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In Memory of
Will Poppe
1966 - 2021
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Juan S. & Family planted 3 trees in memory of Will Poppe
Sunday, January 9, 2022
3 trees were planted in memory of
Will Poppe
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Marina Altshuller posted a symbolic gesture
Thursday, December 28, 2023
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Sunday, September 3, 2023
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Alex Klein posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Dear Carla and Sophia,
We were so shocked and saddened to hear about Will’s sudden passing.
It was our honour and pleasure to get to know Will over the years as our children played and grew up together. He was such a kind and devoted father, and a generous and friendly neighbour to all of us.
We will always remember Will for his great intellect, calming presence, warmth and kindness.
We share our deepest condolences with you both, and send you our love and strength at this difficult time.
Our door and our hearts are always open to you.
Julie, Alex, Mia and Evan
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michelle chann posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Carla....there are no words that can truly ease the pain of your, Sophia and the family's loss....but if caring thoughts could help, they are with you right now and i am thinking of you.....michelle chann
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Lucy Bian lit a candle
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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I got to know Will in the thick of the pandemic because I have always wanted to learn German. Will was kind, patient and I instantaneously felt so easy to trust him. He challenged me but with kindness and fairness, he rooted for me and wanted me to do better. He was an amazing teacher with various ways to engage an adult student, kudos to him. Throughout the learning journey, I discovered that Will is also a fellow country music lover. It's just funny that a German and a Chinese person who both live in Toronto are in love with such an expected music genre.
Will is an international individual, every time we talk about food, he always asked me to send him some authentic Chinese food restaurants that I go to that he can try at times. He's very open minded and I respect that about him.
One of my favorite memory of Will is that we sometimes meet in the middle of the busy streets (Bay and Bloor) so I can pay for my classes - it's just the easiest location for me - my joke is that one day we will be arrested for being mistaken for an illegal drug trade. He always laughs and I will not forget about such a fun memory.
Will, you will be missed!
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Polina Blagoeva posted a condolence
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Dear Carla and Sophia,
Words cannot express the sadness we feel!
Will was one of those rare people who would make everyone feel welcome and comfortable within moments of meeting you. He was one of the most intelligent and warm people we have ever known.
We are grateful to have been invited in your home for meals and playdates and countless evenings of conversations. Will's devotion to his family was always evident in everything he did. His thirst for knowledge and curiosity of life has been an inspiration to us.
Please accept our deepest condolences and know that Will is forever in our hearts!
Polina, Denis, Jacob and Christopher
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Anton Zubkov lit a candle
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Dear Carla and Sofia. Our deepest condolences in this moments. The loss of a husband and father is very tough. Courage to you and strength. Wilfried will always be with us. We embrace you. Larisa, Anton, Yana
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Amy, Eric lit a candle
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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Dear Carla and Sophia,
We are terribly sorry for your loss.
Will was able amazing man and it is clear that he loved his family and friends so much.
We are so priveleged to have met, gotten to know, and hang out with the three of you since you moved into the neighbourhood many years ago. You are one of the families that our family has gotten close to and remains close to.
We all have fond memories of Will walking Sophia to and from school and to the park. We would wave through our window to say hi and he always had a smile on his face doing what he loved (being with Sophia).
Will will never be forgotten as his memory and legacy will live on in both of you.
Please don’t forget that we consider ourselves an extension of your family, so let us know should you need anything at all - we are steps away and always able to lend a hand or an ear.
We will make a donation in Will’s honour to a children’s charity that is meaningful to us.
With love and sympathy,
Amy, Eric, Maxwell, Charlotte
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Nicole Zwier posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of being one of Will's students this past year. He was an intelligent, passionate, and encouraging teacher. He will be missed. Sending my condolences.
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Michael Hawke posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Dear Sofia and Carla, my deepest condolences on the passing of Will!
I Fondly remember With the three of you at the North Toronto Croquet Club.
Michael Hawke
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Steffen Baltz posted a condolence
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Liebe Carla, völlig unfassbar und doch leider wahr. Ich hoffe sehr, dass Du irgendwie durch diese Zeit kommst und viel Kraft für das Weitere findest! Es fallen mir viele kleine Episoden ein, auch wenn diese oft 25 oder 30 Jahre zurück liegen. Ich kann mich sehr gut an unseren Roadtrip um die großen Seen und den Wespenstich an Williams Bein erinnern. Das Bein doppelt angeschwollen - Abbruch, Notarzt und dann doch optimistisch weiter. Es war eine herrliche Zeit gemeinsam. Wir haben uns 20 Jahre nicht getroffen, das ist es, was ich bereue. Ich behalte Ihn in ganz lieber Erinnerung - er war ein wunderbares Mensch.
Herzlichst Steffen (Balle)
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André uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 8, 2022
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Gedenken in der Trauer
Liebe Carla, liebe Sophia,
noch immer bin ich tief betroffen von der unfassbaren Nachricht, dass Will für immer nicht mehr hier ist. Ich bin in Gedanken und mit dem Herzen bei euch. Möge euch die Liebe von Will tragen und euer Leben lang lächelnd und kraftvoll begleiten.
