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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Martin Eugene Muldoon after a short illness. Martin is acknowledged by all who knew him as having been an extraordinarily patient, gentle, wise man who always kept a cool head and had a delightful sense of humour. He was always supportive of his family … Read more Martin Muldoon (28 Feb 1939-1 Aug 2019)
Calvin C. (“Kelly”) Gotlieb (March 27, 1921 — October 16, 2016)
Ursula Franklin (September 19, 1921 — July 22, 2016)
David V.J. Bell (April 9, 1944 — January 10, 2017)
Lee Lorch, a Science for Peace Board Member from the 1990s until last year, died on February 28th at the age of 98. A wonderful obituary by David Margolick can be read here: www.nytimes.com/2014/03/02/nyregion/lee-lorch-desegregation-activist-who-led-stuyvesant-town-effort-dies-at-98.html?src=twrhp&_r=1 Rachel Deutsch also created a film on Lee Lorch’s life which can be found on the Science for Peace YouTube channel … Read more A Tribute to Lee Lorch (1915-2014)
by Janis Alton & Vicki Obedkoff Shirley’s death on December 18, 2012 was somewhat a surprise, because time and again she had successfully rebounded from cancer’s grip. Her sparkle, humour and good sense were woven into the work of Science for Peace, among many other organizations. Shirley’s peace activism, like her life, was filled with … Read more A Tribute to Shirley Farlinger
A longtime Science for Peace member and gentle man, Walter Zessner died in Toronto on December 13. Born in Germany, Walter immigrated to Toronto as a young man and served as an electrical engineer for many years at the CBC and George Brown College. He was particularly active in Science for Peace during the 1980s, … Read more Walter Zessner RIP
Shirley Farlinger, who died on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at age 82, was a beautiful human being, an intelligent, open-minded and independent woman and an inspiring and loving wife, mother and grandmother who was determined to leave this world a better place. Her father was a stretcher-bearer in the First World War and the horror … Read more Shirley Farlinger
On Saturday, September 29, at 7 p.m., friends of Rosalie Bertell will gather at Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario, to remember one of the most influential people of our time. Rosalie was a Grey Nun of the Sacred Heart, a scientist, author, global citizen and inspiration to all who work … Read more Remembering Rosalie Bertell (1929-2012)
Our organization, our movement and, indeed, our world has lost a great champion of peace. Professor Michael Wallace, “Mike” as we knew him, provided us with intellectual insight and leadership on peace issues in Canada and abroad for many decades. As a professor of political science at the University of British Columbia, he inspired generations … Read more In Memoriam: Michael Wallace
Science for Peace will long be grateful for all the ways Dr. Terrell Gardner contributed to its birth and life. Terry was the founder and first secretary/vice-president of Science for Peace and one of the editors of SfP’s first book “The Name of the Chamber was Peace,” a work of the Toronto Chapter. He was … Read more In Memoriam: Terry Gardner, A Man to Remember
Bob Baxter died on February 25 in Burlington at age 84. Long a member of Science for Peace, he was also for several years a member of the Peace Magazine editorial board, where I got to know him and enjoy his company. He used to take the Go Train to Toronto for our meetings, heedless … Read more In Memoriam: Robert McCallum Baxter