In memory of

William (Bill) Leslie Cleghorn PhD P. Eng.

September 28, 1953 -  February 1, 2018

Cleghorn, William ( Bill) Leslie PhD P. Eng.

Passed away peacefully at the North York General Hospital in Toronto, on Thursday February 1, 2018 at the age of 64 years. Sadly missed by his brother John Cleghorn of Sechelt, B.C. Bill is an Emeritus Professor with the University of Toronto, and began his career there on July 1, 1986 until his retirement on June 30, 2014. Bill received his PhD in kinetoelastodynamics and is the author of "Mechanics of Machines". He was highly respected by the faculty and liked by his many students. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service will take place at the family plot in Winnipeg at a later date.

Guestbook 

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Pierre Sullivan (Friend and Colleague)

Entered February 9, 2018 from Toronto

It remains a terrible shock to realize you are gone. Your text "Mechanics of Machines" is a great testimony to your work and the excellence of your research and teaching. Your contributions and career are a model for academic eminence. Your departure is a considerable loss to the university and community. I will also miss our many conversations and your insights.

Chul Park (Colleague)

Entered February 11, 2018 from Toronto

Professor Cleghorn was a nice gentleman who was very helpful to me about 23 years ago when I took over the Coordinator of the UofT Day Open House from him. He kindly passed over all the well organized documents that he made and they made my job much easier. He was quiet but he was cooperative in many things that I did. I thank him very much.

Andrew Goldenberg (Faculty colleague)

Entered February 11, 2018 from Toronto

Bill was a remarkable person, dedicated, very pleasant, engaging and helpful. He was an admirable teacher. We will miss him.

Roy Kwon (Colleague at MIE)

Entered February 11, 2018 from Toronto

My sincerest condolences for the loss of Bill. He was a great colleague and professor.

Matthew Mackay (Colleague at MIE)

Entered February 12, 2018 from Toronto

I am very sad to hear that Bill has passed away. He was incredibly kind to me when I first joined the department, and had a big impact on the way I teach. I likely would not be here at MIE today were it not for him. He was very passionate about his work, and he will be missed.

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