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}}.
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}}.
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}}.
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.}}
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}}.
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.}}
Roberts, Jr., Morris Faculty Emeritus Status: Professor Roberts passed away in 2002.
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.}}
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.}}