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  • 1950s

    George Robert Gray

    – Meds'57

    Fall 2021

    George died on Jan. 17. He was predeceased by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Sylvia, and brother Rod. Born in Montreal, his family moved to Kingston, Ontario, in 1943. At the age of 18, he won the Kingston Scholarship for Queen’s University where he revelled in his university life. George had a successful career in medicine, where he made a lasting impact on Hematology and Hematopathology in Canada. His interests were vast, including dancing, astronomy, art, birdwatching, hiking, walking, cooking, the VSO and BC Lions. His smile, laughter, kindness, professionalism, wit, and presence will be dearly missed. Many lives have been inspired, touched, and helped by George, and the memories of his life will be cherished. His legacy will live on through the doctors he trained and the careers he inspired. He is survived by his children Ian (Cindy) and Katherine (Rob); brothers Anton (Li Ping), Randy (Debbie), Chris; sister-in-law Millie; and his nieces and nephews. . 

  • 1960s

    David Allan Dodd

    – BSc'60

    Fall 2021

    David died on Aug. 9, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Diane Hodgston Arts'62; his children Mary Com'84, Michael Com'86, Brian, and Theresa; and his six granddaughters, including Claire Dederer Sc'19 and Leigh Dederer Sc'21. David held roles with CP Railway, Industrial Development Bank of Canada, the City of Lethbridge and the Canadian Government. He retired as Director, Crown Corporations for the Department of Industry, Trade & Commerce at age 50. He was respected throughout his career and personal life for always speaking truth to power and remaining true to his values. He was a keen sports enthusiast. He founded the Kanata Baseball Association in the ’70s and coached many youth teams both then and after retirement. ֱ remained dear to his heart, and he was immensely proud to see the third generation of Dodd graduates. . 

  • 1960s

    Chabbi Lal

    – BSc'63

    Fall 2021

    Chabbi Lal (Bhusal) died suddenly on the night of Dec. 23, 2020, aged 83. In 1958, Chabbi and his best friend Kyaw Maung Win arrived in Canada from Taunggyi, Burma, now Myanmar, to pursue an education in Mining Engineering at ֱ. After graduation, he travelled home to Myanmar and worked as an engineer for the government. Upon completing his contract, he emigrated to Canada in 1968. Chabbi was hired at Inco in Sudbury upon his arrival and worked there continuously for nearly 30 years before he retired as a Divisional Planning Supervisor. A true gentleman in every sense of the word, he was well-liked by his friends at Inco and abroad. He took up golf at Lively Golf and Country Club and as a member, he invited his friends and their wives to the much-anticipated annual Mixed Golf Tournament. Chabbi is survived by his wife Tej, daughter Gita, son Amrit, and extended family.

  • 1970s

    Dr. Robert (Bob) Climie

    – BA'66, Meds'70

    Fall 2021

    Robert died on Apr. 16, after a lifetime of supporting the Queen’s football program for the next generation of Gaels. A member of the 1966 and 1968 championship teams, Bob was co-captain of the 1968 Vanier Cup national championship team. As an offensive lineman, he was selected as a league all-star three straight years from 1967-69. Bob was also drafted in the 8th round (69th overall) in the 1970 Canadian Football League draft by the Ottawa Rough Riders. He was inducted into the ֱ Football Hall of Fame in 1991. After football, Bob went on to a career as a physician for the Canadian Armed Forces for 30 years, retiring as a Colonel. He obtained his fellowship in community medicine in 1989. missed dearly by all who knew, loved and respected him.

  • David Emmons Torrance

    1980s

    David Emmons Torrance

    – PhD'87

    Summer 2021

    David Emmons Torrance, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Sun., Nov. 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

    Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Elizabeth Emmons Torrance and the late Daniel James Torrance, M.D. He earned his degrees from Washington and Lee University, Brown University, and his PhD from ֱ in Kingston, Ontario. Kingston held a special place in his heart, for this is where he learned to sail, where he started teaching history, and where he met and married his beloved Elizabeth. He was a respected professor and scholar, and David published a significant work on Lord Selborne in South Africa and made many contributions to ongoing research on British imperial policy.

    More than anything, teaching was his passion, and he enjoyed every day of his career in the History Department of Mount Allison University. He had a unique ability to be able to draw out the very best from his students. He instilled a drive for knowledge, laughter, and integrity in all who knew him. Above all, he cherished his time with his family. In addition to his mother, David will be profoundly missed by his wife, Elizabeth, his children, Beth, Margaret, Alice, Charles, and his brother, Jim Torrance (Cindy), and Jim's children, Tina and Danny. He will also be lovingly remembered by his extended family, his nieces and nephews, his friends, his colleagues, and his students.

    We are so grateful for the care and compassion that David received from the Extra-Mural Team and from all his health professionals. At 2 pm on Fri., Nov. 13, a funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sackville, N.B. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, David's funeral service will be by invitation only, but it may be watched via Live-stream by visiting David's obituary on www.jonesfuneralhome.ca. After the internment, a reception will be held at David's home from 4:30-8:30 pm, 1 British Settlement Road, to which all are welcome as we follow the N.B. government's rules for COVID. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of David may be made to the . Cheques can also be sent to University Advancement, 62 York Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1E4. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting David's online memorial at Jones Funeral Home or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.

  • James McEvoy Rielle Thomson

    1950s

    James McEvoy Rielle Thomson

    – BSc'59

    Summer 2021

    James died Dec. 13, 2020 at home in North Kawartha, Ont., aged 83. He passed away very suddenly and without pain when his heart simply, quietly, gave out. Jim is survived by his wife Molly Moldovan, children Jill (Artsci’82), Pete ( Sc’85), and Sylvia, grandchildren Jane Thomson (Artsci’00), and Alex Thomson, and ex-wife Mary Ellen Baker (Arts’59). Jim is also survived by his loving dogs, Roscoe and Kanya.
    Jim studied civil engineering at Queen’s, where he developed strong lifelong friendships and an enduring love of engineering. After university, Jim worked in the construction industry in Montreal. He had an unceasing passion for construction, continuing his work in the industry right up to the day he died. Some of the more notable projects he was associated with were Habitat (1967) and the Olympic Stadium (1976) in Montreal and a villa called “La Belle Creole” (1967–69) in St. Martin. He also drove projects in Toronto in conjunction with Lett Smith Architects: the Princess of Wales Theatre and the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
    Jim’s biggest gift was his enormous cheerful personality and a passion for life that included everyone around him. He was, in equal measure, respected and loved by those who entered his orbit through his various pastimes and work experiences. The friendships he made remained strong and enduring.