It is with deep sadness that The McGill School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar

It is with deep sadness that The McGill School of Social Work announces the passing of Teresa Dellar, M.S.C., MSW, PSW, FT, co-founder and Executive Director of the West Island Palliative Care Residence since 2001 and cherished field instructor and course lecturer of the School of Social Work from 2007-2014. As one former student at McGill writes, “Teresa was such a warm and caring person. Able to explain the art of communication and the importance of listening. I think of her often in my practice”.

Teresa is survived by her husband, Gavin Fernandes and their two sons, Jonathan and Nicholas. She also leaves behind her extended family and a large community of friends and colleagues. Teresa’s death represents a significant loss for the social work and palliative care communities.

For further information about Teresa’s life, please refer to her biography.