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In Memoriam Archive

Recognizing the passing of members of the campus community who during their careers shared their talents in helping Western students, faculty, staff and alumni to be their best.

Boydell, Craig

Professor Emeritus Craig Boydell, a retired faculty member and Head Basketball Coach from the School of Kinesiology passed away on April 26, 2023. Professor Boydell retired in June 2008, after 39 years of service with Western.

Broniewicz, Leon

Leon Broniewicz, a retired staff member from the Facilities Management Department passed away on August 17, 2023. Mr. Broniewicz retired in 2017 after 18 years of service with Western.

Cavers, Paul

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Paul Cavers, a retired faculty member from the Department of Biology passed away on April 18, 2023. Dr. Cavers retired in July 2023, after 40 years of service with Western.

Cline, Lorel

Lorel Cline, a retired staff member from the University Secretariat's Office passed away on December 24, 2023. Ms. Cline was employed with Western for a total of 39 years and retired after 26 years of service with the Secretariat's Office.

Di Blasio, Biagio

Biagio Di Blasio, a retired staff member from the Department of Facilities Management passed away on May 16, 2023. Mr. Di Blasio retired in 1993 after 13 years of service with Western.

Ferguson, Sarah

Sarah Ferguson, a staff member from the Department of Housing Services passed away on February 8, 2023. Ms. Ferguson had six years of service with Western, at the time of her passing.

Flumerfelt, Brian

Dr. Brian Flumerfelt, Professor Emeritus from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry – Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology passed away January 10, 2023. Dr. Flumerfelt retired in 2006 after 36 years of service with Western.

Foley, Dylan

Dylan Foley, a staff member from the Department of Housing Services, died on June 16, 2023. Mr. Foley had 24 years of service with Western at the time of his passing.

Gerrish, Caroline

Caroline Gerrish, a retired staff member from the Department of Facilities Management passed away December 14, 2023. Ms. Gerrish retired in 1990 after 31 years of service with Western.

Green, Paul (James)

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Paul (James) Green, a retired Faculty member from the Faculty of Music passed away on May 16, 2023. Dr. Green retired in 1994 after 29 years of service with Western.

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Kanatawakhon-Maracle, David

David Kanatawakhon-Maracle, a faculty member from the Department of Anthropology and the First Nations Study Program passed away on June 29, 2023. Dr. Kanatawakhon-Maracle had 26 years of service with Western at the time of his passing.

McIntosh, David

David McIntosh, the Manager Vending Services with the Department of Hospitality Services passed away on February 24, 2023. Mr. McIntosh had 24 years of service with Western at the time of his passing.

Mellamphy, Ninian

Professor Emeritus, Ninian Mellamphy, a retired faculty member from the Department of English passed away on June 13, 2023. Professor Mellamphy retired in 2002 after 32 years of service with Western.

Mutch, James

James Mutch, a retired staff member from Western Libraries – Allyn & Betty Taylor Library passed away on January 18, 2023. Mr. Mutch retired in 2018 after 32 years of service with Western.

Quan, Allan

Allan Quan a retired Librarian from the Weldon Library passed way on January 2, 2023. Mr. Quan retired in 1999 after 30 years of service with Western.

Radcliffe, David

Professor Emeritus, David Radcliffe, from the Faculty of Education passed away on February 21, 2023. Dr. Radcliffe retired in June 2001 after 32 years of service with Western.

Rumas, Steve

Steve Rumas, a staff member from the Social Science Computing Lab passed away on February 26, 2023. Mr. Rumas retired in 2009 after 38 years of service with Western.

Sasges, Donna

Donna Sasges, a staff member with Western Technology Services passed away on March 23, 2023. Ms. Sasges had 19 years of service with Western at the time of her passing.

Taylor, Albert (Bert)

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Albert (Bert) Taylor, a retired Dean and Faculty member from the School of Kinesiology passed away on May 13, 2023. Dr. Taylor retired in 2005 after 23 years of service with Western and continued as an Adjunct Faculty member until 2016. A celebration of life will be held in the Great Hall at Western on Saturday, June 17.

Vilis, Tutis

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Tutis Vilis, a retired faculty member from the Departments of Physiology & Pharmacology and Ophthalmology passed away on February 19, 2023. Dr. Vilis retired in 2013, after 37 years of service with Western, and continued to work post-retirement for an additional seven years.

Wiebe, John

Professor Emeritus, John Wiebe, a retired faculty member from the Department of Biology passed away on June 20, 2023. Professor Wiebe retired in 2002 after 30 years of service with Western.

Wood, Gordon

Gordon Wood, a retired staff member from the Department of Earth Sciences passed away on June 16, 2023. Mr. Wood retired in April 2010, after 42 years of service with Western.

Yaworski, Gerald R.

Gerald R. Yaworski, a retired staff member from the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation passed away on April 3, 2023. Mr. Yaworski retired in 2006 after 41 years of service with Western.

Chapin, Donald

Professor Emeritus, Donald Chapin a retired faculty member from the Department of English, passed away on January 1, 2022. Prof. Chapin retired in 1993 after 26 years of service with Western.

Dragland, Stan

Stan Dragland, Professor Emeritus, a retired faculty member from the Department of English passed away August 2, 2022. Professor Dragland retired in 1999 after 29 years of service with Western.

Edwardson, Jacqueline

Jacqueline Edwardson, a staff member from the Department of Hospitality Services passed away on October 25, 2022. Ms. Edwardson had 41 years of service with Western, at the time of her passing.

Ernest-Miles, Cheryl

Cheryl Ernest-Miles, a retired staff member from the Department of Hospitality Services passed away on June 13, 2022. Mrs. Ernest-Miles retired in 2018 after 42 years of service with Western.

Farber, Carole

Carole Farber, a retired faculty member from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, passed away on January 31, 2022. Prof. Farber retired in 2016 after 41 years of service with Western.

Fortner, Dorothy

Dorothy Fortner, a retired staff member from the Bookstore, passed away on July 8. 2022. Ms. Fortner retired in 1994 after 25 years of service with Western.

Gerhard, Jason

Jason Gerhard, a faculty member from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering passed away on December 31, 2022. Professor Gerhard had 15 years of service with Western at the time of his passing.

Haylor, Larry

Prof. Emeritus, Larry Haylor a retired faculty member and Head Coach from the School of Kinesiology, passed away on January 6, 2022. Dr. Haylor retired in 2011 after 36 years of service with Western.

Hoaken, Peter

Dr. Peter Hoaken, a faculty member from the Department of Psychology passed away of April 5, 2022. Dr. Hoaken had 19 years of service with Western at the time of his passing.

Kuc, Janina

Janina Kuc, a retired staff member from the Department of Facilities Management passed away on July 11, 2022. Ms. Kuc retired in March 1996 after 31 years of service with Western.

MacDonald, Ruth

Ruth MacDonald, a retired staff member from the Department of Housing, passed away on April 26, 2022. Ms. MacDonald retired in February 2021, after 20 years of service with Western.

Naylor, Derek

Derek Naylor, Professor Emeritus, a retired faculty member from the Department of Applied Mathematics passed away on October 1, 2022. Professor Naylor retired in 1995 after 31 years of service with Western.

Patten, James

James Patten, former Director of McIntosh Gallery, passed away on June 26, 2022 at the age of 60. Mr. Patten retired in November 2021 after 11 years of service with Western.

Pliagas, Fotini ("Effie")

Fotini Pliagas, a retired staff member from the Department of Facilities Management passed away on June 20, 2022. Mrs. Pliagas retired in 2000 after 42 years with Western.

Semotiuk, Darwin

Prof. Emeritus Darwin Semotiuk, a retired faculty member from the School of Kinesiology, Head Coach and Director of Sports and Recreation Services, passed away on January 4, 2022. Prof. Semotiuk retired in July 2014 after 43 years of services with Western.

Sullivan, Paul

Paul Sullivan, Professor Emeritus, a retired faculty member from the Department of Applied Math passed away on September 17, 2022. Professor Sullivan retired in 2004 after 35 years of service with Western.

Taylor, Charles ("Pat")

Charles (Pat) Taylor passed away on July 10, 2022. A Professor Emeritus, Dr. Taylor, retired from the Department of Medical Biophysics retired in June 1985, after 38 years of service with Western.

Wright, Del

Del Wright a retired staff member from the Ivey Spencer Leadership Center, passed away on February 7, 2022. Mrs. Wright retired in October 1998, after 15 years of service with Western.

