Judge Maxwell COHEN

COHEN, Judge Maxwell, O.C., Q.C., B.A., LL.B., LL.M., LL.D.
"Do not go gentle into that dark night" In Ottawa, succumbing with tenacity and courage to ill health. Most beloved partner in life, work, and love, of Isle; cherished, honoured and loving father of JoAnne Cohen Sulzenko (Andrei) and grandfather of Alexa and Ben. Distinguished Canadian scholar and practitioner of international, constitutional, air and space, and human rights law; educator, public servant and diplomat; judge, soldier, public policy commentator, wit, humanitarian and classical music lover. Born to Sarah and Moses Cohen in Winnipeg in 1910, a gentle man of great integrity, honesty, fairness and wisdom, Judge Cohen's 53-year academic career led him to become McGill Dean of Law (1964-69). At the time of his death, he was Emeritus Professor, McGill University, and Scholar-in-Residence at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. He also served as Judge Ad Hoc, International Court of Justice (The Hague); Chairman, Canadian Section, International Joint Commission; Honourary Vice President, American Society of International Law; Chairman, Quebec Advisory Council on the Administration of Justice; Chairman, Royal Commission on Labour Legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador; Chairman, Special Committee on Hate Propaganda; Founding Member, Canadian Human Rights Foundation; and Delegate to the 14th General Assembly of the United Nations. Among awards Judge Cohen received to mark his contribution to Canada, his profession and his community are the John Read Medal (Canadian Council on International Law), Archambault-Fauteux Gold Medal (Quebec Society of Criminology), President's Award (Canadian Bar Association), Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession (Manitoba Bar Association), Annual Award (Canadian Council of Christians and Jews) and the Samuel Bronfman Medal for Service to the Jewish Community. The family is grateful is Dr. John Seely for his friendship and compassion and for the caring support of Drs. R. Nelson, J. Catching, J.A. Maroun and the staff of the Ottawa General Hospital. Appreciation, as well, to Drs. M.F. Rivard and W. Wood, to nurses Carol Bisson, Anne Deschamps and Catherine Langtre and to Mme. I. Sabourin. No flowers please. Funeral Service Wednesday, April 1, 10:15 a.m. from Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon St. W., Montreal. Shiva strictly private. A tribute to celebrate Maxwell Cohen's life will be determined at a later date. "And death shall have no dominion"