David Nesbitt (MBA) in September was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kima Capital Management Limited, a Hong- Kong-based pan-Asian hedge fund. A long-time Hong Kong resident, David is active in the local community, having served as the past President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (2012-2013) and founder of the Nesbitt Centre, a local organization for 50 international special-needs young adults.
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Bob Shoniker, MBA, BCom’69, recently completed ten years as a Board member of PARTEQ Innovations, Queen's innovation-commercialization firm, where he provided venture capital, strategic planning and corporate governance advisory services. During Bob’s tenure, PARTEQ received more than 750 invention disclosures and filed more than 1,000 patent applications.
Published in: Winter 2016
Brent Burns, BCom, died in hospital in Kingston on Feb. 7 in his 71st year. Brent leaves behind his wife, Susan, children John and Elspeth, and many Labrador retrievers.
Published in: Summer 2018
Robert Carty, BCom’70, died on June 8 in Montreal after a struggle with COPD. He was 73. Bob lived life on his own terms, retiring in his early 40s, wintering in Florida and summering in Montreal. He became an enthusiastic genealogist, recording his family’s story. Bob is survived by his five siblings, including Donald, Artsci’68, Law’01; Kenneth, PhD’77; and Douglas, Artsci’78.
Published in: Fall 2022
Derek Funnell (BCom) died Jan. 26, 2012, in Oakville, Ont. He is survived by his wife Darlene (Orser), sisters Lynn Pady and Sandy Gregg, and numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. He was highly regarded and respected in the business world, from his early days in the sporting goods industry through to his retirement as Vice President, Fabricated Products, at MTI-PolyFab in Mississauga. His interests included golfing, kayaking, skiing, playing hockey and biking. He was active in his community as a volunteer with Fareshare Food Bank in Oakville and as the unofficial mayor of his neighbourhood.
Published in: Summer 2013
Richard Langridge, BCom, died on Sept. 18, 2019 in Kingston after a short battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Phyllis, daughters Heather (Bill), Nicole (Tim) and Sherry (Owen), and five grandchildren.
Published in: Winter 2020
John Robert MacKay, BCom, died on Nov. 3, 2020, of prostate cancer at age 72. John grew up in Kingston and spent most of his career in Ottawa with the federal government. John is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children, Geoff, Steph, Artsci’04, PHE’04, and Andrew; three grandchildren and three granddogs. John cherished his circle of friends from his days in Kingston and was a faithful attendee at class reunions. He even managed to make it, virtually, to his 50th reunion, which brought him immense joy.
Published in: Spring 2021
Gim Ong (MBA) has made a significant donation to Queen’s Theological College to establish two new bursaries. The first is “The Mr. and Mrs. ONG Hoo Hong Theological Fund ” for international students, established in memory of his parents. It sponsors a pastor from a third world country to pursue graduate studies in theology so that he or she can return home better equipped to lead a congregation. The most recent recipient graduated and returned to serve in Sri Lanka, a region severely devastated by the tsunami. The second is the “The Gim Chye Ong and Nona Ong Theological Fund ” for pastoral workers and students who wish to serve as chaplains in health centres, prisons, universities or the military. If others are inspired to add to these funds, they can contact Gim Ong or Principal Jean Stairs, Queen’s Theological College.
Published in: Summer 2008
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Richard Gordon Hale (BCom, MBA’70) died on Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2014 in Calabogie, Ont. He is survived by his wife Mary-Joan (Skippy); children Michael (BCom’95) (Julia), Taben (BSc’98, PhD’03) (Steve), and Devin (Tamy); as well as his three grandchildren and four siblings. Born in Kitchener and raised in Montreal, Richard was a sports enthusiast, loyal friend, and true family man. “He has gone to rest with the basketball gods and will be sorely missed by all who knew him,” read his obituary in the Ottawa Citizen.
Published in: Spring 2009
Elliott Jacobson (MBA) has retired as a partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP and is currently residing in downtown Toronto with his wife Judy Malkin and their Newfoundland dog, Winnie the Pooh. Elliott keeps busy with consulting and Board work.
Published in: Winter 2011