Barr, Hugh

Dr. Hugh Barr, a retired clinical faculty member from the Departments of Clinical Neurological Sciences and Oncology, passed away on December 6, 2021. Dr. Barr retired in July 2001 after nine years of service with Western.

Belliveau, Dan

Dr. Daniel Belliveau, a Faculty member with the School of Health Studies. Dr. Belliveau was a Professor with Western for 23 years at the time of his passing on August 17, 2021.

Charland, Louis

Prof. Louis Charland, a Faculty member with the Faculty of Arts and Humanities - Philosophy Department and the School of Health Studies. Prof. Charland was a Professor with Western for 23 years at the time of his passing on May 9, 2021.

Davis, William

Professor William Davis, a retired faculty member from the Faculty of Engineering, passed away on November 7, 2021. Professor Davis retired in July 1993 after 36 years of service with Western.

Ebanks, Edward

Professor Emeritus, Edward Ebanks, a retired faculty member from the Department of Sociology, passed away on November 8, 2021. Professor Ebanks retired in July 2005 after 31 years of service with Western.

Engel, Sharon

Sharon Engel, an employee with the Weldon Library, passed away on October 3, 2021. Ms. Engel was a Library Assistant with Western with Western University for 41 years at the time of her passing.

Fairs, John ("Jack")

Professor Emeritas John Fairs, a retired faculty member from the School of Kinesiology passed away on August 30, 2021. Professor Fairs retired from his full-time employment with Western in 1989 after 42 years of service.

Groden, Michael

Michael (Mike) Groden, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus in the Department of English and Writing Studies, died peacefully on March 25, 2021 in the presence of his wife of twenty-nine years, and friend of sixty years, poet and writer Molly Peacock, at Princess Margaret Cancer Center, Toronto. Mike joined the Department of English at Western in 1975 and he retired in 2014.

Higgs, Arlene

Arlene Higgs, a retired staff member from the Department of Continuing Studies, passed away on April 20, 2021. Ms. Higgs had 37 years of services with Western at the time of her retirement in 2001.

Holt, Marilyn

Marilyn Holt, a retired staff member from the Department of Facilities Management passed away on October 22, 2021. Ms. Holt had four years of service with Western, at the time of her retirement in 1989.

Jaworski, Marian

Marian (Maciek) Jaworski, a retired staff member from the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, passed away on December 14, 2021. Mr. Jaworski retired in June 2003 after 17 years of service with Western.

Lindsay, Robert

Robert Lindsay, a retired staff member from the Graphic Services Department, passed away on October 17, 2021. Mr. Lindsay had 35 years of service with Western at the time of his retirement in 1996.

Linn, Lillian

Lillian Linn, a retired staff member from the Office of the Registrar, passed away on December 15, 2021. Ms. Linn retired in July 1989 after 12 years of service with Western.

Murdoch, Judy

Judy Murdoch, a retired staff member from the Department of Chemistry, passed away on December 17, 2021. Ms. Murdoch retired in April 2011 after 11 years of service with Western.

Simmons, Mary

Mary Simmons, a retired staff member from the Weldon Library, passed away on October 13, 2021. Ms. Simmons retired in August 2018 after 34 years of service with Western.

Smith, Stephen

Stephen Smith, a retired staff member, formerly with the Department of Graphic Services, passed away on October 30, 2021. Mr. Smith was an employee with Western for 39 years at the time of his retirement in November 2016.

Thain, Donald

Professor Emeritus Donald Thain, a retired faculty member from the Ivey Business School. Professor Thain passed away on July 1, 2021. He retired from Western in 1993 after with 35 years of service with Western.

Jennings, Mary

Professor Mary Jennings was a faculty member with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Professor Jennings passed away on May 5, 2020 at the age of 59. Mary had 16 years of service with Western.

Tam, Wing Hong

Professor Emeritus, Wing Hong Tam, a retired faculty member from the department of Biology, died on May 15, 2020. Dr. Tam retired from Western in 2003 after 32 years of service.

Welling, Bruce

Professor Emeritus, Bruce Welling died on May 2, 2020 at the age of 73. When he retired in 2017, Professor Welling had 44 years of service at Western.

Barron, John

Professor Emeritus, John Barron, a retired faculty member from the Department of Computer Science died on September 10, 2019 at the age of 64. John had 31 years of service at Western when he retired in July of 2019.

Burston, Jonathan

Jonathan Burston, a faculty member from the Faculty of Information and Media Studies died on October 15, 2019 at the age of 58. At the time of his passing Jonathan had 17 years of service at Western.

Bush, William

Professor Emeritus, William Bush retired from the Department of French in 1995 after 29 years of service at Western. He died on March 24, 2019 at the age of 89.

Carrothers, John Robert

John Carrothers, a retired staff member from Facilities Management died on May 22, 2019 at the age of 88. When he retired from Western in 1994, John had 34 years of service at Western.

Harricharan, Rajendra "Raj"

Dr. Rajendra "Raj" Harricharan, Vice Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry died on April 7, 2019 at the age of 62. At the time of his passing Raj had 25 years of service at Western.

Monteith-Wilson, Linda

Retired staff member from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry – Dental Clinics, Linda Monteith-Wilson, died on April 21, 2019 at the age of 71. When she retired in 2008, Linda had 40 years of service at Western.

Margaritis, Argyrios

Professor Emeritus, Argyrios Margaritis retired from the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering in 2004 after 28 years of service at Western. He died on January 20, 2019 at the age of 81.

Novakowski, David "Dave"

Retired Facilities Management staff member Dave Novakowski died on February 12, 2019 at the age of 68. When he retired in 2016 Dave had 34 years of service at Western.

Poulter, Michael

Michael Poulter, a Professor/Principle Investigator with the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology and Robarts Research Institute – Department of Molecular Medicine, died on August 10, 2019 at the age of 60. At the time of his passing Dr. Poulter had 13 years of service at Western.

Putnam, Evelyn

Evelyn Putnam, a retired staff member from the Department of Pathology, died on May 6, 2019 at the age of 90. When she retired in 1994, Evelyn had 13 years of service at Western.

Stockdale, William

William Stockdale retired as a faculty member of the Department of History in 1987 after 22 years of service at Western. William died on March 28, 2019 at the age of 96.

Willis, Christopher

Professor Emeritus, Chris Willis, a retired faculty member from the Department of Chemistry, died on February 20, 2019 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1999, Professor Willis had 38 years of service at Western.

Yuhasz, Michael

Retired Professor Emeritus, Mike Yuhasz died on April 24, 2019 at the age of 92. When he retired from the School of Kinesiology in 1992, Dr. Yuhasz had 38 years of service at Western.

Ahmad, Dildar

Professor Emeritus Dildar Ahmad died on April 11, 2018 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1998, Professor Ahmad had 29 years of service as a faculty member in the Department of Medicine.

Bailey, Gordon

When he retired in 1989, Gordon Bailey had 40 years of service at Western as a staff member with Facilities Management. Gordon died on March 27, 2018 at the age of 93.

Balogh, Ilona

Retired Plant Sciences staff member Ilona Balogh, died on October 7, 2018 at the age of 93. When she retired in 1990, Ilona had 21 years of service at Western.

Bedford, Randy

Western Technology Services staff member Randy Bedford died on November 6, 2018 at the age of 53. At the time of his passing Randy had 13 years of service at Western.

Bezzina, Charles

When Charles Bezzina retired from Facilities Management in 1996 he had 25 years of service at Western. Charles died on Feb. 26, 2018 at the age of 86.

Burjaw, Frederick 'Rick'

Retired DAN Management faculty member, Rick Burjaw died on August 7, 2018 at the age of 73. When he retired in 2016, Rick had 12 years of service at Western.

Chubak, Peter

Retired Facilities Management staff member, Peter Chubak died on February 24, 2018 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1997, Peter had 12 years of service at Western.

Cope, Maisie

Maisie Cope, a retired staff member from the Office of the President, died on August 9, 2018 at the age of 70. When Maisie retired in 2013 she had 14 years of service at Western.

Coutu, Bruce

Bruce Coutu retired in 1996 after nine years of service as a staff member from the Department of Housing - Residence Services. Bruce died on January 24, 2018 at the age of 87.

Elson, Margaret

When she retired as a staff member in the Faculty of Engineering, Margaret Elson had 19 years of service at Western. Margaret died on April 29, 2018 at the age of 86.

Fernando, Rajulton

Professor Emeritus, Rajulton Fernando retired from the Department of Sociology in 2010, with 23 years of service at Western. Rajulton died on December 11, 2018 at the age of 72.

