In Memoriam

Recognizing the passing of members of the campus community who during their careers shared their talents in helping Western students, faculty, staff and alumni to be their best.

Below you will find notices from 2025. For older notices (2012 to 2024) please visit our In Memoriam archive page.

Beth Hundey

Dr. Beth Hundey, passed away on April 23, 2025. Dr. Hundey was an Assistant Professor with the Department of Geography & Environment and an E-Learning and Curriculum Specialist with the Centre for Teaching and Learning during her 11-year career with Western.

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Ricardas Zitikis

Professor Ricardas Zitikis, a faculty member from the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science passed away on April 9, 2025.  Professor Zitikis had a career of 24 years with Western.

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Anna Evelyn Duff

Anna Evelyn Duff, a retired staff member from the Department of Hospitality Services at the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre passed away on April 7, 2025. Ms. Duff retired in 2009 after 21 years of service with Western.

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Richard Sorrentino

Professor Emeritus, Richard Sorrentino, a retired faculty member from the Department of Psychology passed away on March 22, 2025. Dr. Sorrentino retired in 2014 after 44 years of service with Western.

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David Smith

Dr. David Smith, an Associate Professor and Medical Doctor with the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine passed away on April 1, 2025. Dr. Smith’s career spanned 27 years with Western.

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Roger Emerson

Professor Emeritus, Roger Emerson, a retired faculty member from the Department of History passed away on February 28, 2025. Dr. Emerson retired in 1990 after 35 years of service with Western.

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Mona Brennan-Coles

Mona Brennan-Coles, a retired staff member from the Department of Western Technology Services - Telecommunications Division, passed away on January 10, 2025. Ms. Brennan-Coles retired in 2020 after 30 years of service with Western.

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Ann Drake

Ann Drake, a retired staff member from the School of Graduate and Post-Doctoral Studies passed away on January 8, 2025.  Ms. Drake retired in 1997 after 17 years of service with Western.

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