Will Du fehlst.
Wir haben uns 1987 kennen gelernt, beim Studium in Leipzig, wir haben dasselbe Zimmer geteilt – Zimmer 812 im Studentenwohnheim in der Arno-Nitzsche-Straße 42, waren in derselben Seminargruppe UND wir wurden im ersten Moment unserer Begegnung FREUNDE.
Ich erinnere mich an vieles Schöne, z.B. unser „Ritual“, dass einer von uns beiden den anderen immer überredet hat, nach den Vorlesungen noch in ein Café zu gehen, anstatt gleich in die Bibliothek. Du hast stets Tee getrunken, ich meist Kaffee und wir haben über Gott und die Welt diskutiert – ernsthaft, nachdenklich und gleichzeitig immer mit viel Humor und Lachen. Aus dieser Zeit stammt auch das Foto, wo wir mitten in der Nacht nach einer Party noch irgendwen besucht haben, um Nudeln zu kochen…
Und als Du nach Amerika gegangen bist, um dort Dein Studium forstzusetzen, habe ich Dich bewundert.
Den Kontakt haben wir über die Jahre immer gehalten. So habe ich Dich dann gemeinsam mit Steffen 1997 in den USA bzw. Kanada besucht und wir haben eine Tour rund um die Great Lakes gemacht. Ein grandioser Urlaub mit Dir als wunderbarem Guide.
2005 warst Du zu Besuch in Deutschland und wir sind an die polnische Ostsee gefahren, haben Danzig und die Marienburg besucht und wir haben einander erzählt, was uns in unseren Leben beschäftigt, mit Interesse, Gleichklang und natürlich Humor.
In Toronto bist Du Carla begegnet … und als ihr in Deutschland wart, haben wir in Leipzig zusammengesessen und es war wie immer – interessant, tiefgründig, humorvoll…
2011 dann konnte Carla nicht mit Dir reisen und wir haben hier mit euch gefühlt…
Als dann die Nachricht von der Geburt Sophias eintraf, war Eurer Glück für uns eine Riesenfreude. Da wart ihr nun miteinander zu dritt und Du damit irgendwie komplett in Kanada angekommen…
Du warst es, der vorgeschlagen hat, wenigstens über Skype immer mal zu reden. Und bei unserem letzten Treffen haben wir darüber gesprochen, dass wir uns 2022 unbedingt sehen wollen, wenn es klappt, dass ihr Deine Eltern in Deutschland besucht… Ich habe mich sehr darauf gefreut. Es ist nicht zu begreifen, dass das nicht mehr sein wird.
Freunde sind Menschen, die da sind, auch wenn Sie weit weg sind, es sind Menschen, die offen, achtsam und warmherzig sind, die sich für Dich interessieren und Dir geben, ohne etwas dafür zu erwarten.
Du warst Jahrzehnte mein Freund.
Adieu Willfried
Dein Freund André
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Jiena planted a tree in memory of Will Poppe
Friday, January 7, 2022
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Dear Carla, My deepest condolences for the loss of your husband. May his love and the wonderful memories live on forever. With sympathy, Jiena
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Jim Hartley posted a condolence
Friday, January 7, 2022
Dear Carla and Sophia
It came as quite as shock when I learned from the North Toronto Croquet Club that Will had died. I only met the three of you this year through NTCC and fondly remember playing a few games with Will. A consummate gentleman, I enjoyed his fellowship. May God bring you strength to remember and build the life Will would have desired for you both.
Jim Hartley
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Irina uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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Dear Carla and dear Sophia,
we have been infinitely sad since we learned that Will has passed away..We would like to express our sincere condolences on the death of Will. We are sorry for your loss.
Will is my mother’s cousin. She knows Will when he was the child. He will live on in our memories forever.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences from Germany and Russia
Irina,Elena, Enrico,Elina and Tami
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The Shaughnessy Family donated to Children's Aid Foundation of Canada
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Carla, Sophia,
Our hearts are breaking for you. Will was such a kind man. Reading the various tributes to him, we can see how many lives he made an impact on. Sending your our thoughts and hugs.
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Sara Macdonald uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
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I worked with Will at York University on the Global Suburbanisms project. He was well liked by his colleagues and I enjoyed working with him. I have fond memories of spending time together at the City Institute, on a research trip to Leipzig and attending conferences in New York City and Los Angeles. During a trip to NYC in 2012, I remember going out with friends after a long day of listening to conference presentations. Will liked M and M's chocolates, and stopped at M and M's World to get a large bag of them. I remember sitting in Time Square with Will and other friends chatting and eating M and M's. I have not seen Will in the past few years, but the last time we spoke he was excited about growing his academic translation business. My condolences to family and friends. He will be missed.
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Saba, Dax & Kiki uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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Dearest Carla and Sophia,
Words can not describe how deeply heart broken we got by the sad news. Our deepest condolences. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time.