Garfield, Paul David

Dave Garfield was a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry for 12 years prior to his retirement in 1991. He died on March 16, 2018 at the age of 84.

Harris, Richard

Retired Department of Biology staff member, Richard Harris died on December, 16, 2018 at the age of 68. When he retired from Western in 2011, Richard had 38 years of service at Western.

Hibbert, Dorothy

Professor Emeritus, Dorothy Hibbert was the former Dean of Nursing until she retired in 1977. Dorothy died on April 13, 2018 at the age of 103. She had 14 years of service at Western.

Huang, Meilin

Meilin Huang, a staff member in Western Technology Services, died on March 1, 2018 at the age of 55. At the time of her passing Meilin had 16 years of service at Western.

King, Roger

Professor Emeritus and former Chair of the Department of Geography, Roger King died on August 5, 2018 at the age of 76. When he retired from Western in 2007, Dr. King had 37 years of service at Western.

McMillan, Donald

Professor Emeritus Donald McMillan, a retired faculty member from the Faculty of Science, died on December 18, 2018 at the age of 89. When he retired in 1994, Donald had 38 years of service at Western.

Millman, Brock

Professor Brock Millman, a faculty member in the Department of History died on December 3, 2018 at the age of 54. At the time of his passing Brock had 17 years of service at Western.

More, Roger

Professor Emeritus, Roger More, a retired faculty member from Ivey Business School died on October 10, 2018 at the age of 76. When he retired from Ivey in 2017, Roger had 44 years of service.

Mosley, 'Mike'

Michael John Mosley, better known as ‘Mike’, passed away peacefully July 13, 2018 at the age of 64. Many knew Mike as one of the leads in Health and Safety at Western University.

Mike is survived by his best friend of 62 years and wife of 37, Susan, and his two sons Brian and Warren.

Olson, Allan

Allan Olson, retired as a faculty member, from the department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering in 1996 after 38 years of service at Western. Allan died on January 13, 2018 at the age of 87.

Osborn, Sylvia L.

Professor Emeritus Sylvia Osborn had 40 years of service at Western prior to her retirement in 2017. She died on May 23, 2018 at the age of 69.

Przytulski, Regina

Regina Przytulski, a retired staff member from Facilities Management, died on October 28 at the age of 88. When she retired in 1995, Regina had 24 years of service at Western.

Ricker, Marion

Marion Ricker had 23 years of service working in Western Libraries when she retired in 1996. Marion died on April 4, 2018 at the age of 84.

Reuber, Grant L.

Grant Reuber, Honorary Professor and former Chancellor, who served the university in multiple capacities, including Chair of Economics and Sociology, Dean of the Faculty of Social Science and Provost & Vice-President (Academic) over the duration of 1957 to 1993, died on July 7, 2018 at the age of 90.

Scott, Patricia

Patricia Scott, a retired staff member from Graphic Services died on March 25, 2018 at the age of 71. When Patricia retired in 2012 she had 31 years of service at Western.

Sharpe, Robert

Robert Sharpe, a retired staff member from Facilities Management, died on January 15, 2018 at the age of 90. When he retired from Western in 1993, Robert had 28 years of service at Western.

Sheasby, John

Professor Emeritus, John Sheasby, a retired Faculty member from the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering died on March 19, 2018 at the age of 79. When John retired in 2004 he had 38 years of service at Western.

Trevithick, John

Professor Emeritus, John Trevithick, a retired Faculty member from the Department of Biochemistry, died on February 20, 2018 at the age of 80. When he retired in 2004, John had 37 years of service at Western.

Turner, Bruce

Bruce Turner, a retired staff member from Dental Clinics, died on March 13, 2018 at the age of 79. When he retired in 2003, Bruce had 18 years of service at Western.

VanOstrand, George W.

Professor Emeritus, George VanOstrand retired from the Faculty of Music in 1997 after 28 years of service. He passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 at the age of 86.

Wlodarczyk, Genowefa

Retired Facilities Management staff member, Genowefa Wlodarczyk died on November 6, 2018 at the age of 92. When she retired in 1991, Genowefa had 16 years of service at Western.

Wonnacott, Richard

Professor Emeritus, Ronald Wonnacott, a retired Faculty member from the Department of Economics, died on January 29, 2018 at the age of 87. When he retired in 1996, Ron had 38 years of service at Western.

Barrow, Mary

Mary Barrow, a retired staff member from the Registrar's Office, died on November 28, 2017 at the age of 86. When she retired from Western, Mary had 18 years of service.

Batten, Thomas "Tom"

When he retired in 1985, Tom Batten had 16 years of service at Western as a staff member in Dentistry. He died on July 3, 2017 at the age of 92.

Brennan, Michael "Mickey"

Professor Emeritus, Dr. Michael Brennan retired from the Department of Family Medicine in 1993 after 23 years of service at Western. Michael died on November 17, 2017 at the age of 87.

Campbell, David

Retired Faculty member, from the Faculty of Education, David Campbell died on November 14, 2017 at the age of 101. Professor Campbell retired from Western with 14 years of full-time service.

Carrigan, Daniel

When he retired from Facilities Management in 2003, Daniel Carrigan had 28 years of service at Western. Daniel died on April 19, 2017 at the age of 68.

Dales, Samuel

Professor Samuel Dales, retired from Microbiology and Immunology in 1993 after 17 years of service as a faculty member at Western. Samuel died on April 29, 2017 at the age of 89.

Dieroff, Rena

Rena Dieroff, a retired staff member from Graphics, died on February 11, 2017 at the age of 87. When she retired in 1989, Rena had 20 years of service at Western.

Fleet, Michael

Professor Emeritus, Michael Fleet retired from the Department of Earth Sciences in 2003 after 39 years of service at Western. Michael died on December 6, 2017 at the age of 79.

Fridman, Gerald

Professor Emeritus, Gerald Fridman had 19 years of service when he retired in 1994 from the Faculty of Law. Gerald died on November 24, 2017 at the age of 89.

Galsworthy, Sara "Sally"

Professor Emeritus Sally Galsworthy, a retired Faculty member from Microbiology & Immunology, died on August 9, 2017 at the age of 79. When she retired in 2003, Sally had 33 years of service at Western.

Goyer, Robert A.

Professor Emeritus, Robert Goyer died on February 21, 2017 at the age of 89. When he retired in 1992 as Chair of Pathology, Dr. Goyer had six years of service at Western.

Guthrie, J. Peter

Professor Emeritus Peter Guthrie had 42 years of service at Western when he retired in 2010 from the Chemistry Department. He passed away on September 19, 2017, surrounded by his beloved family.

Gverzdys, Sharunas "Rooney"

Department of Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine faculty member, Dr. Rooney Gverzdys had 25 years of service at Western prior to his death on December 18, 2017 at the age of 59.

Hill, J. Stanley

Professor Emeritus, Stan Hill, a retired Faculty member from the School of Kinesiology died on November 6, 2017 at the age of 88. When he retired from Western he had 28 years of service.

Hodder, Robert W.

Earth Sciences Professor Emeritus, Bob Hodder died on March 26, 2017 at the age of 84. When he retired in 1993, Bob had 23 years of service at Western.

Hughes, Janet

Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry staff member, Janet Hughes retired in 2000 after 18 years of service at Western. Janet died on August 19, 2017 at the age of 82.

Kocsis, Steve

Steve Kocsis a retired staff member from Facilities Management died on April 9, 2017 at the age of 86. When he retired in 1989, Steve had 29 years of service at Western.

Kucharski, Jozef "Joseph"

Joesph Kucharski, a retired staff member from Facilities Management died on July 11, 2017 at the age of 78. When he retired in 2001 Joesph had 31 years of service at Western.

Landis, Mark

Mark Landis, a faculty member in the Department of Medical Imaging, died in a tragic car accident on August 11, 2017 at the age of 39. At the time of his death Dr. Landis had five years of service at Western.

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Lowe, Robert "Bob"

Professor Emeritus, Bob Lowe died on January 8, 2017 at the age of 81. When he retired from the Department of Physics and Astronomy in 2001, Dr. Lowe had 33 years of service at Western.

MacDonald, Patricia

Retired Computer Science staff member, Patricia MacDonald died on January 27, 2017 at the age of 81. Prior to her retirement in 1996, Patricia had 19 years of service at Western.

