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News & Stories: In Memoriam

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February 26, 2026

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ Remembers Dr. Brader Adaleine Brathwaite, Alumna

The revered alum, and former dean in medical sciences at the University of the West Indies, earned her ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ doctorate degree in educational psychology. Her career spanned over four decades as an author, teacher, researcher and policymaker. Please join us in remembering Dr. Brathwaite's enduring impact.
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February 11, 2026

In Memoriam: Nina Sophia Dixon, ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ Student

Nina, a Master of Teaching student at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ who was passionate about athletics, was a star from the very beginning. From kindergarten onward, she distinguished herself as a gifted and determined student, excelling in spelling bees, poetry contests, art competitions, and sports.
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October 4, 2025

Before becoming a professor at ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ, Ed was a high school teacher and school principal. He will be remembered as a a staunch supporter of young scholars, both students and new faculty members. A celebration of life will be held at the Cordova Bay United Church, 813 Claremont Avenue, Victoria on November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
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September 5, 2025

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ was an important place to Professor Conle. She also cared deeply for her community in Appenzell, Switzerland with fond memories of music and dance. Carola will be deeply missed by her colleagues and fellow scholars in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning and her beloved friends and family.
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July 6, 2025

Tomoko, a two-time ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ graduate and proud co-owner and clinical psychologist at Connected Hands: Centre for Psychological Wellbeing, passed suddenly on July 6. She will be dearly missed by the ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ community, her husband Dr. Saad Chahine, her daughter Olive, and beloved family.
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April 12, 2025

MEd graduate William Babátúndé Thomas, remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 87. He will be forever missed.
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May 3, 2025

Virginia Morse Stead, Alumna

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ remembers proud alumna Dr. Virginia Morse Stead who was passionate about education, earning her EdD degree and becoming the founding book series editor for Equity in Higher Education Theory, Policy, & Praxis.
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January 14, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Grant Fleming, a husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, teacher, mentor, friend and alumnus of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
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April 30, 2025

Donald (Don) Galbraith, Faculty

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ is sad to share the passing of former faculty member Donald (Don) Galbraith. He retired in 2004 and worked in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 30, 2025.
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March 28, 2025

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ Remembers Sylvia Shun Wah Lim, Staff Member

¹û½´ÊÓÆµ remembers Sylvia who worked in the ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ Library print shop for many years. ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ student Joshua Lim shares that his grandmother Sylvia passed away peacefully in her 85th year with a full heart knowing she had her family by her side.