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Tributes

Trent University Mourns the Passing of James Swanston

Trent supporter and governor emeritus of Trent University’s Board of Governors

November 17, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Margie Lightbody ’64

Member of the original class, founding president of local TUAA chapter and lifetime contributor to the University

November 3, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Anne Keenleyside

Respected Anthropology professor and researcher served as department chair and on numerous University and departmental committees

October 31, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Thomas (Tom) Phillips

Trent alumnus, adjunct faculty member and proud member of the local Peterborough community, Professor Phillips ’74 has served in various roles including professor in the Trent School of Business and director of Careerspace

October 18, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Doug Williams (Gidigaa Migizi)

Elder, professor, chief, storyteller, ceremonialist, pipe carrier and author will be remembered for his dedication to protecting and enhancing treaty and traditional rights of Indigenous People

July 14, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Max (Tibor) Eisen

Renowned speaker, author, Holocaust survivor and Trent honorary degree recipient will be remembered for his dedication to inspiring all generations to be upstanders, not bystanders, against hate

July 8, 2022

Trent University is Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Konrad Kinzl

Professor Kinzl was a Trent University Employee for over 30 years

April 28, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Professor Marion Boulby

Dr. Boulby was a faculty member at Trent for over 15 years

April 21, 2022

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Mary L. Amyotte

Mary Amyotte was one of the original members of Trent’s Chemistry Department

December 15, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Catherine Graham

Catherine (“Cathy”) Graham was one of the original faculty members of the Trent/Fleming School of Nursing

November 30, 2021

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Trent Student Tazjon Atherley

November 23, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Raymond Murray Schafer

Trent honorary degree recipient was an acclaimed composer and innovative researcher

August 24, 2021

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emerita Elisabeth Orsten

Dr. Orsten was a faculty member at Trent for over 25 years

August 13, 2021

Trent University is Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Merritt Edward Gordon

Former general manager of General Electric was an honorary lifetime member of the Trent University Board of Governors

August 12, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Passing of William (Bill) G. Davis

Former Premier of Ontario, education visionary and Trent honorary degree recipient was a celebrated advocate for public education and the important role of educators in our society

August 9, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Rosemary Dunford

Ms. Dunford worked at Trent for nearly 25 years and served as president of OPSEU Local 365 for ten years

May 10, 2021

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Judith Brocklehurst

Ms. Brocklehurst worked at Trent University for over 20 years

May 5, 2021

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Gerhard Baumgaertel

Dr. Baumgaertel was a faculty member at Trent for two decades

March 19, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Dr. David Schindler

Internationally renowned researcher, Trent honorary degree recipient and former Trent professor will be remembered for groundbreaking contributions to freshwater ecology as one of the world’s preeminent freshwater scientists

March 8, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Jerry Coughlan

Master builder, visionary community leader and 2019 Trent Durham honorary degree recipient was revered by the local community for his generosity, humility and kindness

February 26, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Richard Sadleir

Renowned educator and honorary degree recipient will be remembered for his lifelong dedication to teaching and his instrumental role in the development of Trent University

February 17, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Founding President Thomas H.B. Symons

January 2, 2021

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Cathy Fooks

Ms. Fooks was a Trent alumna and Distinguished Alumni Award recipient as well as Ontario’s patient ombudsman

January 1, 2021

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Christy Carlson

Christy worked at Trent for nearly 20 years

December 11, 2020

Trent Mourns the Loss of Trent Student Brett Michael LeBlanc

November 23, 2020

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Lisa Miller-Pond

Ms. Miller-Pond worked at Trent University for six years

October 26, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Mary Ann Armstrong

Ms. Armstrong was a Trent alumna and dedicated staff member for over 20 years

October 21, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Debra Nichols

Ms. Nichols was a dedicated staff member for close to three decades

September 17, 2020

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of William Hodgson

Mr. Hodgson was a dedicated staff member for more than three decades

August 7, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Shelagh Grant

Eminent Arctic historian, former Trent professor and honorary degree recipient will be remembered for intellectual contributions to Canadian life and for her generous spirit and commitment to social justice

July 13, 2020

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Sean Hudson

Mr. Hudson recently graduated with a master’s in Environmental & Life Sciences  

June 15, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Gary Potts

Dr. Potts is the former chief of Temagami First Nation and Teme-Augama Anishnabai as well as a Trent honorary degree recipient

