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William James (Jim) Stirling passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2023 in Cobourg, Ont.
Jim was in his 99th year and lived each one of them to the fullest, right up to the end. Born in Hamilton in 1925 to Scottish parents, Jim lived a life of learning. After his participation in The Second World War as a navigator with the British Navy in the Fleet Air Arm, he returned to Canada and continued his university education with a degree in Engineering Physics. Jim had a varied and full career with AMF Atomics selling destructive testing equipment and then with Ontario Hydro at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station, Westinghouse in Port Hope, Ont., and then on to teaching physics at CDCI East in Cobourg. 

During his teaching years he took the family to the U.K., where he participated in a teacher exchange. After this, Jim felt the call of the Law, which was when he returned to Queen’s to not only complete his Bachelor of Education, but a Law degree as well. 

He set up his new Law Practice in Cobourg with his beloved wife, Marjorie. Upon retirement, both Jim and Marge immersed themselves in Cobourg, the city they loved and spent their time with friends playing bridge, travelling, participating in Probus, and volunteering. Jim is survived by his three children, Cathie (Morris), Robert (Judy), and Lisa (Steve); and his seven grandchildren, Lauren, Jeff (Carolyn), Kate, Tom (Sarah), Colin (Julia), Peter (Kristen), and Erin; and his three great-grandchildren, Emerson, Elle, and Avery.

In the early afternoon of June 30, 2023, George Newton Hood passed away peacefully at the age of 67 by the side of his family. Survived by his high school sweetheart, Debbie (nee Bernadette DeBruyn) Hood; proud father of Mallory Hood Lakin (Robert) and Cole Hood (Kelsey); and loving brother to Nancy St. John (Brian).

Born in Hamilton, Ont., to his parents George and Mary, Hood spent his childhood and teenage years in the town of Milton, Ont., where his love of hockey began. In his time off the ice, he worked towards the achievements of Ontario Scholar and Valedictorian. In his later years he received the honour of being inducted into the city of Milton Hall of Fame.

He was a graduate of Queen’s and the University of Western Ontario. He

was the university’s Vice-Principal (Advancement) from October 1998 to December 2006. Hood led the university’s biggest capital campaign, the Campaign for Queen’s, which raised $262 million in support of infrastructure renewal and expansion.

He also led the Queen's SuperBuild Growth Fund effort, securing $52 million in provincial government funding.

Professionally, Hood considered himself a generalist. He tackled his many ventures with a zest for the task at hand.

Settling in Kingston, Hood was a son of the St. Lawrence River. You could most often find him with a cup of coffee and a newspaper at the water’s edge of their family cottage in Gananoque or boating the shores of the Thousand Islands.

Hood was abundantly fulfilled by his friendships, both personal and professional; be it those who shared his passion for the English language, whether written or spoken or those who he would meet for a pint at the Ports. Please raise a glass, go out on the river and share a laugh; he had a blast.

Mary Louise Marlin peacefully passed away on Aug. 12, 2023 at Kingston General Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Dear mother of Karen Marlin (Steven Ferner) of Edmonton, Beth Marlin of Bath and Don Marlin (Carolyn) of Ottawa. Devoted grandmother of Michelle Malar, Jackie Ferner, and Robert Ferner; Douglas and David Sooley; and Nicholas, Harley, and Ben Marlin. Great-grandmother of Mira Tashoots and Fynn Ferner. Survived by her brother, Don Sutherland of Victoria, B.C. Predeceased in 2015 by her dear husband, Earl Stanley Marlin. After raising her family throughout her husband’s military service in France, Germany, Saskatchewan, and Ontario, Mary Lou graduated from Queen’s in 1982. Mary Lou proudly worked at Queen’s Alumni Review as business manager and editorial assistant from 1985 until her retirement at the end of 1999. She was appointed as a member of the Kingston and Frontenac Housing Authority board of directors from 1986 through 1993, ending with a three-year term as chairman. She was an active member of the Frontenac-Addington Liberal Association for many years. She also served on the organizing committee for Kingfest and was a volunteer with the Kingston Arthritis Society. 

