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  • 1960s

    Barbara Jean Rigby

    – BNSc’69, MBA’99

    Barbara Jean Rigby passed away in her 79th year after a long fight with Alzheimer’s at the Village of Tansley Woods, Burlington, Ont., on June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of Malcolm (BASc’69); loving mother of Micheal; his dear partner, Julie; the late Marc (2011) (Sc’92, BA’97); and dear aunt of Scott Myers and his family, Jean and James. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, and the people who knew her over the 40 years in healthcare and community service.

  • Graham Hurst, In Memoriam

    1980s

    Graham Hurst

    – BSc’82

    Graham John Britton Hurst, Ph.D, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, at the age of 65 at Lisaard House Hospice in Cambridge, Ont. 

    Beloved spouse of Judy Eileen Hurst (Keenan), the love of his life; cherished father of Jeremy and Derek (Chloe); and proud grandad of Angus. Loving son of Cynthia Hurst of Kingston, Ont.; and the late Warren Hurst. Dear brother of David (Kathleen) and Wendy. Dear brother-in-law of Anne and Joan (Steven); and uncle to Andrew, Jonathan, Tim, Rachel, Devon, Briar, Julie, Michael, Morgan, James and Marina.

    Born in Toronto, Graham was a man of immense intellect, unwavering kindness, and an ever-present force in the lives of those around him.  

    A gifted mind, Graham earned a Ph.D in Theoretical Chemistry from Cambridge University on a Commonwealth Scholarship after graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Queen’s. His love of problem-solving extended far beyond academia. Whether tackling complex research or patiently teaching math to his sons, he had a rare ability to make the abstract understandable.

    Graham pursued a post doctorate at IBM in Kingston, New York, followed by a long and successful career at Hypercube and Sybase (now SAP), in Cambridge, Ont., retiring in 2018.

    But Graham’s true brilliance lay in his generosity. If someone had a problem, he would go out of his way to help, expecting nothing in return. He believed in people, never held grudges, and approached life with a steady, pragmatic optimism. The signature mantra given to him by one beneficiary of this optimism, "Keep Calm and Graham On," perfectly captures his approach to both challenges and triumphs.  

    Graham had a great love of fishing and campfires at the family cottage at Logan Lake. An avid skier, his winter weekends were happily spent with his family at Osler Bluff Ski Club in Collingwood, Ont.  

    Graham will be deeply missed, but his impact – through his intellect, kindness, and steady hand – lives on with his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.  

  • 1970s

    Robert Dean Allison

    – LLB’77

    With great sadness, we announce the passing of Dean on June 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at Etobicoke General Hospital.

    Dean was born in Toronto on Sept. 6, 1951, to the late Wilma and Horace Allison, who were the best parents any child could ever have.

    “Memories are a legacy of love,” as a brother, father, grandfather, and a man. He is survived by his sister, Wendy Hassard; his children, Michael (Michelle), Courtney; their mother, Bonnie; and his grandchildren, Marcus and Makayla.

    Growing up in Brampton, Dean had many wonderful friends and interests. After graduating from Central Peel S.S., he went on to study at McMaster University, and then law school at Queen’s. He practiced law in Brampton at Bowyer, Greenslade, Webster, and Allison for 42 years, retiring just three years ago at age 70.

    Dean was a brilliant lawyer, whose integrity and passion left a lasting impact. He volunteered for Children’s Aid over several years, helping many children in Ontario. 

    More than a legal mind, he was a kind and loyal friend, whose presence enriched the lives of all who knew him. They described him as someone with the biggest smile and laugh, who was always there for them. Those closest to him know he lived life to the fullest – with heart, generosity, and purpose. 

    He will be deeply missed by his colleagues, friends, and the community he served so well.

    Dean was engaged in sports throughout his life, playing hockey until three years ago, while also partaking in golf, scuba diving, and skydiving. He loved travelling, watching his beloved Chicago Blackhawks, and the company of his many friends. Every summer he enjoyed going to the Allison family compound of cottages on Otty Lake near Perth, Ont.

  • Jutta Hinrichs, In Memoriam

    1970s

    Jutta Hinrichs

    – BSc’78

    Jutta was born April 12, 1955, in Bremerhaven, Germany, to Werner and Erna Hinrichs. With her parents, she moved to Canada later that year, settling in Toronto. She attended Queen’s from 1974 to 1978, earning a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.

    Upon graduation, she moved to Calgary, where she worked at several facilities, including Calgary General Hospital, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Fanning Centre, and Foothills Hospital. In 2008, she was invited by the World Health Organization to an ICF conference in Switzerland to share her knowledge regarding best practices in multiple sclerosis (MS). In 2010 she was seconded to the University of Alberta to be the Calgary Clinical Education coordinator. This led to the establishment of a satellite campus of the University of Alberta Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine Occupational Therapy program in 2012. She was an associate lecturer for the department, as well as the Calgary and Southern Alberta Clinical Education coordinator for fieldwork placements.

