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Celebration of life

Remembering a remarkable friend, colleague and mentor

Campus and Community

Oct. 25, 2016

A celebration of the life of Dr. Richard J. Marceau, Memorial’s vice-president (research) from 2013-16, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m.

The celebration will take place in the D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music, on the St. John’s campus.

Members of the university community are welcome to attend to remember a remarkable friend, colleague and mentor. A reception will follow.

The event will be hosted by President Gary Kachanoski and include speakers from the university community. The celebration will be live webcast.

To view the webcast, or to send a message of condolence, please visit here.

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