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  • Martha McConnachie, In Memoriam

    1970s

    Martha McConnachie

    鈥 BMUS鈥76

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha McConnachie on April 1, 2025. She passed quietly in her sleep. 

    She was born on Oct. 3, 1954, in Mt. Kisco, New York, to the late Thomas and Helen (Tice) McLaren. She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Nancy Lee McLaren, and brother-in-law, Mark Gilligan, of Delhi, NY.

    Martha was a vibrant and generous soul. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 52 years, Daniel; her daughters, Grace (Jason) McConnachie and Sarah (Sean) McConnachie; her grandchildren, Alice Ngo and Maggie Landsman; her brother, James (Nancy Jean) McLaren; her nieces, Jamie McLaren and Casey McLaren; and numerous friends.

    Martha and Daniel met at 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 and were married in 1973. She was from a long line of 国产91尤物福利在线观看's grads: her grandfather, Arthur McLaren (MEng鈥11); her uncle, Jim McLaren (MEng鈥39); and her dad, Tom McLaren (BComH鈥49). Our daughter, Grace McConnachie, is also a 国产91尤物福利在线观看's grad (Artsci鈥06) and Nutritional Science 2008. They were married for 52 years.

    Martha had a wonderful 30-year career as an elementary music teacher. Music, family, reading and travel were her passions. 

  • Judy Georgijev (nee Beaudry), In Memoriam

    1980s

    Judy Georgijev (nee Beaudry)

    鈥 BSc鈥88

    Tomorrow is not promised. It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Georgijev, Judy (Beaudry) of St. Thomas, who passed away peacefully at her residence on Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Boris Georgijev; cherished mother of Chloe and Ethan; dear sister of Rick Beaudry (Jennifer Lovelady).

    Judy was born on June 23, 1965, to the late George and Betty (Milligan) Beaudry. She was a loving daughter-in-law to Barica Georgijev (late Trajan); sister-in-law to Walter and Karen Georgijev; devoted cousin, niece and aunt to her extended family.

    A proud graduate with honours at 国产91尤物福利在线观看's, majoring in Life Sciences. Judy began her career in bovine homeopathy before spending 30 years at Trojan Technologies, starting in purchasing and later excelling in sales, where she spent the rest of her career.

    Judy's greatest joy came from her children, family, friends and her dog, Ivy. She loved hosting events for family and friends, was an avid reader, enjoyed board games and was always ready for a good game of Euchre. She had a passion for travel, the outdoors, camping and anything on the water.

    Throughout her courageous journey with cancer, Judy was an incredible inspiration. She never allowed her illness to define her, instead focusing on her family and others with unwavering strength and positivity. Her generosity knew no bounds, and her radiant smile illuminated every room she entered. Judy always gave more than she received back. Through to her last breath, she was more worried about her family than herself. A remarkably selfless life lived.

    "The sun shines in every sky. Just look beyond the clouds into tomorrow."

  • 1970s

    Kevin Whitaker聽

    鈥 BA/PHE鈥79聽

    Kevin Whitaker died naturally at home in North Hatley, surrounded by love, on Jan. 1, 2025. After graduating from 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 with a Bachelor鈥檚 degree in Physical and Health Education, Kevin pursued a career in law, eventually serving as a judge on the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. He described that role as his 鈥渇avourite job,鈥 one he left only when Parkinson鈥檚 disease 鈥 and later, Dementia with Lewy Bodies 鈥 interrupted his judicial work.

    In his final decade, Kevin turned to painting, donating the proceeds to support research into these neurological diseases. He raised over $200,000 through the sale of his paintings. He remained close with his 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 PHE roommates throughout his life, and they supported him to the very end, including commissioning a piece titled 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚: Before, During, and After, which now hangs in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies. Kevin described the work as representing a 鈥渕oment鈥 in the life of a 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 student 鈥 each moment encompassing the student鈥檚 entire life experience, merging 鈥渆verything鈥 with 鈥渘ow鈥 (国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 Alumni Review, 2019, vol. 94, num. 4). In his artist鈥檚 statement for the painting, Kevin wrote: 鈥淚 was diagnosed, in 2015, with Parkinson鈥檚 with Lewy Body Dementia. From the outset, the lessons learned from my PHE studies have served me well. As I have navigated this disease, I have learned the value of stress management to improve physiological health. In my case, the stress management has been primarily through daily exercise 鈥 a practice I cultivated at 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 and have maintained ever since 鈥 and, more recently, daily painting.鈥 

    On Feb. 1, in Toronto, hundreds of friends and family gathered to celebrate Kevin鈥檚 life. The event, titled 鈥淏ella Ciao鈥 in honour of his love for meaningful ideas and Venice, can be viewed .

  • Ann E. M. Walmsley, In Memoriam

    1950s

    Ann E. M. Walmsley

    鈥 Arts鈥57

    Spring 2025

    We are sad to announce the passing of Ann Elizabeth Munro Walmsley (nee Hewson), aged 91, who passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. Ann slipped away peacefully with her family by her side.

    Ann was predeceased by her husband, Douglas (BA鈥57, LLM鈥60); and beloved son, Ian (BA鈥87). She is survived by her brother, James Hewson; her devoted son, Chris (Sc鈥91, MSc鈥98); and his wife, Linda; and her two cherished grandchildren, Drew and Benjamin. Ann took great pride in her family.