Alexander John Kennedy passed away peacefully on Aug. 22, 2023 at the age of 86. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Jean Kennedy (nee Firlotte); his brother, Douglas; and sister-in-law, Diane. He will be missed by his daughter, Shelley (Sean); and grandson, Will; brother, Bob (Ethel); cousins, Jane (Jeff) and John (Helga); and his nieces and nephews.

Alex graduated from Queen’s with a medical degree in 1961. He went on to have a career as a dedicated anesthesiologist at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. For many years he also performed anesthetics for eye surgery on patients in Ecuador and Nicaragua as part of volunteer missions. Alex’s daughter went to Queen’s (Artsci’94) and his grandson is making noise about hoping to be the third generation to attend Queen’s down the road.

Alex was happiest when he was in nature surrounded by animals. He spent many happy summers at the family cottage on Lake Kashagawigamog with his faithful dogs over the years (Snort, Snortette, Hershey, and Chantal).

Alex experienced dementia and Parkinson’s in his final years. His family is grateful for the exemplary care he received at the Perley Health in Ottawa.

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the passing of Wilfred Weinstein, MD, gastroenterologist in the division of digestive diseases. For so many of us at UCLA, he was a valued colleague, physician, faculty member, fellowship program director, mentor, and friend. We were fortunate to count on him as a member of our community for over 40 years. We extend our condolences to his loved ones and would like to share a bio provided by Dr. Weinsten’s family which celebrates his life, legacy and his impact on the lives he touched.

Fred, Freddy, Zev, Velvel, was born to Isaac and Reva Weinstein on March 14, 1940, in Melville, Saskatchewan. He received his medical degree from Queen’s University in Kingston Ontario. He did his internship and residency in internal medicine at McGill Royal Victoria Hospital. He conducted his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Washington under the tutelage of his mentor, Dr. Cy Rubin. After his fellowship, he took a position at the University of Alberta in Edmonton in GI and pathology. A movie about his pioneering work there was released a few years ago entitled, On . In 1979, he accepted a position as a professor of medicine at UCLA where he practiced medicine, conducted research, and trained hundreds of doctors until 2013. He lectured all over the world, published hundreds of scientific articles, and received some of the highest awards and recognitions his profession gives out. But you would never know about his accolades if you met him. He was a humble mensch.

Fred/Zev met his wife, Marilyn Watterson, in Seattle during his fellowship, when she was an educator at IBM. The boy from the prairies of Canada fell in love with the girl from a dairy farm in Washington state. They got married in 1968. In addition to his wife, Fred/Zev is survived by his daughters Rebecca (Wade) and Aviva. He is also survived by his five grandchildren, each of whom he adored: Isaac, Aaron, and Noa Bacon and Jacob and Yona Glouberman.

While his biggest passion was his family, a close second was teaching the next generation of doctors. But the list of passions mentioned must include hockey, Yiddish culture, witty banter, and music. 

Fred/Zev lived with Alzheimer’s the last decade of his life. Marilyn went to heroic lengths to continue to infuse these years of his life with activities, visitors, and above all music. He and Marilyn were robust members of Music Mends Minds, a nonprofit group that creates musical support groups for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. He was a member of the 5th Dementia Band. He had the love and attention of many caregivers, but in particular, Ken Mallari and Jubo Kamal, made him smile every day. 

Fred/Zev is predeceased by his parents, his stepmother, Anne Weinstein, Uncle Max and Aunt Esther Weinstein, Uncle Oscar and Aunt Esther Weinstein, and Joel Weinstein (beloved cousin). He is survived by his siblings Hymie Weinstein (Shaaron), Faye Weinstein (George), Shirley Weinstein, Chuck Narvey (Ruth), and Bill Narvey (Karen). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who all looked up (quite literally) to “Uncle Freddy.”

He was quick with a joke and treated every single person with the same level of kindness and genuine interest. He will be deeply missed.