We were incredibly lucky to get to know Will, and hang out for as long as we did. He was kind, intelligent, positive, caring, honest and from everything that we saw, the most amazing husband and dad. His memory will be with all of us forever. May he Rest In Peace.
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Stan & Lillian posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
It is difficult to comprehend and accept when life is taken away from incredibly nice, kind people in their prime. Will had so much more to live for and give to his family, friends and society but Fate decided otherwise.
He was this gentle giant of a man, amazingly intelligent, knowledgeable, kind, patient and respectful, a pleasure to converse with and learn from. His empathy and ability to listen made him a natural in teaching and sharing his knowledge. It was a privilege to count him as a friend.
Will will be dearly missed by all who knew him and whose life he touched with his honesty, kindness and exemplary love for his family.
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Eric Schwab posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father and son. I know from my conversations with Carla that Will was an exceptionally kind and caring man. Stories of family camping trips, backyard soccer games, and trips abroad clearly demonstrated his love of family. Hoping the memories you created as a family will provide you with some comfort in this time of great sorrow.
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Roger Keil uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 3, 2022
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My sincere and heartfelt condolences to Will's family. I am saddened by his passing. I was Will's postdoctoral supervisor at York University in a project on Global Suburbanisms. Will was a valued and much liked member of our team. I considered him a friend and, while we were not in touch in recent years, hold dear memories of spending time with him in the office and on our research travels abroad. I attach a photograph capturing a happy moment, dinner at the famed Auerbach's Keller in Leipzig during a summer school there in 2011. Will was a member of the core teaching team at the time (with colleagues Sara Macdonald and Bob Young).
Mein herzliches Beileid.
Professor Roger Keil, Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, York University
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Ha lit a candle
Sunday, January 2, 2022
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Will was a great and warm hearted guy to all of us. I had many good memories while studying at UB. Rest in peace my friend.
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Phil Parsons uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 2, 2022
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We only met Will when the family joined the North Toronto Croquet Club this past summer. Will was a natural at croquet, making a successful jump shot the first time he came out to play. He was successful again the following week, remembering the instructions that he had received the previous week. I believe that he made a successful jump shot every time he came out to play.
While we did not get to know Will very well in the brief time that we knew him, it was very apparent the love he shared with Carla and Sophia. I know he will be missed by family, club members and countless others.
Phil & Suzanne Parsons
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Lisa To donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Our condolences to you Carla and Sophia, we hope this donation helps future research efforts. We’re so sorry for your loss.
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Lisa To lit a candle
Sunday, January 2, 2022
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We will all miss Will dearly. He was such a loving husband, a wonderful dad and a great friend. We know he will continue to be in spirit and protect Carla and Sophia. Rest in peace Will, we will remember you forever.
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Inés María Salinas B. posted a condolence
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Carlita mi acompañamiento en su dolor por la partida de Will. Dios y la Virgen Santísima brinden a usted consuelo y fortaleza para seguir el camino de la vida junto a la pequeña Sophia. Paz en la tumba de Will.
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Sabira Bagha posted a condolence
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Will was a kind and gentle man. His love for his daughter and wife were clear. Carla and Sophia, you’re in our thoughts.
Sabira
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Nancy H. and family lit a candle
Saturday, January 1, 2022
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We remember Will as a loving and dedicated father to his bright and inquisitive daughter. We take comfort in knowing his Spirit shall continue to guide his family from above. Thank you Will for your friendship, and may you Rest in Peace.
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Silvana Teràn posted a condolence
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Nos ha dado una gran pena la partida Will. Siempre lo recordaremos como un gran ser humano un amado esposo y excelente padre. Ahora vivirá en nuestros corazones y lo recordaremos con mucho cariño..Que Dios les conceda mi querida amiga Carlita y a Sophy la fortaleza para seguir y superar esta pena pero segura como creyente que soy que les acompañará y cuidarà durante toda su vida._Silvana.
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Al lit a candle
Friday, December 31, 2021
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Will was one of the positive things that happened to me at the onset of the Pandemic.
I was always interested in learning German.
Being stuck at home was a prefect reason to start.
Will’s name was the first on Google search so I contacted him.
Very quickly we established an amazing routine. I love the way he made learning fun. He had a special way of teaching.
As in many situations, we developed an “online” friendship that thankfully spilt outside the screen.
Will enriched my life with his warmth, knowledge and varied interests in all that life has to offer.
His life was cut short but his legacy will resonate with me for a life time
Tschüss Will
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Will Jeffs posted a condolence
Friday, December 31, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss. Our German lessons with Will were truly the highlight of our week. After every lesson we would remark what a kind, patient and brilliant teacher he was. And truly one of the warmest people we have known who never failed to put a smile on our faces. We of course wish we had longer. We had many laughs in the lessons and learned a huge amount and Will inspired us to keep learning. Thank you for everything and our thoughts are with Carla and Sophia. Will and Sash
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The family of Will Poppe uploaded a photo
Thursday, December 30, 2021
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