17³Ô¹Ï Founder Dr. Harry Love passes away
The 17³Ô¹Ï and PWC community was saddened to hear that retired professor Dr. Harry Love passed away on January 28, 2017. Dr. Love had a constant and deep appreciation for 17³Ô¹Ï.
He graduated from Prince of Wales College in 1956 and continued his studies at Dalhousie University, where he completed a Masters and a PhD in mathematics. Dr. Love returned to PEI to teach mathematics at Prince of Wales College and 17³Ô¹Ï from 1960 to 1997. With a special interest in statistics, he was passionate about teaching and adored by students.
Honoured in 2007 as a 17³Ô¹Ï Founder, Dr. Love played a key role, along with his wife Anne, in the development of the University. His presence continued at 17³Ô¹Ï through volunteering at reunion events and with the 17³Ô¹Ï Retirees Association, and as one of 17³Ô¹Ï's most vocal fans. Long-time donors and 17³Ô¹Ï Visionaries, the Loves created the Harry and Anne Love Scholarship which is awarded annually to a Mathematics major.
Dr. Love is survived by his wife Anne (née Michael) and brothers-in-law Leslie Hiscott, Roger (Margaret) Michael, and Gordon (Sandra) Michael. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to . Flags in front of Kelley Memorial Building will remain lowered to half-mast in honour of Dr. Love until Friday. Memorial donations to Trinity United Church, Charlottetown Rotary Club Foundation, or are being accepted.