Obituary for
Michael Levison
Dr. Michael Levison BA PhD Professor Emeritus, Queens University, born July 22nd 1937, passed away peacefully on March 6th 2019 after a brief battle with cancer. His wife, Ann has lost her loving best friend, gardening, ballroom dancing, travel and pun partner. He will be greatly missed by his children Mark (Doris), Karen and Sharon, who were privileged to have such a loving father, along with his grandchildren Annick, Clarice, Kaleb and Kieran.
Michael moved to Kingston, Canada, with his wife and children, to join the Computer Science Department at Queen’s University in 1970 where he was the head of the department from 1987 -1990. Along with many research papers, he worked with partners to publish books including Introduction to Computer Science 1968, The Settlement of Polynesia 1973 and The Semantic Representation of Natural Languages 2013. With his partner Greg Lessard, he created the Program Vinci. In 2005, Michael was awarded the IBM Pioneer of Computer Science. He continued his work until shortly before his death.
Michael’s other passions included gardening and downhill skiing which he was able to do until January this year. He was presented the Silver Fir Ontario Horticultural Award in 2011 for outstanding service to horticulture.
Michael also volunteered as religious leader for 17 years at Congregation Iyr Ha Melech. He guided many children through their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs and performed other religious duties.
A celebration of Michael’s Life will be held at the Queen’s University Club, on Sunday March 24th, from 2pm to 5 pm. In lieu of flowers, please give a donation to the cause of your choice.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Michael
Levison 1937 2019..
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