John Arthur McNulty

1934 - 2015

John Arthur McNulty obituary, 1934-2015

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

John McNulty Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2015.

MCNULTY, Dr. John A. – 81 of Halifax, died December 5, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital. A Professor of Psychology (from 1963-1994) and Associate Professor of Medicine (from 1984-1994) at Dalhousie University, he was born in Moncton, NB, the son of the late Frederick Aubrey McNulty and the late Doris Belle (Brenton) McNulty.

Following graduation from Moncton High School, he attended the University of Toronto, where he received a BA in 1956, a Master's degree in 1960, and his doctorate in 1963. He taught at the University of British Columbia in 1962-1963, before joining the faculty of Dalhousie University in 1963. During his time at Dalhousie, he served as Secretary Senate in 1971-1972 and again from 1980-1983, and as Chair of the Department of Psychology from 1972-1974. He also served on many committees and boards of the university. Throughout his university career he remained active in teaching and all aspects of instructional development, and he took pride in the accomplishments of his students. He was also active in his field, being the author of a number of scientific publications, and throughout his career he served on boards and panels concerned with professional, scientific, and academic issues. He had been a member of the National Research Council Canadian National Committee on Psychology, the Scientific Advisory Council for the XXVI International Congress of Psychology, the Task Force on University Diving and Hyperbaric facilities and Programs for Memorial University of Newfoundland, the Nova Scotia Board of Examiners in Psychology, and he was President of the Association of Psychologists of Nova Scotia in 1971-1972. In 1968-69 he was invited to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan as a Visiting Scientist, and he spent 1978-79 in Sydney, Australia as a visiting Professor at the invitation of the University of New South Wales. He was an Honorary Life Fellow of the Canadian Psychological Association and at various times he had been a member of various organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the New York Academy of Science, The Underwater Association for Scientific Research Limited (UK), the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Inc., and the Dalhousie Society for the History of Medicine. Following retirement from Dalhousie University in 1995, he maintained a pro bono appointment as an Affiliate Scientist in the Department of Medicine at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre until 1999, where he continued to do research on aspects of hyperbaric medicine. He coped with the effects of multiple sclerosis since first being diagnosed in 1981, and in later years he could not have managed without the support and help of his wife, Georgina, and grandson, Tristan. Also appreciated are the care, advice, and friendship of Dr. Robert L. Brown, his physician for over 40 years.

Surviving are his wife, Georgina Thorpe; daughters, Jan McNulty of Blenheim, ON and Jill Craven of London, ON; step-daughters, Gillian Thorpe of Halifax and Shona Dolson (Dana) of Virginia; granddaughters, Kathleen Vince, Heather Vince, Rebecca Craven, Laura Craven and step-grandchildren, Tristan Thorpe and Dena and Carmen Dolson; great granddaughter, Kaylei and his brother, Edward of Victoria, BC.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold and Richard McNulty and William Davis, and by his sister, Doris Sprague.

Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 11:00 am from Saint George's Church, 2222 Brunswick Street, Halifax officiating Rt. Rev. Susan Moxley, Rev. Christopher Snook and Canon James Purchase. A reception will follow the service. Burial at sea will take place in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, John's wish was that memorial donations be made to Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders (720 Spadina Ave, Suite 402, Toronto, ON M5S 2T9; Tel. 1-800-982-7903. Burial at sea will take place in the spring.

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June 17, 2016

Donald Lang

Jan and family; Betty and I just became aware of your father's passing. We had great times together. A scholar, a gentleman and friend: what else is there in the scheme of thnigs as life marches on. Donald and Betty Lang

December 11, 2015

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To Jan McNulty - I read your father's obituary and wanted to let you know that I remember you from your school days at Sacred Heart. Please accept my prayerful condolences on the loss of your father. I recall him as a caring man who always came to parent - teacher interviews, always with concern for you. This comes with my love and fond memories of you.
Sr. Donna Dolan

December 10, 2015

Edward McNulty

Georgina, Jan, Jill and Triston. I too share in your grief with the loss of my brother John. It's going to take me some time to become accustomed to his being gone, as I know it will be for you. No emails, no phone calls to share. I'm so glad that I made the trip to the Maritimes in 2013 to visit both him and Dick, who is now gone too. I have many good memories of John and shall continue to revisit them over the coming months/years. Many of them include the times spent with Jan and Jill as well.
Ed (Edward)

December 9, 2015

Dearest Gina and family; Our heartfelt condolences go out to you all on Johns passing...such a sad loss and he will be missed very much.
Please if we can do anything for you at all just ask ...hugs Jeannie, Austin and families

December 9, 2015

Georgina and family,we want to send our deepest condolences to you at this difficult time. John will be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Debbie and Jamie Newton

December 9, 2015

Best wishes to Jill and family for the loss of their loved one. Celebrate a life well lived and cherish the memories forever.

December 8, 2015

Jan and family, sending our condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Gina and Andre Paradis (Chatham, ON)

December 8, 2015

Jan, I'm so sorry to learn of your Father's passing. He sounded like an amazing man. Hold your good memories near to your heart. My condolences.
Jane Jordan

December 8, 2015

Georgina & Tristan, so sorry to hear of John's passing.May our God give you the strength and comfort in the days ahead. Our Prayers and thoughts are with you, God Bless Carolyn & Theaston Jr.

December 7, 2015

Lois Rooney-Giurin

Our prayers sympathies are with you all at this difficult time.

December 7, 2015

Kevin McNulty

Very sorry to hear of uncle Johns passing. He was a compassionate ear with great suggestions during some parenting challenges. I will also miss his clever and humorous birthday greeting sent each year, they always made me smile and laugh. Condolences to his family and friends as we go through this difficult time.

December 7, 2015

Kelly Farrugia

Jill, what an amazing and distinguished career your dad had. I now know where your quest for learning came from. Sending my sympathies to you, the girls and your extended family at this sad time. Kelly Farrugia

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