It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of A. F. (Dick) Shirran on June 27, 2020, just shy of his 100th birthday.

Dick enlisted during WWII, serving with the RCAF as part of Bomber Command. After the war, Dick returned to Vancouver and enrolled at UBC, obtaining degrees in psychology.

As a registered psychologist, Dick spent the better part of his working life at UBC contributing significantly to the development of the university. He served in a variety of senior administrative positions, retiring as director of Student Services. He also lectured in psychology. His contributions to UBC were many, and after retirement he was recognized for his service by the UBC Senate.

Throughout his life Dick had many interests, from athletics to intellectual pursuits to the simple pleasures of working in his garden and playing bridge with a variety of groups. He was a voracious reader who reveled in spirited debate. Dick remained in good health and was quick-witted even in his final days, living independently and enjoying time with his loving family.