Marsh, John

John Marsh retired from Facilities Management in 1996 after 46 years of service at Western. John died on October 15, 2017 at the age of 85.

Masciotra, Vince

When he retired from Facilities Management in 1999, Vince Masciotra had 25 years of service at Western. Vince died on February 15, 2017 at the age of 84.

McAuley, James

Dr. James McAuley was a faculty member with the Surgery department at the time of his death on December 28, 2017. He was 61 and had 11 years of service at Western.

McLean, Hugh

Professor Emeritus, Hugh McLean a retired Faculty member and former Dean of Music, died on July 30, 2017, at the age of 87. When he retired in 1995 Hugh had 22 years of service at Western.

McMurray, J. Grant

When he retired from the Faculty of Education in 1989, faculty member J. Grant Mc Murray had 24 years of service at Western. Grant died on July 10, 2017 at the age of 92.

McSephney, Frances

When she retired as a staff member from the Faculty of Education in 2000, Frances McSephney had 20 years of service at Western. Frances died on August 15, 2017 at the age of 81.

Parks, Richard

Retired Don Wright Faculty of Music faculty member, Richard Parks died on July 5, 2017 at the age of 74. When he retired from Western in 2011, Richard had 25 years of service at Western.

Philp, Richard "Dick"

Professor Emeritus, Dick Philp died on October 26, 2017 at the age of 83. Dick had 43 years of service, as a faculty member in Physiology and Pharmacology, when he retired in July 1996.

Plecien, Helena

When she retired from Facilities Management in 1996, Helena Plecien had 28 years of service at Western. She died on December 19, 2017 at the age of 84.

Sanders, Doreen

When she retired in 1986 as a staff member from Ivey Business School, Doreen Sanders had 20 years of service at Western. Doreen died on November 11, 2017 at the age of 96.

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Smith, Nancy

Retired staff member Nancy Smith died on June 4, 2017 at the age of 90. When she retired from Paediatrics in 1991, Nancy had 32 years of service.

Swat, Bozena

Bozena Swat, a staff member from Facilities Management, died on February 7, 2017 at the age of 62. Bozena had 17 years of service at Western.

Thomas, Geraldine "Geri"

When she retired from Food Services in 1979, Geri Thomas had 12 years of service at Western. Geri died on March 9, 2017 at the age of 102.

Topping, Keith

When he retired in 2001, Keith Topping had 15 years of service as staff member in Facilities Management. Keith died on October 1, 2017 at the age of 76.

Turczynski, Boguslaw "Bob"

Facilities Management staff member, Bob Turczynski died on July 1, 2017 at the age of 60. Bob had 18 years of service at Western.

van Hal, Magdalena

Magdalena van Hal was a staff member in Biology for 21 years. Magdalena died on September 12, 2017 at the age of 44.

Waldie, Wendy

Wendy Waldie a retired staff member from Institutional Planning and Budgeting, died on January 26, 2017 at the age of 65. When she retired in 2008, Wendy had 37 years of service at Western.

Walsh, John

John Walsh retired as a faculty member from the Faculty of Education in 1993 after 26 years of service at Western. John died on August 1, 2017 at the age of 86.

Young, Robert "Bob"

Professor Emeritus Bob Young, a retired Faculty member from Political Science, died at the London Health Sciences Victoria Hospital on August 15, 2017 of complications from lymphoma. When he retired in 2016 Bob had 35 years of service at Western.

Armstrong, Frederick

Fred Armstrong, a retired Faculty member from History, died on April 15, 2016 at the age of 90. Prior to his retirement in 1991, Professor Armstong had 28 years of service at Western.

Barnett, Henry

Professor Emeritus, Henry Barnett died on Oct. 20, 2016 at the age of 94. Dr. Barnett had 18 years of service when he retired from Clinical Neurological Sciences in 1987, although he did continue to work well past this retirement date.

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Brewe, Ron

Retired Facilities Management staff member Ron Brewe died on August 21, 2016 at the age of 81. Prior to his retirement Ron had 27 years of service.

Buck, Robert "Bob"

Anatomy Professor Bob Buck had 41 years of service at Western when he retired in 1989. Bob died on August 11, 2016 at the age of 92.

Burt, Gary

Gary Burt a staff member with Ivey Business School, died on January 30, 2016 at the age of 63. Gary had 45 years of service at Western.

Collard, James "Jim"

Jim Collard, a retired staff member from the Faculty of Engineering, died on Sept. 23, 2016 at the age of 67. Prior to his retirement in 2009, Jim had 20 years of service at Western.

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Concannon, Stephen

Stephen Concannon, a staff member in the University Machine Shop in the Faculty of Engineering, died on October 28, 2016 at the age of 52. He had three years of service at Western.

Cummins, Joseph

Professor Emeritus, Joseph Cummins a retired Faculty member from the Department of Plant Sciences died on January 8, 2016 at the age of 82. Prior to his retirement in 1996, Professor Cummins had 23 years of service at Western.

Deisley, Bill

When he retired from the Parking Services Office in 1996, Bill Deisley had 22 years of service at Western. Bill died on March 23, 2016 at the age of 84.

Ferris, Kerry

Retired Western Libraries staff member Kerry Ferris died on September 20, 2016 at the age of 67. When she retired in 2014, Kerry had 30 years of service at Western.

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Haggerty, Sharon

Professor Emerita, Sharon Haggerty died on October 11, 2016 at the age of 75. Dr. Haggerty had 21 years of service in Western's Faculty of Education.

Hollier, Jane

Jane Hollier, a retired staff member from Physiology, died on April 11, 2016 at the age of 88. When she retired in 1992, Jane had 15 years of service at Western.

Johnston, Beverly

Beverly Johnston, a retired Western Libraries staff member, died on August 7, 2015 at the age of 89. When she retired in 1987, Beverly had 20 years of service at Western.

Kendall, Nancy

Nancy Kendall, a retired staff member from Student Development, died on February 23, 2016 at the age of 81. When she retired in 1998, Nancy had 30 years of service at Western.

Klein, Gary

When he retired as staff member from Hospitality Services in 1999, Gary Klein had 22 years of service at Western. Gary died on June 26, 2016 at the age of 81.

Knight, John

Professor Emeritus, John Knight had 26 years of service as a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Western. John died on January 21, 2016 at the age of 67, following a nine month battle with cancer.

Laschinger, Heather

Heather Laschinger, a Faculty member in the Department of Nursing, died on Oct. 29, 2016 at the age of 71. Dr. Laschinger had 29 years of service at Western at the time of her death.

Martin, Cheryl

Western Libraries mourned the passing of one of our valued colleagues, Cheryl Martin who passed away suddenly on July 15th, 2016. Cheryl began working at Western in 2009.

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McIntosh, John

Professor Emeritus from the Don Wright Faculty of Music, John McIntosh died on April 13, 2016 at the age of 83. John had 34 years of service at Western when he retired in 1997.

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McKellar, Donald

Professor Emeritus, Donald McKellar from the Don Wright Faculty of Music died on August 28, 2016 at the age of 90. Professor McKellar was a former Associate Dean, with 33 years of service when he retired in 1991.

Moulton, Margaret "Marge"

Marge Moulton, a retired Faculty member from Zoology, died on Oct. 11, 2016 at the age of 86. Prior to her retirement in 1990, Professor Moulton had 28 years of service at Western.

Nediger, William "Bill"

Professor Bill Nediger a retired faculty member from the Faculty of Education and former Registrar died on August 2, 2016, at the age of 83. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Bill had 23 years of service at Western.

Pearson, Allen

Former Dean, Professor Emeritus, Allen Pearson died June 6, 2016 at the age of 72. Dr. Pearson had 15 years of service with the Faculty of Education, when he retired in 2010.

Potts, Belvena "Belle"

When she retired in 1999, Belvena Potts had 42 years of service as a staff member in the Department of Medicine at Western. Belvena died on January 26, 2016 at the age of 75 at St. Joseph's Hospice, Sarnia, ON.

Price, Everett

When he retired from the Faculty of Engineering in 1985, staff member Everett Price had 13 years of service at Western. Everett died on June 29, 2016 at the age of 96.

Rae-Grant, Quentin

Dr. Quentin Rae-Grant had seven years of service at Western when he retired in 1994 as Chair of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry – Department of Psychiatry. He passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 16, 2016.

Rossouw, Gideon

When he retired in 1993, Gideon Rossouw had 19 years of service as a faculty member in Anaesthesia. Gideon died on November 19, 2016 at the age of 86.

