Obituary of Victor Fic

FIC VICTOR M. B.A. (Honours); M.A. Political Science; M.A. International Relations; Certificate of the Russian Institute; Diploma of Indology; Ph. D. South Asian Studies; Ph. D. International Relations and Law; Professor Emeritus Political Scince Department, Brock University. Victor was born in Damborice, Czech Republic, on January 5th, 1922. He passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2005, at the St. Catharines General Hospital at 83 years of age. Beloved husband of Alexandra, for 44 years. Loving father of Jana (Tim) Zacharewski and Victor Fic. Cherished grandpa of Lara and Nicholas. Victor will be lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, family, friends and colleagues. Before joining Brock University in 1971, he taught for 2 years at the University of Yangun Myanmar, 8 years at Nanyang University, Singapore and the University of Singapore. During his academic career he published 19 books, the last one in December 2004, numerous articles and book reviews. He published in academic journals, read papers at conferences and wrote commissioned reports. In 1999 Victor was decorated by President Havel of the Czech Republic for his academic work and his work in human rights. Victor was also a member of numerous professional organizations, including President of Canadian Association of Asian Studies 1974-1976, a member of the board of the Indo-Canadian Shastri Institute 1972-1988 and the Edward Benes Institute, Prague 1998. Victor will be sorely missed and forever remembered by those who love him. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Victor's life will be held in St. Julia Church, 251 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines on Monday February 7th, 2005 at 11:00am. Family will receive friends from 10:30am. For further information please contact the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton St. St. Catharines at 905-937-4444. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Brock University, Political Science Department, In Victor†™s memory.