2013
In Memoriam 2013
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.
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.
