He has been a blessing to so many and will live on in the memories and gift of life for so many people who have received transplants. Now the naming of the program will bring his importance to the awareness of many now as well as in future generations.
Much love,
Mary and Bruce
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James Gajewski, MD, MACP posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Sandy so many of us grieve with you. Your husband was a special man, a special physician and someone whose life story made a difference. I was working on nominating Hans for Dunstan Award with ACP for lifetime achievement in science as related to clinical medicine. Sorry I could not get his nomination complete in time. I will always cherish our dinner together at the Polish restaurant in Toronto
Jim
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Silvana Angitti posted a condolence
Thursday, July 26, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. I had the pleasure of working with him at PMH in the allo clinic. He was a great teacher and mentor. He will be greatly missed.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
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