Josephine Chisamore passed away peacefully on Sept. 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband, Carman (Sc’57); and their children, Brian (Hillary), Kent (Michelle), and Sherry; and grandsons, Jared, Noah, and Cole.

Josephine graduated from Peterborough Teachers' College in 1955 and began her teaching career in Scarborough. She met Carman in 1961, and they were married in 1963. They moved to Espanola, where Brian and Kent were born but returned to Toronto in 1968. Josephine completed her degree extramurally and received her Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s in 1975. She continued teaching as an ESL specialist until she retired in 1995.

Josey loved to travel, learn new things, and Scottish country dancing.

Following the call of the loon, with paddle in hand, John began his final canoe trip after a meaningful life devoted to service, learning, and adventure. He loved to sing, travel, read, eat, talk, and he adored his family.

John was in his 82nd year; loving husband to Sheryn (Ingram) and proud father of David (Andrea McConkey), Kristin (Patrick Henry), Kathryn, and Amy (Darrin Davis). Much-loved grandfather to Bella, Tegan, Ross, Aria, and Sadie. John will be fondly remembered as the master of blueberry pancakes, lover of rock moving, and a man with a keen intellect and large breadth of knowledge.

Born in Hamilton, John spent his early years on Glengrove Ave. in Toronto. He was the eldest of three brothers, Jim and David (Gail), born to Dorothy and Bill (William) Jefferies. The family moved to Cumnock Crescent, Oakville, in 1952. He attended St. Jude’s Anglican Church, where he was a featured boy soprano. John went on to continue exploring and expressing his love of music throughout his life, sharing a deep and meaningful bond with his mother in particular, through their shared love of classical and operatic music.

John went on to study biochemistry at McMaster University, before earning his Medical Degree at Queen’s. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Wellesley Hospital in Toronto, where he began his career. In search of a position at a hospital closer to cottage country, John moved to Orillia in 1974, where he began a remarkable career serving the community in his professional medical practice for over 40 years. The nights and weekends of emergency and ICU on-call work, in addition to his regular weekly practice, reflected an extraordinary level of commitment for JJ, as he was affectionately known by his colleagues. His brother, Jim, who was ill with schizophrenia for much of his life, was also never far from John’s mind.

With his priorities clearly on display, John built a cottage before he owned a home. His vision of a family getaway close to Algonquin Park became a reality when he purchased a lot on Rabbit Bay, Lake of Bays. His love of Canada’s north was fostered by his father, who took his family camping from an early age. John spent several summers as a camper and staff member at the Taylor Statten Camps, where he developed a love of canoe trips. Even amidst his demanding medical career, John always made time for spring canoe trips with his children, turning these outings into cherished annual rituals of renewal. This love of paddling took John as far north as the Horton River, NWT, and west to Haida Gwaii.

John and Sheryn welcomed four children into their lives who were fortunate to grow up in the Belmoral Drive neighbourhood of Orillia. The family joined St. Paul’s United Church, where John was a dedicated member of the choir until his final year. John was often engaged as a soloist with his fine baritone voice, and he quickly became an enthusiastic member of the Cellar Singers. His love for music extended to the theatre, where he starred as the leading man in numerous Mariposa Arts Theatre musicals at the Orillia Opera House. He was also a dedicated patron of the arts, which saw him regularly travel to see his beloved operas, symphonies, and musicals.

In retirement, his dedication to his community and family remained unwavering. He volunteered for various charitable organizations and planned not one but two benefit concerts for Ukraine. He also took incredible care of his aging mother, Dorothy, into her 104th year, regularly delivering soup, companionship, and support to her in Oakville.

John passed peacefully at home, listening to music, surrounded by his loving family after battling a rare, mantle-cell lymphoma cancer. The family is grateful for the loving care of Dr. Ramy Kamal and the oncology team under Dr. Nay at RVH. He will be remembered as a man who gave all of himself – to his patients, his family, his music, and community. His legacy is one of service, love, and loyalty. His absence will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

Joan Kathleen Crooks (nee Jamieson) peacefully died at Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga. She is survived by her husband, Gerald (Gerry) Crooks, three children, and seven grandchildren. 

Joan was born Sept. 5, 1932, in Ottawa and grew up in Montreal, Ottawa, Carleton Place and Toronto. Following her mother Mary Hooper Jamieson’s proud example (Bachelor of Commerce, 1929), she attended Queen’s. She graduated in 1955 as a Bachelor of Nursing Science. She took her training at KGH, class of ‘54. Days after marrying in 1957, she moved with Gerry to his military posting in Germany. During their two-year “honeymoon” in Europe, they explored Bavarian castles, Swiss meadows, and Dutch tulip gardens. In 1959, they returned by trans-Atlantic ocean liner with their first child to settle in Kingston. 

Joan worked teaching nursing, and in community nursing with the Victorian Order of Nurses, supporting the Kingston community. 

