Obituary of Ion I. Inculet

Peacefully, in London, on Saturday, November 5th, 2011, Ion I. Inculet passed away in his 91st year. Loving husband (sixty years) of Marion and dear father of Richard (Nancy), Catherine, and Diana (Dave Simpson). Loving Grandpa of Clayton, Garrett, Alexandra, Ariana, Elena and Corina. Ion was born in Iasi, Romania, and came to North America in 1947, educated as an Electrical Engineer. He recently retired, at the age of 90, from the UWO Faculty of Engineering, as Professor Emeritus, after 47 years at Western. He was Director of the Applied Electrostatics Research Centre, and an internationally renowned Inventor (27 patents), Researcher, and Academician. Free time was filled with family, the cottage on Georgian Bay, classical music, and repairing things with silicone glue and electrical tape. He will be missed for his love of life, family, and his dedication to his profession. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, with reception to follow. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Ion are asked to consider the UWO Ion I. Inculet Electrical Engineering PhD Scholarship fund being established in his honour. To contribute to the scholarship you can contact Foundation Western at 519-661-3140 or donate online at www.uwo.ca. Online condolences available at www.westviewfuneralchapel.com