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Randy died suddenly on Sept. 24, 2020, in La Quinta, California. He is survived by his wife, Joan (aka Jo) nee Steven (Artsci’77); their son, Darren; and his wife, Heather; and son, Andrew (Andy).

Jo returned to Canada from California in 2024 and is living in Vancouver.

Linda passed away on Dec. 23, 2024, from glioblastoma cancer. She is survived by her husband, Greg (MBA’74), and her children, Jim and David (Com’12) (Meghan Moore, Com’13).

Linda and her husband were the original donors for the Venture Management Program at the School of Business. She loved the Queen’s family and organized her MBA reunions for over 40 years. 

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Peter Campbell, who left us on Jan. 30, shortly after being diagnosed with ALS and experiencing a rapid decline. Peter is survived by his wife, Barbara Campbell (née Kelly); his children, Kimberley, Andrew (Kyoko), Owen (Stephanie); his brothers, Douglas and Robert; and sister, Elspeth; his grandchildren, Amelia, Kian and Veronika; along with several nephews, nieces and extended family. 

Born on May 4, 1943, Peter was not just a devoted husband, father, grandfather and uncle, he was a trailblazer in his scientific field. He graduated from Queen’s in ‘68 with his PhD in chemistry. An internationally renowned pioneer in biogeochemistry and ecotoxicology of metals in aquatic environments, Peter made a lasting impact through his research and mentorship. He guided many PhD and MSc students, was a prolific author, served as a consultant and collaborated with a wide range of scientists sharing similar interests around the globe. His expertise was highly sought after by government agencies, international mining companies and Indigenous communities in Quebec. 

As a professor at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (Université du Québec), INRS ETE, his contributions to science were recognized when he was nominated to the Academy of Sciences of the Royal Society of Canada in 2002 and received the Founders Award from the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry in 2019 – the highest distinction awarded to an individual for their outstanding contribution to environmental sciences. 

Beyond his impressive professional accomplishments, Peter was an avid athlete (tennis, golf, basketball and an enthusiastic walker among others), always with a touch of competitive spirit! He instilled his values in his children and grandchildren, encouraging them to travel and to be curious about the world around them. 

Known for his kindness, integrity and compassion, Peter had a brilliant mind and a kind soul that touched many lives. He also possessed a disarming sense of humour, often playfully honking at fellow drivers of the same car model. 

A little-known fact about Peter is that he was a “grammarian” of sorts (just like his mother), always attentive to the nuances of language and communication. His discipline and organization were apparent in all that he did, and his legacy will be remembered fondly by those who had the privilege of knowing him. His life mattered, inspired and elevated those around him. He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Kenneth Robert “Ken” Battle died on Nov. 18, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Calgary on July 29, 1947, the son of Robert and Lois (née Morrison) Battle. He grew up in Calgary and Edmonton before moving with his family as a teenager to Ottawa, where he attended Bell High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s, then was awarded a Commonwealth Scholarship, which took him to Nuffield College, Oxford, for an MPhil. He later recalled the influence of his studies in sociology there as having given him a pragmatic approach to goals of social justice. Perhaps this is why he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps, joining the civil service in Ottawa rather than pursuing an academic career. 

He spent several years with the National Council of Welfare, eventually becoming the Council’s director. In 1992, Ken was invited to co-found a social policy think tank by fellow Queen’s alumnus Alan Broadbent, chair of Maytree, a non-profit dedicated to finding and advancing solutions to poverty in Canada. 

Ken became president of the Caledon Institute of Social Policy, a position he held until 2017, when the Institute’s operations were wound down. During those 25 years, Caledon’s research and writing focussed on practical ways that public policy could lift people out of poverty. 

In 2000, Ken was named Member of the Order of Canada. He received the award, according to the citation, in recognition of his “significant role in the area of Canadian welfare legislation, including the development of the National Child Benefit Program.” The citation concludes: “His contributions have helped to forge and to shape Canadian social policy.” Since then, the Child Benefit Program and its successors have been credited with lifting hundreds of thousands of children out of poverty. 

After a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia in 2019, Ken moved from his Kanata home to a retirement residence, where he bravely faced the loss of his health with patience, generosity, and good humour. He continued to demonstrate his commitment to social justice in his personal life. In spite of his declining health, he never failed to express appreciation for the people whose work made his life pleasant and to show concern for their well-being. He remained the sociologist observing and analyzing human behaviour in the society around him. 

Ken is survived by his beloved daughter, Erin (Sc’19) (Austin, Texas); his brother, Murray, (Montreal); his sister Ellen (Victoria); and his nephews, Tyler and Curtis. Married three times, he was predeceased by Laurie McIntyre; and is survived by former wives, Ruth Jamieson (Arts’70) and Melanie Hess. He will be fondly remembered by his many former colleagues and collaborators as well as by the friends with whom he shared canoe trips, cross-country skiing, and foreign travels over the years. Broadbent has written that Ken “wanted to have influence that would improve people’s lives, particularly those without sufficient resources to live with dignity.” Thousands of families, without knowing his name, can attest that he was successful.