HINES, Colin Oswald - June 4, 1927 – August 30, 2020
Dr. Colin O. Hines was an atmospheric physicist and mathematician.
His 1960 paper, Internal Atmospheric Gravity Waves at Ionospheric Heights, was seminal: Hines was a driver in the early decades of gravity wave research, and his work continues to influence current research in the field.
For 68 years, Colin was the loving husband of Bernice (predeceased).
He was a devoted father to David (Lynette), Michael (Rena), Margot Lynn, and Karen (Blake), and grandad to Jade and Becky – all of whom will miss him deeply.
Colin's career took him to Cambridge, England, where he earned his PhD; to Ottawa, where he worked for the Defence Research Board; to the universities of Ottawa, Chicago, and Toronto, where he was professor and continued his research; to NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland; and to the world-renowned Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, where he was Head of Aeronomy.
He was highly regarded in the scientific community and very special to many of his scientific colleagues, who remember him with fondness and gratitude.
Colin loved the family's cottage on Otty Lake and spent many happy summers there – sailing, writing his scientific papers and novels, watching Jays games, and spending time with family and friends.
In recent years, he was cared for with great love and compassion by his caregivers – including Joannah Gloria, Lodoe Chotso, Elaine Malia, and Revelina Paguirigan – and by all of the extraordinary team at Kensington Gardens, Toronto. Gratitude also to the wonderful caregivers at Mosaic Home Care.
Colin died in his sleep of natural causes. His children were with him to the end.
There will be a private family ceremony. A small memorial for friends will follow at a later time.
Please make any donations to The Kensington Health Foundation.
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