    Ann was born and raised in the small town of Thornbury. After high school she found a job at Sick Kids in Toronto as a x-ray technician before heading to university in Kingston. She graduated from 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 with an Arts degree in 1957 and was a proud alumna. It was at 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 where she met her future husband, Doug. Immediately following graduation, she took a job at the Chalk River Nuclear facility. Later returning to Kingston, she worked at a DND Lab on the base while living in the small annex to what is now the revitalized Frontenac Club.

    Ann and Doug married in 1963 and settled in Toronto, where Ann worked as a research scientist for the Government of Ontario Virology Lab. In 1965 they moved to Picton when Doug joined the family law practice. After starting their family, they eventually moved into Heatherbrae, their home on Main Street for many years, of which Ann was so proud. While raising her family in Picton, Ann devoted herself to numerous creative and entrepreneurial endeavors, notably organizing and running the first Bed & Breakfast network in Picton.  

    With her sons at 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚, Ann returned to Toronto to take care of her ailing mother in the family home. After that time, Ann remained in Toronto and maintained an active and social life there until moving to Kingston in recent years to be closer to her family. 

    Ann was a gracious, intelligent, and independent woman. She stayed engaged with current affairs, and reading the G&M was a daily ritual. She enjoyed travelling and experiencing the different cultures of the places she visited. Most importantly, Ann treasured time with her family, friends, and the heritage that shaped her. Her timeless style and genteel manner will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Ann will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Her legacy of love and grace will endure in the hearts of those who loved her. 

  • Albert Carl Streith, In Memoriam

    1960s

    Albert Carl Streith

    鈥 BSc鈥63

    Spring 2025

    Albert Carl Streith, 鈥淪queegy鈥 鈥 Carl to his family, Squeegy to his 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 comrades and Al to his Bell Canada colleagues 鈥 passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Dec. 9, 2024, as the sun rose at London University Hospital.

    Beloved wife of Jessie for a wonderful 63 years; devoted father to Hallie and Frank, Peter and Karin, and Paul and Jana; doting and loving grandfather to Seth and Rilinda; Diandra and Jordan; Griffin, Lucas and David; David and Sam; Laura and Chris; Emily and Olivia. Carl鈥檚 two great grandsons, Eli Lynton and Leo Carl, brought him such genuine joy. Nothing was more important to Carl than his family. He was a pillar of strength for all those he called family and could always be counted on to guide or assist anyone in need. He taught the importance of being someone you could count on in all aspects of life. 

    Carl was a kind and thoughtful man, a devoted family man, a great teacher and an even greater friend. Carl attended 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 and graduated in 1963 with a degree in electrical engineering. He spoke lovingly about his time; his lifelong friends, PeeWee, Tank and Pump. He shared stories of the grease poll and other engineering traditions with the biggest smile on his face. 

    He went on to have a lifelong career at Bell Canada and, after retiring, Carl built a beautiful home on the lake for family and friends, who were always welcome. We all have many wonderful memories of times with Carl and Jessie at 鈥渢he cottage.鈥 Every summer the grandchildren would come up to get spoiled rotten. 

    He loved cats, and they loved him. Whenever there was a new kitten in the family, we would have to frisk Carl before he left, as he notoriously had that kitten quietly tucked away in his shirt as he was trying to make his escape. We were all so blessed to have had Carl in our lives!

  • Patricia Jane Scott, In Memoriam

    1970s

    Patricia Jane Scott

    鈥 BScOT鈥74

    Spring 2025

    In loving memory of Patricia Jane Scott, who passed away in Cobourg, Ont., on Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 72, with her husband and children at her side. 

    Pat was born to George Lloyd Stevenson and Dorothy Edith Grant on March 11, 1952, in Ottawa. The daughter of a chartered accountant and an occupational therapist, Pat led a quintessentially Canadian childhood. 

    Patsy, as she was known in her early days, spent summers at the family cottage on Hurds Lake canoeing and enjoying the outdoors, while winters were spent at their ski cabin near Camp Fortune. In Ottawa, Hurds Lake and at the cabin, she was always surrounded by many loving relatives and family friends.

    Pat attended 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 1974. Pat鈥檚 career as an occupational therapist spanned over 40 years across both Canada and the U.S. Pat was dedicated to her patients, spending many evenings working to request charity funding to improve their quality of life. Pat retired in 2015.

    It was also at 国产91尤物福利在线观看鈥檚 where Pat met the love of her life, Iain Wesley Scott. Pat and Iain were married at Grant Hall on Sept. 29, 1979. Iain lovingly played the foil to Pat鈥檚 more traditional and conservative temperament with jokes and playfulness, a successful recipe that led to an enduring and steadfast relationship of over 52 years and marriage of over 45 years. Pat and Iain, who were best friends and soulmates, had their daughter (Courtney) in 1983 and son (Cameron) in 1985.

    Pat was described by many who knew her as vibrant and full of life. Always on the go, Pat loved to visit Toronto every week for lectures at a local university, sharing what she鈥檇 learned with her family. Her keen sense of style and design was renowned 鈥 friends wondered what colourful new pair of glasses she鈥檇 be wearing next to complement her striking white hair; her garden was featured on home design tours; and she designed a wedding dress for her daughter.  Above all, Pat was devoted to her family, providing steadfast support for her husband, children and granddaughter, Evelyn.

    Pat is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Iain; son, Cameron; daughter, Courtney; granddaughter, Evelyn Farlinger; sister, Sue Pennal; nieces, Steph and Merel and brother-in-law, Rick Scott.