Donald Gordon Mathieson
1945
Donald Gordon Mathieson (BCom) died May 15 in Kingston, aged 88. Born in Winnipeg, Don returned there following graduation to work at the Great West Life Assurance Co. There he met his wife Dorothy and stayed until his retirement in 1983. A computer pioneer, he became the company’s manager of computer education. As early as 1966, he had predicted the arrival of personal computers, long before such devices existed. He was passionate about his work, loved jazz and was an authority on his favourite musician, Duke Ellington. Retiring to Kingston, Don consulted for a short time with Empire Life before retiring completely and continuing his travels with Dorothy throughout North America and Europe. Predeceased by Dorothy, he is survived by sons Peter (MBA’94) of Kingston, Evan of Vancouver, and grandchildren Heather, Courtney and John.