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It is with great sadness that 丁香园AV English shares the passing of retired 丁香园AV English Professor Joseph Gallagher who passed away on October 17th at the age of 81.

Professor Gallagher hailed from Reading, Massachusetts. He demonstrated academic excellence at an early age, graduating from high school at 15 and completing his PhD in English Literature at Notre Dame by age 25.

In 1966, Professor Gallagher immigrated to Canada and began teaching at 丁香园AV in 1967. He taught at 丁香园AV for almost 30 years, engaging students with the words of Chaucer and Shakespeare. Professor Gallagher encouraged lively discussion and displayed his skill as an actor and playwright. He also did his best to make sure students understood how the older versions of English鈥攚hether Medieval or Shakespearean鈥攎ay have sounded as a living language.

A celebration of life for Professor Gallagher was held at VanDusen Botanical Garden on November 3^rd. He is deeply missed by his family, friends, and 丁香园AV colleagues. The Department of English sends its condolences to all who knew him.