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Don died Nov. 20 at the age of 91. Don’s PhD research explored the general subject of instability in active circuits using the newly introduced transistor as a practical application. This groundbreaking work led to his writing a major chapter for the Handbook of Semiconductor Electronics. Don joined the design team for Canada’s first space satellite, Alouette 1, which proved to be the most complex and reliable satellite of its time. While managing an engineering research group at the Defence Research Telecommunications Establishment in the 1960s, Don was an adjunct lecturer at Carleton University, where he helped develop its graduate electrical engineering program. On his appointment in 1968 to lead a new Canadian radar research program, Don initiated the original Canadian engineering studies of synthetic aperture imaging radar. Funded by the Department of National Defence and partnering with the Department of Energy, Mines, and Resources and with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratories, Don’s group produced a ground-based image processor for NASA’s Seasat satellite which, when it was launched in 1978, carried the first space-borne synthetic aperture imaging radar. This Canadian image processor provided such excellent earth and ocean images that the U.S. military immediately classified the Seasat project. This exclusion from Seasat led to Don’s group transferring its technology to Canadian industry partner MacDonald Detwiler Associates, which resulted in Canada’s successful program of satellite-borne imaging radar now known as Radarsat. 

Chris died peacefully at home in Washington, D.C., surrounded by family, friends, and dedicated caregivers after a spirited battle with Alzheimer’s. Chris began his life as he lived it … full speed. He spent the first four years of his life escaping Nazi-controlled Europe, eventually ending up in Ottawa. A natural athlete and bon vivant, he excelled in football, skiing, and boxing at Ashbury College. Chris later attended Queen’s, Carleton, and HEC Paris, where he continued his “extracurriculars” with passion. After 15 years at Wood Gundy in Toronto and London, Chris founded InterSec Research Corporation and never looked back. He took as much pride in the success of that venture as he did in the annual get-togethers of loyal employees decades after the firm was sold. Chris shaped the lives of many. Stories of his generosity, love, misdeeds, and escapades will be repeated for years to come.

Jon died Dec. 13, aged 52. Jon is survived by his mother, siblings, extended family, and many friends. He was predeceased by his father and his aunt Betty Mulville, BA’68. Jon graduated from Queen’s with a degree in mathematical and mechanical engineering; he was on the Dean’s List. In 1993, Jon left Ontario for B.C. to go skiing for a year. He fell in love with the mountains and decided to make B.C. his permanent home. He loved curling, mountain biking, golfing, skiing, and kayaking. He made a living as a carpenter, mostly in Whistler, and subsequently bought a home in Squamish. Jon excelled in every endeavour of his life but had to overcome several health issues, including a recent eight-week bout with COVID-19. Sadly, Jon struggled within himself and as he lived on his own terms, he also died on those terms. During the late evening of Dec. 13, Jon decided to take his own life, leaving his friends and family devastated. 

Jim died Oct. 28 in Thunder Bay, surrounded by his family. Jim met the love of his life, Cindy Warwick, NSc’85, in first year at Queen’s, in residence at Jean Royce Hall. They married in Thunder Bay in 1985 shortly after graduation. Jim worked first in mineral exploration and then in consulting engineering, assessing and remediating contaminated sites and assessing groundwater resources. He also served as manager of environment and community affairs for Fortune Minerals for projects in northern British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. A significant portion of this work involved consultations with First Nations. Jim learned a lot from the people he met in the First Nations with whom he consulted. One of his proudest moments was when Miluulak, a Sim’oogit (house chief) of the Gitxsan Nation in northwestern B.C. honorarily adopted him into the house. Jim benefited from mentoring by many experienced professionals and, in turn, he mentored those who worked for and with him. Jim loved travelling and discovering new places and people. Jim was a member of the Rotary Club of Thunder Bay (Port Arthur) where he ran the youth exchange program for several years; his family hosted several youth exchange students from around the world. Jim is survived by Cindy, his loving and patient wife of 34 years; his two accomplished children, Gillian and Isaac; his mother, Ines; siblings Nancy, Artsci’86 (Shane Dunne), Peter, Sc’86 (Judy Morash, NSc’87) and Laura, Artsci’93 (Tony Calverley); and extended family. He was predeceased by his father, Dr. James Mucklow, in 2019. Jim is also survived by his surrogate children, the 10 exchange students that the family hosted and continue to keep in contact with. Jim had numerous close friends and their families that he also considered family. Jim led a good and principled life driven by strong morals and the drive to do the right thing.

Gerald died peacefully on April 14, 2020, in Toronto. Gerry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Ida; children Sharon and Bruce, Sc’86 (Anita); and grandson Bryce. Gerry had a long and fulfilling career as a civil engineer with Ontario Hydro. He was initially assigned to the expansion phase of the Sir Adam Beck hydroelectric power project in Niagara Falls, where much of his time was spent in underground civil construction as part of an undertaking by mining and civil infrastructure crews to construct a series of 50-foot-diameter tunnels. He was involved with numerous power-generating and transmission stations throughout the province, extending from the Winnipeg River in the northwest to the Abitibi River in the northeast and Lake Ontario to the south. Gerry’s happiest and most rewarding times were shared with family and friends. Gerry also valued his solitude and moments of quiet reflection, and is remembered for his congenial and thoughtful nature, wisdom, integrity, and consideration towards others. 

Merylin died Nov. 20. She was preceded in death by her husband, A. Colin McKinley, MD’58, and is survived by 
sons Dougal and Robbie, and two grandchildren. Merylin taught school for several years before becoming a homemaker who excelled at instilling a love of reading in her children, creating magical Christmas memories, and demonstrating how to persevere through challenges. Painting was a lifelong passion she pursued through classes, exhibiting, and volunteering with art galleries. She also knitted and quilted, creating prized family heirlooms. Her grandkids were crazy about their “Nana,” who always had fun things to do, treats not seen at home, “Nana rules,” and help with special projects. Her nephews remembered her for being a warm, supportive aunt with a great sense of humour. Both Merylin and Colin spoke lovingly about their time at Queen’s and gave back to the school through the A. Colin and Merylin E. McKinley Bursary to support medical students. Send condolences.