In Memoriam

We are sad to announce the passing of Ann Elizabeth Munro Walmsley (nee Hewson), aged 91, who passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at Kingston General Hospital. Ann slipped away peacefully with her family by her side.

Ann was predeceased by her husband, Douglas (BA’57, LLM‘60); and beloved son, Ian (BA‘87). She is survived by her brother, James Hewson; her devoted son, Chris (Sc’91, MSc‘98); and his wife, Linda; and her two cherished grandchildren, Drew and Benjamin. Ann took great pride in her family.

Ann was born and raised in the small town of Thornbury. After high school she found a job at Sick Kids in Toronto as a x-ray technician before heading to university in Kingston. She graduated from Queen’s with an Arts degree in 1957 and was a proud alumna. It was at Queen’s where she met her future husband, Doug. Immediately following graduation, she took a job at the Chalk River Nuclear facility. Later returning to Kingston, she worked at a DND Lab on the base while living in the small annex to what is now the revitalized Frontenac Club.

Ann and Doug married in 1963 and settled in Toronto, where Ann worked as a research scientist for the Government of Ontario Virology Lab. In 1965 they moved to Picton when Doug joined the family law practice. After starting their family, they eventually moved into Heatherbrae, their home on Main Street for many years, of which Ann was so proud. While raising her family in Picton, Ann devoted herself to numerous creative and entrepreneurial endeavors, notably organizing and running the first Bed & Breakfast network in Picton.  

With her sons at Queen’s, Ann returned to Toronto to take care of her ailing mother in the family home. After that time, Ann remained in Toronto and maintained an active and social life there until moving to Kingston in recent years to be closer to her family. 

Ann was a gracious, intelligent, and independent woman. She stayed engaged with current affairs, and reading the G&M was a daily ritual. She enjoyed travelling and experiencing the different cultures of the places she visited. Most importantly, Ann treasured time with her family, friends, and the heritage that shaped her. Her timeless style and genteel manner will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Ann will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched. Her legacy of love and grace will endure in the hearts of those who loved her. 

Albert Carl Streith, “Squeegy” – Carl to his family, Squeegy to his Queen’s comrades and Al to his Bell Canada colleagues – passed away peacefully with his wife and family at his side on Dec. 9, 2024, as the sun rose at London University Hospital.

Beloved wife of Jessie for a wonderful 63 years; devoted father to Hallie and Frank, Peter and Karin, and Paul and Jana; doting and loving grandfather to Seth and Rilinda; Diandra and Jordan; Griffin, Lucas and David; David and Sam; Laura and Chris; Emily and Olivia. Carl’s two great grandsons, Eli Lynton and Leo Carl, brought him such genuine joy. Nothing was more important to Carl than his family. He was a pillar of strength for all those he called family and could always be counted on to guide or assist anyone in need. He taught the importance of being someone you could count on in all aspects of life. 

Carl was a kind and thoughtful man, a devoted family man, a great teacher and an even greater friend. Carl attended Queen’s and graduated in 1963 with a degree in electrical engineering. He spoke lovingly about his time; his lifelong friends, PeeWee, Tank and Pump. He shared stories of the grease poll and other engineering traditions with the biggest smile on his face. 

He went on to have a lifelong career at Bell Canada and, after retiring, Carl built a beautiful home on the lake for family and friends, who were always welcome. We all have many wonderful memories of times with Carl and Jessie at “the cottage.” Every summer the grandchildren would come up to get spoiled rotten. 

He loved cats, and they loved him. Whenever there was a new kitten in the family, we would have to frisk Carl before he left, as he notoriously had that kitten quietly tucked away in his shirt as he was trying to make his escape. We were all so blessed to have had Carl in our lives!

In loving memory of Patricia Jane Scott, who passed away in Cobourg, Ont., on Jan. 17, 2025, at the age of 72, with her husband and children at her side. 

Pat was born to George Lloyd Stevenson and Dorothy Edith Grant on March 11, 1952, in Ottawa. The daughter of a chartered accountant and an occupational therapist, Pat led a quintessentially Canadian childhood. 

