Tributes
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Visionary Conservationist Dr. Ronald Reid ’20 (hon)
Dr. Reid worked with the province to protect millions of acres of Ontario land, founded the Couchiching Conservancy, and championed the Conservation Land Act
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Keith Oldham
Dr. Oldham worked in the Chemistry Department for over 20 years
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Dr. Jon Grant ’91 (hon) OC
Past Trent Board Chair, governor emeritus, honorary degree recipient, philanthropist, esteemed businessman, and environmentalist will be remembered for his leadership at the University and in the community
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Student Cha’Bria Young
The University community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Cha’Bria Young, a dedicated student and valued member of both the Peterborough and Durham campus communities
Trent University Mourns the passing of James Tomlinson
Jim dedicated 30 years as an electronics technician before his retirement
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Distinguished Alumnus John Horgan ’79
John Horgan, a 2024 TUAA Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, remembered as longtime B.C. premier, leader of B.C. NDP, and Canadian ambassador to Germany
Trent University Joins the Nation in Mourning Senator Murray Sinclair
Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, former senator and champion of Indigenous rights
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus George Nader
Dr. Nader was a professor emeritus in the School of Environment and former principal of Peter Robinson College
Trent University Saddened by the Passing of Student Ernest Bour
The Trent University community is deeply saddened by the passing of Ernest Bour, a first-year Nursing student from Ghana who resided at Traill College
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Dr. Paul Wong
A pioneer in studying positive psychology, Dr. Paul Wong taught at Trent for 25 years in the department of Psychology
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Alumnus Stuart Butts ’65
Stuart Butts was a distinguished entrepreneur who received the Spirit of Trent Award and was a strong supporter of Trent University
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Robert Carter
Dr. Robert Carter was the first principal of Otonabee College and professor emeritus in the department of Philosophy
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Barbara Gregory
Barbara dedicated nearly 30 years of service to Trent University
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Roy T. Bowles.
Dr. Roy T. Bowles was a faculty member in the Department of Sociology for nearly 30 years
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Elena Koudiakova
As a long-serving employee, Elena dedicated 25 years to Trent University in a variety of roles
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Dr Gordon Winocur
Dr. Winocur was renowned as a global leader for research in aging, memory, and brain health
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Past Board Chair Reid Morden
Reid Morden remembered for visionary leadership and distinguished service to Trent and beyond
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Honorary Degree Recipient Dr. J. Bruce Falls, O.C.
Dr. Falls was active in protecting Canada’s natural landscapes and left indelible mark in academia
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emerita Margaret P. Doxey
Lady Eaton College fellow was also a trailblazer in Trent’s Political Studies Department
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Morden Yolles
In the enduring structures of Trent, the memory of honorary degree recipient Dr. Morden Yolles lives on
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Alan Wilson
Dr. Alan Wilson was the founding chair of both Canadian Studies and History at Trent
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Trent Honorary Degree Recipient Ed Broadbent
Remembering the Honourable Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader and Trent honorary degree recipient, celebrated for his advocacy for social justice and progressive change
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Former Professor Morton Berkowitz
A recipient of the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1991, Dr. Berkowitz was an associate professor in the English Literature department for 25 years.
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Beloved Professor Emerita Dr. Carolyn Kay
An esteemed History professor and researcher, Professor Kay also served as principal of Lady Eaton College at Trent
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus John W. Burbidge
Working at the University for nearly three decades, Dr. Burbidge was a former head of Champlain College and chair of Philosophy
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Donald Mackay
A legend in environmental chemistry, Dr. Mackay was the founding director of the Canadian Environmental Modelling Centre at Trent
Trent University Mourns the Passing of David Marshall
David Marshall was a lab demonstrator for Trent’s Physics department for 33 years.
Trent Community Mourns the Passing of Dr. Paxton Whitehead
Acclaimed actor, director, playwright and Trent University honorary degree recipient leaves legacy of noteworthy performances
Trent Community Mourns the Passing of Former Director and Long-Time Piper Colin Campbell
Known for his passion and bold playing of the pipes, fond memories of his service live on at Trent
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Professor Stuart Robson
Dr. Robson was a faculty member in Trent’s History department for over 35 years
Trent Community Mourns the Passing of Canadian Music Icon Dr. Gordon Lightfoot
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and Trent University honorary degree recipient leaves a legacy in Canadian music history
Trent Community Mourns the Passing of Governor Emeritus Fred Sherratt
Former Board member celebrated for legacy of giving at Trent
Trent University Mourns the Passing of David Moore
Honorary degree recipient and governor emeritus was a philanthropic leader in the Trent community
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Michael Edward Beswick
Member of Trent’s original 1964 class, Michael Beswick also served on the University’s Board of Governors from 1988 to 2001
Trent University Mourns the Passing of George Joseph McKeiver
George McKeiver was one of Trent’s original security officers, patrolling Trent for over twenty years.
