Graeme Decarie 1933 - 2022

[Jill]

In memory of a passionate historian, father, debater, entertainer and social conscience.

obituary

 

[Northwind]

I'm sorry to hear this. Graeme was a valued member of this community. I learned from him. My condolences

 

[Mendalla]

I did not always see eye-to-eye with Graeme but his presence here, and on WC before, was important to us. He expressed his views forcefully and clearly as befits an academic and media personality. Sad to see him gone but he made a mark on us and others and that will live on. Condolences to his family and friends.

 

[JayneWonders]

I am sorry to read of Graeme's passing.

He was someone who I would read over his posts, wonder about the background, and take it in.
I am sure that I didn't agree with him at times, but, there is no momentous recollections, just a good dialogue, with maybe a bit of snarkiness thrown in.

His obituary was interesting to read, and I am thankful for his time with us.

 

[Carolla]

Sorry to hear of this - and thank you @Jill for letting us know of Graeme's passing. I would echo what others have said - an interesting person and for sure a storyteller. I think I recall one story of him rescuing his upside down twins from a snowbank! I also recall him moving east for a while, but missing his beloved Montreal. But more often it would be tales of history, comments on current events, tales of debates and valuing the Jewish traditions of Montreal where healthy discussion was encouraged - he valued that so much. In reading his name, I'm thinking about Decarie Blvd in Montreal - wondering if there is any connection through the family tree.

 

[Mendalla]

I also recall him moving east for a while

Yeah, he was in New Brunswick when I first joined WC, IIRC.

 

[ChemGal]

Thanks for sharing the news @Jill .My condolences to you and the family and friends. Some of the posts I really enjoyed of Graeme's were about his childhood. The first hand accounts from the past were well detailed.

 

[BetteTheRed]

Oh, how sad, although a life well-lived. I hate knowing that I've had my last 'altercation' with a 'sparring partner', and graeme was grumpy as hell, and loved an altercation.

Move gently into the next journey, graeme, thou beloved and faithful child of godde.

 

[ninj]

Sorry to hear of this - and thank you @Jill for letting us know of Graeme's passing. I would echo what others have said - an interesting person and for sure a storyteller. I think I recall one story of him rescuing his upside down twins from a snowbank! I also recall him moving east for a while, but missing his beloved Montreal. But more often it would be tales of history, comments on current events, tales of debates and valuing the Jewish traditions of Montreal where healthy discussion was encouraged - he valued that so much. In reading his name, I'm thinking about Decarie Blvd in Montreal - wondering if there is any connection through the family tree.

Quite a prevalent name here... Speaking of here, I was looking forward to visit from him here on WC. So sad to think I won't have the conversations about Montréal and his family's history here...much more I'm sure.
He will be missed.

 

[Kimmio Laughterlove]

So sorry to read this. WC is losing our elders. Graeme was an interesting fellow, and will be missed.

 

[BetteTheRed]

WC is losing our elders.

A frightening part about getting older. I don't like it much. ;-)

 

[Luce NDs]

I have been feeling my parts disintegrating ... an escape? The DASH or R.I.P. ire is on ... another challenge is up ...

 

[jimkenney12]

The New York Times had a special announcement today about the news that some politicians were tricked through a tour of the Middle East in 1980 into being part of a secret scheme to prompt Iran into holding on to 52 American hostages so Jimmy Carter would lose the election. Many people knew about this scheme decades ago. It is the kind of story Graeme often shared. I have been missing Graeme in our conversations.

I offer my condolences to his family and friends and to those in this community who appreciated his contributions.

I wonder if this leaves me as the resident anarchist.

 

[Luce NDs]

The New York Times had a special announcement today about the news that some politicians were tricked through a tour of the Middle East in 1980 into being part of a secret scheme to prompt Iran into holding on to 52 American hostages so Jimmy Carter would lose the election. Many people knew about this scheme decades ago. It is the kind of story Graeme often shared. I have been missing Graeme in our conversations.

I offer my condolences to his family and friends and to those in this community who appreciated his contributions.

I wonder if this leaves me as the resident anarchist.

No even the bible is anarchist; it says mankind must die! Tis after many millennia of human observation by strange spirits said to be within the creatures ... causing gnawing in the dark and suggestive of MU'Cyst ... brain Gob? You know what realists believe of such conceptual context, nard -ish!