    In 2020 she earned a Master of Education in Health Sciences Education from the University of Alberta. As a respected member of her profession, she was a long serving member of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), holding multiple volunteer positions in that organization. As evidence of the high regard of her colleagues, she earned the 1990 Alberta Association of Registered Occupational Therapists President’s Award, the 2006 Spirits of Gold Outstanding Community Volunteer Award (United Way), the 2014 CAOT Fellowship Award, and the 2024 SAOT Sharon Brintnell Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2002 she was awarded the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for her MS work.

    She fully retired from the University of Alberta in 2024. Beyond work, she was a valued and loved member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Calgary, volunteering with the parish in various capacities.

    Her love of hiking led her to join the Slow and Steady hiking group. Not long before her tragic passing, she went on the trip of a lifetime to hike the Peruvian Inca Trail to Machu Picchu with hiking friend Virginia.

    Her tragic death in a rockslide at Bow Glacier Falls in Banff National Park on June 19, 2025, has left family and friends devastated. With her at the time of her passing were several members of her hiking group, including Cindy, who comforted her in her final moments.

    Jutta leaves behind many family members and friends, including her past life partner, Jill Stroud, and sisters, Eva Khan and Bettina Kern.

  • 1960s

    Brenda Anne Maunder (nee Bradley)

    – BA’62, BPHE’63

    Brenda Anne Maunder (nee Bradley) of Ottawa, Ont., passed away on June 29, 2025. 

    Brenda was the wife of Les Maunder and daughter of Bueth ‘Brad’ and Maybelle Bradley (nee Koen). 

    Brenda fought a short and courageous battle with acute myeloid leukemia in May/June, and died peacefully in hospice care. 

    Born in Ottawa in 1942, Brenda was a proud Queen’s alum, staying in touch with several classmates over the years, attending many alumni events and homecoming weekends until her 82nd year. Brenda graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (1962) and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (1963). A lifelong learner, Brenda also completed a Diploma of Fine Arts in Music at the University of Calgary (1987) and a Diploma in Art Education from the University of British Columbia (1988). Beyond school, Brenda always brought a genuine curiosity to learn about everyone she met. 

    Brenda married Les Maunder (who she met at the venue of a Queen’s alumni event in Montreal) on Dec. 20, 1968. Brenda and Les were proud parents of two daughters, Maria and Rosanna. The family resided in Newfoundland from 1979–2001, and Brenda taught French, music, art, and phys-ed with the Avalon Consolidated School Board during this time, making an impact on the lives of many young Newfoundlanders. 

    Brenda was a sparky dynamo and adventurist, determined to live life to the fullest. She was active at the gym, and in swimming, and downhill and cross-country skiing in her 83rd year. She loved to travel to new places and was always planning the next trip. She gravitated to social groups including: book clubs, bridge clubs, guitar jams, ski trips with the RA Centre, and she volunteered with the Ottawa Newcomers Club and the Ottawa Chapter of the International Friendship Force. Golden Lake was Brenda’s special place, and she spent almost every summer of her life there. Her parents established the summer properties in the summer of 1941. She volunteered with the Golden Lake Cottagers Association and was a regular at the local golf courses. 

    Brenda’s spirit will live on at Brenlarken place, especially at the campfire where her guitar playing and songs marked many occasions. She had a remarkable ability to bring people together, and these gatherings shared by extended family and friends will forever be embedded in our hearts. 

    Brenda is survived by Les, Rosanna, Maria and her husband, Michael, and grandchildren Samantha and Max. Brenda was instrumental in shaping their lives and their energy and enthusiasm for school and sports. Brenda was preceded in death by brothers: Lawrence (2013), and Kenneth (2009), who studied medicine at Queen’s.

  • Carsten Reinholdt Dam Jorgensen, In Memoriam

    1960s

    Carsten Reinholdt Dam Jorgensen

    – BSc’66

    After a courageous battle with cancer, Carsten passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 26, 2024, at the age of 81 years. 

    Carsten, was the beloved husband of Brenda (née Black); loving father of Dana, Heather (Steve), Anika (Dean), and Carsten (Penny). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Riley, Dylan (Victoria), Devin (Jenny), Kendra; and by his great-grandchildren, Mila, Addy, and Hunter. He was the dearly loved brother of Willy Jorgensen. He will be sadly missed by his sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. He was fondly known to many as “Carsten The Viking.”

    Carsten dedicated 30 years to studying and managing fisheries for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. In 1996, he retired and enjoyed spending his time camping, canoeing, playing chess, board games, darts, doing Tai Chi, watching Star Trek and documentaries, and writing books.