June 5, 2020

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Yvonne O’Reilly

Ms. O’Reilly worked at Trent University for nine years

June 3, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Maury Packard McCrillis IV

Mr. McCrillis was a Trent student and husband to Professor Elizabeth McCrillis

May 21, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Death of Timothy Porteous

Famed advocate of the arts in Canada, top-level political strategist, Trent honorary degree recipient, and companion of the Order of Canada

March 3, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Iswar Chakravartty

Dr. Chakravartty was a dedicated Mathematics faculty member for 33 years

January 28, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Margaret (Marg) Sanders

Ms. Sanders was a dedicated staff member of Trent University for 20 years

January 7, 2020

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. David Ellis, Dean of Arts and Science - Humanities

Dr. Ellis was a dedicated member of the University’s Arts and Science faculty for 15 years, serving various roles as professor and dean

November 7, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Death of J. Bryan Graham

A member of Trent University’s Board of Governors from 1994 until 2001, Mr. Graham was also a proud Trent parent

November 6, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Daniel Powell

Dr. Powell was first faculty member appointed to International Development Studies program

October 25, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Peter Barrett

A talented researcher, patented inventor and educator, Dr. Barrett touched the lives of many students in his 30 years at Trent University

August 26, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of James (Jamie) Trombley

Mr. Trombley worked at Trent University for over 10 years

August 23, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Bruce Hodgins

Dr. Hodgins was a founder of the History and Canadian Studies programs at Trent

August 22, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Kate (Kathy) Shearer

Ms. Shearer was a dedicated employee of Trent University over the past 14 years

July 15, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Alumnus John Muir

John Muir ‘75 was the long-standing general manager of Trent Radio, a broadcaster, a creative educator, and a fixture in the Peterborough Community

June 11, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. K.S.R. Murthy

Dr. Murthy was a professor with Trent University in the Department of Economics for nearly three decades, including a term as acting chair

June 4, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Wayne Evans

Dr. Evans worked at Trent for over a decade in multiple departments, working as both a professor and appointed chair

May 14, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Evan Mackenzie Morrison

April 29, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Elizabeth ‘Betty’ O’Toole

Ms. O’Toole worked at the University in different roles over 18 years

April 16, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Death of Sister Veronica O’Reilly

Community leader, educator and former Trent board member Sister O’Reilly leaves a lasting legacy at Trent, in Peterborough and beyond

April 8, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Peter Watson

Dr. Watson joined Trent in 1967 as an assistant professor of Psychology

March 21, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Pauline Mills

One of Trent’s longest serving employees, Ms. Mills began working at the University in 1965

January 16, 2019

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Rory Coughlan

Dr. Coughlan joined Trent as a Psychology professor in 2002

January 9, 2019

Trent University Mourns the Death of John de Pencier

Former Board chair, philanthropy campaign leader and recipient of the University’s highest honours, Mr. de Pencier made his mark

December 20, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Death of Mary Pratt

Famed Canadian artist, Trent honorary degree recipient, and Companion of the Order of Canada

August 22, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Joan Knowles

Ms. Knowles began work at Trent University in 1965

August 13, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bill Kinoshameg

Mr. Kinoshameg began work at Trent University in 1988

July 23, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Elizabeth O’Connell

Ms. O’Connell began work at Trent University in 1979

July 6, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Death of Walter Pitman

June 15, 2018

Celebration of Life for Student Laura Withrow

Trent community invited to memorial service at Bark Lake on June 3

May 16, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Death of Steve Richey

The Trent University community is saddened to learn of the passing of long-serving employee Steve Richey.

