Graeme was a special friend,  my dearest friend, whose disappearance has left a void in my life.   
Graeme was a prolific writer and an indefatigable traveller, the one nourishing the other.  During his travels he would continuously discover subjects for study resulting in the publication of a new scholarly work – the history of the casinos in Monaco, the presence of Nazi refugees in Chile to take but two examples.  When lacking archives, Graeme could use his collections of photos as a basis for articles on the history of the recent past, as witnessed in his last book, Historical Pictures, Photos of Places in Transition.
With retirement Graeme and I, unfortunately, moved in opposite directions, he west to Victorian, I east to France.   But we have maintained contact, and with the internet have continued to discuss current events.  Our views seem to have converged, and I increasingly appreciate Graeme position as a moderate, centrist liberal.  We have also maintained contact with visits to each other in Ontario cottage country during the summers over the last two decades.  We visited Graeme and Joan in Victoria in June 2023 fearing that it might be a final visit.  But medical science permitted what appeared to be a miracle.  A year later, on July 26 we were celebrating Graeme’s 85th birthday at our cottage near Parry Sound.  Graeme’s condition had so improved that we could envisage the celebration of his 90th birthday in the same venue.  
Graeme has shown great courage over the last few years.  His survival during that time was made possible by the patience and devotion of his wife Joan who was a wonderful caregiver.

Graeme and I were colleagues when we taught together in Villefranche-sur-Mer at Laurentian’s Université Canadienne en France for a term beginning in January 1990. On campus he kindly introduced me to colleagues and to how things were done at Laurentian (albeit abroad); off campus, as the term progressed, he and I came to explore together the rich history and beautiful scenery of the Alpes-Maritimes.  As a classicist I was particularly interested in the Roman past of the region.  Graeme indulged me there as his interests as an historian lay elsewhere, but the important thing is that we really got to know each other during excursions to Roman sites and museums, and we soon became the best of friends which we remained after the term had ended and we went our separate ways.
Joan, my wife Pam and I want to extend our condolences to you and your family for the loss of Graeme just days before his 86th birthday.  He was in fact friends to both of us, and we will miss him very much.

What a sad loss. The most caring and conscientious of cousins. He did so much over the years to keep the Scottish/Canada family link going not least through Products and Shapers of History.
Our love to Joan, Fraser and Andrew and all who knew him.
Thank you Graeme from Alan Gray and family in Stamford, England.

Best prof ever. !
A truly fine gentleman.
I will miss him

Graeme was a prominent part of an exceptional History Department at Laurentian. He was extraordinarily productive and generous in every way, which included writing a lovely review of. my first book, encouraging me to continue. He had an innocence about him that allowed him to accept or be unaware of my love for his wife Joan along with my love of my wife Joan! Graeme was just a beautiful human being.

Graeme was both my friend and mentor for the past 25 years.  He was my MA supervisor and I will always treasure our trip to Washington DC for archival research.  After I graduated and moved out to Saskatoon, Graeme stayed in touch, providing advice about academia and life.  He will be deeply missed.

Dr. Graeme Stewart Mount was a very special person who touched my life in many ways. He  has been a mentor and a friend ever since the late 1970s. 
I first met him when I was an undergraduate student when my school, The University of Guyana 🇬🇾, in an exchange program, visited Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario in the late 1970s.  On that trip,  I was hosted by Graeme, Joan and a very young Fraser!  We have been in touch ever since. 
He was not only a friend but also a mentor who taught me much about archival research and historical documentation. I will certainly miss his regular contacts, his willingness to share stories of his travels and of his family - Joan, Fraser and Andrew whom he loved and cherished. 
Thank you Graeme for your contribution to my life! I will always remember your hospitality, support and friendship towards me! I recall my visits to the cottage in Sudbury and the times you visited Washington DC.
 Joan, Fraser, Andrew and the grandchildren, I mourn this loss with you! Do Rest in Peace, Graeme. You will not be forgotten! 
Aubrey & Loraine Thompson.

Dear Joan, We would like to convey our deepest sympathies to you and the family.  Graeme  was the most remarkable man who touched so many people with his knowledge, enthusiasm and kindness.  We especially loved his many travel stories.   We had a very special few days with Graeme a few years past where he was able to enjoy our community with its very historic past.  We will miss him very much, although he will always remain in our hearts.

Dear Joan, Fraser, and Andrew.  Graeme was a passionate and kind man in whatever he did. He liked to travel and share his experiences with colleagues and students. His cottage on the lake in Sudbury was an oasis of peace and friendship where he liked to invite people and enjoy country life. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Charles H. Bélanger

We were so saddened to hear of Graeme’s passing.  We will especially remember the kindness and generosity displayed at the time of Mom’s funeral many years ago.   Graeme was such an interesting man to converse with, filled with a deep intellectual curiosity and passion for his varied interests. Our deepest condolences are extended to cousin Joan and  family.

Tom and Kathy Heath
Dartmouth NS

Dear Joan, My deepest symapthies to you, the boys and their families.  Graeme had been on my mind as I have a note on my calendar to send him birthday greetings on Saturday.  We had a fun, albeit slightly long distance, friendship since we met at the Learneds in Quebec City in 1989. Our visits back and forth wherever we lived will always be a pleasant and happy memory. My thoughts are with you as you move forward.  Bill Glover

My condolences to the Mount family. Graeme was my mentor at Laurentian, helping to research and write

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Graeme Stewart Mount

July 26, 1939 – July 22, 2025

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