Over the weekend, Toronto’s chief city planner, Ted Tyndorf, passed away. He had been battling for months against a second bout of cancer.
Over the past four years, Spacing’s editors had the chance to work with Mr. Tyndorf on numerous issues and enjoyed his insight, candor, and humor. We express our deepest regrets to his family, friends and colleagues.
There’s an article in the Toronto Sun, and from the obituary section of the Globe and Mail:
TED TYNDORF, ‘THE CHIEF’
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 16, 2008 in Toronto at the age of 54. He fought a valiant battle against cancer. Beloved husband of Christine for 31 years. Proud father of Matthew, Julie and Michael. Cherished son of Julia and the late Ludwik. Adored son-in-law of Stella Piekarski. Much loved brother of Henry and his wife Dianna and brother-in-law of Jerry and his wife Margaret. Sadly missed by his nephews Christopher, Mark, Taylor and Matthew and his nieces Teresa, Juliana, Evelyn and Cathy. Long time member of CIP OPPI and proud , alumnus of Ryerson University. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor Street West, at Windermere Avenue, east of Jane subway, on Monday, Febr uary 18 and Tuesday, February 19, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at All Saints Roman Catholic Church, 1415 Royal York Road, Etobicoke on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery. If desired, donations to a scholarship fund in the name of Ted Tyndorf, established by the Ryerson School of Urban and Regional Planning, would be appreciated by the family.
5 comments
I knew and worked closely with Ted during my years as Executive Assistant to Councillors Walker and Carroll. Ted was a true gentleman, an incredible urban planner, avid motorcyclist and possibly most importantly, a skilled diplomat.
I will definitely miss Ted’s smiling face and steady hand of leadership at Toronto City Hall. I know the planners who worked for him feel the same.
We’ll miss you Ted.
Justin Peters
Business Development Manager
Skymeter Corporation
I was just asking a City staff member about Ted on Wednesday and I knew things weren’t looking good. I last spoke with him in August at an OPPI event. Despite his illness, he was very hopeful about this City and what could be done to make it better. One thing he thought would eventually occur was shifting the Lakeshore northwards toward the Gardiner (west of downtown) to make for a larger waterfront. Let’s make this happen in his memory.
Tyndorf Park!
I would like to thank all those who have commented (on this site and elsewhere) on my brother’s life and his impact on their own.
The “Tyndorf Park” idea is fitting – maybe someone can start a petition.
Henry
I agree…Tyndorf Park… in memory of Ted Tyndorf
and the love he had for “his” Toronto.