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Richard Ernest AZUMA

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Richard AZUMA Obituary

AZUMA, Richard Ernest - Fierce Defender of First Principles Born in Regina, Saskatchewan, April 18, 1930. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Glenna Marguerite and their children Stephen (Janet Gunn), Robert (Darlene Broderick), Katie (Paul Howard), and sister Vivian Waterhouse. He will be dearly missed by grandchildren Cameron, Keira, Meredith and Alexandra. Dick, a graduate of UBC (BA '51, MA '53) and Glasgow (PhD '59), was P rofessor Emeritus of Nuclear Physics at the University of Toronto and Guest Professor at the University of Notre Dame, and will be remembered for his contribution to the science of nuclear astrophysics. His interactions with his students, their accomplishments and subsequent collaborations were cherished memories and gave him immense personal satisfaction. He passed peacefully September 19, 2013 in Toronto. A celebration of Dick's life will be held at Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road, Toronto, on Thursday, September 26 at 11 a.m. In place of flowers, please make donations to SickKids Hospital or The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by Toronto Star on Sep. 21, 2013.

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Julia van der Laan de Vries

September 30, 2013

Glenna:

I am so sorry for your loss. I got to know Richard when we worked on Rob and Darlene's cottage. One weekend, the four of us (Richard, Rob, Darlene and myself) shovelled a dump truck full of gravel into the excavation that would be the cottage. We had a lot of laughs. He was such a cheerful man.

September 22, 2013

Glenna, I haven't heard of you for a long time until Marilyn (Bell) Myrvold e-mailed me when she saw your husband's obituary. I am so sorry to learn of your loss: a nice family you have after 51 years of a strong marriage. I will be thinking of you. Eileen Hewson (nee Prust)

September 21, 2013

My dear Glenna, I haven't seen Dick in some time since my sister Nadia and Peter moved to the apartment but I remember what a joy it was to talk to him in the front yard when I would visit them. God grant him eternal peace, and please know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. With sincere sympathy, Natalie Obal

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