In Memoriam

in memoriam

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.

2012

In memoriam - John (Jack) Willows (posted May 16)

Jack Willows retired from Western's Facilties Management area in 1990 after 26 years of service. He died on May 2, 2012 at the age of 84. Survived by wife Irene Willows; brother Dan and wife Marg Willows; son Randy and wife Barbara Anne; grandchildren Shawn and Jannette. Predeceased by son John. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jack are asked to consider the Parkinson Society Canada.

In memoriam - Margaret Vauthier (posted May 16)

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. Treasured mother of Sheila Haas, Tim and his wife Deb, and Janice and her husband Seppo. Cherished Noni to her grandchildren Matt (Jen), Jim (Melissa), Kate (Jay), Sue (Alex), Nick, Aliisa, Mark, Laura and Kristen. Great grandmother of Ethan, Greta and Sebastian. Predeceased by husband, Grellan, son, Daniel, daughter, Loretta, parents, Frank and Nell Long and brother, George. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Margaret may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.

In memoriam - Joan Marie Tangen (posted April 26)

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. Dear sister of Janet Scott (Jim). Aunt of Kellie (Scott) Rutkauskas and grand nephews Ewan and Aidan. Also survived by mother-in-law Jean Tangen. Predeceased by husband Peter Tangen and brothers Arnold Reid and Garnet Reid. Those wishing to make a donation are asked to consider the Arthritis Society.

In memoriam - Don Galpin (posted April 25)

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. Loving husband of Phyllis for 55 years. Dear father of Scott (Nancy), Leslie Billingsley (Jeff) and Jeff Galpin. Proud Grandpa of Brian (Sarah), Allison, Mark, Katie and Bryce, and great Grandad of Carter and Cadence. Fondly remembered by his sister Lois Percy, his extended family and many friends. Don lead a full and active life and enjoyed curling, golf, music and travel. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Don are asked to consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer Outreach Services - McCormick Home.

In memoriam - Giovanni Paolo (posted April 24)

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. Beloved husband of Maria for more than 51 years. Devoted and deeply proud father to his children Angela, Felicia, Anna, Maria Ferraro and her husband Jim, Joanne Netterfield and her husband Steve and Tony and his wife Jessica. Visitors will be received at the JOHN T. DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on April 24 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael's Church, 511 Cheapside Street on Wednesday morning April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Prayers Tuesday evening at 8:30 p.m..

In memoriam - Sebastian Bos (posted April 20)

Sebastian Bos retired from Facilities Management in 1990 after 24 years of service. He died at the age of 82 on March 30, 2012. Beloved husband for 34 years of Maria (Ria) Bos. Loving father of Bill (Suzanne) Bos, Anita Burgess, Rudy Bos and Erich (Mimi) Collar. Dear grandfather of Thera and Adam; Jennifer (Ryan), Jeremy and Jessica; Erich.

In memoriam - Dana Winterburn (posted April 13)

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. A celebratory memorial will be held Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, in London.

In lieu of flowers, her family has asked that donations be made to the Dr. Dana S. Winterburn Memorial Scholarship Fund at Western or the Breast Cancer Society.

Dr. Winterburn was a beloved doctor at the Byron Family Medical Centre. She graduated with her MD from the University of Alberta in 1994, and received her Certification in Family Medicine in 1996, after completing her residency at The University of Western Ontario. She was granted fellowship in the College of Family Physicians of Canada in 2007.

Dr. Winterburn had been with the Department of Family Medicine at Western since 2004. Prior to joining the Department, she served as a family physician at the Middlesex London Health Unit, at the North Lambton Community Health Centre serving the Kettle Point First Nation, at the London Psychiatric Hospital, and at Student Health Services at Western.

In memoriam - Fred Dreyer (posted March 14)

Prof. 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. Loving husband of the late Elizabeth Dreyer (2008). Dear father of Anne Dreyer and her husband Michael Weatherill of Horsham, England and Ted Dreyer and his wife Johanna of Waterloo. Beloved grandfather of Amelia, Evan and Maeve.

In memoriam - Marilyn Noddle (posted March 13)

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. Dear mother of Kim Pityn and her husband Peter, Ken Noddle and his wife Heather all of London. Dear sister of Mel Gilbert and his wife Mary of Windsor. Loved Grandma of Elliot, Sam, Amy, Walker and Elaine. Dear friend of Don McKay.

In memoriam - Antonio "Tony" Artuso (posted March 13)

Tony Artuso retired from Facilities Management in 1993 after 12 years of service. He died on February 18, 2012 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife Anna. Devoted and much loved father of Art (Sue Noél-Artuso), Patti and Giovanna (Paul Bates). Dearest grandfather and Nonno of Mathew, Jaclyn and Sienna.

In memoriam - Barry Forbes (posted March 9)

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. He is survived by his wife Isla and their three children, Dennis (Gail), Sally Hull (Jim) and Dana (Dianne), six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

In memoriam - Robert Lee (posted March 6)

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. Beloved husband of Iris (Winstanley) Lee. Proud father of Dr. Hari S.S. Khalsa of Oakland, California. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 150 - 633 Colborne Street, London, ON N6B 2V3 would be appreciated.

In memoriam - Sheng Yu (posted Feb. 2)

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. He obtained both his Masters and PhD degrees in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo, in 1983 and 1986, respectively. His main research areas were in automata and formal language theory and their implementations. He also worked in parallel and object-oriented programming languages. He has served as program committee chair and member for a number of conferences, as well as editorial board member for several other journals. He has published more than a hundred and thirty research articles and was an established researcher in his research areas.

Beloved husband of Lizhen Zhang, dear son of Runqing Liu and the late Youlong Yu, loving brother of He Yu, Zhe Yu, Rui Yu, Lei Yu and the late Li Yu.

His funeral service will be conducted at the James A. Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond St., on Friday, February 3 at 11:00 am, with visitation prior from 10-11 am.

In memoriam - Elsie Brown (posted Jan. 25)

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. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Brown (2005). Dear mother of Lindsey Howlett and her husband Reverend David Howlett of St. Thomas, and Alex Brown and his wife Denise of London. Dear sister of Kathleen and her husband Ronald Lingard of London. Loving grandmother of Michelle, Jennifer, Laurie, Misty and Alexander and her 8 great-grandchildren. Also survived by family and friends in Scotland. As an expression of sympathy, donations to the London Regional Cancer Centre, 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6 would be appreciated.

In memoriam - Angela Ryder (posted Jan. 24)

Angela Ryder retired in 1996 after 26 years of service in Western Libaries. She died on January 5, 2012 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of Dale. Loving Mother of Jim and Teresa Montag and Mary and Scott Brown. Adored Yia Yia of Jeremy, Jason, William and Kayla. Cherished sister of Georgina Manos, Nick Loupos and Harry Loupos (Irene) and sister-in-law of Patricia Colesbury (Brett), Frank Ryder (Ruby), Joe Ryder (Sandy) and William Ryder (Carol). Deeply missed by her mother-in-law Eulene Ryder, her aunt Angela Vafiadis and several nieces and nephews.

In memoriam - Audrey Joan Russell (posted Jan. 9)

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. Loving mom and true friend of devoted son Glenn Alexander Russell of London and daughter Carol Ann and husband Robby Cummings of Fresno, California. Dear Nanny of Ryan Frances Gray. Her love of the students and co-workers was enduring and lovingly sustained her for many years after retiring in 1997. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Audrey are asked to consider the Trans-Canada Trail (1-800-465-3636).

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