Greg, I first met you as an undergraduate researcher then as a Ph.D. candidate then as an Adjunct Professor, you are both a Professional and a Gentle man! Thanks for all of your histological advice and mentorship!

My sympathy for your loss.  Greg was a camper my first year on staph at NYSC and he made the experience easy and joyful.  Obviously he continued to bless folks all his well spent life.

I just now learned of Greg's passing and I wanted to express my sadness.  I was one of Greg's camp counselors back in 1980 when he attended the National Youth Science Camp as a delegate from Washington.  We kept in touch electronically from time to time and we managed to connect once or twice when I was teaching at Northern Kentucky University (and he was at UC).  In my last communication with Greg in June, 2017, he mentioned his prognosis and made a point of writing he didn't want sympathy- but rather the hope that each of his science camp friends would reflect on how great of a person each of them were.  Sending virtual hugs out to his family.... 

Ray Rappold
NYSC Staph 1975-86, 1992-93
Alloy, WV

Lit a candle in memory of Gregory Paul Boivin

Greg was a mentor to me as a veterinary student. He helped me through the residency application process so I too could become a lab animal veterinarian. I will always have fond memories of him and am appreciative of the time he took to mentor me.

Heartbreaking- Greg will always be remembered and he touched so many animals and peoples lives in a positive way. Condolences to the family.

Matt Rosenbaum

To Greg’s family and friends- so sorry for your loss. I had the honor and privilege (which was shared by many others) of spending some evenings with Greg after the professional responsibilities for the day had been completed. Hearing his insights and perspectives was often thought and laughter provoking.  I will miss that and him.  Sean Maguire

Total Shock.  The loss of Greg is one of those so many things in life that do not make any sense; his loss is certainly not fair: he had so much to offer with great expectations.  I knew Greg since his Missouri days, but unfortunately had not been in contact since March.  So thoroughly saddened by his loss.  He was brilliant, dedicated, inquisitive, challenging, productive; and all of that with a wonderful sense of life with humor.  The greatest fun to just be around.    We will all greatly miss that sly, knowing smile.  My thoughts and prayers to everyone in his family.  He was a great man.  
Robert J Russell

Trish and I were shocked and saddened to hear of Greg's premature passing.  We overlapped about a year in the Missouri lab animal residency program where I got to know him pretty well.  He was a good friend and mentor and an exeptional lab animal veterinarian.  And as others have mentioned, his rare sense of humor always brightened my days when I was fortunate to talk with him at professional meetings and Mizzou reunions over the years.  He'll be greatly missed.

Greg, rest in peace.

Mike (and Trish) Koch

Greg and I joined the University of Cincinnati Pathology department about the same time.  He was a fun, talented and highly respected faculty member.   He connected effortlessly with students, so it was always a pleasure to have him teach in my histology course.  To this day, I continue to use the slides and tissue blocks that he made specifically for that course.  I think about him every time I sit down at a microscope to examine his slides with my students.  He will be greatly missed by all.

Greg was a wonderful colleague and a great example of the very best in our field. He will truly be missed.

I will miss Greg's quirky sense of humor.  It is a great loss to the lab animal community to lose our friend and colleague.

Greg and the bounder tailgate group.  I will miss his quirky humor. 

Greg's fun spirit and wit will greatly be missed.

Greg was a wonderful colleague with a special sense of humor.  I have known Greg since his training at Missouri and he was a solid member of the laboratory animal medicine community.  He made amazing contributions to research into his field and he will be missed.

Sincerely,

Diane Gaertner
University of Pennsylvania

Greg was a GREAT BOSS he let me do my work on my own - never micro-managed.  If I needed him then I went into his office to see him.  I remember one day when he was in his office reading a protocol or article he had his feet propped on his desk sitting back in his chair - well guess what he almost fell out of his chair, he got back up and looked at me and said you didn't see that did you - I said yes and we laughed about it.  He was there for me when I lost Heidi (my shepherd) and I lost my boyfriend 2 years ago.  He was a very caring person.  He is not looking at me from his desk when I have trouble with the computer, or reading an email.  I truly miss him.........................

Dear Greg...you will be sorely missed.  We will also miss your quiet wit, repartees, dry humor and friendship. Thank you for all the deep discussions on cell biology, inflammation and our subsequent collaborations.  Rest in Peace

BW3 won't be the same without you. Miss you man.

My thanks to Greg and his family for his sharing a piece of his life and time with me and our colleagues.  Rest in Peace.

It seems not that long ago that Greg came to Mizzou for residency training in lab animal medicine, and began an amazing career that has tragically and prematurely ended. He was smart and funny, and always upbeat - how often did you see him without that smile? We were lucky to have had the chance to work and play with Greg, and will miss him greatly.
Peg Hogan and Rick Fish

This is a terrible loss, not only to his family and friends, but to science. He will be greatly missed.

DeAnne French, Wright State University

Sent a gift in memory of Gregory Paul Boivin

Greg and I became part of a 4 person ACLAM board study group when we first got to Cincinnati in the early 90's.  There is no doubt that his quizzing and teaching coupled with his drive to succeed contributed to our exam success.  I will forever be grateful for this, his friendship, and the light-hearted sparring that would filter into many of our conversations.

I always enjoyed listening to Greg speak at meetings both when I was in Cincinnati and also at national meetings!  I will greatly miss him imparting his vast body of knowledge of our field to me both in sessions, as well as on a personal level!!  Prayers for his family during this difficult time!

Greg was a treasured colleague and friend for many years, and his laugh will be with me and my family forever. Will miss you Dr. Boivin....

I was honored to serve on the ACLAM Foundation committee with Greg. His leadership and commitment and humor will be missed. 
Janet Welter

I was honored to work with Greg on various AALAS projects and during his tenure on the Board of Trustees. He was greatly respected in the AALAS community and his expertise as well as wit and smile will be greatly missed. 

Ann Turner, AALAS Executive Director

I really enjoyed working on the ACLAM Foundation with Greg. His dry wit was always appreciated, as was his mentorship and leadership. He will be missed.

Greg was a much respected leader in laboratory animal medicine. His contributions to laboratory animal welfare are amplified by his chairmanship of the ACLAM Foundation Grant Committee. He will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Sam Cartner

RIP Greg.....You were the BEST mentor/boss I ever had the pleasure of working with and for. 

My deepest sympathy to the entire Boivin family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.  Greg was a delight to be around and could always make you laugh.  

Sincerely,
Angie Cummins

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Gregory Paul Boivin

31 julio, 1962 – 11 agosto, 2017

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