Patsy, as she was known in her early days, spent summers at the family cottage on Hurds Lake canoeing and enjoying the outdoors, while winters were spent at their ski cabin near Camp Fortune. In Ottawa, Hurds Lake and at the cabin, she was always surrounded by many loving relatives and family friends.

Pat attended Queen’s and graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Occupational Therapy in 1974. Pat’s career as an occupational therapist spanned over 40 years across both Canada and the U.S. Pat was dedicated to her patients, spending many evenings working to request charity funding to improve their quality of life. Pat retired in 2015.

It was also at Queen’s where Pat met the love of her life, Iain Wesley Scott. Pat and Iain were married at Grant Hall on Sept. 29, 1979. Iain lovingly played the foil to Pat’s more traditional and conservative temperament with jokes and playfulness, a successful recipe that led to an enduring and steadfast relationship of over 52 years and marriage of over 45 years. Pat and Iain, who were best friends and soulmates, had their daughter (Courtney) in 1983 and son (Cameron) in 1985.

Pat was described by many who knew her as vibrant and full of life. Always on the go, Pat loved to visit Toronto every week for lectures at a local university, sharing what she’d learned with her family. Her keen sense of style and design was renowned – friends wondered what colourful new pair of glasses she’d be wearing next to complement her striking white hair; her garden was featured on home design tours; and she designed a wedding dress for her daughter.  Above all, Pat was devoted to her family, providing steadfast support for her husband, children and granddaughter, Evelyn.

Pat is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Iain; son, Cameron; daughter, Courtney; granddaughter, Evelyn Farlinger; sister, Sue Pennal; nieces, Steph and Merel and brother-in-law, Rick Scott. 

With heavy hearts, we share the news of Michael’s passing after a brief battle with cancer. Michael passed on Oct. 9, the day of his 53rd wedding anniversary to the late Anne Rosemary (Rommie), whom he adored and missed immensely. 

Michael was the cherished father of Chris, Julie, and Ted Osborne (Heather); beloved grandpa of Julianne Rosemary (Cullen); son of the late Philip and Lily Nihmey; brother to George and Nick; and was predeceased by brothers, Elias and John. He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews, godchildren, students, and friends.

Michael was a lifelong athlete. He played football at both Carleton University, where he completed his undergraduate, and Queen’s, where he attended Teacher’s College and proudly won the 1968 Vanier Cup. He also played hockey for many years and continued to play baseball until the age of 78. 

During his brilliant teaching career, he taught at several Ottawa high schools, including Highland Park, Commerce, Ottawa Technical, and Immaculata (as vice principal), touching the lives of countless students and staff alike. Michael ended his career at St. Patrick’s High School, where he helped to bring back and coach his favourite sport, football. He was passionate about teaching and always wanted the best for his students. He always enjoyed running into former students and hearing about their lives. He prided himself on remembering them by name even many years later. 

Loved by so many, Michael was a stand-up guy, a funny, warm, and wonderful person, and the most amazing, supportive father, who would do anything for his children. He will be greatly missed by all of those whose lives he touched.

With boundless gratitude to the Almighty God and acceptance of his will, the Nabutete family announce the departure of Margaret Ann Nabutete (nee Mason), which occurred on June 10, 2020, in Nairobi, Kenya.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a missionary couple, the late Pastor Arthur and Lilian Mason. Margaret, a registered nurse with a Bachelor's in Nursing Education from Queen’s and a Masters of Public Administration in Hospital and Health Management (1974, New York University), worked as an instructor at St. John's Hospital School of Nursing (Newfoundland); was an instructor of Foreign Nursing Students at Mount Sinai Hospital (New York City, N.Y.); head of Nursing at Mohawk College (Hamilton); chairperson of Health Sciences Department at Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie); and an instrumental music teacher and founder of Staccato Recorders Orchestra, in Nairobi. 

Until her death, Margaret was happily married to Frank H. Nabutete, her Queen's sweetheart, with whom she had five children: Eric, Edmund, Elias, Lilian and adopted son Calvin. She touched many lives and positively impacted the communities she became a part of around the Globe.