Sangster, Alexander

Retired Zoology staff member, Alex Sangster died on October 20, 2016 at the age of 91. Prior to his retirement in 1990, Alex had 16 years of service at Western.

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Soce, Frano "Frank"

When he retired in 2001, Frano Soce had 14 years of service at Western. Frano died on August 1, 2016 at the age of 80.

Sparling, David

Professor Emeritus David Sparling, taught for seven years at the Ivey Business School. He died on on July 31, 2016 at the age of 64.

Spencer, David

David Spencer, a faculty member from Information and Media Studies, died on February 29, 2016 in London, Ontario. David had 28 years of service at Western.

Ste. Marie, Mabel

When she retired from the Board of Governors office in 1990, Mabel Ste. Marie had 16 years of service. Mabel died on December 18, 2016 at the age of 91.

Sutter, Joan

When she retired from Western in 1993, Joan Sutter had 18 years of service as a staff member in Microbiology & Immunology. She died on November 19, 2016 at the age of 87.

Topham, Sandra

Sandra Topham a staff member with Robarts-Imaging with nine years of service, died on November 25, 2016 at the age of 54.

Vinod, Dave

When he retired in 1989, Vinod Dave had 21 years of service as a staff member in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. Vinod died in India on February 11, 2016 at the age of 82.

Walter, Heinrich

When he retired from Physics and Astronomy in 1987, Heinrch Walter had 14 years of service as a staff member at Western. Heinrich died on June 1, 2016 at the age of 92.

Whitby, James

Professor Emeritus Dr. James Lyndall Whitby, died June 2, 2016. Dr. Whitby was Professor of microbiology and Founding Director of the Clinical Microbiology Lab in the just built University Hospital.

Wright, Robert "Bob"

When he retired in 1991, Bob Wright had eight years of service at Western as a staff member in Faculty of Engineering's Machine Shop. He died on March 9, 2016 at the age of 86.

Almeida, Jose

Retired Facilities Management Department staff member, Jose Almeida died on Oct. 18, 2015 at the age of 82. Prior to his retirement in 1994 Jose had 10 years of service.

Bawden, Eugene "Gene"

Gene Bawden worked for 41 years at Western in Purchasing (now Procurement Services). He retired in 1995. Gene died on March 25, 2015 at the age of 79 and will be missed by his children and grandchildren.

Baldwin, Jane

Jane Baldwin of Western Libraries died on June 25, 2015 at the age of 63. Jane had 37 years of service at Western.

Bergougnou, Maurice

Professor Emeritus, Maurice Bergougnou died on November 30, 2015 at the age of 87. A faculty member from Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, Maurice had 27 years of service at Western prior to his retirement in 1994.

Boessler, Werner

Werner Boessler worked in Facilities Management for 34 years and retired in February of 2015. Werner died on March 24, 2015 at the age of 66.

Boswell, Mary

Mary Boswell, a retired staff member from the Department of Medicine died on October 13, 2015 at the age of 79. When she retired from Western in 1995 she had 20 years of service.

Brossoit, Robert James "Jim"

Retired Facilities Management staff member Jim Brossoit died on March 21, 2015 at the age of 81. Prior to his retirement in 1999 Jim had 15 years of service at Western.

Brown, John

John Brown had 26 years of service at Western, as a staff member in housing, when he retired in 2008. John died on Dec. 2, 2015 at the age of 66.

Carmichael, Charles M.

When he retired in 1989, Earth Sciences Professor Emeritus, Charles Carmichael had 37 years of service at Western. He died on April 19, 2015 at the age of 91.

Cekada, Emil

Former Facilities Management staff member, Emil Cekada worked for 22 years at Western prior to his retirement in 1998. Emil died on November 7, 2015 at the age of 82.

Ebisuzaki, Kaney

Professor Emeritus, Kaney Ebisuzaki died on March 3, 2015 at the age of 89. Prior to his retirement in 1992 Kaney had 17 years of service at Western in the departments of Microbiology & Immunology and Biochemistry.

Gammal, Elias

Professor Emeritus Elias Gammal, a retired faculty member from the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, died on July 20, 2015 at the age of 84. Prior to his retirement in 1996, Professor Gammal had 30 years of service at Western.

Glenn, Leonard "Len"

Retired Facilities Management staff member, Leonard Glenn died on March 2, 2015 at the age of 78. Prior to his retirement in 2001, Len had 18 years of service at Western.

Graham, John W.

Professor Emeritus, John Graham had 41 years of service when he retired from Western's English Department in 1990. John died on October 24, 2015 at the age of 90, in the comfort of his beloved home in London, Ontario surrounded by the love of his precious wife, Angela Jean Baird and by his adoring daughters, Gillian, Kathleen and Anne.

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Gunton, Ramsay

Former chair of Department of Medicine and Professor Emeritus, Dr. Ramsay Gunton died on January 22, 2015 at the age 92. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Dr. Gunton had 22 years of service.

Gutierrez, Angelo

Facilities Management staff member, Angelo Gutierrez died on November 26, 2015 at the age of 57. Angelo had 17 years of service at Western prior to his death.

Lemon, Joanne

Joanne Lemon, a staff member from the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, died on November 20, 2015 at the age of 63. Joanne had 41 years of service at Western.

MacRae, Neil

Professor Emeritus, Neil MacRae died on Aug. 28, 2015 at the age of 79. Neil was a faculty member in Western's Earth Sciences.

Marlborough, John

Professor Emeritus, John Marlborough was a Faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He died on March 21, 2015 at the age of 74. Prior to his retirement in 2005, Professor Marlborough had 38 years of service at Western.

Marques, Antonio "Tony"

When he retired from Facilities Management in 1990, Tony Marques had 25 years of service at Western. He died on October 28, 2015 at the age of 85.

McBride, Stuart "Stu"

Stu McBride a retired staff member from Finance, died on January 10, 2015 at the age of 86. Prior to his retirement in 1993, Stu has 19 years of service at Western.

McLaughlin, Patricia

Prior to her retirement in 2014, Patricia McLauglin had 8 years of service with the Faculty of Education and the Development Office at Western. Patricia died on January 9th, 2015 at the age of 65.

Moorcroft, Donald "Don"

Professor Emeritus, Don Moorcroft, died on January 14, 2015 at the age of 79. Prior to his retirement in 2000, Don had 37 years of service as a faculty member in Physics and Astronomy.

Murphy, Tom

Sociology faculty member, Tom Murphy died on July 18, 2015 at the age of 67. At the time of his passing Professor Murphy had 27 years of service at Western.

Myers, Frank

Retired Hospitality Services staff member, Frank Myers, died on July 26, 2015 at the age of 84. Prior to his retirement in 1996, Frank had 11 years of service at Western.

Niles, Geraldine

Retired staff member Geraldine Niles died on January 9th, 2015. Prior to her retirement, in 2009, from Medicine's Education Office, Geraldine had 35 years of service at Western.

Patel, Krishna

Krishna Patel, Associate Registrar, Director of Administration, died on November 15, 2015 at the age of 58. Krishna had seven years of service at Western at the time of her death.

Paunonen, Sampo

Sampo Paunonen, a Professor from the Department of Psychology died on December 29, 2015 at the age of 63. At the time of his death Sampo had 30 years of service at Western.

Pendrill, Geoffrey

Professor Emeritus, Geoffrey Pendrill, a retired faculty member from the former School of Library and Information Science died on Dec. 19, 2015 at the age of 92. Prior to his retirement in 1988, Geoffrey had 20 years of service at Western.

Pettypiece, Bibi (Cathy)

Cathy Pettypiece, a staff member in the Political Science department, died on June 19, 2015, at the age of 53. Cathy had four years of service at Western.

Rogers, Helga

Helga Rogers retired in 1994 after 22 years of service as a staff member in Microbiology & Immunology. Helga died on May 5, 2015 at the age of 86.

Shervill, Robert "Bob"

Professor Emeritus, Robert Shervill died on September 29, 2015 at the age of 95. When he retired from the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Robert had 37 years of service at Western.

Shivers, Richard "Dick"

Professor Emeritus, Richard "Dick" Shivers died on February 5, 2015 at the age of 74. Prior to his retirement in 2001, Dick had 33 years of service in Department of Biology.

Teteruck, Walter

Professor Emeritus, Walter Teteruck died on August 13, 2015 at the age of 81. Walter was a faculty member in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and had 32 years of service at Western, prior to his retirement in 1999.

