University of Manitoba Retirees Association

In Memoriam

In memoriam has been created to keep UMRA members and other interested individuals informed of the passing of retired employees of the University of Manitoba.  The page will be periodically updated. 

Recent deaths

  • Bradley, June; Nursing; joined the university 1966, retired 1996, deceased 05/31/2026 (Obituary)
  • Gordon, Richard (Dick); Radiology; joined the university 1978, retired 2011, deceased 06/14/2026 (Obituary)
  • Blanchard, Robert Johnstone Weir; Surgery; joined the university 1973, retired 1999, deceased 05/27/2026 (Obituary)
  • Collison, Susan Lorraine; Pediatrics; joined the university 1978, retired 2014; deceased 05/26/2026 (Obituary)
  • Templeton, John Freeland; Pharmacy; joined the university 1967, retired 2001, 05/13/2026; deceased 05/13/2026 (Obituary)
  • Deegan, Helen Ann; St. Paul's College; joined the university in 1991, retired 2004, deceased 03/23/2026 (Obituary)
  • Burton, Victor; French and Spanish; joined the university 1972, retired 1989; deceased 04/25/26 (Obituary)
  • Hum, Derek; Economics; joined the university 1972, retired 2011; deceased 18/04/2026 (Obituary)
  • Anna, Tim; History; joined the university 1969, retired 2010; deceased 02/23/2026 (no obituary was published to date)
  • Forgay, Margery Grace Elaine; Dental Hygiene; joined the university 1962, retired 1994; deceased 04/11/2026 (Obituary)
  • Denesovych, Natalie; Conference Services; joined the university 1964, retired 2010; deceased 03/24/2024 (Obituary)
  • Bethune, Susan Celia Jane; dean’s office, Medicine; joined the university 1994, retired 2009; 01/03/2026 (Obituary)
  • Wade, John G.: Department of Anesthesia and former dean of Medicine; joined the university 1968, retired 1997; deceased 07/17/2025 (Obituary)
  • Heller, Henry; History; joined the university 1963, retired 2023; deceased 01/28/2026 (No obituary was published)
  • Booth, James Thomas "Tom"; Botany and Biological Sciences Department; joined university in 1971, retired 2024; deceased 01/26/2026 (Obituary)
  • Werner, Charlotte; School of Art; joined the university 1974, retired 2005; deceased 01/29/2026 (Obituary)
Information regarding deceased retired employees not listed is welcome. 
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