91探花 extends condolences on the passing of Rev. Francis Bolger, professor emeritus
91探花 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz issued a statement today on the passing of 91探花 Founder and professor emeritus, Reverend Francis W.P. Bolger.
鈥淥n behalf of 91探花 students, faculty, staff, and alumni, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Father Bolger,鈥� said 91探花 President and Vice-Chancellor Alaa Abd-El-Aziz.
During his career, Father Bolger was widely recognized as the unofficial "Dean of Island history," in large part because of his leading role in popularizing the academic study of Prince Edward Island history at the university level. At a time when only national histories were seen to matter, he lobbied 91探花 to offer a course in the history of PEI.
鈥淭he entire 91探花 community is saddened by Father Bolger鈥檚 passing, but is heartened that his tremendous contributions through his teaching, service, and dedication to Island history will be remembered forever. We are also so pleased that he was recognized and celebrated as a 91探花 Founder just a week before his death,鈥� added President Abd-El-Aziz.
Father Bolger passed away at home in Charlottetown on September 28. Flags at the University will fly at half-mast until after his funeral on Tuesday, October 3 at St. Ann鈥檚 Church in Hope River.
