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Gary Ralph Peck passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 8, 2025, at Health Sciences North after a brief illness. Gary is survived by his daughter, Laura McMahon and her husband, Brian; son, David; wife, Karen; and his beloved grandchildren, Owen and Gavin. He is also survived by his partner, Rochelle True; brother, Brian and his wife, Cindy; and niece, Tami; and nephew, Jim. 

Born in Leeds County in 1946 and raised in Parry Sound by his parents, Ralph and Bernice, he completed his undergraduate degree at Queen’s and his master’s at the University of Waterloo. With his now former wife, Diane Raddatz, they moved to Sudbury, where Gary began teaching at Garson High School. He then moved to Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School, where he taught for 35 years, winning public school teacher of the year in 2007 – his last year at Lo-Ellen Park. As a beloved teacher and colleague at Lo-Ellen Park, Gary imparted his passion for Canadian history and the transformative impact of learning. He always enjoyed running into former students, and he also made lifelong friends with his colleagues, who appreciated his quick wit and dedication to his chosen career. Gary never gave up on a student and worked hard to ensure every student who entered classroom #344 left feeling valued. 

Although Gary moved to Sudbury in his mid-20s, he was committed to his adopted hometown. He wrote a weekly local history column, “The Not-so-Distant Past,” for The Sudbury Star and was proud to sit as the city councilor for Ward 3 in the 1980s. 

Over 40 years ago, Gary was instrumental in starting the Sudbury Genealogical Society, and later in life he was an active member of the Sudbury District Branch of the Ontario Geological Society, helping to document cemeteries throughout the Sudbury Region with a dedicated team and Rochelle by his side. 

Gary’s love of Canadian history extended to collecting a variety of antiques. He especially enjoyed taking his children on antique hunting adventures around the province.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martha McConnachie on April 1, 2025. She passed quietly in her sleep. 

She was born on Oct. 3, 1954, in Mt. Kisco, New York, to the late Thomas and Helen (Tice) McLaren. She was predeceased by her beloved sister, Nancy Lee McLaren, and brother-in-law, Mark Gilligan, of Delhi, NY.

Martha was a vibrant and generous soul. She will be deeply missed by her devoted husband of 52 years, Daniel; her daughters, Grace (Jason) McConnachie and Sarah (Sean) McConnachie; her grandchildren, Alice Ngo and Maggie Landsman; her brother, James (Nancy Jean) McLaren; her nieces, Jamie McLaren and Casey McLaren; and numerous friends.

Martha and Daniel met at Queen’s and were married in 1973. She was from a long line of Queen's grads: her grandfather, Arthur McLaren (MEng’11); her uncle, Jim McLaren (MEng’39); and her dad, Tom McLaren (BComH’49). Our daughter, Grace McConnachie, is also a Queen's grad (Artsci’06) and Nutritional Science 2008. They were married for 52 years.

Martha had a wonderful 30-year career as an elementary music teacher. Music, family, reading and travel were her passions. 

Tomorrow is not promised. It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Georgijev, Judy (Beaudry) of St. Thomas, who passed away peacefully at her residence on Dec. 18, 2024, at the age of 59. Beloved wife of Boris Georgijev; cherished mother of Chloe and Ethan; dear sister of Rick Beaudry (Jennifer Lovelady).

Judy was born on June 23, 1965, to the late George and Betty (Milligan) Beaudry. She was a loving daughter-in-law to Barica Georgijev (late Trajan); sister-in-law to Walter and Karen Georgijev; devoted cousin, niece and aunt to her extended family.

A proud graduate with honours at Queen's, majoring in Life Sciences. Judy began her career in bovine homeopathy before spending 30 years at Trojan Technologies, starting in purchasing and later excelling in sales, where she spent the rest of her career.

Judy's greatest joy came from her children, family, friends and her dog, Ivy. She loved hosting events for family and friends, was an avid reader, enjoyed board games and was always ready for a good game of Euchre. She had a passion for travel, the outdoors, camping and anything on the water.

Throughout her courageous journey with cancer, Judy was an incredible inspiration. She never allowed her illness to define her, instead focusing on her family and others with unwavering strength and positivity. Her generosity knew no bounds, and her radiant smile illuminated every room she entered. Judy always gave more than she received back. Through to her last breath, she was more worried about her family than herself. A remarkably selfless life lived.

"The sun shines in every sky. Just look beyond the clouds into tomorrow."

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!