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PROFESSOR JOHN EMMETT MULVANEY

Date of Passing: May 11, 2015

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PROFESSOR JOHN EMMETT MULVANEY June 17, 1920 - May 11, 2015 Emmett Mulvaney passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Deer Lodge Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 94 with his daughters by his side. Emmett is survived by his children, Emmett (Gayle), Barbara and Susan, his grandchildren, Jeffrey and Jennifer, and his many loving nieces and nephews. He will also be well remembered by countless students. Emmett was predeceased by his parents, Bernard and Margaret, his wives, Margaret and Anne, and his sisters, Donnie and Catherine (aka Biddy). The latter half of Emmett's life was devoted to learning and teaching. He was a gifted professor of Economics, Political Science and Public Administration at the University of Winnipeg for over 35 years. However, the defining period of his life was serving in the Canadian Navy for six years during The Second World War. He volunteered with great pride and courage to serve a greater good. This need to serve the greater good was the foundation of his lifelong character. Emmett was raised in Kenora, Ontario, an idyllic setting, where he learned so much about the flora and fauna of the Canadian wilderness. An avid outdoorsman, he loved to tell stories of his experiences in the many geographic areas of Canada in which he lived. The family wishes to thank the staff at Deer Lodge Centre for their compassion and loving care. Donations in Emmett's memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Society of Canada. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please contact Barbara Mulvaney at 204-943-2707 for details.
Publish Date: May 23, 2015

PROFESSOR JOHN EMMETT MULVANEY On May 11, 2015 at Deer Lodge Centre, Emmett passed away at the age of 94. A longer obituary will follow on Saturday, May 23. A remembrance ceremony will be held at a later date.
Publish Date: May 16, 2015
Publish Date: May 23, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 23, 2015

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

  • Barb,our deepest condolences on the passing of your father. I know how much you loved and cared for him and how his health and comfort was your priority. Though we never met him, the stories you told were that of a remarkable man. Sincerely, Kip and Val - Posted by: Kip and Val (Friends) on: May 29, 2015

  • I am truly sorry for your loss Susan and Barb. - Posted by: Vivian Muska (Friend) on: May 27, 2015

  • Susan and Barb, we are so sorry for your loss. We were quite surprised to hear that Emmet had passed away. He was such a nice man and we truly considered him a good friend. Love the Roussins - Posted by: Harry and Joanne Roussin (Friends) on: May 26, 2015

  • SORRY BARB FOR YOUR LOSS. EMMETT WAS A GOOD FRIEND. WE ENJOYED THE TIME WE SPENT WITH HIM ON WEEKENDS. HE ENJOYED GOING TO THE LIBRARY. EMMETT MOST OF THE TIME HAD A BOOK IN HIS HAND. REST IN PEACE PROFESSOR - Posted by: DEANNA & PETER (FRIENDS) on: May 24, 2015

  • I was a student of Professor Mulvaney and consider myself very fortunate. He was an excellent teacher. My condolences to his family. - Posted by: Jim Kahane (Former student) on: May 23, 2015

  • Susan, I'm very sorry for your loss. Your father was part of Canada's "Greatest Generation". They were the ones that brought this country through some of our darkest hours - the Depression, WWII, and after all that they came back and set to work building the greatest country on earth. Your father contributed so much to the country we now enjoy, and we owe such a debt of gratitude to him and his generation. But what a life he lived! - Posted by: Brad Kirbyson (friend of Susan) on: May 23, 2015

  • Barb, our deepest sympathy for your loss of your father. I'm sure he was very happy to have you in his life on a regular bases for the last few years. Hal remembers your father and enjoyed your father's class very much and often commented on how he was he best professor he ever had. love Treasure & Hal Sear - Posted by: Treasure Sear (friend) on: May 19, 2015

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