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PROFESSOR ROD YELLON
Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2016
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryPROFESSOR ROD YELLON 1943 - 2016 On Sunday, October 9, 2016, Professor Rod Yellon passed away after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his mother, Betty Yellon, in Toronto. Born in England, Rod came to Canada at an early age with his parents, and grew up in Montreal. He attended McGill University, and pursued further studies at Oxford before taking up a position in the Department of Political Studies at the University of Manitoba, where he taught for four decades, retiring in 2009. Rod was a dedicated teacher and researcher. In retirement he continued his researches in Soviet history and political theory, and volunteered regularly at fund drives for various charities. A man of broad cultural interests, Rod especially loved opera. In recent years deteriorating health severely hampered his mobility, but his intellectual energy and challenging nature remained vigorous to the end. A memorial gathering will be held at his home; details to be announced in next weekend's Free Press. For online condolences or to light a memorial candle please log onto www.mosaicfunerals.ca 1839 Inkster Blvd. 1006 Nairn Ave. 204-275-5555
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2016
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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RIP: Rod Yellon was one of my favourite Teachers at University. - Posted by: Lesley Campbell (Former student) on: Oct 18, 2016
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Many fond memories of a most interesting colleague. Hail and farewell - Posted by: tom Peterson (and Nydia) (fellow member of the political science department) on: Oct 16, 2016
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