Pierre Michael Taschereau
May 6, 1939May 6, 1939
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Pierre Michael Taschereau
May 6, 1939May 6, 1939
Place of birth
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Pierre's proudest accomplishments
Pierre lived his final years at Blomidon Court in Greenwich, NS. Ottawa was his home, but his working life was in Halifax, NS. Pierre's proudest accomplishment was work that inspired the love of nature in youth. Over many years as the NS Museum naturalist, he inspired countless youth in this way, especially those who became members of the Linnaean Society. Pierre's love of nature stems from his youth and relationship with Dr. Herbert Groh, his life mentor.
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were something someone else cooked. Pierre had difficulty boiling water, so his survival as a bachelor was a remarkable feat.
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Pierre was the only son of Yulah MacKenzie and Maurice Taschereau of Ottawa, both deceased. Several MacKenzie Uncles and his special Aunt Jackie (MacKenzie) are all deceased. He is survived by his first cousin Marnie Bracht (Tom), Peterborough, ON, and their children Ian (...) and Audrey (...). Pierre had a community of friends, many of whom I do not know, who will also miss him. Among those I do know are – Lawrence Pushee (Toronto), Rene Belliveau (Meteghan River), Albert Lee (Halifax), Peter Shute (New Minas), Marg and Joe Power (Halifax), and many Linnaean friends. Pierre attended McDonald College, Sir George Williams University (Concordia) in Montreal, and gained his Master's degree at Acadia University, Wolfville, and his PhD at Manchester University, UK. Although Pierre played the bugle, his favourite music was Bach, Beethoven and the Beatles. Pierre had been fond of white rats from early childhood and continued to keep them as pets as long as he could. Pierre worked at the Forest Research Centre in Sault St. Marie before moving to Nova Scotia, where he became Museum Naturalist and eventually Curator of Botany. He taught botanical courses at Dalhousie and St. Mary's Universities, worked at the Environmental Science Centre at Dalhousie, and was a supervisor at half-way houses for many years.
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Pierre loved to take interested people, especially youth, out for guided walks in nature. He was a natural-born teacher, loving to share whatever he had learned. Although his particular skill was studying plants, his interests were as broad as his massive book collection.
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Obituary
Pierre Michael Taschereau, born on May 6, 1939, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, was a dedicated naturalist, educator, and cherished friend. He spent his final years at Blomidon Court in Greenwich, Nova Scotia, but his professional life flourished in Halifax, where he became a well-respected figure in the realm of natural history.
Pierre’s proudest accomplishment was his role as the Nova Scotia Museum Naturalist, where he inspired a love of nature in countless youth. Many of these young individuals were members of the Linnaean Society, a testament to Pierre’s impact on the next generation. His passion for the natural world was deeply rooted in his Ottawa childhood, nurtured by his mentor, Dr. Herbert Groh.
Pierre was a dedicated scholar, having studied at McDonald College, Sir George Williams University (now Concordia) in Montreal, and earning both his Master’s degree at Acadia University in Wolfville and his PhD at Manchester University in the UK. He worked at the Forest Research Centre in Sault St. Marie before moving to Nova Scotia, where he taught botanical courses at Dalhousie and St. Mary’s Universities and served as Curator of Botany at the NS Museum.
A natural-born teacher, Pierre loved to take youth and interested individuals on guided walks in nature, sharing his extensive knowledge about plants and the environment. His library reflected his broad interests, encompassing various subjects beyond botany.
Pierre’s life was enriched by a community of friends, including Lawrence Pushee, Rene Belliveau, Albert Lee, Peter Shute, Marg and Joe Power, and many Linnaean colleagues. He is survived by his cousin Marnie Bracht and her family in Peterborough, Ontario.
An unconventional chef, Pierre often relied on the culinary skills of others, having famously struggled with basic cooking tasks. His love for music spanned from Bach and Beethoven to the Beatles, and he found joy in the companionship of white rats, which he kept as pets throughout his life.
Pierre believed in the importance of humanity and often reflected this sentiment through his favourite quote: "Remember your humanity and forget the rest." He leaves a legacy of inspiration cherished by all who knew him.
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Born on May 6, 1939
Ottawa, ON, Canada