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The Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s community is remembering Max Vernet, a professor emeritus in the Department of French Studies who died Feb. 23 at the age of 86.

Dr. Vernet taught Frech Literature at Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s for 33 years and served as head of the department from 1978-85.

Born in Belleville, France, Dr. Vernet completed his studies at the Sorbonne. After first working as an adjunct at McMaster University, he moved to Kingston and Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s in 1966. He finished his teaching career at the Royal Military College of Canada. 

In addition to his focus on French literature, Dr. Vernet was a passionate soccer player and especially enjoyed playing the game with his friends and sometimes his sons at noon-hour at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's.

A family obituary is .

A celebration of life will be held in Kingston at a future date. 

Professor Emeritus Max Vernet