Obituaries

The death of Duncan Gordon on November 6, so soon after that of his brother, the Hon. Walter Gordon, has meant the loss of two valued friends and benefactors of Science for Peace. It is through the benefactions of the Gordon Foundation that Science for Peace has been able to operate the national office, including … Read more In Memoriam: Duncan Lockhart Gordon

Since 1969, Professor and Director of the Institute for Materials Research at McMaster University. Prior to his tenure at McMaster, Prof. Morrison spent twenty – two years at the National Research Council in Ottawa where he became Director of pure chemistry. “James Morrison was recognized as one of the leading Canadians in his field. A … Read more In Memoriam: James Morrison

C.B. Macpherson, known as “Brough” to his many friends, died peacefully on July 31 in the Toronto General Hospital. He was 75. He had been in frail health the last few years, but his mind remained sharp and clear till the end, and his research and writing continued. Brough was a good and gentle man … Read more In Memoriam: C.B. Macpherson

The death of the Hon. Walter Gordon has evoked deserved tributes to him as a gentle patriot, an influential reformer in Canadian politics and an example of unswerving integrity in Canadian public life. Science for Peace knew him as a benefactor and one of the most persistent and pragmatic peace advocates in Canada. In the … Read more Walter Gordon 1906-1987

Dear, admired friend of peacemakers the world over. “..(The) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) (was) set up to commemorate the 150 years of peace for Sweden from 1814. I was chairman of the government committee which formulated its constitution and plans of work. The follow-up of these was assured by Gunnar Myrdal, as chair­man … Read more In memoriam: Alva Myrdal, 1902-1986