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1965

Norm Bedford, MBA, started an international export company after graduating from Smith, first doing business in the Middle East, then in South America and finally in Southeast Asia. After 20 years of travelling, Norm took a job at Saint Mary’s College of California, where he and a colleague crafted an international business program. He recently retired and now lives with his wife, Norma, BNSc’64, on their farm in Washington state. “My thanks to Queen’s for shaping my life, providing me with an excellent education, and bringing myself and Norma together.”

Published in: Spring 2021

Roland (Ron) Brabbs, MBA, BSc(Eng)’61, died on March 13, 2020, at age 84. After graduating from the Royal Military College, Ron attended Queen’s, where he obtained his electrical engineering degree and MBA. After graduating, he joined General Foods and later Morrison Lamothe, where he was promoted to vice-president of the frozen-food division. Ron is survived by his wife, Jessie; son David; and two grandchildren.

Published in: Spring 2021

John Drew, BCom, died on Jan. 22 at age 87. John worked in the finance industry in Toronto and New York at Baker Weeks, Dean Witter Reynolds, Midland Walwyn, and Brown Brothers Harriman. He loved jazz, reading history books, watching the Toronto Blue Jays, and a good political debate. John is survived by his wife, Merle; children Maura, Artsci’87, Clarke and Christopher; and six grandchildren.

Published in: Spring 2021

Donald MacCormac, MBA, died in Charlottetown on March 2, 2020, at age 79. Donnie is survived by his brothers, Noel and Allan, and will be sadly missed by his beloved cat, Doris.

Published in: Spring 2021
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John Camilleri-Brennan, MBA, at age 87 moved into a residential home for seniors in Malta, and was soon elected chair of its residents’ association. He was nominated for the Annual Award for Initiatives in Elderly Care, as well as the Award for Active Ageing. Now 88, John only recently resigned from the directorships he'd held in private companies, but continues to be a frequent speaker at the Ageing With Dignity Forum of the President's Foundation for the Wellbeing of Society, where he often mentions some aspects of his memorable time at Queen's. A cherished memory is the first snowfall, and first white Christmas, he and his wife, Marion, experienced in Kingston in 1963. He is shown receiving a medal after having competed in several disciplines at an elderly citizens’ sports day held in Malta in October 2016. 
Published in: Winter 2017

1964

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Wayne Musselman (BCom) died suddenly after suffering a heart attack at his Toronto home on Oct. 26, 2014. Originally from Montreal, Wayne was a man of great faith who was dedicated to his family. He enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 48 years, Susan; sons Robert (Chrysta), Richard, BCom’99 (Lisa), and Andrew; brother Lorne, Artsci’69, BEd’71 (Susan, née Duncan, BA’69, BEd’71); brother-in-law Stewart (Shirley); his four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. His warmth, generosity and dry, mischievous sense of humour will be missed. Wayne was a proud alumnus who rallied his classmates over the years to support Homecoming activities and a class endowment fund. The culmination of the gift campaign marking the class’s 50th anniversary was announced at the Homecoming Brunch, with Wayne in proud attendance, just one week before he died.
Published in: Winter 2015
David Williams (MBA) has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Toronto-based Atlantis Systems Corp.
Published in: Winter 2013
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David Wilson, BCom, was honoured by the National Association of Corporate Directors as one of the USA’s “most influential leaders in the boardroom” at a gala in New York City in December.
Published in: Winter 2016
Lawrence Milton (Milt) Hess (BCom) was surrounded by family at his Toronto home when he passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer on April 10. Raised in Winnipeg, Milt was an accomplished athlete who played on the varsity badminton team at Queen’s. It was there that he met the love of his life, Julie, whom he married in 1965. The couple settled in Toronto where, after graduating from University of Toronto Law, Milt began a long and successful career. He was a senior partner at Stikeman Elliott for more than 30 years. Milt was widely respected and enriched the lives of those fortunate to know him. This was no more evident than at Homecoming 2014, when he celebrated his 50th-anniversary reunion with classmates and friends. Milt was a proud alumnus who helped establish the Com’64 Endowment Fund and rallied his class to support this legacy. In addition to his wife Julie (Deacon, Artsci’65), Milt is survived by his children Jeff, BCom’91 (Cathy, BCom'90); Greg (Michaela); Jonathan (Sarah, Artsci’01); and Adam. He also leaves nine grandchildren; siblings and siblings-in-law Rosemary and Stuart Lawrence; Susan Hess; John and Margaret Deacon; and Charles, BCom’72, and Bev (Deacon, Artsci’72); and many nieces and nephews.
Published in: Summer 2015
Elaine Howard, BCom, died on November 22, 2016, at Credit Valley Hospital in the company of family and friends. She is survived by her children Sean (Erin) and Tracie (Ian); four grandchildren; sister Cathy; and extended family.
Published in: Summer 2017