Class Notes

Alexus and Eric met on their first day at Queen’s in September 2015. More than 10 years later, they were married in July of 2026. They celebrated with family, friends, and many fellow alumni at the Quinta de Sant’Ana vineyard in Portugal. Now living in Montreal, Eric also recently completed his PhD in molecular biology at McGill University, and the couple is excited to begin their next chapter together.

April 23, 1950 – August 26, 2026

Janice Laurie Kaye, of Toronto, died at home after a brief illness. She was 76.

Brilliant, sensitive and candid, Janice will be remembered for her sharp mind, her quick wit, her fondness for fine foods and her love of the performing arts. Her death came as a shock to family, friends, and residents of Performing Arts Lodge (PAL), where she resided.

Born to Alex B. Kaye and Elinor Kaye of Willowdale, Ont., she is survived by sisters, Marcia Kaye (Alan Martin) and Jacqui Tucker (Paul, deceased); nieces, Lindsay Martin (Mark Yamashita) and Jocelyn Martin; great-nephew, Malcolm; and great-niece, Quinn; and former partners, Wayne Fenske and Robert Knowlton. She was preceded in death by her parents; older sister, Michele Macdonald of Kentucky; brother-in-law, Paul Tucker; and first love, Geoffrey Marsh.

Janice excelled academically. She received her PhD in 2007 from the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television in Los Angeles, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Gender Studies there. Janice was the winner of a long list of awards from the U.S. and Canada, and had articles, book reviews and encyclopedia entries published.

Formerly a publicist and communications professional in the Canadian and American film and television industries, she was a founding member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television. From 2007 to 2010, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), doing research in cinema, television ,and screenwriting. She also taught international Film Theory, Canadian National Cinema/s and Writing for Television while there.

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Don is an Emmy Award-winning musician and is the most recent inductee into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. Don’s friend and colleague, Rik Emmett (of the band Triumph and also an inductee) gave a speech about Don’s four-decade music career during the induction on Sept. 13 at Memorial Park. The Walk of Fame is a permanent outdoor attraction that honours prominent musicians, songwriters, and industry builders, and features granite plaques embedded along the walking paths of Memorial Park in Port Credit. Other inductees include: Oscar Peterson, Jeff Healey, George Stroumboulopoulos, and Ronnie Hawkins. 

Photo: (left) Don Breithaupt and Rik Emmett.

Scarlett was recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40; an award that identifies outstanding young achievers in Canadian business, visionaries, and innovators. Scarlett is Chief Financial Officer of Calfrac Well Services (TSX: CFW), a publicly traded global industrial services provider. With over $300 billion in capital markets transactions experience and operational leadership of an over $5-billion asset business, she has built her career translating capital, strategy, and governance into growth and long-term value. Recognized nationally as Canada’s Investment Banker of the Year, Scarlett brings a rare combination of capital markets expertise, public-company executive leadership, governance, and institution-building experience. 

Barry is one of four Queen’s alumni, and one of six attorneys from the legal firm Littler, who have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ in Labour and Employment Law. Those included in Best Lawyers® are recognized through confidential peer reviews by fellow lawyers evaluating their professional proficiency, integrity and experience. Littler is the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management.