Obituary of Ronald William Missen

Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering, University of Toronto.On Saturday, March 31, 2007, at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Bobbie (nee Ward) for 55 years. Dear father of Nancy Beverly, Kathryn Missen, Brenda Missen and Lynne Missen Jolly and father-in-law of Bill Beverly and Brad Jolly. Much loved granddad of Harriet Clunie, Meaghan and Sarah Beverly, and Jenny, Julia and Gavin Jolly. Predeceased by his sisters Helen Missen and Anne Armstrong. Survived by his brother Edward Missen. Ron was born in St. Catharines, Ontario. He received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Queen�s University and his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. He was a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Toronto for 37 years, including five years as Vice-Provost (Professional Faculties). He was co-author of two Chemical Engineering textbooks and author or co-author of more than 50 research articles. He was a registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 4. The funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 5 at ST. JOHN�S YORK MILLS, 19 Don Ridge Drive. Reception to follow at the church. An award is to be established at the University of Toronto in memory of Professor R. W. Missen. Donations to the award may be made to "University of Toronto� c/o Professor Douglas Reeve, Chair, Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, 200 College Street, Toronto, M5S 3E5.