Wednesday, November 24, 2010

John A. Weil (1929-2010)

Colleagues,

It is with sadness that we inform you that John A. Weil, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Saskatchewan, died last Wednesday, November 17, 2010 in Saskatoon at the age of 81. John Weil was a well-known EPR personality, not only in Canada but also world-wide, who made many significant contributions to the theory and practice of magnetic resonance. He was a wonderful mentor and friend. He will be greatly missed.

John's family is planning a memorial reception to honor his life. You are welcome to attend the reception which will be held on Wednesday December 29, 2010, 3-6 pm, at the Edwards Family Centre (333 4th Avenue North) in Saskatoon. For more information and to read the obituary published in Saskatoon StarPhoenix:
http://www.legacy.com/CAN-SASKATOON/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=146687310

The remembrance book is open online so you can leave your tributes and condolences for the family
http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/can-saskatoon/guestbook.aspx?n=john-weil&pid=146687310

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that the charitable donations to be made to support the research of young scientists at the University of Saskatchewan, Department of Chemistry, contact person: Ronda Duke (306) 966-4655, with a notation that it is in memory of Dr. John A. Weil.

Dr. Keith Brown
Department of Chemistry
Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Center
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
306-966-1725
http://chem4823.usask.ca/kbrown.html