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Susan Brooke passed away on April 7, 2022. She was 56. She is survived by husband Jan Trabandt and brother Peter Brooke. She was predeceased by her parents, Keith and Molly Brooke; and will be dearly missed by her cousins both near and far, and her many close friends.

Susan was born and raised in Ottawa where she attended Fisher Park High School. In 1988, she received a bachelor of commerce degree from Queen’s. After working a few years in Paris, she returned to Canada and received an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University in 1996.

Moving to Toronto, she enjoyed a successful career in strategic consulting for Bain & Company, Managerial Design, and later as an executive in risk management at TD Bank. She was an intelligent, hardworking, and accomplished colleague who brought much to the roles she took on. She also contributed her time generously to the Genetic Aortic Disorders Association, the Toronto General Hospital’s Patient Advocacy Committee, and the strategic planning committee for her golf community in Florida.

A skilled communicator, she could cut to the essence of a problem with great deftness, wit, and occasionally the well-timed use of an f-bomb, if the circumstances warranted.

Susan’s bright smile, welcoming ways and compassionate heart brought her many dear friends, made while living in Toronto, Punta Cana, Florida, and Collingwood, Ont. She had a way of gathering people around her and creating communities among them. Susan was also a traveler, curious about the world and the experiences that she and Jan might find in distant places, especially if they could be enjoyed in 5-star style. A round of golf, a glass of wine and laugh or two with friends to cap it all was a day well spent.

Allergies could not prevent her from sharing her life with her beloved (and supposedly hypoallergenic!) cats Zoe and Zorro. Her love for all cats anywhere also led her to contribute time to animal welfare organizations in Toronto and the Dominican Republic before joining the Georgian Triangle Humane Society in Collingwood as a shelter volunteer, fosterer of kittens and member of its board of directors.

David Andrew passed away in February 2022.

David was born in Redruth, U.K., in 1934, trained at the Falmouth School of Art and then at the Slade School in London from 1958-9. At that time he was greatly influenced by Ben Nicholson, (who showed interest in his work) and Piet Mondrian, and it was also then that he first became interested in the psychology of perception. Following his student days, David taught at the Bournemouth and Portsmouth Colleges of Art, moving to Queen’s in 1971 and retiring in 1995. He was instrumental in shaping the national reputation and direction of the department with his colleagues during this period. In 2004, Andrew returned to Cornwall U.K. where he married Sally Fleetwood in 2010.

Rev. Dr. Douglas Harry Ross passed away on Nov. 6, 2021, in London, Ont. He was 93. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ross (nee Ferguson) (Arts’54); daughters, Jennifer Burnside, Mary-Janet Ross, and Elizabeth Phoenix; and six grandchildren. He lived his early years on the Ross family farm north of Belleville, Ont. At 15, he quit school and became an electrician and farmer. Doug returned to school and, in 1952, enrolled at Queen’s to become a minister. In 1953, Doug began student ministry outside of Perth, Ont. That spring, Helen and Doug met on the bus heading to Kingston, since Helen was also at Queen’s. Helen and Doug were married for 66 years. Doug was a United Church minister in Schefferville, Que., Ottawa, and London, Ont. He was an ordained minister for 65 years and was active in the national church. Doug was president of London Conference and was appointed executive secretary of the conference until his retirement in 1992. Education was important to Doug, and his formal education continued throughout his life. Doug completed his Master of Theology in 1972 and a PhD in theology in 1982 — both from St. Paul’s University in Ottawa. He was also honoured in 1982 with an honorary doctorate (DDiv’82) from Queen’s Theological College for his efforts with the faculty and as a major fundraiser. Doug has left a legacy, and the importance of education has carried on with his grandchildren and their university degrees.

