From mboxrd@z Thu Jan 1 00:00:00 1970 X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.4.4 (2020-01-24) on inbox.vuxu.org X-Spam-Level: X-Spam-Status: No, score=-0.0 required=5.0 tests=RCVD_IN_MSPIKE_H2 autolearn=ham autolearn_force=no version=3.4.4 Received: (qmail 14651 invoked from network); 25 Jan 2023 02:33:30 -0000 Received: from smtp2.mta.ca (198.164.44.75) by inbox.vuxu.org with ESMTPUTF8; 25 Jan 2023 02:33:30 -0000 Received: from rr.mta.ca ([198.164.44.159]:39786) by smtp2.mta.ca with esmtp (Exim 4.80) (envelope-from ) id 1pKVbA-0003iw-B0; Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:33:16 -0400 Received: from majordomo by rr.mta.ca with local (Exim 4.92.1) (envelope-from ) id 1pKVaH-000111-P8 for categories-list@rr.mta.ca; Tue, 24 Jan 2023 22:32:21 -0400 MIME-Version: 1.0 References: In-Reply-To: From: "Rosenthal, Kimmo" Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:46:20 -0500 Subject: categories: Re: Bill Lawvere To: Alberto Peruzzi Cc: categories@mta.ca Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Precedence: bulk Reply-To: "Rosenthal, Kimmo" Message-Id: I am incredibly saddened at the passing of Bill Lawvere. In my first term of graduate school in 1974, I found myself in Bill=E2=80=99s Algebra class = and, looking back, it was the single most fortuitous and defining moment in my career. I was enthralled and captivated by a new view of mathematics, learning, and scholarship that opened my eyes and would serve as a fingerpost directing me towards my future path. Whatever modest successes I may have had as a mathematician I owe to Bill=E2=80=99s teachings, example,= and mentorship. Others will speak more astutely than I ever could to his many, many contributions and accomplishments; what I will continue to cherish is his kind friendship and also his unmatched generosity of spirit. As I now reflect on Bill, what comes to mind is the definition of the word *mensch* - a person of integrity and honor, of kindness and consideration, someone to admire and emulate. Kimmo Rosenthal On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 4:51 PM Alberto Peruzzi wrote: > Dear all, > > a very sad news: Lawvere=E2=80=99s family asked me to provide you with th= e message > below. > Alberto Peruzzi > > > > > Francis William Lawvere (known to most as Bill) died peacefully yesterday > (January 23, 2023) at sunrise, surrounded by family at his home in Chapel > Hill, North Carolina after a long period of illness. He was born in Munci= e, > Indiana on Feb. 9, 1937 and has family, friends and colleagues around the > world. No services will be held at this time, however several memorial > celebrations of life and scientific work are anticipated. > > Correspondence with family can be sent to his wife Fatima at > fatimaylawvere@gmail.com or to > 111 East Winmore Ave., Chapel Hill, NC 27516 USA. > [For admin and other information see: http://www.mta.ca/~cat-dist/ ]