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David Emmons Torrance, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Sun., Nov. 8, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of Elizabeth Emmons Torrance and the late Daniel James Torrance, M.D. He earned his degrees from Washington and Lee University, Brown University, and his PhD from ���˴�Ƭ in Kingston, Ontario. Kingston held a special place in his heart, for this is where he learned to sail, where he started teaching history, and where he met and married his beloved Elizabeth. He was a respected professor and scholar, and David published a significant work on Lord Selborne in South Africa and made many contributions to ongoing research on British imperial policy.

More than anything, teaching was his passion, and he enjoyed every day of his career in the History Department of Mount Allison University. He had a unique ability to be able to draw out the very best from his students. He instilled a drive for knowledge, laughter, and integrity in all who knew him. Above all, he cherished his time with his family. In addition to his mother, David will be profoundly missed by his wife, Elizabeth, his children, Beth, Margaret, Alice, Charles, and his brother, Jim Torrance (Cindy), and Jim's children, Tina and Danny. He will also be lovingly remembered by his extended family, his nieces and nephews, his friends, his colleagues, and his students.

We are so grateful for the care and compassion that David received from the Extra-Mural Team and from all his health professionals. At 2 pm on Fri., Nov. 13, a funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sackville, N.B. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, David's funeral service will be by invitation only, but it may be watched via Live-stream by visiting David's obituary on www.jonesfuneralhome.ca. After the internment, a reception will be held at David's home from 4:30-8:30 pm, 1 British Settlement Road, to which all are welcome as we follow the N.B. government's rules for COVID. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of David may be made to the . Cheques can also be sent to University Advancement, 62 York Street, Sackville, NB E4L 1E4. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting David's online memorial at Jones Funeral Home or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook Page.

James died Dec. 13, 2020 at home in North Kawartha, Ont., aged 83. He passed away very suddenly and without pain when his heart simply, quietly, gave out. Jim is survived by his wife Molly Moldovan, children Jill (Artsci’82), Pete ( Sc’85), and Sylvia, grandchildren Jane Thomson (Artsci’00), and Alex Thomson, and ex-wife Mary Ellen Baker (Arts’59). Jim is also survived by his loving dogs, Roscoe and Kanya.
Jim studied civil engineering at Queen’s, where he developed strong lifelong friendships and an enduring love of engineering. After university, Jim worked in the construction industry in Montreal. He had an unceasing passion for construction, continuing his work in the industry right up to the day he died. Some of the more notable projects he was associated with were Habitat (1967) and the Olympic Stadium (1976) in Montreal and a villa called “La Belle Creole” (1967–69) in St. Martin. He also drove projects in Toronto in conjunction with Lett Smith Architects: the Princess of Wales Theatre and the Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery.
Jim’s biggest gift was his enormous cheerful personality and a passion for life that included everyone around him. He was, in equal measure, respected and loved by those who entered his orbit through his various pastimes and work experiences. The friendships he made remained strong and enduring.