Marion Agnes Price-Jones passed away peacefully on Sept. 2, 2020. She was 84. She was predeceased by her brother, Dr. Carl E. Boyd (Meds'59), and is survived by her sister-in-law, Jean (James) Boyd (Artsci'78); her children and their spouses, Sharon Miller (Artsci'94) (George); Shelley Price-Jones (Artsci'91, MA'94, B.Ed'96); Dr. Greg Price-Jones (Artsci'87, Meds’87), an ENT surgeon (Laurel), and Ron Price-Jones (Artsci’01) (Steve, Artsci’92); her nephews, Mike and Carl Boyd; as well as her nephews and nieces on her former husband's side. Marion will also be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Jacquie and Ben (Rath) Miller, and Chris, Alex (Kate), Heather, and Ryan (Dana) Price-Jones. She loved seeing her great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Lily, Benny, and Maddy; and her two great-great-grandchildren, which she sadly did not meet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Marion was the proud daughter of the late Dr. Eldon Boyd (Arts’28, MA'29, MDCM'32) and her mother, Eleanore (Rowland) Boyd (BA'32), who was an accomplished pianist. Eldon was a prominent ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ professor, researcher, and head of the department of Pharmacology from 1938-69. The Eldon Boyd Fellowship was established in his honour after his death in 1973. Marion moved to Saskatchewan after getting married to Ron Price-Jones (Arts’59) in 1956. In 1957, she earned her teaching certificate in Saskatoon and taught for one year. From 1958 to 1959, she lived in Kingston and worked full-time as a lab tech at the ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Pharmacology lab while studying at the university. She moved back to Saskatchewan in 1960, where her other three children were born. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ in 1964 by taking summer school and extramural correspondence courses; Queen’s awarded her the H.L. Tracy Prize. She accomplished this while raising her four children, volunteering for her church, and working part-time as a medical artist for her father. Marion taught elementary grades in Melfort, Sask., until 1972, then returned to Belleville, Ont. She continued teaching until 1997, then retired to her hobby farm near Ameliasburgh, Ont. In 2011, she moved back to the Boyd family home in Kingston. Marion is at rest now, near her parents in Cataraqui Cemetery.

Peacefully on Dec. 16, 2021, in his 94th year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 57 years, Joan Sanders Olmsted (2011). Survived by his children, Peter (Sc’80) (Laura), Barbara (BA/BPHE‘83, B.Ed’87) (Heather), Paul (Sc’84) (Sandra, Com’85), and Nancy (BA/BPHE’91, B.Ed’94); and his four grandchildren, James, Charlie, Adam (Sc’19, MASc’21), and William (Sc’21). Charlie grew up in Hamilton, Ont., attended Westdale Collegiate, and after a year at McMaster, decided Queen’s was where he belonged. He played drums in the pipe band as well as centre for the football team. Charlie and his new bride moved to North Bay to establish a construction business in the late 1950s, and that is where they stayed. Charlie was an active member of the Rotary Club for over 60 years, and sat on the boards of many organizations (YMCA, Nipissing University, and North Bay Hospital). Charlie’s skill as a leader was particularly notable as he merged two hospital boards into one as the North Bay Regional Health Centre became a reality. In 2003, Charlie was recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario with the prestigious Ontario Citizenship Award. Charlie was also well known in the sporting world. He contributed to the formation of the North Bay Canoe Club, serving as commodore from 1970-76 to ensure the club (which he designed and built) had a permanent home on Trout Lake. Charlie was also involved at the provincial level, serving on the board of the Ontario Canoe Kayak Sprint Racing Affiliation for five years. Charlie also served as an executive member, three as president, of the North Bay Nordic Ski Club. Again, Charlie’s skill in the construction business was helpful as the club established a clubhouse on a piece of purchased land adjacent to miles of Crown land. The club now boasts one of the best networks of trails in the province. Charlie was honoured by the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame in 2018, which presented him with the Peter Handley Friend of Sport Award. The award is given to an individual who contributes tirelessly behind the scenes without the desire for recognition; one who supports, organizes, and builds sport for the benefit of others. This was a fitting tribute to the type of man he was. In addition to his volunteer and professional work, Charlie always had time for family, and he enjoyed travelling, sailing, cross country and downhill skiing, kayaking, and listening to classical music. Queen’s remained dear to his heart, and he witnessed with tremendous pride the iron ring ceremonies and graduations of his grandsons Adam and William Olmsted.