Brina Cattell Kessel Roof

As a local Storrs resident, I mourn the loss of Brina. An outstanding woman. Quentin, I think your daughter was a classmate of my husband's daughter, Kit Turner. Please know that our family sends our dearest condolences.

Leslie Turner

I am saddened to learn of the passing of another star in Alaska's constellation. Brina was the Dean of the College of Biological Sciences when, in 1968, I arrived at the University of Alaska as Head of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.

We shared experiences at Cornell University from which we both had earned our doctoral degrees and where I had begun my academic career. Remote from essential research instrumentation, Brina helped me re-focus my research to...

We often past one another running near the gym during the 70s. I wish I had slowed down to talk with her.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

I met Brina when I was first hired on at the BioSciences Library at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She visited the library regularly, and as I got to know her, I started asking rather naive bird identification questions. I didn't realize at the time just how extensive her experience and credentials were, or I would probably have been more reserved, not wanting to bother her with my ignorance. But I found Brina to be enthusiastic and helpful with every conversation, never mocking my lack...