In Memoriam

Here we remember faculty members who have passed away either during or after their career at VIMS by archiving their home page and through commemorations.

Aceto, Jr., Henry
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1996
Office: Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
Status: Professor Aceto passed away in June 2018.

Anderson, Iris C.
Professor
Department: Biological Sciences
Interests: Nitrogen and carbon cycling
Status: Professor Iris Anderson passed away in 2022. We archive her VIMS home page in commemoration of her life and many accomplishments. Read her {{https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/salem-ma/iris-anderson-10739276,obituary}}.

Byrne, Robert J.
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1996
Department: Physical Sciences
Status: Dr. Robert (Bob) Byrne passed away in 2021.  Read his {{https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/obituary.aspx?n=robert-john-bryne-bob&pid=199141965&fhid=13738, obituary}}.

Rebecca M. Dickhut

Dickhut, Rebecca
Professor of Marine Science
Department: Physical Sciences
Status: Professor Dickhut passed away in 2011. We archive her VIMS home page in commemoration of her many accomplishments. Read her {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2011/dickhut_rebecca.php,obituary}}.

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Haven, Dexter S.
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1984
Status: Professor Haven passed away in 2011. Read his {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2011/dexter_haven.php,obituary}}.

Stephen L. Kaattari

Kaattari, Steve
Emeritus Professor of Marine Science
Department: Aquatic Health Sciences
Status: Prof. Kaattari passed away in November 2014. We archive his page to commemorate his many accomplishments. {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2014/kaattari_stephen.php,Read his obituary.}}

James E. Kirkley

Kirkley, James E.
Professor of Marine Science
Department: Fisheries Science
Interests: Marine economics; coastal and marine resources.
Status: Professor Kirkley passed away in 2011. We archive his home page in commemoration of his life and accomplishments. Read his {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2011/kirkley_obit.php,obituary}}.

Musick, John A.
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 2009
Department: Fisheries Science
Status: Professor Jack Musick passed away in 2021. We archive his VIMS home page in commemoration of his many accomplishments. Read his {{https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/john-musick-obituary?pid=197834029,obituary}}.

Nichols, Maynard M.
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1992
Department: Physical Sciences
Status: Dr. Maynard Nichols passed away in May 2021. Read his {{https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailypress/obituary.aspx?n=maynard-m-nichols&pid=198829565,obituary}}.

John E. Olney

Olney, John
Professor of Marine Science
Department: Fisheries Science
Status: Professor Olney passed away in 2010. We archive his home page to commemorate his life and accomplishments. Read his {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2010/john_olney.php,obituary.}}

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Van Engel, Willard A.
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1985
Status: Professor Van Engel passed away in 2009. Read his obituary {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2010/van_engel.php,here.}}

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Warinner, J. Ernest
Faculty Emeritus
Retired: 1991
Status: Professor Warinner passed away in 2011. Read his obituary {{http://www.vims.edu/newsandevents/topstories/archives/2011/ernie_warinner.php,here.}}