In Memory of Kent Shillinglaw
Kent was born in Seaforth, Ontario. He grew up on a farm near Londesboro with his older brother, Kevin and his parents, Bruce and Harriet. Kent attended Hullett Central Public School in Londesboro and Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton. He graduated from high...
In Memory of Kristen O'Halloran
While Kristen O’Halloran’s life ended too soon at the age of 25 after a courageous battle against cancer, her years here were full, and her legacy lives on in the Kristen O’Halloran Memorial Bursary Endowment, presented annually to a nursing student. In her 25 years,...
In Memory of Les Zoltai
Les Zoltai was Fanshawe College’s Director of Athletics from 1967-85. During his tenure, he guided 12 intercollegiate sport programs to 28 Provincial and 3 National titles. Zoltai was a part of the inaugural seven, a group of athletic directors that founded the OCAA...
In Memory of Lina Solh
A bright light, full of compassion, a warrior for the poor and so full of dignity. Lina was born with spina bifida, a condition that over time would render her wheelchair-bound. Consequently, her greatest challenge was mobility. In her country of origin, services...
In Memory of Lois and Bob Hasen
Lois and Bob recognized the importance of education and valued the fundamental and community learning which takes place at Fanshawe. Lois Aileen Hasen believed whole-heartedly in life-long learning and graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree at the age of 63. With...
In Memory of Louise Welshman
Louise Welshman graduated from the first graduating class of the Fashion Design Program in 1977. “I can fondly remember the thoughtful, pleasant student that Louise consistently portrayed” says Theresa Vander Hoeven, founder, co ordinator and professor of the...
In Memory of Marian and John Dill
Keith Dill established the Marian and John Dill Bursary in 2008 to honour his parents.
In Memory of Marilyn Sue (Lynne) Swanson
Marilyn Sue (Lynne) Swanson was a former Fanshawe staff member, a longtime disability advocate and Free Press columnist. Her life changed forever on a Sunday morning in 1984 when she felt a slight pain behind her eye. Left blind in that eye for three months, Swanson...
In Memory of Marjory (Miller) Calcott
Marjory (Miller) Calcott lived a long and rich life eager for adventure and travel, new friends and new experiences. Growing up in a large farm family she never had the opportunity to attend college. She became a dental assistant to a small town dentist and...
In Memory of Marlene Rogers
Sandra Hennessey, a former staff member at Fanshawe College, established a bursary in memory of her good friend and colleague, Marlene Rogers. Marlene was a strong, forthright and caring woman who forged relationships that were meaningful and enduring. She wasn’t...
In Memory of Mary Ann Darling
Mary Ann Darling (Audio-Visual Production ’72) worked as an audio-visual technologist at Fanshawe for 15 years while volunteering as an alumni president from 1979 to 1981. In 1987. Mary Ann was named the first alumni officer serving the almost 30,000 grads. Her life...
In Memory of Mary Ellen Chalmers
Dr. Cathy Faulds, a comprehensive family physician who practices in palliative care, established the Mary Ellen Chalmers Award in Nursing in 2015. The Mary Ellen Chalmers Award in Nursing is presented to a student who has completed year 2 of Fanshawe’s Bachelor of...
In Memory of Michael Barrington Hall
The Michael Barrington Hall Memorial Award in Co-operative Education was established by family and friends of Michael Barrington Hall.
In Memory of Michael Kemp
The Michael Kemp Memorial Bursary was established by Toni Kemp, in honour of her late husband Michael.
In Memory of Michael W. Groves
Michael W. Groves (Little Michael, Monkey, Milkey Duds, Mikey G) was a very loving young man adored by all who knew him. He wore his heart on his sleeve and was dearly loved by family and many friends. At family gatherings, children sought him out because he was so...
In Memory of M.M. Brock
The M.M. Brock Memorial Award was established by the late Mona Robinson to honour her sister Myrtle.
In Memory of Norman Dickout
The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture (OCFA) established the Norman Dickout Awards in 1992 in memory of Norman. Norman was from Ingersoll and passed away in 1990 at the age of 37. The Oxford County Federation of Agriculture are a local, general farm...
In Memory of Peter Sbrizzi
The Peter Sbrizzi Memorial Award was established in 2020 by Forest City Casting Inc. in memory of their colleague, Peter Sbrizzi, who unexpectedly passed away in 2019. Peter was an outstanding fisherman, but even better friend. He would give his all to those he...
In Memory of Pieter Das
Pieter Das was a machinist who learned his trade in Holland before moving to Canada as a young man. He taught at Fanshawe’s St. Thomas/Elgin Campus, but devoted countless late night hours in his basement developing a passion into a profitable and enjoyable business,...
In Memory of R.C. Hamilton
The late Joan Hamilton established the R.C. Hamilton Award in 2007 in memory of her husband, Robinson.
In Memory of R.J. Scotty Boswell
The R.J. Scotty Boswell Award was established to honour R.J. Scotty Boswell.
In Memory of Rob Chilvers
The Chilvers Big Picture Award was established by Graphic Design faculty and College friends in tribute to Rob’s extraordinary devotion to students, faculty and the College that he loved during the years 1996-2013. As a former faculty member and coordinator in the...
In Memory of Sadie Benner
Sadie Benner (1905-1982) was a woman with an intellectual disability who lived in the London area. She lived during a time in Ontario when there were very limited services and supports available for individuals with Developmental Disabilities and their families. ...
In Memory of Scott Gedies
This award has been established in memory of a fine young man, Scott Gedies (1973-1993). As a teenager and, later on, a Fanshawe College student in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program, Scott spent many hours helping his dad, the chair of the division, with...
In Memory of Selma Hijazi-Gravelle
The Selma Hijazi-Gravelle Leadership Award was established by Denis Gravelle and family in honour of his wife Selma. Selma unfortunately passed away in February 2009, at the age of 49.
In Memory of Shelagh Dillon Watters
Family and friends of the late Shelagh Dillon Watters established the Shelagh Dillon Watters Bursary in her memory. Shelagh grew up in London, Ontario during the 30’s on a small farm, and took on family responsibilities from an early age. Shelagh graduated from high...
In Memory of Stuart J. Bannister
This award has been established in memory of Stuart Bannister who tragically lost his life on June 13, 2008 at 29 years of age. Stuart was a journeyman plumber who began his plumbing career with Atchison Plumbing & Heating Ltd. in 2002. Stuart came to the plumbing...
In Memory of S. Victor Mosher
The S. Victor Mosher Memorial Award was established by friends and family of the late Victor Mosher.
In Memory of Tara Mundy
Fanshawe alumni Tara Mundy was known for her warmth, humour and ability to mentor her colleagues through creative collaboration and sharing of professional practices. A talented graphic designer with a keen interest in her profession, Tara was one of the few...
In Memory of Teresa Richman
Born on January 14, 1960 in Dunnville Ontario, Teresa grew up with four brothers in a large, tightknit family. This awarded her many opportunities to develop close relationships and a tough, cando attitude. In school, she was involved in many clubs and sports, such...