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Jennifer Tory posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of a truly remarkable man. Working with George at Sunnybrook was such a pleasure and the abundance of time, donations and advice he brought to the table were greatly appreciated by all. I still use passages from his fundraising book to help others!
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Warm regards,
Jennifer Tory
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Ann Bowman posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2020
George was a philanthropic leader who supported many organizations not only through his personal commitment but by engaging the broader community in fundraising. He was an inspiration in both his gracious approach and tremendous success. I learned much from his leadership of the Sunnybrook capital campaign. I also will never forget he took the time to meet with me early in my years on the Foundation Board giving equally of his time to donors small and large. It was a demonstration of his generosity of spirit that defined his impact. My deepest condolences to his family. Ann Bowman
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Sue posted a condolence
Sunday, March 22, 2020
I had the pleasure of working with George in the very early days at Cantel. My boss and George shared an office wall so I saw him and interacted with him daily. He was a very smart and respectful man. He really was instrumental in getting Cantel off the ground and running. So that it is the successful company it is today. I hadn’t seen him for years but was lucky enough to have bumped into him having lunch with a colleague last October. We reminisced about our working days and I asked him if he still had the “Cantel” license plate. He contributed a lot to the business world in Canada. What a nice man. Sue Alexander
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Alan Williams posted a condolence
Friday, March 20, 2020
On behalf of our many brothers in Sigma Chi Fraternity, I wish to express our sincere condolences to George's family. There are many young actives and alumni who benefited from George's very kind generosity when he established a scholarship for Sigma Chi's in Canada. He was a very unique brother who was instrumental in assisting the Fraternity over the years. He was a superlative brother in all regards.
Most Sincerely
IHSV
Alan Williams
Grand Trustee of Canada
Sigma Chi Fraternity
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John Sherrington posted a condolence
Thursday, March 19, 2020
George was an inspired philanthropic leader. It was an honour and delight to have served with him on the Sunnybrook board.
We extend our sincerest condolences to the Family.
John & Amanda Sherrington
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Rob Pedherney lit a candle
Thursday, March 19, 2020
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George's legacy at SDL will continue on forever. Such a great beginning for all who worked at SDL. My deepest condolences to George's family and a heart full thank you for allowing me to be part of the story. George was truly a wondrous man with a great vision that rubbed off on all he touched.
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Michael and Jacquie Lindop planted 2 trees in memory of George Fierheller
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
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Ron Gilmore posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Our sincere condolences to George's family and hearty thanks to George for all that he gave to many. George's vision of the "Wired City" has certainly come to pass as our "Wireless Society". How often have I bragged about him to others for his visionary capacity. Thanks for his exemplary open management style that I endeavored to copy during my career. And, we had fun also. How can I forget that moment during the management training session when we were being coached on how to deal with the media, George reached out and physically took the microphone from the interviewer, clearly demonstrating who was in control! George and I shared a moment, visiting a local insurance company who had lent us a multiplexor during an emergency, to present them with a framed print of the SDL computer art series collection. When the overhead door to the basement parking garage failed, the entire operations crew jumped in to lift the door manually for our leader. And many more recollections. We all have our many memories and I will always treasure mine. He was an inspiration as a leader and as a person.
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Blair Rusk posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
My condolences to George's family. George was the person who interviewed me for a job at SDL, and I have been grateful ever since. The environment at SDL, where hard work, ethics, and respect were paramount was a testimony to his leadership. Luckily I had the chance at last year's XDL reunion to reminisce about SDL and the professional family it created, and once again to thank George for the opportunity to be part of that family.
Blair Rusk
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The Johnsons posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
We are so thankful for the work-ethic George inspired in each of us as we began our careers at SDL. It was indeed a company led by a visionary who brought the best of each person to the forefront. Everybody's first job should be with a leader like George.
Thank you for the many years you gave your all.
Claire and Jim Johnson
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Sam Feuer posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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My condolences to George's family. I know you'll miss him tremendously. When fond memories of George come to your mind, know also that the thoughts of the extended family he helped to create are with you..
George, we will all miss you.
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Don Ebert lit a candle
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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It is the sad part of our life and my condolences to the family. I have always appreciated the knowledge and opportunities offered to me by SDL that have lived with me since.
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Roy Sacavage lit a candle
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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My condolences to the Fierheller family. I am proud to have been part of his SDL dream. God Bless.
Roy Sacavage
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Glen Moore posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
George was the epitome of class and professionalism. This is a sad loss for all XDLers.
Glen Moore
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Judy Hansen posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
So sorry to hear about George's passing. My first professional job was with SDL and it set me up with a strong professionalism for life. Luckily I was able to thank George in person at one of the XDL reunions a few years ago.
Judy Hansen
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Gerry Leduc lit a candle
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
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I was deeply saddened to hear that George had passed away. I was privileged to have seen him at the last SDL reunion just a few months ago. I was certainly privileged to have worked at SDL for a number of years beginning in 1973. It was staffed by highly intelligent and fun loving people. At the time, we thought nothing of having coffee or lunch with George in the company cafeteria "Bits and Bytes". George knew everyone by their name and always said hello when he passed by. He was a great leader and a man of vision. We will miss you, George.
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Kristen Lindop lit a candle
Sunday, March 15, 2020
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