To the Currie family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
I have very fond memories of Iain, who I first came to know as "Professor Currie", when as a grad student in the mid 90s I took MIE1201, that I think was known as Fluids III at the time. I recall Professor Currie at the blackboard, taking his students through a very clear exposition of the mathematics of fluid mechanics, based on material in the first half of his wonderful textbook. Over the years I've heard more than a few MIE grad students from elsewhere mention that they too were properly introduced to fluid mechanics via Iain's Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids.
A few years later I was privileged to return to the Department of MIE at the U of T as an assistant prof, and in 2004 was asked to take over teaching that course. As you might imagine, that was both a privilege and a challenge, but made easier having Iain to rely on, plus his textbook, and my own class notes from a few years prior.
After Iain retired he continued to serve his Department of MIE, during the time of Jean Zu as Chair, in various ways, but especially as a tireless member of our Honours & Awards Committee, organizing many award nominations on behalf of colleagues. And so in 2017 Iain was named an honorary alumnus of U of T Engineering, one of just a few ever to receive that distinction. I fondly remember the reception at the Faculty Club.
Iain Currie was a distinguished teacher and professor, a generous colleague, and ultimately a good friend. His was a life well lived.
Markus Bussmann
Professor and Chair
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
University of Toronto
Dear Catherine and Family,
I am so sad to see the passing of your dear Iain. I will miss his friendly face in the clinic. He was the nicest, most soft spoken gentleman. My condolences on your loss. May his memory be a blessing.
My sincere condolences to Professor Iain Currie’s family.
Iain was amongst the first to welcome me to MIE in 2011, and it was my honour to work closely with him on several projects - he taught me a lot in the process. He was a true visionary and his dedication and commitment toward the quality of his work was exemplary.
A great mentor and source of inspiration for all of us!
This is a big loss, and he will be greatly missed. May his soul rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kamran Behdinan
Please accept our condolences. I had the pleasure to know Iain over 30 years - first by reputation as a student and later as a departmental colleague. He was a thoughtful person who showed a genuine desire to help and advise new colleagues.
Dear Cathy & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Iain’s passing. We hope the love of family & friends will help you in the days ahead. With our Love & Sympathy.❤️
The Lepp Family