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

  • Marquardt, Ronald
    Animal Science; joined university in 1967, retired in 2000, deceased 09/02/2023 (Obituary).

  • Coghlan, Gail Eleonore
    Pediatrics; joined university in 1986, retired in 2011, deceased, 08/25/2023 (Obituary)
  • Phillips, George E.
    Comptroller’s Office; joined university in 1967, retired in 1996, deceased 08/10/2023 (Obituary)
  • Brown, David
    Physical Plant; joined university in 1969, retired in 1999, deceased, 08/07/2023 (Obituary)
  • Craig, Douglas B.
    Anesthesia; joined university in 1970, retired in 2007, deceased 08/04/2023 (Obituary)
  • Clutton-Brock, Martin
    Mathematics; joined university in 1975, retired in 1997, deceased 07/31/2023 (Obituary)
  • Darlington, Patricia
    Library Administration; joined university in 1984, retired in 2005, deceased 06/17/2023 (Obituary)
  • Crutchley, Barbara
    Research Administration; joined university in 1987, retired on May 1, 2017, deceased 06/07,/2023 (Obituary) 
  • Geary, Lillie (Jean)
    Biochemistry; joined university 1984, retired 1997, deceased 05/11/2023 (Obituary)
  • Shanks, Doreen Patricia
    Education Library; joined university in 1965, retired in 1988, deceased 05/07/2023 (Obituary)
  • Larter, Edward Nathan
    Plant Science; joined university in 1966, retired in 1989, deceased 05/09/2023 (Obituary) 
  • Stranc, Mirek
    Surgery; joined university in 1976, professor emeritus 2001; deceased 04/24/2023 (Obituary) 
  • Hudson, Peter
    Social Work; joined university in 1970, retired 2001, deceased 04/09/2023 (Obituary) 
  • Fetterman, Nelma
    Clothing and Textiles; joined university in 1990, retired in 2003, deceased 04/01/2023 (Obituary) 
  • Zetner, Peter Wilfred
    Physics and Astronomy; joined university in 1989, retired in 2016, deceased 02/08/2023 (Obituary)
  • Carter, Stefan Andrew
    Medicine; joined university in 1958, retired in 1997, deceased 02/08/2023 (Obituary)
  • Thomas, Gordon Daniel
    Faculty of Management; joined university in 1965, retired in 1996, deceased 01/16/2023 (Obituary)
Information regarding deceased retired employees not listed is welcome. 
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