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  • Michael Payne, Class Notes

    1990s

    Michael Payne 

    – Artsci’99

    Fall 2024

    Michael and Michael Hilborn, who attended undergraduate classes in 1971 at Queen's, recently co-authored a self-published collection of one-liners, anecdotes and short stories about life in a modern high school, entitled, The Book of Idiots. The authors, who spent their career teaching and enjoying their time in the classroom, spill the beans on staff relationships, truancy, exams, visits to the principal’s office, and more. Short stories zoom in on classes in science, gym, and health, including sex ed for Grade 9–10 boys. The book is available from in digital and print formats. 

  • 1970s

    George J.A. Vassos

    – Com’76, Law’80

    Fall 2024

    Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that George, a partner with the firm, has been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in labour and employment law.

  • 1970s

    George J.A. Vassos

    – Com’76, Law’80

    Fall 2024

    Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that George, a partner with the firm, has been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in labour and employment law.

  • 1970s

    Barry Kuretzky

    – Law’78

    Fall 2024

    Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that partner, Barry, has been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada in labour and employment law.

  • Bruce Weir, Class Notes

    1970s

    Bruce Weir 

    – Sc’71 

    Fall 2024

    Bruce welcomed his grandson, Alex McArthur (Artsci’27), to Kanata and congratulated him on being selected to sit on the AMS’ board of directors at Queen’s.

  • 1950s

    Beverley May (MacKinnon)

    – BA’53 

    Fall 2024

    Beverley May (MacKinnon) passed away on Sept. 1, 2024, at the age of 92. She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn and Diana (BNSc'82) (Don, Sc'80); her grandchildren, Stephanie and David; and her great-grandchild, Shane. 

    Following graduation from Queen's, Bev continued her studies at Kingston General Hospital to become an RN. She lived the majority of her adult life in Pointe Claire, Quebec, raising her family, working as a nurse at Ville Marie Social Services, and doing extensive volunteer work, including as a board member of the local Lakeshore General Hospital. For the last three years, Bev enjoyed living closer to family members in Haliburton, Ontario.