Remembering Carey Stronach
February 07, 2013 - I was shocked to learn of Carey's death one month after the fact. He was a great researcher, friend and colleague. I will miss him
Ernest Wilson, Richmond, Virginia
December 31, 2012 - Carey and I worked side by side in the µSR counting rooms at TRIUMF many times over many years. I will miss his help, his courteous judgement, his sense of humor and his friendship. The obituary fails to mention that he was also a playwright, favoring topics of poignant social relevance with his lively and playful imagination. I'll miss that too. He was a good man.
Jess H. Brewer, Vancouver, British Columbia
December 29, 2012 - I've enjoyed knowing Carey on FB. I went to school with his sister and his dad was my band teacher, a father figure and great friend. My older sister knew Carey. From what I've read, he has had a very fruitful life, touching the lives of many. My sincere condolences to the family.
Becky Slate Francois, Springfield, Virginia
December 27, 2012 - I knew Carey for over forty years as professor, as department chair, as professional colleague, and as friend. I shared many of his interests and his political views -- he enriched my life.
Hans Christian von Baeyer, Williamsburg, Virginia
December 27, 2012 - To Carey's family, I met Carey in a meeting of the Richmond Humanists. I enjoyed talking with him. His insights into science and human nature were fascinating. Clearly, Carey was one of a kind. The world will miss his humor and brilliance.
Sincerely, Kim Carlton
December 25, 2012 - I am proud to say that mine is among the many lives he influenced. May the peace of the Lord be with the family and friends of Dr. Stronach.
Larry Brown, Hellertown, Pennsylvania
December 25, 2012 - Dr. Stronach was very kind to me. He taught me much. I regret that there was not a chance for us to meet for another face-to-face chat since my graduation from VSU.He was brilliant and stimulated my imagination to base a character upon him in my writings. Dr. Stronach, I am diminished.I hope to see you again somewhere in the space-time continuum.
Respectfully yours, I AM William Roger Jones, Jejusi, South Korea, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
December 24, 2012 - Goodbye Dearest Friend :(
Ivana Lichvarikova
December 22, 2012 - I only met Carey once, but he became a close friend and was supportive of many of my endeavors and apologized for not being attend actions due to his health. I will certainly miss his insightful comments. My condolences to his family. Peace.
Rain Burroughs, Richmond, Virginia
December 22, 2012 - The Stronach family have always been leaders in the community and respected by all! Sorry for your loss! May you feel much comfort from all of us who care.
Anon.
December 22, 2012 - I am truly sorry to have lost a longtime friend and colleague. He will be missed.
Jack Kossler, Williamsburg, Virginia
December 21, 2012 - Please accept my sincere condolences. I was privileged to be one of Mr. Stronach's students at Virginia State in the mid-60's and remember him well as a brilliant, many-faceted man. He will be sorely missed.
Laura Hendrick Charity, El Paso, Texas
December 20, 2012 - May you experience God's peace at your time of loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Mitch and Perita Pradia, Petersburg, Virginia
December 20, 2012 - John and family. While I never met Carey, John shared many great stories about him. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Scott Davis, Virginia Beach, Virginia
December 20, 2012 - We are very sad to hear of Carey's death, we both worked alongside him during our time at the then VSC between 1965 and 1967.
Our condolences to his family.
Alan and Idwena Jones, UK.
December 20, 2012 - Joan, John, and Howard, I was very sorry to learn of Cary's passing. I have happy memories of our time together as children when Cary and his family visited our Grandmother Maynard's home in Raleigh. Cary always seemed to create a little mischief durng his visits and we both enjoyed laughing at the adults. Unfortunately I do not think I will be able to join the gathering on Saturday. However, on behalf of myself and my sister Nancy we offer our thoughts and prayers. Cary was a brilliant fellow and a real contributor to his community as well as his family. I was proud to have him as my cousin and I am sorry we did not see each other more frequently in the last years of his life.
James E. Maynard, Jr., Pinehurst, North Carolina
December 20, 2012 - Carey was a colleague of mine for over 30 years and he was dedicated to the lives of students. He was a great researcher and a great friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Joan and the family.
George Henderson, Ettrick, Virginia
December 20, 2012 - I never met Mr. Stronach in person but know his wife and his 2 sons John and Howard who both grew up in our neighborhood with our children. I am sorry to see Mr. Stronach leave this earth but he was selected to be an angel in heaven together with all our angels that left us.
Ingrid and Richard Synowski, Petersburg, Virginia
December 20, 2012 - My thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP Carey
Libby Len Bain, Texas
December 20, 2012 - Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Your father was very accomplished and touched many people. He will be missed and remembered.
Tracy and Rick Lower, Washington, District of Columbia
December 20, 2012 - Martha, What an incredible person and what a loss for you and yours as well as the planet. I will be happy to send a donation to ASPCA in his name.
Dayle & Dennis McCarthy, Rockville, Maryland
December 20, 2012 - I am deeply saddened by Carey's death. I met him in 1985 through the Democratic Committee and he worked hard to get eligible candidates elected. His sense of humor and his friendliness was displayed to all around him.
Rev. June Twyman
December 20, 2012 - Carey was an outstanding physicist, a supportive colleague and a good friend. His presence and his mentoring will be missed. His life was spent trying to make a difference and to make things better for the next generation. May God shed His Blessings upon you and wrap His arms of comfort around your family
James H. Stith, Mitchellville, Maryland
December 20, 2012 - I had the honor to read Carey`s plays at Richmond Playwrights Forum, and so enjoyed his sense of humor and brilliant mind! My thoughts are with his family at this time.
Steve Siegfried, Richmond, Virginia
December 20, 2012 - John, What a list of accomplishments. I see those same traits in you. My condolence.
Kelly Holloman, Smithfield, Virginia