JEFFREY-FINE-Obituary

JEFFREY FINE

Ottawa, Ontario

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It is with sadness that the family of Jeffrey Fine announces his passing on January 15, 2025, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Donna Klaiman. Devoted father of Michelle (Jason), Eitan, Sara (Miki), and Lila (Charles). Caring Saba of Juliette, Oliver, Eli, Penina, Asher, and Adam....

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So sad, I don't get to have another chance to catchup on life in Canada. Jonathan and I think of Jeffery often. We are part of that extended family (AERC, Nairobi) that he had a chance to impact.

Tribute to a true Canadian Pan-Africanist I am deeply sorry to learn of Jeffrey's passing. Our paths have crossed several times; in each case, Jeff was an excellent mentor. We first met when he served as Executive Director of AER, and I was at the beginning of my professional career; he always found time to help me navigate the AERC research process. When I served as coordinator of the Dakar-based Industrial Policy Network, Jeff served as a co-lead evaluator of the Network, which fostered...

Dear Sara, Lila, Eitan and Michelle, We loved being with your parents, and had wonderful times together on family outings. It was wonderful for our kids growing up in Alta Vista together, sitting with your Dad and Moms while you were at swimming classes, music classes, and all the assorted activities that parents spend with their children. They will all be sorely missed. Love from Howard, Donna, Jess, Nathan, Cee and Dana