Laurier mourns the loss of R. John Kominar
Wilfrid Laurier University mourns the passing of R. John Kominar, retired professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Kominar began instructing at Laurier in 1969 and retired in 2006.
A funeral was held on Sept. 23 at Erb & Good Family Funeral Home. Condolences to the family can be sent on the home’s website and donations to a charity of the sender’s choice are asked for by the family.
The loss of a member of the Laurier community has a profound impact on students and the university community. There are numerous services and supports available for those who need them:
- Student Wellness Centres: 519.884.0710 x3146 or wellness@wlu.ca (Waterloo) or 519.756.8228 or lbwellnesscentre@wlu.ca (Brantford).
- Delton Glebe Counselling Centre: 519.884.3305 or glebecentre@wlu.ca.
- Dean of Students’ Office: 519.884.0710 x3533 or deanofstudentswl@wlu.ca (Waterloo) or 519.756.8228 x5716 or deanofstudentsbr@wlu.ca (Brantford).
- Laurier Human Resources employee and family assistance program: 519.884.0710 x2007 or hr@wlu.ca.