Usselman, Melvyn "Mel"

Professor Emeritus, Mel Usselman died on March 23, 2015 at the age of 69. Prior to his retirement in 2013, Mel had 45 years of service in Chemistry.

Van Putten, Karel

Retired Facilities Management staff member Karel Van Putten died on November 8, 2015 at the age of 90. Prior to his retirement in 1990, Karel had 10 years of service at Western.

Weerdenburg, Arnoldus "Arnold"

Retired Facilities Management staff member Arnold Weerdenburg died on May 10, 2015 at the age of 93. When he retired in 1985, Arnold had 23 years of service at Western.

Weichelt, Robin

When she retired in 2012, Robin Weicheit had 10 years of service at Western, as a staff member in Dentistry, Robin died on April 10, 2015 at the age of 63.

Whistlecraft, Karen

When she retired in 2007, Karen Whistlecraft had 33 years of service at Western as a staff member with the University Lab Preschool. Karen died on October 3, 2015 at the age of 63.

Zhang, Chun-Si

Chun-Si Zhang, a retired staff member from the Department of Chemistry died on June 11, 2015 at the age of 75. Mr. Zhang had 11 years of service with Western at the time of his retirement on October 31, 2000.

Baguley, David

Professor Emeritus, David Baguley retired from French Studies in 1996 after 27 years at Western. He died on August 17, 2014 in his 75th year.

Boivin, André

Chair of the Department of Mathematics, André Boivin died on October 17, 2014 at the age of 59. At the time of his death Professor Boivin had 28 years of service of Western.

Bridger, William "Bill"

Retired Vice President of Research, Bill Bridger died on December 18, 2014. Prior to his retirement in 2001, Bill had five years of service at Western.

Brooke, Ralph

Professor Emeritus Ralph Brooke, a retired faculty member from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry died on September 30 at the age of 80. He retired from Western in 1999 after 27 years of service. After his retirement Brooke continued his work as an Adjunct Professor until 2014.

Burr, George

When he retired in 1993, George Burr had 19 years of service in Facilities Management. George died on February 4, 2014 in his 86th year.

Carron, Albert (Bert)

Professor Emeritus, Bert Carron retired from Kinesiology in 2011 after 37 years at Western. He died on June 2, 2014 in his 73rd year.

Chandarana, Praful

Dr. Praful Chanarana from the Psychiatry department died on February 26, 2014 in his 70th year. He had 34 years of service with Western.

Conkey, Barbara

Retired Faculty of Science staff member, Barb Conkey died on October 22, 2014 at the age of 85. Prior to her retirement in 1994 Barb had 40 years of service at Western.

Cook, Frankland (Frank)

Frank Cook, retired Biology (Plant Services) faculty member, retired in 1987 after 35 years of service at Western. Cook died on June 4, 2014 at the age of 92.

Desbarats, Peter

Professor Emeritus and former Dean of Journalism, Peter Desbarats died on February 11, 2014 at the age of 80.

Downs, Philip

Professor Emeritus, Philip Downs, retired from the Don Wright Faculty of Music in 1993 after 24 years of service. He died on January 5, 2014 at the age of 85.

Henderson, Stanislawa

Retired Facilities Management staff member Stanislawa (nee; Jez) Henderson died suddenly at her summer residence in Bayfield, in her 70th year. When she retired in 2010 she had 41 years of service at Western.

Howe, Andrew (Andy)

Andy Howe served as a staff member in Facilities Management for 39 years prior to his retirement in 2005. He died on May 12, 2014 at the age of 69.

Johnstone, Lloyd

Lloyd Johnstone retired from Facilities Management in 2000 after 35 years of service. He died on August 9, 2014 at the age of 74.

Kelly, Gloria

Gloria Kelly worked for eight years in Information and Technology Services at Western before she retired in 1996. She died on July 23, 2014 at the age of 83.

Lambert, Garth

Professor Garth Lambert had 24 years of service at Western in both the Faculties of Education and Arts prior to his retirement in 1991. Garth died on November 15, 2014 at the age of 85.

Lashley, Clair

On Thursday, March 20, 2014, Facilities Management staff member Clair Lashley died at the age of 49. Clair had eight years of service at Western.

Lloyd, Elfriede

Retired Western Libraries staff member Elfriede Lloyd died on February 14, 2014 at the age of 83. When she retired in 1993 Ms. Lloyd had 24 years of service.

Lohrenz, John

Professor Emeritus, John Lohrenz of the department of Psychiatry died on February 8, 2014 at the age of 86. Professor Lohrenz had 36 years of service at Western.

McBean, William (Bill)

Retired Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry staff member Bill McBean died on March 13, 2014 at the age of 92. Prior to his retirement in 1983, Bill had a 14 years of service at Western

Pospielovsky, Dimitry

Professor Emeritus Dimitry Pospielovsky, retired from the History Department at Western in 1999 after 20 years of service. He died on September 12, 2014 in his 80th year.

Rand, Charles

Retired Epidemiology faculty member, Charles Rand died on April 26, 2014 at the age of 97. When he retired in 1982, Charles had 14 years of service at Western.

Santosuosso, Antonio

Professor Emeritus Antonio Santosuosso, retired from the History department in 2002 after 31 years of service at Western. Antonio died on July 12, 2014 at the age of 77.

Semple, Gerald "Jerry"

Database Administrator in the Western Information Systems Group , Jerry Semple died on December 1, 2014 at the age of 60. Jerry had 37 years of service at Western.

Shilson, Lorimer (Larry)

Former Psychology Department staff member, Larry Shilson had 15 years of service at Western when he retired in 1984. He died on January 1, 2014 at the age of 91.

Speake, Victor

Victor Speake, retired Manager of Parking, Facilities Management died on November 3, 2014 at the age of 87. When he retired in 1990 Victor had 21 years of service at Western.

Stemp, Peter

When he retired as a faculty member from Sociology in 2008, Peter Stemp had 26 years of service at Western. Stemp died on April 13, 2014 at the age of 65.

Sukava, A. J. "Jack"

Professor Emeritus A. J. "Jack" Sukava had 26 years of service at Western prior to his retirement in 1982. Jack died on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 in his 98th year.

Trent, Karen

Karen Trent, a faculty member from Occupational Therapy, died on January 5, 2014 in her 63rd year. Karen had 36 years of service at Western.

Van Asselt, Justin

Justin Van Asselt of Western's Classroom Management Group technical team passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at the age of 31.

Witkamp, Anthonius “Tony”

Tony Witkamp had 33 years of service with Facilities Management when he retired in in 1995. He died on May 11, 2014 at the age of 84.

Wood, Charmaine Lynn

Facilities Management staff member, Charmaine Wood died on December 12, 2014 at the age of 62, after a courageous battle with cancer. She had 27 years of service at Western. The flag will be lowered on Thursday, December 18 until 11:00 am in memory of Charmaine.

Woodman, Ross

Ross Woodman retired as a Faculty member from the Department of English in 1988 after 38 years of service at Western. Ross died on March 20, 2014 at the age of 91.

Zadel, Louise

When she retired in 1983, Louise Zadel had served 16 years at Western as a member of the Facilities Management staff. Louise died on June 20, 2014 at the age of 96.

Ankney, David "Dave"

Professor Emeritus Dave Ankney died on February 28, 2013 at the age of 66. When he retired from the Department of Biology in 2004 Dave had 34 years of service at Western.

Arnold, Ivor

Professor Emeritus Ivor Arnold, died on February 5, 2013 at the age of 84. When he retired from the Faculty of Arts - French Department in 1992 Ivor had 25 years of service.

Baird, Kenneth

Kenneth Baird, a faculty member in the Dentistry Clinic of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, died on February 27, 2013 at the age of 101. When he retired in 1976 Baird had ten years of service at Western.

Bancroft, John

Professor Emeritus, John Bancroft of the Department of Biology, served at Western for 22 years prior to his retirement in 1995. He died on January 22, 2013 at the age of 84.

Barr, Robert

Professor Emeritus, Robert Barr formerly of the Department of Medicine, died on October 22, 2013 at the age of 74. Dr. Barr enjoyed a distinguished, 40 year career, retiring in 2011 as a Professor of Medicine.

Bass, Robert

Retired Faculty of Education professor Robert Bass died on October 24, 2013 at the age of 95. When he retired from Western in 1975 Bob had 10 years of service.

Bishop, Paul

Professor Emeritus, Paul Bishop formerly of the Richard Ivey School of Business died on January 25, 2013 at the age of 75. Paul retired as faculty member in 2008 after 44 years of service at Western.

