Departed Allisonians Fall 2023
Please feel welcome to submit memories of departed Allisonians you have known and loved and we will be happy to share short tributes.
Alumni
Robert W. Annand — 1946
Molly Reid — 1947
John T. Jones — 1949
Joan L. McCurdy — 1950
Ruth E. Bulmer — 1950
Phyllis Joan Gosnell — 1953
Carolyn A. Barrett — 1953
Diana J. Smith — 1954
Pearl T. Colpitts — 1954
Floyd E. Ross — 1955
Christine E. Munro — 1956
Peter H. MacRae — 1956
Joan M. Angus — 1957
Robert A. Kilcup — 1962
Crystal J. Best — 1962
Ken F. Cameron — 1963
Donald E. Hamilton — 1964
Barbara J. Cawkell — 1965
Robert E. Lutes — 1969
Ronald G. Muir — 1972
Maxine P. Resk — 1975
Hallie J. Bass — 1976
Juliet C. Wilson — 1991
Peter H. Van Der Griend — 1991
C. Brock Fraser — 2009
Friends
Lorrie Bell Hawkins
Dr. Peter M. Ennals
Dr. Arthur Miller
Dr. Donald O. Wells
Staff
Steve Bruno
Tributes
Donald Otis Wells
Donald Otis Wells, former President and Vice-Chancellor, passed away on July 2, 2023, at the age of 90.
Don joined Mount Allison University as the 10th President and Vice-Chancellor in 1986 and contributed greatly to the administration of the University during his tenure, particularly during the sesquicentennial anniversary in 1989. Former colleague and friend, Fine Arts professor emeritus Thaddeus Holownia recalls that arts and literature found a voice at Mount Allison during Don’s leadership, including facilitating the publication of Nine Allisonian Poets and a small History of Mount Allison University.
Don went on to serve as President of the University of Regina from 1990-1998. He retired in 1998 and moved to Wolfville, NS. He was passionate about community and continued to contribute to Canada’s higher education system and was awarded a 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal for his efforts.
Mount Allison expresses its deepest condolences to the family and friends of departed Allisonians. They have all played a part in the University’s story and their memory and accomplishments live on in the continued growth and evolution of our campus community.