Donald Stephen Bubar, MSc'81, long-time President and CEO of Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., passed away in his home on July 30, 2023, at the age of 68.
The Bubar family has a strong connection with Queen’s Department of Geological Sciences and Geological Engineering. Don graduated with an MSc in Mineral Exploration in 1981. He was married to Marcia Mazurski who completed an MSc in Geology in 1982. Their son Andrew Bubar completed an MSc in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Heather Jamieson.
Don was known as a visionary who recognized years before most others the importance of critical minerals for the Canadian economy. He also advocated for greater and earlier engagement with Indigenous communities through the PDAC and Avalon.
A full description of Don’s contributions to geology and mining can be found at https://www.mining.com/obituary-don-bubar-remembered-as-key-architect-of-critical-minerals-narrative/.
Friends and colleagues are welcome to attend a celebration of life for Bubar at PJ O’Brien Irish Pub & Restaurant, in Toronto on Oct. 5 from at 3 p.m.