WE remember

Acadia Divinity College is saddened by the passing of the following members of our ADC Community.

1957 · ROSS A. HOWARD passed away January 10, 2022. For over thirty years, Ross served as the Protestant Chaplain of the hospitals in Charlottetown, PE. His pastoring began in O’Leary, PE, and later involved volunteer roles at First Baptist Charlottetown and the wider faith community.

1957 · HOWARD M c CORMICK passed away November 30, 2022. He served as Pastor of Churches with the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) and pastored in Saskatchewan. Howard was Minister Emeritus of Pereaux Baptist Church, NS.

1959 · HAROLD KAY BEAUMONT passed away December 12, 2021. He ministered throughout Nova Scotia until his retirement. In 2018, he was honoured for his 55 years of ministry.

1968 · FRANK GUINTA SR. passed away July 1, 2022. Having served the Royal Canadian Navy, Frank Sr. was a decorated World War II veteran. Later, he felt called to ministry. He served several Baptist churches in the Maritime Provinces. He also served the Reformed Church of America in Quebec and the United States.

1969 · ROGER PRENTICE passed away on April 8, 2022. He had a life-long connection with Acadia, where he was the University Chaplain for 22 years. In 2008, Roger was recognized by Acadia when he received Doctor of Humanities, Honora Causa, as a "dedicated scholar, friend, servant of and ambassador for Acadia University."

1968 · DOUGLAS PORTER passed away July 9, 2022. For over 60 years, Doug served churches in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the United States. He volunteered for over forty years with fire departments in Aylesford and Pleasantville, NS, as a fire fighter and chaplain.

1972 · ALBERT N. MARSHALL passed away July 31, 2022. After serving churches in Ontario and Nova Scotia, Albert was ordained by the CBAC and served pastorates in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland. Upon retirement, he was involved in interim ministry in the South Shore of NS.

1976, 1981 & 2017 · RICK TOBIAS passed away on May 18, 2022. Under his leadership, Yonge Street Mission in Toronto, ON was transformed into a leading urban ministry in North

America. Rick was one of Canada's best-known advocates for people whose lives are constrained by poverty and injustice. He received many significant awards, including an Honorary Doctor of Divinity from Acadia University in 2017.

1977 · WILLIAM “BILL” HEATH passed away September 16, 2021. Bill served in several churches across Canada, as well a church in Bedfordshire, England. He was also an avid blogger for the Canadian Baptist Historical Society and the Centre for Post-Christendom Studies.

1979 · EDWARD “BEV” BEVERLY DENSMORE passed away August 6, 2022. Before being called to ministry, Bev worked at Maritime Beverage Co in Saint John, NB. After attending Acadia Divinity College, he pastored churches in New Brunswick, Quebec, and Nova Scotia.

1979 · HAZEL (ANDERSON) PARENT passed away October 31, 2022. Hazel served as a missionary in South America with her husband, Hazen. After attending Acadia Divinity College, she served as a chaplain in the Nova Scotia prison system where she was respected by both inmates and staff.

1987 · ROBERT BAKER passed away December 7, 2022. Bob was ordained in 1964, and later attended Acadia Divinity College. He served in pastorates in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick.

1991 · SCOTT M ac DONALD passed away April 17, 2022. Scott had a passion for his rural ministry and served pastorates in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. In the midst of his own significant health issues, Scott’s compassion for the hurting and sick was evident. Scott’s son, Brandon, graduated from Acadia Divinity College a few short weeks after Scott’s death on May 8, 2022.

1994 · EUSTACE MARSHALL passed away September 9, 2022 in Kentville, NS. Eustace served many churches in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and Guyana. He was a chartered member of the Institute of Purchasing and Supply in London, England.

1998 · ROBERT TRITES passed away in March 2022 in Saint John, NB. Robert served in churches in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Upon retirement from pastoring, he worked in the trucking industry both in the office and as a driver.

We produce this list to the best of our knowledge and with the information provided to us. Please email Trisha Urquhart at trisha.urquhart@acadiau.ca

REV. DR. WILLIAM H. BRACKNEY – Acadia Divinity College shares in the sadness of the loss of Dr. Bill Brackney on November 13, 2022. A Fellow of Acadia Divinity College, during his tenure Bill served as the first Dr. Millard R. Cherry Distinguished Professor of Christian Thought and Ethics, and Director of Acadia Centre for Baptist and Anabaptist Studies. Bill was passionate about teaching theology, and his students spoke highly of his courses. Prior to ADC, Bill held several academic leadership roles in seminaries throughout North America, including Vice President and Dean at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Principal of McMaster Divinity College, and Chair of the Department of Religion at Baylor University. Upon his retirement, Acadia University recognized his distinguished academic career and service by conferring on Bill the distinction of Professor Emeritus. ADC is grateful for his lifetime of service to the church and his significant contributions to theological research and education during his tenure on faculty.

REV. DR. BRADLEY NOEL (’97, ’98, ’14) – Acadia Divinity College was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Dr. Brad Noel on September 10, 2022. Brad was passionate about sharing the good news of the Gospel to a hurting world, as well as helping believers understand more fully what it means to live according to Kingdom principles. He delighted in helping to train others to do the same. He prepared by completing both a Master of Divinity (’97) and a Master of Arts (Theology) (’98) at Acadia Divinity College. His sister, Tanya Morgan (’99), and his mother, Gail (Noel) Hancock (’04, ’05), followed him, with Gail later becoming the Registrar of the College. In 2008, Brad was appointed as Director of Pentecostal Studies at Tyndale University. He was also an Adjunct Lecturer at Acadia Divinity College. After completing a Doctor of Theology at the University of South Africa, Brad returned to ADC to complete a Doctor of Ministry in 2014. He will be remembered as a dynamic pastor, teacher and mentor, and a friend to many.

REV. DR. MICHAEL ODELAMI (’84, ’97) – It was with great sadness that the community of Acadia Divinity College learned of the death of Dr. Michael Odelami on May 21, 2022. Michael completed the Master of Arts (Theology) program at ADC. After completing his studies in Wolfville, Michael returned to Nigeria, and established two colleges Christ International Divinity College (CINDICO) and Universal Gospel Divinity College (UNIDICO). Acadia University affiliated CINDICO in 1990 and UNIDICO in 1994. With all courses taught by faculty from Nigeria, these affiliations ensure that those who are called to serve God can be equipped for Christian leadership in their homeland. In 1997, Michael was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Divinity by Acadia University, in recognition of his service to theological education for the church in Nigeria. At the same time, the late Dr. Andrew MacRae appointed Michael to serve as the President of the newly created Acadia Consortium of Theological Colleges in Nigeria, a role in which he served faithfully until his death.