She enjoyed summers at their cottage on Bobs Lake with her grandchildren. She and Gerry danced with the Kingston Square Dance club for many years. We will all miss her immensely.

John Hyland Limeburner passed away on the evening of Sept. 6 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 33 years Cynthia; his sisters, Jane and Mary (Wayne); and his children, Chip and Peter (Ashley). He was predeceased by his parents, Jack and Gaggie; and sister, Ann.

As a man who spent his life reading and learning, John completed many degrees, including a BComm at Loyola College in 1968; an MBA at Queen's in 1974; and the National Program at McGill in 1985, earning both a BCL and LLB.

Throughout his life, John devoted himself to serving his communities. Whether it be the golf community through the Quebec Golf Association and Royal Canadian Golf Association; his work at McGill for 25-plus years; his religious community at St. Ignatius of Loyola parish; his work with the Black Watch Foundation and Concordia Alumni Association; or his community, as a resident of Montreal West, he put all his energy into bettering the lives of those around him in whatever way he could. He will be deeply missed and long remembered by all who knew him.

Dr. Pamela Frid passed away on July 3, 2024. She is survived by her mother, Karen Simmons (William); sister, Sandra Frid (Artsci’83, MSc’85, Ed’86) (Nevile); sister, Beverly Frid-Burrows (MBA’84) (Scott); and niece, Holly Burrows (Artsci’18). Pam was the granddaughter of James Curtis Houston (BSc’30) who first introduced Pam to a love of Queen’s and Queen’s football as a young child in the 1960’s. 

Pam began her education at Queen’s in 1976 and graduated from the medical school in 1982. While at Queen’s, Pam was a very proud member of Queen’s Bands (French horn) for five years and thoroughly enjoyed the tradition of the parade to football games. This love continued throughout her life and her attendance at many homecoming weekends. Pam practiced in her early career in Kingston and was a member of the faculty at Queen's School of Medicine. After moving to London, Ont., Pam spent over 20 years as the medical director at Thames Valley Children’s Centre, with a cross appointment on the faculty at Western University. Pam received official recognition from the Royal College of Physicians of Canada for her contributions in establishing developmental paediatrics as a medical specialty with its own curriculum and its own qualification exam. She was chair of the national exam committee for several years. 

After retirement in 2023, Pamela was named as a Professor Emeritus at Western University. Pam loved Queen’s and Kingston with her whole heart. It had been her intention to spend her retirement years in Kingston, where her family roots extend back to 1784. Her ties to Queen’s campus included “Grey House”, which was built by her great-great-grandfather, James Maxwell, in 1899 and who also built many of the stately brick homes that now house Queen’s students. Her ties to Kingston included her grandmother, Doris Bruce, who was born and raised at 420 Albert St. and her great grandfather Robert Bruce, who owned a mercantile department store on Princess Street and who liked to tell stories about his first job as a young lad planting the trees that now shade many of the streets in the University District. 

Pamela’s ashes have come home to Kingston, and she is resting in Cataraqui Cemetery, where seven generations of her family are buried. 

Wing Lam passed away peacefully at the age of 30 on July 1, 2024. She will be deeply missed by her parents, Peggy and Moses; her siblings, Hei and Yan, who live with their families in Australia; and extended family and friends.

Born in Hong Kong, Wing and her family moved to Markham in 1997. Wing went to St. Patrick’s Elementary School and St. Brother André Catholic High School. She attended Queen's, where she graduated in 2016 with an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies. Later, she obtained an advanced diploma in respiratory therapy from Fanshawe College in 2020. Wing worked passionately as a respiratory therapist in a number of hospitals including: Peterborough Regional Health Center, North York General Hospital, Markham Stouffville Hospital, and Lakeridge Health, where she supported patients until she was no longer able. Outside of work, Wing had been an active volunteer with Y1192 York East Cadet Division of St. John Ambulance Ontario since 2004. 

Wing was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in January 2022. She underwent aggressive treatment, but the cancer was stronger than the treatments available. Wing’s strength and resilience were an inspiration to those who knew her. During Wing’s illness, she found comfort in her hobbies, with a love of nail art, arts and crafts, reading, and video games.  

Rest in Peace Wing. You will be missed! 

Anne Atkinson passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, after complications from a stroke.

Born May 4, 1938, Anne was a force to be reckoned with, and embraced every life-challenge with grace and positivity. Impacted by polio at an early age, she made a lifestyle out of beating the odds. She was the eldest of five and held the role of responsible older sister to her four younger siblings, who grew from a “shenanigans crew” to truly devoted friends of Anne's in their adult years.

A proud graduate of Queen’s, Anne embraced her experience there, not only the academia but also by her participation in many extra curricular activities, including her role as chief editor of the Queen’s yearbook. She was an ongoing participant in alumni activities until her passing, and cultivated life-long friendships with her Queen’s peers.

