BORN

1952

DIED

2017

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Robert Steacy Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 25, 2017.

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August 11, 2019

Student

SIVANATHAN SATHASIVAM

Dear Dr. Robert Steacy,
You are irreplaceable.
With loves.

December 14, 2017

Student

Jason Chiang

Dear Dr. Steacy.

I had you for all of my first and second year calculus courses and even tho I didn't do as well as I had hoped in your classes, your personality made me want to attend every lecture. Your sense of humor and enthusiasm for mathematics is something that I will miss.

December 1, 2017

Student

Dear Dr Steacy, thank you for all your distributions and inspiring us to study Math. We will miss you. My thoughts and prayers go to the family at this difficult time.

November 18, 2017

Robert Steacy was a great professor and man. His cheerful demeanour and personality has really inspired me to study mathematics. R.I.P

November 14, 2017

Neighbor

Lynn Gallant

Will miss you as a neighbour .. although quiet.. you were always letting me know of any happenings like peeps showing on your doorstep knocking at 2 am. . Lynn here is my number.. call if needed.. although I wear ear plugs may not hear you.. LOL.. Thanks for caring.. RIP.. gone too soon. Prayers and more out to the family.. God Bless.. Lynn Gallant..

November 1, 2017

Thank you Dr. Steacy for being an amazing teacher. You have inspired numerous students with your passion for mathematics.

October 30, 2017

Dr. Steacy, you will be missed greatly. Thank you for inspiring me to study applied mathematics. -rw

October 29, 2017

A grateful student

Over the past few years of having Robert as a math instructor, he has easily become one of my favourite professors. His one of a kind sense of humour, and his genuine care for his students success will be greatly missed. Thank you for all your kindness, understanding, and dedication over the years. Math class won't be the same without you, but we will do our best to stay true to your lessons and make you proud. RIP Dr. Robert Steacy

October 29, 2017

Georgia Lay

I had the pleasure of sharing an Indian meal with my cousin Rob when I last visited the west coast in 2006. His devotion to his wife and children and his joy at teaching mathematics impressed me. Farewell, dear cuz. You were taken from us too soon.

October 27, 2017

Student

Ken L

He taught a few undergrad math courses to me in 1996-1997 when I was still finishing high school. He was still finishing his PhD at the time as 'Mr. Steacy' but explained with clarity and patience in the courses he taught, at times better than many full profs during my time at UVic. Now a medical doctor myself, I maintain respect for him and the dedication of profs like him who have a passion for higher education and care for students. Thank you Dr. Steacy. You are missed. Prayers to the family at this time.

October 27, 2017

Sal Jok

I was Professor Robert's TA last semester, He was a great person and a human being. You will be missed Robert Sir.
(Sal)

October 27, 2017

Dear Dr. Steacy,
Thank you for being a lovely man.
It was a gift having you as a teacher.
Your presence is greatly missed.

October 27, 2017

Reinhard Illner

Dear Robert,

you will always be with us in the department, in our seminar, and at the lunch table. It was such a pleasure to work with you teaching courses together.
It seems unreal that it has come to an end.

Reinhard

October 27, 2017

Chris Avis

I had Dr. Steacy for three classes during my undergraduate degree. After my first experience in his Math 200 class, I made an effort to take as many classes as I could with him. He had a great enthusiasm for mathematics and he was a challenging and thorough instructor, but what stood out for me the most was the compassion and good humour he brought to his work.

I have gone on to become a college instructor and Dr. Steacy's style of teaching was a major source of inspiration for how I teach my own students. This is an incredible loss.

Thank you Dr. Steacy for your passion. You will be profoundly missed.

October 27, 2017

Dear Robert: You told me once that you keep friends forever; I am grateful for having become one of them. Your example of handling loss and hardship with dignity and grace, the joy with which you share humour, your commitment later in life to pursue mathematics and to excel in all aspects of your profession, your love of family, and your integrity are admirable. Your friends will always be friends forever, too. Charlie

October 27, 2017

One of your Math 200 students

It was my great honour to get to know you, Dr. Steacy. I admired you passion, and I believe that you will also be a great prof in heaven. My thoughts are with your family and friends. Rest in peace, Dr. Steacy. You will be missed by all of your students.

October 27, 2017

Florin Diacu

Dear Robert, I will deeply miss your presence, your witty jokes, and your imposing personality! I cannot imagine walking in the Math Department and not seeing you again.

October 27, 2017

Olga Gould

Professor Stacy always called me by my name with a smile on his face. That was a warm welcome to the Math. department when I needed it the most. I was so scared and unsecured to go back to University after 20 years. With his gentle approach he made me feel I was part of the team at UVic. Big thank you to him. Thank you also for all his teachings and the muffins! I hope his family and his friends are together and helping each other in this very difficult time.

October 27, 2017

S M

I have known Robert almost all my life and what a loss this is. He inspired a love of Mathematics and was always quick with a joke. Go well.

October 26, 2017

Pauline

Robert, you were a valued friend, colleague and collaborator. The whole Department and University will miss you. Your scholarship, humor and dedication is something that we will always remember.

October 26, 2017

Asim Ali

I don't know what to say. Dr. Steacy was my prof in math 200. I still remember his speech during my first week in university. Very sad to hear about the news of his passing away. Last time I recall seeing him was in a subway during summer.

October 26, 2017

K T

Dr. Steacy was an iconic lecturer. Many adored him as a professor and his jokes were memorable. I feel for his friends and family as well as for the students who will never get to experience Robert as a math professor. He will be truly missed.

October 26, 2017

Diksha Bansal

Dr Steacy was a wonderful and amazing prof who cared about his students and was very successful in spreading his passion for math around him. Will surely miss his way of teaching, wit, humor and the amazing stories he told of his days at UBC. RIP professor Steacy.

October 26, 2017

David Leeming

Robert - Your enthusiasm for mathematics was contagious! I will miss you . R.I.P.

October 26, 2017

Kuang Bai

Always saw you working in your office no mater on week days or holidays. The mess of papers for me is a mark of great mathematician. I did not have the luck to know you, but you are the one I admire. Best.

October 26, 2017

Kieka

Robert was a dear colleague and friend. I will miss our conversations in the corridors, his jokes, the cakes he brought to our parties...I will miss him!
Go well my friend.

October 26, 2017

A A

Robert was a real gem, not only in his teachings but in everything he did. He impacted many and will be truly missed. My condolences to his family and friends.

October 25, 2017

C D

Professor Steacy was truly all one could hope for in a professor and an inspiration to our entire class. I greatly enjoyed my semester with Professor Steacy and was lucky to benefit from the infectious passion he brought to class every morning as he moulded so many young lives. My deepest condolences to his family and friends

October 25, 2017

C D

Thank you from all of us in the UVIC mathematics department for your dedication and passion. We will always remember the lessons you taught both in mathematics and life. Rest In Peace Robert.

October 25, 2017

H D

My deepest condolences to family and friends. He was a great professor who inspired me carry on in my studies of mathematics at UVic.

October 25, 2017

My deepest condolences to family and friends. He was a great professor who inspired me carry on in my studies of mathematics at UVic.

October 25, 2017

S Y

Thank you Robert. We'll all miss you. RIP

October 25, 2017

F Y

Thank you for everything Professor Steacy. My thoughts and prayers go to the family at this difficult time.

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