Dear Suzanne, I was late reading the Saturday Star, and only just found out the shocking news about John. It seems only yesterday he was out playing with your dog in Collingwood, enjoying what little bit of spring was in the air. Anyway, I hope you are coping, with this very unfortunate turn of events, and if there is anything I can do for you up in Collingwood, please don't hesitate to ask. Also your next door neighbour Bernice sends her condolences along with mine. God Bless, Ian Kerr, 60 Fifth Street, Colliingwood.

I was deeply saddened to read of the death of Jack Saywell. I have known him since 2000 and he was always very kind to me. I have two of his books , signed that he graciously gave to me and my family. I always enjoyed our wonderful conversations when he visited me at work. He will be missed by all of us. Will keep you all in my thoughts at this time.

R.S. Kane My thoughts and feelings are with Jack Saywell's family at this sad time of his passing. I first met Jack in the spring of 2010. I only wish that I had met him much sooner. I had been referred to him by another historian who I had contacted about a paper I was writing for the Dalhousie Law Review. I needed someone to review the historical portion but I thought that a historian as eminent as Jack would probably not be interested in giving me the time of day. Instead, he returned my phone call the next day and we had a really interesting conversation about the history of Confederation. He referred me to sources that I had been unaware of. He also kindly read a draft of my paper and provided really valuable comments in writing. We then met to discuss it over a good winter's Friday lunch. We then planned to work together on a legal challenge of the Canadian Wheat Board Act based on the resulting analysis. . It was only after that lunch that I read his fascinating book: The Law Makers which should be mandatory reading at every Canadian Law School. Although I was acquainted with Jack for only about a year, his enthusiasm for legal history and personal magnetism was such that I feel that I had lost, not an acquaintance, but a life-long friend. Ian A. Blue, Q.C.

Dear Suzanne, My condolence to you and the family for the lost of a truly gentleman and scholar. All of us who knew him will miss him. Throughout the years that I came to know him, I always admired his humility and sincerity. May him rest in peace. With fond memories, Bing Leong

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Jack Saywell and send my sympathy to his family. It was Jack who persuaded me to join York University. I arrived in 1964, young, eager, and quite ignorant of how universities actually worked. Despite his busy schedule, Jack was usually available to give support and advice. He was a kind and generous person, a marvellous first dean, a great Canadian, and, above all, a friend. Ave, Jack, atque vale. Johanna Stuckey

I am deeply saddened to learn of Jack's death. My condolences to his entire family on the loss of one of the most remarkable academics in this country or anywhere else. His deanship represented York's finest hour: when high standards of academic excellence were prized and new and imaginative ways of stimulating young minds were encouraged. A thoughtful scholar, excellent teacher, and charismatic leader, he shaped the university as no other has.

Jack Saywell and I were political adversaries at York University in the late 1960s and early 70s - he as Dean of Arts, I, as student activist. In the mid 70s, as a Ph.D student, I took his Canadian history survey course. Our mutual interest in the history of higher education, particularly of York University, brought us together on a number of occasions in recent years. And we were neighbours, both residing in Riverdale, an area of Toronto he loved. 

When we met, we reminisced about the early history of York and gossiped about the present. Our connection, at least from my perspective, was based on mutual respect - I admired his energy, his frankness, his devotion to York, and the high quality of his historical writing. He was intrigued, and no doubt surprised, by the turn my academic career took - including a stint as a York dean. He asked me to comment on draft portions of his recent book about York, and I was pleased to do so. I was also honoured to contribute a chapter to the Festschrift in his name. He touched my life in a number of ways, as he did countless others. My deepest sympathies to Suzanne and to his entire family.

Paul Axelrod

I offer sincere condolences to Jack's family. He will be forever remembered as the progenitor of the York Arts dynasty. We have lost a great scholar and trusted friend who earned the respect of his colleagues. The scholarly world and York University especially have been immeasurably enriched by his estimable contributions.

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

John Tupper Saywell

Décédé(e) le 20 AVRIL 2011

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