The University of Prince Edward Island community was saddened to learn of the recent deaths of two retired professors.

Dr. Thomas Trenton, associate professor of sociology (retired), passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Andrews of Stratford. Tom enjoyed a full and satisfying career in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and will be dearly missed by his former students and colleagues. No visitation or funeral service will be held by request. Read the obituary 

Dr. James Rigney, professor of chemistry (retired) and UPEI Founder, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Jim served as the first president of the UPEI Faculty Association, and was a dedicated professor at UPEI for 24 years, caring for his students both academically and personally. A private family visitation and service (invitation only) will be held. Read the obituary 

UPEI expresses condolences on behalf of the entire community to the families, friends, and colleagues of Dr. Trenton and Dr. Rigney. The University will lower the flags on campus to half-mast in their memory.