Trent University Mourns the Passing of James Swanston
Trent supporter and governor emeritus of Trent University’s Board of Governors
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
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
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
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
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
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
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Professor Marion Boulby
Dr. Boulby was a faculty member at Trent for over 15 years
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Mary L. Amyotte
Mary Amyotte was one of the original members of Trent’s Chemistry Department
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
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Raymond Murray Schafer
Trent honorary degree recipient was an acclaimed composer and innovative researcher
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
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
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
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Judith Brocklehurst
Ms. Brocklehurst worked at Trent University for over 20 years
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Gerhard Baumgaertel
Dr. Baumgaertel was a faculty member at Trent for two decades
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
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
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
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
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Christy Carlson
Christy worked at Trent for nearly 20 years
Trent Mourns the Loss of Trent Student Brett Michael LeBlanc
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Lisa Miller-Pond
Ms. Miller-Pond worked at Trent University for six years
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Mary Ann Armstrong
Ms. Armstrong was a Trent alumna and dedicated staff member for over 20 years
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Debra Nichols
Ms. Nichols was a dedicated staff member for close to three decades
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of William Hodgson
Mr. Hodgson was a dedicated staff member for more than three decades
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Sean Hudson
Mr. Hudson recently graduated with a master’s in Environmental & Life Sciences
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Yvonne O’Reilly
Ms. O’Reilly worked at Trent University for nine years
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Maury Packard McCrillis IV
Mr. McCrillis was a Trent student and husband to Professor Elizabeth McCrillis
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
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Iswar Chakravartty
Dr. Chakravartty was a dedicated Mathematics faculty member for 33 years
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Margaret (Marg) Sanders
Ms. Sanders was a dedicated staff member of Trent University for 20 years
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
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
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Daniel Powell
Dr. Powell was first faculty member appointed to International Development Studies program
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of James (Jamie) Trombley
Mr. Trombley worked at Trent University for over 10 years
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Bruce Hodgins
Dr. Hodgins was a founder of the History and Canadian Studies programs at Trent
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Kate (Kathy) Shearer
Ms. Shearer was a dedicated employee of Trent University over the past 14 years
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
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
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
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
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Peter Watson
Dr. Watson joined Trent in 1967 as an assistant professor of Psychology
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
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Rory Coughlan
Dr. Coughlan joined Trent as a Psychology professor in 2002
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
Trent University Mourns the Death of Mary Pratt
Famed Canadian artist, Trent honorary degree recipient, and Companion of the Order of Canada
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Joan Knowles
Ms. Knowles began work at Trent University in 1965
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bill Kinoshameg
Mr. Kinoshameg began work at Trent University in 1988
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Elizabeth O’Connell
Ms. O’Connell began work at Trent University in 1979
Trent University Mourns the Death of Walter Pitman
Celebration of Life for Student Laura Withrow
Trent community invited to memorial service at Bark Lake on June 3
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.
Trent University Mourns the Death of Kelvin Conrad
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Joyce Sutton
Mrs. Sutton worked at Trent University from 1976 - 2007
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Mrs. Jean Nind
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of John Stanford
Dr. Stanford worked at Trent University from 1967 -1995
Trent University Mourns the Loss of Mrs. Sonja Bata
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Donna McMahon
Ms. McMahon began work at Trent University in 2003
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Marilyn Metcalf
Ms. Metcalf began work at Trent University in 1967
Trent University Mourns the Death of Dr. Bing Zhou
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Jim English
Mr. English worked at Trent University from 1967 -1990
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bill Bowers
Mr. Bowers began work at Trent University in 1972
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Bruce Shearer
Mr. Shearer began work at Trent University in 1975
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of William Garnet Gordon
Mr. Gordon began work at Trent University in 1969
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Noel Murphy
Professor Murphy worked at Trent University from 1966-1999
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Peter Royle
Professor Royle worked at Trent University from 1969-1996
Trent University Mourns the Death of Stuart McLean
Host of CBC's Vinyl Café awarded an honorary degree from Trent in 2007
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
Trent University Mourns the Death of Richard B. Wright
Trent alumnus, Canadian novelist, honorary degree recipient and member of the Order of Canada
Trent University Mourns the Death of Robert Lightbody
Proud Trent alumnus, community leader, lawyer, philanthropist, and former Trent board member
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Eugene Joseph McKeiver
Mr. McKeiver worked at Trent University from 1966-1999
Trent University Mourns the Death of Erica Cherney
Community leader, businesswoman and philanthropist was first woman to chair University Board of Governors
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Betty Jane McKeown
Mrs. McKeown worked at Trent University from 1964-1985
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Alana Jean Hermiston
Dr. Hermiston worked at Trent University from 2001-2013
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Barbara Hulcoop
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. Ronald Setterington
Professor Setterington taught at Trent University from 1968-2002
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Julia Frances Coughlin
Mrs. Coughlin worked at Trent University from 1985-1998
Trent University Mourns Loss of Student Adrian Stenner
Trent University Mourns Loss of Student Renee Belliveau
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Tod Willcox
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Kenneth Brand
Mr. Brand worked at Trent University from 1989 to 2009
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Long-time Employee Elrick White
Mr. White worked at Trent University from 1973 to 2011
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Dr. George Connell
Dr. Connell was a founding advisor to Trent and honorary degree recipient
Trent University Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Professor Emeritus Vaughan Lyon
Dr. Vaughan Lyon worked at Trent University from 1969 to 1996
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Jalynn Bennett
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
Remembrance for Professor A.M. (Max) Young: September 13
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Dr. Peter Harrison
Trent University Mourns the Passing of Ms. Lillian Johnston
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.
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.