Dennis William Magill

Dennis William Magill PH.D. Professor Emeritus University of Toronto (June 1939 - Nov 2018) predeceased by his parents James and Alberta Magill and survived and lovingly remembered by his sister Elvera Clark (Terry), nephew Jim Clark, and niece Bonnie Joynt (Bryn, Alyssa, Kylan).

Dennis was the past Director of the Department of Sociology undergraduate program and University College’s health studies program. He served on many boards: Toronto Historical Board, Sherbourne Health Centre, Rekai Centre for Long Term Care, Centre for Urban Health Initiatives, Community Campus Partnerships for Health, and Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network.

Dennis was Vice Chair of the Wellesley Hospital Board of Directors for many years. He was a founding member of the Wellesley Institute and founding Chair of the Tony Di Pede Residence (Wellesley Central Residence Inc). In recognition of his contribution to the community, Toronto City Council designated the park located on the site of the former Wellesley Hospital as the “Wellesley-Magill Park”.

A celebration of life will take place on Friday, November 30th from 5 - 7pm at The Faculty Club, University of Toronto, 41 Willcocks St. Toronto. Memorial donations can be made to established scholarships in Dennis’ name at University of Toronto or Acadia University.