CASW Remembers

With sadness the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) acknowledges the passing of Richard ‘Dick’ Splane, a former CASW President from 1979-1981. Dick died peacefully at Crofton Manor in Vancouver, in his 100th year. He was the chief architect of the Canada Assistance Plan, a federal-provincial cost-sharing program that helped maintain national standards for social services, and was one of Canada's leading social workers. After two years as a teacher in a one-room school in Alberta, Dick went to McMaster University where he studied History and Political Science.

In Loving Memory of Glenn Drover

Prepared for CASW by Sarah Loten, Mr. Drover's daughter

With sadness the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) acknowledges the passing of Harry McFarlane Morrow, a former CASW President from 1964-1966.
 

Deryck Ian Archer Thomson passed away peacefully on May 14 in Sidney, BC at age 92.

He leaves behind his wife Patricia; children Malcolm, Hilary and Christopher; grandchildren Daniel, Nicole, Allegra, Jesse and Justin; his sister Diana and her children Michael, Robin and Stephen.

Dr. Joan E. Cummings, a highly respected social worker, educator, scholar, and social justice activist, passed away on February 6, 2012. 
 
I have known Joan for over 50 years because of our involvement in social work, social work education and community work.  It is impossible in a few words to do justice to the amount and quality of her work, or to her passionate commitment to equality, social justice and community, but I will sketch some highlights of her accomplishments and contributions to social work.

The Canadian Association of Social Workers regretfully announces the death of Beverley Antle, the President of the Ontario Association of Social Workers, on Saturday, November 11, 2006. 

Social worker, educator, community activist.

June 3, 2008

With much sadness, the Canadian Association of Social Workers (CASW) announces the passing of Professor Gayle Gilchrist James, MSW, RSW, on May 30, 2008. Gayle and her outstanding contributions are known around the world.

Early in her academic career, Gayle invested much energy and skill into the Alberta Association of Social Workers, now the Alberta College of Social Workers, first as registrar (1974-1977) and then as president (1979-1981). She later served as CASW president from 1981 to 1983 and was a founding member of the Canadian Social Work Foundation.