Professors Emeritae:
Dr. Lorna de Witt, RN, PhD, ladewitt@uwindsor.ca
Research focus: Relational care of persons with dementia and their families, LTC home compliance with LTC legislation, medication safety in LTC homes, diversity and aging
Dr. Mary Louise Drake, mld@uwindsor.ca - Associate Professor Emeritae
Chairperson, Building Blocks for Better Babies
Dr. Michelle Freeman, RN, BScN, BA, MScN, PhD, CPPS - Associate Professor mfreeman@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Health Services (health human resources, nurse migration, leadership, followership), Health Outcomes (science of patient safety, quality improvement)
Dr. Dale Rajacich, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, rajacic@uwindsor.ca
Research focus: breast cancer and international collaboration
Dr. Karen Williamson, RN, BScN, MScN, PhD, karenw@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Cardiovascular nursing and intervention research
Prof. Lucia Yiu (Matuk), BSc, BScN, BA, MScN, lyiu@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Health promotion, breast health, multiculturalism
Professors Retired:
Dr. Laurie Carty, RN, BScN, BA, MEd, PhD, carty@uwindsor.ca
Research focus: Mental health - individual and group counselling
Prof. Mary Cole, RN, DPHN, BA, BScN, MSc, Sessional Lecturer cole9@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Deborah Dayus, RN, BScN, BA, MSc, PhD- Academic Ancillary Staff III - Clinical Practice Learning Specialist: Years 1 & 3 Clinical dayus@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Women's health, maternal/child health (infertility; emotional health), community health, incivility in Nursing Education
Dr. Kathryn Edmunds, RN, PhD- Assistant Professor kedmunds@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Migration and health of temporary foreign workers, culture, diversity and cultural safety, community health
Dr. Cheri Hernandez, RN, BScN, BA, MEd, PhD (Education), PhD (Nursing), cherih@uwindsor.ca
Research focus: Theory of integration & interventions in diabetes, grounded theory research, and instrument/scale development
Dr. Heather Krohn, RN, BScN, MEd, PhD, Assistant Professor hkrohn@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Community and global health, cross-cultural healthcare
Prof. Patricia McKay, RN, BScN, MSc - pmckay@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Sharon McMahon, mcmaho3@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Values clarification and moral decision-making, animal-assisted therapy and bereavement, and nursing history and the arts
Dr. Janet N. Rosenbaum, Director of the School of Nursing, 1981-1986
Dr. Barbara Thomas, Associate Vice President Academic, University of Windsor, 1991-1996, thomas9@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Christine Thrasher, RN, BScN, BA, MScN, Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate, PhD, Associate Professor, thrash4@uwindsor.ca
Research Focus: Interprofessional education & practice,knowledge translation, and infection control
In Memoriam
Ruel Hufano (November 25, 2023), Sessional Instructor, 2009 - 2023
Prof. Anna Gupta (November 5, 2018), Director of the School of Nursing, 1970-1975
Lily Powis (September 1, 2018), Receptionist, 2017 - 2018
Dr. Sheila Cameron (January 19, 2016), Director of the School of Nursing, 1986-1995 and Dean, Graduate Studies and Research, 1996-2005
Prof. Mathilde McGarvey (July 6, 2013), Retired Professor
Dr. Anna Temple (August 10, 2012), Retired Professor and Former Director - details and tribute information
Dr. Donna M. Foley, RN, PhD
June 8, 1944 - April 13, 2006
On April 13, 2006, the Faculty of Nursing lost a trusted educator, scholar and mentor after a short battle with cancer. To read about Donna, go to the following links below.
Paula Margaret Heydon
April 21, 1952 - June 18, 2005
Lab Manager, Faculty of Nursing
Heydon, Paula Margaret (nee Hrecniuk) R.N.
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends on June 18, 2005 at 53 years of age after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife and best friend of Rick for 32 years. Loving mother of Trevor and wife Kelly. Dear daughter of the late Sam and Jennie Hrecniuk of Chatham. Daughter-in-law of Les and Sadie Heydon. Cherished sister of Sylvia and the late Gerry Bresnahan of Grosse Ile, MI, William and wife Donna Hrecniuk, David and wife Carole Hrecniuk of Chatham. Sister-in-law of Randy and wife Shelley Heydon, Cindy Anstett and friend Mark, Brian and wife Kim Heydon of Leamington. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Paula will be sadly missed by many friends and co-workers. Paula was a well respected professional in Windsor health care for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of Windsor or the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated by the family. Cremation Services were held. Memorial Visitation Wednesday 9 am until time of Memorial Service at 11 am. at St. Barnabas’ Church (2115 Chilver Rd.). Arrangements entrusted to Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. Rev. Lance Smith officiating Special thanks to John and Linda Grubisich, Dave and Joyce Blake, Henry and Helen Moro, Paul Popov and friend Diane, Sandy Dennison, everyone at the Windsor Regional Cancer Clinic, the VON and the Hospice of Windsor for their care and support.
P.Y. Abraham
Professor, Faculty of Nursing
Professor Abraham taught Leadership and Management, as well as community health nursing theory and clinical in year four. He coordinated the community program for many years and was well respected by the community partners. He was also active in promoting multi-culturalism in the Windsor-Essex County. He is fondly remembered as a good listener, humble, generous, and always supportive of new faculty members.
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
Dr. Mary Berry (October 25, 2019), Retired Professor
Dr. Devamma Purushotham (October 29, 2019), Professor Emeritus
Dr. Kaye Fawdry ( February 19, 1939- March 13, 2020)
Fawdry, Dr. Mary Kaye EddRN BscN
Dr. Kaye passed away peacefully with her best friend and brother by her side at the age of 81 years. She was the beloved wife, best friend and soulmate of Gerald Richardson for 31 years. Dearest sister-in-law of Marilyn Fawdry (Wayne Wood). Loving sister to Gerry (Shirley Fawdry); in-laws, Bill Richardson and Dorothy Lake. Cherished friend of Kaye Moderwell, retired CEO of VON. Dearest thank you to the staff and volunteers at Hospice of Windsor, their professionalism and dedication are outstanding and made Kaye's final days as comfortable as possible.
Memorial visitation and Mass will be held at a later date . Arrangements entrusted to WINDSOR CHAPEL (Central Chapel) 519.253.7234. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to be made to Hospice of Windsor.
Dr. Sheila Dresen (September 10, 1937- March 12, 2022)
Dr. Dresen commenced her employment on August 1, 2000 with the University of Windsor as an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, a position she held until her retirement July 1, 2003. From August 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001, Dr. Dresen was appointed Director of the School of Nursing, and then from July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2003, Dr. Dresen was appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Nursing.
Dr. Dresen's obituary can be found here: https://www.arbormemorial.ca/chapellawn/obituaries/sheila-dresen/80600