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KEEPING IN TOUCH
2000’s 1990s
Mary Alice (Blyth), Sc’81, MSc’92,
and Rob Snetsinger, Sc’85, MSc’93,
are pleased to congratulate their
daughter Megan, Artsci’13, on
obtaining her BSc in biology and
mathematics. They’re seen here at
Megan’s convocation in June.
Proud grandfathers are Colin R. Blyth,
Arts’44, MA’46, (Professor Emeritus,
Mathematics) and John A. Snetsinger,
Arts’49.
Notes
Science’88…still great!
Members of Science’88 are invited to
a reunion barbeque in Toronto on
October 4, a year after they gathered
back on campus for Homecoming
and their 25th anniversary. Contact
Mary Ann Turcke (maryann.turcke
@bell.ca) or Anne Raymond (anneraymond@xtremeproductivity.com)
for details.
Job News
Rob Tait, Artsci’83, has launched
Alzlive, a digital content and resource
platform for unpaid family caregivers
of people living with Alzheimer’s
and/or dementia. Rob is interested in
connecting with any Queen’s alumni
interested in contributing to the site.
You can reach him at rob@alzlive.com.
Dot Whitehouse, Artsci/Ed’85, recently
re-opened her private counselling
practice in individual, couple
and sex therapy. After working in the
field of sexuality education and
counselling since 1987, Dot had
taken a two-year hiatus. While based
in the Toronto area, Dot also works
with clients via phone and Skype.
dot@dotwhitehouse.com
John Witjes, Sc’86, is now associate
vice-principal, facilities at Queen’s.
John has worked at Queen’s since
1991, most recently as director, engineering
and operations.
Deaths
Elizabeth Kyle, BA’86, died April 1,
with her parents at her side, after a
10-year battle with MS. Liz studied
politics at Queen’s and Edinburgh
University. She worked in London
for the British House of Commons
and an investment firm, and then
made a life for herself (and dogs
Katie and Mac) in Musquodoboit
Harbour, NS. There, she worked in
the insurance, banking and investment
industries. She also served in
the Naval Reserve in Halifax for
some years. The most notable of
Liz’s working adventures was her
time aboard an Arctic supply ship.
Thomas Neil Sargeant, Artsci’82, of
Ompah, ON, died suddenly on Aug.
15, 2013, aged 53. He is survived by
his wife, Tammy, five children, and
extended family, including nephew
Arthur Cota, ConEd’07, MEd’11
(Susan Longworth, ConEd’07). Tom is
also fondly remembered by his colleagues
at Correctional Service
Canada and his many friends.
1990s.
Births
Letitia Midmore, Sc’98, and husband
AJ Sessa welcomed Anna Leigh
Sessa, a little earlier than expected, on
March 25. Everyone is doing well and
Victoria, 2, is thrilled to be a big sister.
The family resides in the San Francisco
Bay area, where Letitia works for the
Electric Power Research Institute.
Shannon Paul, Artsci’93, and
Marwan Abouhalka welcomed
daughter Mariya Grace on Dec 16,
2013. They are enjoying life in
Pemberton, BC. Shannon is on maternity
leave until September 2014
from her chiropractic practice. Mariya
has many Queen’s aunties and uncles
in her life to show her the way!
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