FOSTER - Prof. Frederic Gordon

N/A - 20 December 2010

This was published in the following publications on 22.12.2010:
Irish Times

FOSTER - Prof. Frederic Gordon (F.T.C.D.) (Rathmines, Dublin) - Monday December 20, 2010, in his 90th year, (peacefully) in the loving care of the doctors and staff of Blackrock Hospice; beloved husband of Gwendolen. Much loved father of Michelle, Robert and Sophie and cherished grandfather of Florence, Colm, Cherri, Sarah and Matthew, father-in-law of Iain and Anne. Reposing at his home today (Wednesday). Meeting For Worship tomorrow (Thursday) at 12 Noon in The Quaker Meeting House, 82, Lr. Churchtown Road. In lieu of flowers, donations, if desired, to Blackrock Hospice. Enquiries to Nichols Funeral Directors, Tel: 01 6770665.

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<p>Remembering Gordon</p> <p>Gordon was a unique individual - a wonderful colleague - and a highly respected member of the research community. For a long long time I will consider things very much in the light of 'what would Gordon think of this ?' ..........</p> <p>All the very best to Gwen, and family, at this difficult time,</p> <p>Diarmuid Herlihy</p>

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<p>Tribute from IDI colleagues</p> <p><br />We were saddened to hear of the death after a short illness of our friend and colleague Gordon Foster, retired professor of Trinity College Dublin and director of the Informatics Development Institute.<br />We have much to be grateful for from his long life and work; a loyal friend, a much respected professor of Systems Studies, the designer of the world standard ISBN (International Standard Book Number), a sharp critic of institutional self-interest, an enthusiastic instigator of technology projects for third world development, and a perceptive analyst of our proposals. At a personal level we enjoyed many social events with Gwen, met his loving family and saw something of the quiet humanitarian which informed all his actions. We shall miss him.</p>

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<p>Gratitude for Gordon's life of service</p> <p>It was a privilege for me to have worked briefly with Gordon. My sympathy as you come to terms with the parting from him. May we all be reunited in a better world.</p> <p>Isabelle Smyth</p> <p>MMM Communications</p>

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