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MARVIN BARRY GLASS
Born: Feb 24, 1943
Date of Passing: May 17, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMARVIN BARRY GLASS 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 1960s and worked as a professor at Carleton University. His teaching focused on Marxist and feminist philosophy. Spending 40 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 the 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 (Jonathan Shapiro, Sydney and Ethan) 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.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 01, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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I just saw my old friend Lisa Jacobs' tribute to Marvin (above) and wanted to add mine. It's 2021 and I just googled Marvin's name to see if he published that book he was writing on pornography and saw he had passed so long ago. I've read many of these tributes here to Marvin. You all shared similar experiences as I had. Marvin was my Philosophy prof at Carleton first year, inspiring me with Feminist Philosophy and later Marxism. I went on to become the Women's Center Coordinator and also get my BA in Philosophy. All these years later I realize he was the most influential professor I had in my life. He was brilliant, funny and respectful to everyone. I adored going to his classes and also seeing him at Mikes Place (grad cafe). I'm sorry he was ill for so long and I had no idea. He changed the world for the better. I'm very grateful! I trust he is having an amazing journey in the Next Realm despite his atheism 😆 Thank you Marvin!! I hope to life a life as impactful as yours was!!❤❤❤ love to you and to Lynda! Renee Hope Twaddle - Posted by: Renee Hope Twaddle (Student) on: Jun 15, 2021
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I just saw this notice. And am very saddened. I remember Marvin well, and I have one of his election posters on my wall, maybe from 1993: "Build a People's Alternative". My favourite memory was running along a street for a regular jog near Carleton, and at the time he did not know me. He pulled over thinking I was a student who was late for class and offered me a ride. Marvin was a smart and kind person, and the world was and is better because he lived in it. - Posted by: Christopher Adams (university friend) on: Oct 06, 2019
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Marvin introduced me to Marxism. I took several courses with him, including one that focused on how demeaning pornography was for women (and men). He was the first man I met who took such a strong stand against pornography. I also still remember wonderful debates around whether men could be feminists. He was a good teacher. Thank you, Marvin. - Posted by: Lisa Jacobs (Student) on: Sep 26, 2014