GLASS, Marvin Barry February 24, 1943 - May 17, 2013 Marvin passed away peacefully at home in Ottawa with the love of his life, Lynda Davies, at his side.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Marvin moved to Ottawa via Kingston in the late sixties and worked as a professor at Carleton University. His teaching focused on Marxist and feminist philosophy. Spending forty years of his life at Carleton, Marvin was a popular and respected professor among his students and was renowned for his wit, his intelligence and his ability to instill critical thinking in his students.
Marvin was a well-known social activist in Ottawa, loved and esteemed by a cadre of friends and supporters. He was a tireless fighter for the rights of working people and, alongside Lynda, his partner of 25 years, he championed many causes in support of social justice and peace. He was recently recognized by Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) for his leading role in founding the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) and in serving as its co-chairperson for four years. Many will remember Marvin as a candidate for the Communist Party of Canada in provincial and federal elections.
Predeceased by his parents Louis and Esther Glass of Winnipeg, Marvin is survived by his brother David, sister-in-law Rochelle and their children Kimberley and Colin and by Lynda’s brothers Jim and Gerry Davies.
Marvin will be remembered as a man committed to revolutionary politics, a friend, a teacher, a philosopher, a fellow activist and comrade and a loving partner.
Many thanks to all Marvin's friends who called, visited and sent messages over the last few months. Marvin was cared for over the five year period of his illness by an incredible number of compassionate and knowledgeable health care providers including doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and social workers. The palliative care team that surrounded him in his final weeks was also remarkable.
At Marvin's request there will be no funeral or memorial service. If friends wish to do something in Marvin’s memory he would be honoured most if everyone he knew continued to do their best to change the world.
Memories and condolences can be shared online at lifeplace.basicfunerals.com. Lynda would love to hear from you.
Place Of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada College: University of Manitoba and Queen’s University Place Of Work: Carleton University, Ottawa Spouse: Lynda Davies
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Marvin moved to Ottawa via Kingston in the late sixties and worked as a professor at Carleton University. His teaching focused on Marxist and feminist philosophy. Spending forty years of his life at Carleton, Marvin was a popular and respected professor among his students and was renowned for his wit, his intelligence and his ability to instill critical thinking in his students.
Marvin was a well-known social activist in Ottawa, loved and esteemed by a cadre of friends and supporters. He was a tireless fighter for the rights of working people and, alongside Lynda, his partner of 25 years, he championed many causes in support of social justice and peace. He was recently recognized by Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP) for his leading role in founding the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) and in serving as its co-chairperson for four years. Many will remember Marvin as a candidate for the Communist Party of Canada in provincial and federal elections.
Predeceased by his parents Louis and Esther Glass of Winnipeg, Marvin is survived by his brother David, sister-in-law Rochelle and their children Kimberley and Colin and by Lynda’s brothers Jim and Gerry Davies.
Marvin will be remembered as a man committed to revolutionary politics, a friend, a teacher, a philosopher, a fellow activist and comrade and a loving partner.
Many thanks to all Marvin's friends who called, visited and sent messages over the last few months. Marvin was cared for over the five year period of his illness by an incredible number of compassionate and knowledgeable health care providers including doctors, nurses, technicians, therapists and social workers. The palliative care team that surrounded him in his final weeks was also remarkable.
At Marvin's request there will be no funeral or memorial service. If friends wish to do something in Marvin’s memory he would be honoured most if everyone he knew continued to do their best to change the world.
Memories and condolences can be shared online at lifeplace.basicfunerals.com. Lynda would love to hear from you.
Place Of Birth: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada College: University of Manitoba and Queen’s University Place Of Work: Carleton University, Ottawa Spouse: Lynda Davies
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