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Those Who Have Passed

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  • Helen (Bracken) Anderson, BA鈥46

    1940s

    Helen (Bracken) Anderson

    鈥 BA'46

    Summer 2021

    Helen, 95, predeceased by husband Tim (A.T.E.) Anderson (BCom鈥48) in 1995, died peacefully, Jan. 8, 2021, in Ottawa.
    Helen was part of a long line of Queen鈥檚 grads, including parents Clifford Bracken and Florence (Willson) Bracken, siblings Clifford, Connie, Lawrence, Ruth, and Bruce, children Scott Anderson (Com鈥73), Sharron Anderson Barker (Arts鈥76, Ed鈥77), and Ian Anderson (Arts鈥84), and four grandchildren.
    Helen is survived by Scott (Heather), Sharron (David Barker), and Ian (Margaret Hancock); her grand-children, Sean (Sacha), Alison (Ian), Adam (Lily), Gillian (Lee), Rachael, and Rebecca (Curt); and her great-grandchildren, Claire, Aubrey, Jack, Cameron, Declan, and Graham.
    Helen was deeply engaged with Queen鈥檚. She served on the Board of Trustees and was a founding member of the Ban Righ Centre. In 2008, she established the Helen Bracken Anderson Bursary, and in 2000, she was awarded the Grunnan Onarach Award (Ottawa Branch).

  • Philip 鈥淏ert鈥 Wild

    1980s

    Philip 鈥淏ert鈥 Wild

    鈥 BASc'82

    Spring 2021

    Philip died Sept. 21. 鈥淢rs. Chartrand, Phil鈥檚 grade four teacher, had a good eye for the human condition. She wrote on Phil鈥檚 report cards as follows: First report: Philip does talk too much and enjoys distracting other people. Second report: Philip still talks too much. He enjoys having a good time. 鈥淲e lost Phil on Sept. 21 very unexpectedly. It was, however, a miracle that he even survived graduation from Queen鈥檚. Our mother had gathered the clan for the occasion from far and wide, including our aunt from England. We had stayed over at a hotel the night before the grand event. Morning of convocation, however, the only one missing was Phil.

    He showed up only moments before we were to leave for the ceremony, more than a little hung over (gentlemen, you know who you are). We thought Mom was going to kill him then. Since Phil鈥檚 passing, we have learned of his escapades over the years with his Queen鈥檚 classmates, some of which he only narrowly survived. Apparently, we were lucky to have had him as long as we did. We will all miss him terribly. The coroner reported he had an enlarged heart, something that everyone who knew him can vouch for. We just didn鈥檛 think it would kill him. Phil 鈥 this is what happens when you leave your sisters in charge!鈥 Submitted with love by Phil鈥檚 sisters, Cathy Wild, Artsci鈥79, and Susan Wild, Com鈥87.

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    1990s

    Louise Whiten

    鈥 BA'91

    Spring 2021

    Louise died Dec. 3. She is survived by her husband, Ching Mac, Sc鈥93; sons Adam and Jake; siblings Paula, Beverley, NSc鈥91, Richard, and Gary; extended family; and many friends. Louise studied biology at Queen鈥檚, where she met Ching, the love of her life. She made many lifelong friends at Queen鈥檚, becoming a proud alumna. Louise went on to get her Master of Speech Pathology and pursue a rewarding career in this field. Lou loved to travel the world, drink wine and eat great food at the cottage, walk her dog endlessly and exercise regularly, but most importantly, she loved just spending time with her family. 

  • Jonathan Henry Tondeur

    1970s

    Jonathan Henry Tondeur

    鈥 BASc'72

    Spring 2021

    Jonathan died Oct. 10. Jonathan is survived by his wife, Thelma; their children Lisa Elliott, Artsci/PHE鈥82, Ed鈥83, Jonathan, Cory, Michele, and Paul; and 10 grandchildren, including Sophie Heffernan, NSc鈥21. Jonathan came to Queen鈥檚 as a mature student. His classmates in civil engineering affectionally called him 鈥淒ad.鈥 He worked for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communication until 1978, when he became County Engineer for Northumberland until his retirement in 1996.

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    1950s

    Katharine 鈥淜atie鈥 (Gundy) Stewart

    鈥 BA'50

    Spring 2021

    Katie died Dec. 3 in Quesnel, B.C., where she lived for the last few years to be near family. She was predeceased by her husband, John Stewart, daughter Christine Stewart, BA鈥73, and granddaughter Katharine Hay. She is survived by her daughters Meg Stewart and Jennifer Hay and grandson David Hay. Katie had many fond memories of her days at Queen鈥檚 with her friends, the 鈥淗appy 12.鈥 Their friendships were forged when they resided in close quarters in the 鈥淏arracks,鈥 and continued lifelong. Katie moved to Nelson, B.C., in 1974 where she lived for more than 40 years, enjoying time with friends and family, travels, mountains, music, weaving, Scottish country dancing, and many other pursuits.

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    1960s

    Alan Patterson

    鈥 BASc'60

    Spring 2021

    Alan died peacefully on Nov. 3, aged 88. Predeceased by his wife, Betty Ann, in 2002, Alan is survived by daughters Lesley, Artsci鈥84 (Tom) and Janet (Derek); grandchildren David, Sc鈥12 (Katherine), Katherine (Dan), Michael, Charlotte, and Isabella; and two great-grandchildren. Alan鈥檚 career as a civil engineer took the family to Toronto, Sudbury, and Sarnia. Alan鈥檚 first major project was building the Don Valley Parkway and he retired as city engineer in Sarnia. Al enjoyed curling, skiing, Toastmasters, and became a tai chi instructor later in life. He was a supporter of community organizations and generously established a planned gift to benefit the Queen鈥檚 University General Endowment Fund.