During her time at university she met John, the love of her life and world travelling companion. They married in 1960 and began their adventures together, raising two daughters, entering successful business ventures, and discovering many far away lands.

Anne was a passionate volunteer and leader; being married to a physician at the Ottawa Civic Hospital led her to many roles in the hospital and healthcare fields over the years. Her positions ranged from president of the local, provincial, and federal auxiliaries to nurse recruiter for the Ottawa Civic Hospital.

The consummate entrepreneur, Anne started two businesses: she co-founded Elan Associates, with her friend Judy, an Ottawa planning company hosting many galas over the years; she also owned (with John) JAHCP, a medical management firm, which worked across the country changing how medicine was delivered in the ‘90s.

Anne contributed to the Hanne Howard fund in Kenya and loved receiving letters from the children she supported at the orphanage and school. She enjoyed visiting parts of Africa and meeting the school children she was corresponding with; watching them grow up, become educated, and lead successful lives was such a delight for her.

Anne and John shared a fondness for animals, which resulted in them having many four-legged family members over the years – she adored these companions! Her pets played an important role in her life, especially in her senior years.

A clever lady, Anne was an avid bridge player, a serious scrabble competitor, and a current events enthusiast. Scrabble was a regular activity she engaged in with her daughters, which truly was a blood sport.

She authored a cook book and was extremely proud and passionate about this project. Eating In was inspired by her desire to assist her widowed friends make their way around the kitchen, trying to teach themselves how to cook.

She was a master of the English language, and could be an intimidating conversationalist. Anne engaged in many social activities and events where a stimulating discussion was always the highlight for her.

Her fondness for her siblings and their families led her to participate in family reunions, events, and out of town visits. Anne's upcoming summer focus was to attend a nephew's wedding in Michigan with her adored brothers. She was overjoyed with her plan to attend!

Her travels led her far and wide, but a place she held dear in her heart was Biddeford Pool, Maine. Anne had a community of friends there, and for 63 years it was her “happy place” and her second home.

Anne's passion for living life to the fullest was demonstrated by her upcoming travel plans to Hawaii and Maine, and last year's cruise from Italy to the Canary Islands and back across the Atlantic. Anne endeared herself to many of her daughters' friends while in Georgian Bay at Allison's, and during Beth's gatherings in her Manotick home. Her absence will be deeply felt by these friends.

Anne is survived by her two daughters, Allison Atkinson (Fred), Elizabeth (Beth) Atkinson (Rob); her cherished siblings, David and Judy Horton, Ted Horton and Hanne, Jeff and Donna Horton, and their respective families; her treasured grandsons, Jake Atkinson (Meghan, Ainsley, and Mason), Monty, and Basil White. She leaves behind many close friends that were considered family: Laurie Liberty, Jean Wellington, Muriel and Jim Cregan, Derk Duermeyer and her affectionate cat Ginger. She was predeceased by her parents, Marjorie and Edward Horton; her biological mother, Anne MacSween; sister, Mary Duncan; and her beloved husband and life partner, John.

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lorne "Morris" Richardson announces his passing, peacefully and surrounded by love, on June 29, 2024, following a brief illness. He remained proud and lived independently at 96 years. 

Morris was the beloved husband of the late Isabel Richardson; and cherished father of Sheila (deceased) Janet, Ian (Sandra), Mark (Joanne), and Sandra. He will be remembered as "Pops" or "Poppa" to Alex (Erin), Daniel (Carissa), Jessica (Lucas), Erik (Monica), Jake (Arlene), and Scott (Vanessa). He was looking forward to a family wedding and meeting his first great-grandchild. 

Morris was a loving and devoted father who took great pride in his family and will be remembered as a pillar of strength for family and friends, and for his generosity, guidance, and wit. Dad always had our backs and leaves us with wonderful memories. 

Born in Peterborough to Lorne and Eva Richardson, Morris grew up alongside his sister, Shirley (deceased); and brothers, George (deceased) and Donald. He graduated from Queen's, where he excelled as the star quarterback on the football team. ‘Moe’ Richardson was best known as quarterback of the Gaels in ‘51, but played running back and other positions prior to his last year in ’51. He was a letterman in those days. 

His passion for education led him to a distinguished career as a teacher and as the General Secretary of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, where he was a strong advocate for educators, leaving a legacy for countless students. 

A dedicated member of Westway United Church since 1963, Morris enjoyed his community among cherished friends, especially Jean Calvert (deceased). 

Away from his professional and community commitments, Morris found joy and relaxation at the family cottage on Kasshabog Lake. There, surrounded by his extended family, he enjoyed all the pleasures the lake offers, enjoying a rum and coke and watching the wondrous world go by. Morris enjoyed playing cards with family and friends and cheering on the Blue Jays.