It was with great sadness that Vanier College announced the death of long-time teacher Francis Greaney on January 19, 2010. Frank taught Humanities, Philosophy and Religious Studies at Vanier College from 1976 – 2000.

He was very active on Academic Council and countless other committees, and served as a Faculty Dean (then Sector Head) during his career at Vanier. We wish to particularly extend our condolences to his daughter, Marleigh Greaney, who works at the College as an I.T. Pedagogical Advisor through the Office of the Academic Dean.

Frank will be fondly remembered by friends and colleagues at both Vanier College and Thomas More Institute. His obituary is reproduced below. Here is a link to a fascinating and extensive interview with Frank Greaney courtesy of the Thomas More Institute.

OBITUARY:

GREANEY, Francis (Frank) Patrick
It is with great sadness that we announce his death surrounded by close family, on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. Frank will be deeply missed by his wife Boo (Alice), daughter Marleigh, daughter-in-law Heidi, granddaughter Kaelyn, sisters Mary (the late Jesse) and Peggy (Bob), late brother Leo (Betty), many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Frank will also be fondly remembered by his friends and colleagues at Vanier College and the Thomas More Institute. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at the Vista for their care and support in these last few weeks. The funeral service was held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the Mount Royal Funeral Complex in Outremont. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to the Thomas More Institute would be greatly appreciated.