Bow, Yen Fu

Retired Physics and Astronomy faculty member, Yen Fu Bow died on April 1, 2013 at the age of 92. Prior to his retirement in 1986 Dr. Bow had 20 years of service at Western.

Bowles, Jane M.

Professor Jane Bowles, a faculty/staff member from the Departments of Biology and Geography died on July 27, 2013 at age of 60. Jane had 22 years of service at Western.

Bucik, Ivan

Retired Facilities Management staff member Ivan Bucik died on August 29, 2013 at the age of 83. Prior to his retirement in 1992 Ivan had 29 years of service at Western.

Chan, Francis

Dr. Francis Chan of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry died on June 14, 2013 Francis had 35 years of service at Western.

Faulds, Ronald

Ron Faulds worked for 29 years as a member of the Facilities Management Department prior to his retirement from Western in 1995. He died on March 9, 2013 at the age of 76.

Flint, Weston

Professor Emeritus Weston Flint, formerly of the Department of Modern Languages and Literature died on April 28, 2013 at the age of 90. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Weston had 20 years of service at Western.

Fyfe, William

Former Dean of the Faculty of Science, William Fyfe died on November 11, 2013 in his 87th year. Prior to his retirement William had 20 years of service at Western.

Gougoulias, Vasilios "Bill"

When he retired in 2001, Bill Gougoulias had 32 years of service in Facilities Management at Western. Bill died on July 27, 2013 at the age of 82.

Green, William

Retired Department of Biochemistry staff member, William Green died on June 15, 2013 at the age of 87. Prior to his retirement in 1987 he had 41 years of service at Western.

Groom, Alan C.

Professor Emeritus, Alan Groom died on January 9, 2013 at the age of 86. Alan retired in 1991 as Chair of the Department of Medical Biophysics, after 25 years of service at Western.

Hall, Myrtle (Mickey)

Retired staff member from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Mickey Hall died on July 28 at the age of 88. When she retired in 1990 Mickey had 25 years of service at Western.

Haggith, Carole

Prior to her retirement in 2008, Carole Haggith provided 36 years of service to Western Libraries. She died surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 3rd, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 70.

Hilborn, Kenneth

Professor Emeritus Kenneth Hilborn, who retired in 1997 from Western's Department of History, died at home in London, Ontario, on November 21 in his 79th year.

Jacobs, Patrick

Professor Emeritus Patrick Jacobs died on March 31, 2013 at the age of 89. When he retired from the Chemistry department in 1989 Patrick had 24 years of service at Western.

Jones, Greta Eva Edith

Greta Jones retired as a staff member from the School of Kinesiology in 1983 after 15 years of service. Greta died on January 1, 2013 at the age of 88.

Kaluza, Henry

Professor emeritus Henry Kaluza, died on May 5, 2013 at the age of 82. When he retired in 1987 Henry had 22 years of service as a faculty member with the Faculty of Education.

Kimura, Doreen

Retired Department of Psychology faculty member Doreen Kimura died on February 27, 2013 at the age of 80. When she retired in 1998 she had 31 years of service at Western.

Kosmala, Stanislas

Retired Facilities Management staff, Stanislas Kosmala died on February 14, 2013 at the age of 81. Stanislas retired in 1992 after 23 years of service at Western.

McDougall, John

Professor Emeritus, John McDougall who retired from the Department of Political Science in 2008, died on October 22, 2013 at the age of 68. Prior to his retirement John had 34 years of service at Western.

McPherson, Denise

Food Services staff member Denise McPherson died on Aug. 24, 2013 at the age of 52. In her time at Western Denise had 12 years of service.

Milligan, Lynda

Lynda Milligan, a staff member in Food Services died on July 12, 2013 at the age of 48. At the time of her death Lynda had 12 and half years of service at Western.

Murphy, Michael

In 1998 Michael Murphy retired from Western's Facilities Management Department after 8 years of service. Michael died at the age of 79 on March 13, 2013.

Murray, Marion

On March 27, 2013 Marion Murray died at the age of 93. Marian was a staff member in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology who retired in 1981 after working at Western for 22 years.

Niamath, Robert "Bob"

Retired Facilities Management staff member Bob Niamath died on March 2, 2013 at the age of 76. When he retired from Western in 2003 he had 22 years of service.

Parnell, Anthony (Tony)

Former Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry faculty member, Tony Parnell died on July 7, 2013 at the age of 90. When he retired in 1988 Dr Parnell had 21 years of service at Western.

Passi, Ronald

Professor Emeritus, Ronald Passi died on Nov. 15, 2013 at the age of 77. Prior to Dr. Passi's retirement in 2001 he had 33 years of service with the Department of Surgery.

Pearce, Cheryl

Professor Emeritus Cheryl Pearce had 25 years of service as a faculty member in Geography when she retired in 2010. She died on July 22 at the age of 69.

Power, Denise

Denise Power a staff member in the Department of Oncology died on November 13, 2013 at the age of 45. Denise had 23 years of service at Western.

Pniak, Anna

Robarts Research Institute staff member Anna Pniak died on May 5, 2013 at the age of 59. She will be missed by her extended family and friends, as well as her colleagues at Robarts Institute, where she flourished for 15 years.

Ramakers, Johanna

Johanna Ramakers worked in Hospitality Services for 18 years prior to her retirement in 1984. Johanna died at the age of 94 on December 5, 2013.

Robertson, James (Jim)

Professor Emeritus Jim Roberston, retired faculty member from Epidemiology & Biostatistics, died on July 19 at the age of 73. Prior to his retirement in 2005 Jim had 34 years of services at Western.

Roth, James

Funeral services have been set for Dr. James Roth, chair/chief, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, who died Friday, February 1, 2013.

Shecter, Betty

Betty Shecter died on August 24, 2013 at the age of 82. Prior to her retirement in 1992, Betty had 14 years of service as a staff member in Student Health Services.

Shirran, Ronald J.

Retired Earth Sciences staff member, Ron Shirran died on July 29 at the age of 78. When he retired in 1994 Ron had 25 years of service.

Smith, Donald (Don)

Professor Emeritus Don Smith, retired faculty of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, died on July 15, 2013 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1993 Dr Smith had 21 years of service at Western.

Surlan, Dusan

Dusan Surlan worked at Western as a staff member in the Microbiology Department, for 16 years prior to his retirement in 1988. He died of February 12, 2013 at the age of 80.

Urban, Collette

Professor emeritus Collette Urban died June 16 at the age of 61. Urban, a faculty member in the Department of Visual Arts for 11 years, prior to her retirement in 2007, died at her home on Newfoundland’s west coast.

Von Aderkas, Helga

Retired Western Libraries staff member Helga Von Aderkas died on December 13, 2013 at the age of 91. Prior to her retirement in 1987 Helga had 25 years of service.

Wearring, George A.

Prof. Emeritus George Wearring, died on March 3, 2013 at the age of 84. Geroge retired from the Faculty of Health Sciences in 1990 after 28 years of service.

Wightman, Bob (W. R.)

Professor emeritus Bob Wightman retired from the department of Geography in 1997 after 31 years of service. He died on June 21, 2013 at the age of 75.

Youngson, William (Bill)

Bill Youngson retired from the Parking Office in 2000 after 12 years at Western. He died on November 18, 2013 at the age of 78.

Zaslow, Morris

Professor Emeritus, Morris Zaslow of the Faculty of Social Science, Department of History died on January 17, 2013 at the age of 95. When he retired in 1984 Morris had 19 years of service at Western.

Artuso, Antonio "Tony"

Tony Artuso retired from Facilities Management in 1993 after 12 years of service. He died on February 18, 2012 at the age of 84.

Behrens, Sonja

Sonja Behrens was a staff member for 26 years in Music prior to her retirement in 2003. She died on February 24, 2012 at the age of 73. A private family service was held in Lancaster, PA.

Bets, Alfred

When he retired in 1991 Alfred Bets had provided 29 years of service to the Western community as a member of Facilities Management. He died on April 17, 2012 at the age of 85.

Biemans, Andrew

Andrew Biemans retired as a staff member from Kinesiology in 1993. Prior to his retirement Andrew had 30 years of service at Western. He died at the age of 81 on July 28, 2012.

Bos, Sebastian

Sebastian Bos retired from Facilities Management in 1990 after 24 years of service. He died at the age of 82 on March 30, 2012.

Boyd, David

David Boyd was a faculty member in the Department of Medicine for 33 years prior to his retirement in October 2011. Dr. Boyd died on April 16, 2012 at the age of 63.

