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The University of Lethbridge extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ernest Mardon, who passed away in Lethbridge on Sunday, March 6 at the age of 87.
Mardon was a U of L founding faculty member, having started his work as an assistant professor in English in 1969. He was promoted to associate professor in 1972 and retired in 1990.
His former colleague, Dr. Dennis Connolly, says he was one of the great professors at the U of L and describes him as Dr. Google because he was such a well-read person and could provide a detailed answer to any question on history. Connolly recalls him as an eccentric who would often teach class in his academic gown.
Born in Houston, Texas, Mardon was educated in Scotland and Ireland before he came to Canada in 1954 and completed his doctoral work at the University of Ottawa. Mardon’s son, Austin (BaSC (BA) ’85; LLD ’14), co-authored several works with his father. Austin has been a strong advocate for those who suffer from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses.
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