The O’Brien Foundation remembers with gratitude the Fellows who have passed away and honours their contributions to their communities, their fields, and the legacy of the Foundation.

We welcome updates from members of the O’Brien community. If you are aware of the passing of a Fellow who is not included here, or have information you would like to share, please contact the Executive Director (exec.director@obrienfoundation.ca).

In Memoriam

Scott, Richard, J., (1976) Fredericton, New Brunswick: Postgraduate Studies in Law, University of Michigan

Smith, Beverley G., (1992) Fredericton, New Brunswick: Sabbatical Studies in Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct, Cambridge University.

Burdon, Van, (1976) Renforth, New Brunswick: Cello Studies, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, England.

Bourque, Lisa N. (1989) Fredericton, New Brunswick; Doctoral Studies in Social Anthropology, Cambridge University.

Shannon, Dr. Vincent T., (1978) Saint John, New Brunswick: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dental Surgery, Tufts University, Boston.

McLellan, Kerry, S., (1991) Morrisdale, New Brunswick: Doctoral Studies in International Business, University of Western Ontario.

MacMurray, John S. W., Saint John, New Brunswick: Trumpet Studies, Trinity College, London, England.


Rimmer, David M., Fredericton, New Brunswick: Ecology of Atlantic Salmon, University of New Brunswick.


Snowden, James D., Sackville, New Brunswick: Doctoral Studies in History, Maritime Provinces, University of New Brunswick.


McPherson, David E., Saint John, New Brunswick: Research in Psychiatry and Public Health, McGill University.