In memoriam

Lives and legacies.
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Kate E. McInturff, MA’95, PHD’00
Kate McInturff of Ottawa, age 49, died peacefully at home on July 27, 2018, following a three‑year battle with colon cancer.
Nora Paton, MEd’76
Nora Ann Paton of Kenora, Ontario, passed away at the Lake of the Woods District Hospital on Monday, March 26, 2018. Online condolences may be emailed to alcockfuneralhome@shaw.ca.
George Leslie Ross, BMus’67, MMus (Voice)’71
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of George Ross, age 73. An unrepentant advocate for the importance of the arts in society, he had a profound effect on everyone who came...
Donald Roger McAfee, BA’62, LLB’67
1939‑2018
David Donaldson, Professor Emeritus
Dr. Donaldson, 76, completed his dental degree in 1965 at the University of St. Andrews.
Helen Thom, BA’55, BSW’56
Helen passed away on September 22, 2016, after a long struggle with cancer that she managed with incredible courage and dignity.
Gordon A. Thom, BCom’56, MEd’71
Gordon passed away on May 17, 2018, having lived a full and wonderful life. His kindness, sense of humour, and whole‑hearted engagement in diverse activities enriched each of our lives.
Edward Knight, BSF’50
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ted Knight at the age of 94.
Edmund (Ted) W. Howard, BSF’58
After a long and healthy life, Ted passed away on October 22, 2017, at the age of 86. He was born in Calgary, where he attended Strathcona‑Tweedsmuir School, and went on to St.
Robert Gilliland, BA’59, BSW’66, MSW’67
Robert (Bob) Gilliland was born on November 26, 1935, in Toronto General Hospital, to Douglas and Gladys Gilliland.