Michael Sribney, Ph.D., 79

He was the beloved husband of Jane Brady, loved by his children Carol and Bill, daughter-in-law Laurie, and his grandchildren Matthew, Aaron, Cecilia, and Adam. He is survived by his sister, Tillie, and brothers Steve, Walter, and Emil. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Jane Parker, his father, John, mother Tekla, sister Pearl, and brother John.

Sribney was born on Feb. 5, 1927 on a farm in Northern Valley, Alberta. He received his bachelor?s degree in chemistry from the University of Alberta in 1952, his master?s degree in chemistry from McMaster University in 1953, and his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Chicago in 1957. He was a professor of biochemistry at Queens University from 1968 to 1992.

Sribney loved his many friends in Kingston and in McMinnville, and across Canada and the U.S. In retirement, he enjoyed hiking, opera, theater, music, cooking, gardening, stargazing, and meteorology. He had a rich and inquisitive mind, joyous attitude toward life, and a playful sense of humor.

Memorial tributes made may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Magness Library. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. at the Kingston Unitarian Fellowship, 214 Concession Street, 613-544-8777.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 26, 2006