Brown, Elsie

Elsie Brown died on January 20, 2012 at the age of 87. She worked for 28 years in Western Libraries before her retirement in 1989.

Colhoun, Earnest "Howard"

Howard Colhoun joined Western's Schulich School of Medicine in 1965 where he retired in 2002. He died on June 20, 2012 at the age of 90.

Collin, Armand "Moe"

Retired Hospitality Services staff member Moe Collin died on June 17, 2012 at the age of 74. When he retired in 1998 Moe had 18 years of service at Western.

Czekierda, Waldemar (Walt)

Walt Czekierda was employee of Facilities Management for 14 years prior to his death on June 3, 2012 at the age of 57.

Davey, Megan

Megan Davey, associate professor in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, passed away suddenly on Aug. 10. Davey came to Western in 2004, establishing a research program focused on elucidation of mechanisms that control DNA replication.

deLange, Jacobus

Jacobus deLange retired from Facilities Management in 1985 after 18 years of service at Western. He died on November 7, 2012 at the age of 92.

Densham, Aileen

Aileen Densham retired from the Department of Anatomy in 1995 after 26 years of service as a staff member at Western. She died on May 2, 2012 at the age of 82.

Di Pietro, Carol

Western Bookstore staff member Carol Di Pietro died on July 9, 2012 at the age of 58. Carol had 19 years of service at the time of her death.

Dreyer, Fred

Professor Emeritus Fred Dreyer retired from the History Department in 1998 after 34 years of service. He died on January 20, 2012 at the age of 80.

Foote, Donna

Donna Foote retired from the Occupational Therapy Department in 1998 after 14 years of service at Western. Donna died on December 13, 2012 at the age of 70.

Forbes, Barry

Former staff member Barry Forbes died on February 25, 2012 at the age of 88. Prior to his retirement in 1981, from the Department of Cancer Research, Forbes had 18 years of service.

Galpin, Don

Former Education staff member Don Galpin died on March 2 at the age of 87. Don retired from Western in 1985 after 17 years of service.

Giannakopoulos, Charalambos "Harry"

Harry Giannakopoulos retired from Food Services in 1998 after 13 years of service. He died on October 9. 2012 at the age of 78.

Gyorok, Laszlo

Prior to his retirement as a staff member in Geology in 1987, Laszio Gyorok had 15 years of service at Western. Laszio died on November 18, 2012 at the age of 90.

Johnston, Patricia

Former Student Awards staff member Patricia Johnston died on May 27, 2012 at the age of 89. Patricia retired from Western in 1998 after 25 years of service.

Kaufmann, John

Professor Emeritus, John Kaufmann of the Department of Pathology - Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry died on Feb. 2, 2012 at the age of 88. He had 17 years of service at Western when he retired in 1989.

Kilgour, John "Fred"

Prior to his retirement in 2002 Fred Kilgour had 16 years of service in Western's Housing department. He died on July, 14, 2012 at the age of 74.

Kobal, Antonia

On June 27, 2012 Antonia Kobal, retired Facilities Management staff, died at the age of 90. Prior to her retirement in 1986 Antonia had 15 years of service at Western.

Kukawka, Pawel

Facilities Management staff member, Pawel Kukawka died on July 15, 2012 at the age of 43. Prior to his death he worked at Western for 12 years.

Lalama, Ennio

On June 12, 2012 former Facilities Management staff Ennio Lalama died at the age of 71. When he retired in 2006 Ennio had 36 years of service at Western.

Lee, Robert

Professor Robert Lee retired from Western Libraries in 1989 after 13 years of service. He died on February 2, 2012 at the age of 88.

MacEachern, Brenda

Brenda MacEachern, Academic Librarian with the Department of Visual Arts died on Oct. 11, 2012. At the time of her passing Brenda had provided 42 years of service at Western.

Macmillan, Robert "Bob"

Retired faculty member Bob Macmillan died on Sept. 14 at the age of 59. He retired in September of 2012 with nine years of service in the Faculty of Education.

Macrow, Joan

Joan Macrow retired staff member from Kinesiology died on June 29, 2012 at the age of 71. When she retired in 2005 she had 26 years of service at Western.

McWhinney, Ian Renwick

Professor Emeritus from Family Medicine, Ian McWhinney died on September 28, 2012 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1992 he had 24 years of service at Western.

Milburn, Geoffrey

Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Milburn retired faculty member from Education died on August 28, 2012 at the age of 80. Prior to his retirement in 1996 he had 31 years of service at Western.

Noddle, Marilyn

Retired staff member Marilyn Noddle died on January 18, 2012 at the age of 73. Prior to her retirement in 1998 Marilyn had 24 years of service in the Occupational Health & Safety Res Centre.

Ostrom, Robert "Bob"

Former Facilities Management staff member Bob Ostrom died on Aug. 23, 2012 at the age of 85. When he retired in 1993 Bob had 20 years of service at Western.

Paolo, Giovanni

Giovanni Paolo a retired staff member from Facilities Management died on April 21 at the age of 78. When he retired in 1998 he had worked at Western for 37 years.

Rushton, John Philippe

Department of Psychology faculty member, Phil Rushton died on Oct. 2 at the age of 69. He had 35 years of service at Western.

Russell, Audrey Joan

Audrey Russell retired as a staff member from the Sociology Department in 1997 after 26 years of service. She died on January 4, 2012 in her 81st year.

Ryder, Angela

Angela Ryder retired in 1996 after 26 years of service in Western Libraries. She died on January 5, 2012 at the age of 79.

Saraydar, Edward

Retired Economics professor Ed Saraydar died on December 4, 2012 at the age of 88. When he retired from Western in 1991 Ed had 24 years of service in the Economics Department.

Schnare, Robert (Bob)

Food Service employee Bob Schnare died on June 3, 2012 at the age of 66. He had 17 years of service at Western.

Singer, Benjamin

Professor Emeritus Ben Singer died on July 8, 2012 at the age of 81. For 30 years he was a faculty member in Sociology. He retired from Western in 1996.

Snider, Ruth Irene

Ruth Snider retired from the Campus Bookstore in 1984 after 17 years of service. Ruth died on December 22, 2012 at the age of 91.

Solly, Catherine "Kate" J.

Retired staff member from Medicine, Kate Solly died on September 29, 2012 at the age of 74. Kate had 19 years of service prior to her retirement in 2003.

Stothers, John Bailie "Jake"

Prof. Emeritus and former Chair of Chemistry, Jake Stothers died on October 12, 2012 at the age of 81. Prior to his retirement in 1996 he had 37 years of service at Western.

Tait, Arthur (Art)

Art Tait was a member of the Dental Clinics team until his retirement in 1985. He had 17 years of service at Western.

Tamblyn, John

For 10 years John Tamblyn served the Western community as official photographer for the Ceremonies Office. He died on August 7, 2012 at the age of 64.

Tangen, Joan Marie

Joan Marie Tangen was a staff member in the Faculty of Engineering for 18 years prior to her retirement in 2006. She died on April 21, 2012 at the age of 65.

Vauthier, Margaret

Former Housing staff member Margaret Vauthier died on April 7, 2012 in her 91st year. Prior to her retirement in 1986 she had 19 years of service at Western.

Westgate, Douglas

Professor Emeritus, Douglas Westgate died on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at the age of 74. Prior to his retirement in 1994 Douglas had 27 years of service in the Faculty of Education.

Willows, John (Jack)

Jack Willows retired from Western's Facilities Management area in 1990 after 26 years of service. He died on May 2, 2012 at the age of 84.

Winterburn, Dana

Funeral arrangements have now been announced for Dr. Dana Winterburn, an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, who was tragically killed in a car accident on Tuesday, April 10th.

Wirick, Ronald (Ron)

Professor Emeritus Ron Wirick died on June 10, 2012 at the age of 67. Ron was a professor at the Richard Ivey School of Business for 30 years prior to his retirement in June 2010.

Woods, Melvin

Melvin Woods worked in the Department of Facilities Management, previously Physical Plant Department, for 21 years prior to his retirement in 1987. Melvin died on December 4, 2012 at the age of 86.

Yu, Sheng

Sheng Yu a full professor at the Department of Computer Science, died on January 23, 2012 at the age of 61. Sheng had 22 years of service at Western.

Zeitz, Lisa Margaret

Lisa Zeitz an Associate Professor in the Department of English died on October 6, 2012 at the age of 56. She had 23 years of service at Western.

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