April 17, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Death of Kelvin Conrad

April 6, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Durham Region CEO Roger Anderson

March 26, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Joyce Sutton

Mrs. Sutton worked at Trent University from 1976 - 2007

March 16, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Mrs. Jean Nind

March 2, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of John Stanford

Dr. Stanford worked at Trent University from 1967 -1995

February 22, 2018

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Mrs. Sonja Bata

February 21, 2018

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Donna McMahon

Ms. McMahon began work at Trent University in 2003

November 6, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Marilyn Metcalf

Ms. Metcalf began work at Trent University in 1967

September 25, 2017

Trent University Mourns the Death of Dr. Bing Zhou

September 14, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Jim English

Mr. English worked at Trent University from 1967 -1990

August 23, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bill Bowers

Mr. Bowers began work at Trent University in 1972

July 17, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bruce Shearer

Mr. Shearer began work at Trent University in 1975

July 13, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of William Garnet Gordon

Mr. Gordon began work at Trent University in 1969

July 10, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Noel Murphy

Professor Murphy worked at Trent University from 1966-1999

June 8, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Peter Royle

Professor Royle worked at Trent University from 1969-1996

June 6, 2017

Trent University Mourns the Death of Stuart McLean

Host of CBC's Vinyl Café awarded an honorary degree from Trent in 2007

February 16, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bernard Blishen

Professor Blishen worked at Trent from 1964 to 1973 and was founder and chair of Trent’s Department of Sociology

February 16, 2017

Trent University Mourns the Death of Richard B. Wright

Trent alumnus, Canadian novelist, honorary degree recipient and member of the Order of Canada

February 9, 2017

Trent University Mourns the Death of Robert Lightbody

Proud Trent alumnus, community leader, lawyer, philanthropist, and former Trent board member

January 23, 2017

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Eugene Joseph McKeiver

Mr. McKeiver worked at Trent University from 1966-1999

January 6, 2017

Trent University Mourns the Death of Erica Cherney

Community leader, businesswoman and philanthropist was first woman to chair University Board of Governors

August 16, 2016

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Betty Jane McKeown

Mrs. McKeown worked at Trent University from 1964-1985

June 28, 2016

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Alana Jean Hermiston

Dr. Hermiston worked at Trent University from 2001-2013

June 10, 2016

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Barbara Hulcoop

March 7, 2016

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Ronald Setterington

Professor Setterington taught at Trent University from 1968-2002

January 20, 2016

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Julia Frances Coughlin

Mrs. Coughlin worked at Trent University from 1985-1998

December 17, 2015

Trent University Mourns Loss of Student Adrian Stenner

September 18, 2015

Trent University Mourns Loss of Student Renee Belliveau

September 14, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Tod Willcox

August 12, 2015

Trent University Mourns the Passing of the Honourable Flora MacDonald

July 27, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Roy Alexander Lockhart

July 20, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Kenneth Brand

Mr. Brand worked at Trent University from 1989 to 2009

May 12, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Long-time Employee Elrick White

Mr. White worked at Trent University from 1973 to 2011

March 28, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. George Connell

Dr. Connell was a founding advisor to Trent and honorary degree recipient

March 24, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Vaughan Lyon

Dr. Vaughan Lyon worked at Trent University from 1969 to 1996

February 9, 2015

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Jalynn Bennett

January 27, 2015

Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Carnduff (Carnie) Leslie Hegadoren on September 14, 2014

Mr. Hegadoren worked as the College Porter at Lady Eaton College from November 1, 1971 until July 1, 1992

September 29, 2014

Remembrance for Professor A.M. (Max) Young: September 13

August 25, 2014

Champlain College Community Gathers to Honour Graham Sheldon

June 17, 2014

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Past Professor Frank Nutch

May 20, 2014

Trent University was Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Alistair MacLeod on April 20, 2014

April 21, 2014

Trent University was saddened to learn of the passing of Aaron Murray on April 7, 2014

April 10, 2014

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Peter Harrison

December 19, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Ms. Lillian Johnston

October 17, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Roger Hunter

Trent University was saddened to learn of the passing of Roger Hunter on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

September 13, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Bernard Pritchard

Trent University was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Bernard Pritchard on Friday, September 6, 2013.

September 12, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Hal Hooke

July 17, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Wendy Charlebois

July 11, 2013

Trent University mourns the loss of two students

March 29, 2013

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Student Sarah Gunderson

December 14, 2012

Trent University Mourns the Loss of Alumnus Paul Delaney

October 23, 2012

Trent University Mourns the Death of Honorary Degree Recipient, Dr. Peter Demos

October 2, 2012

The Trent Community Mourns the Passing of Ms. Jennifer Mills (nee McMillan)

June 26, 2012

Trent University Mourns the Passing of Mr. Michael Boire

February 2, 2012
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