29 August 2023: I was sad to learn only yesterday of Prof. Barber's death. I was an Assistant Registrar at the University of Essex (1976-1978) when David was Dean of Students, and I remember him with great affection. I believe that none of the professors relished being a Dean (it was the convention at Essex that senior academics would take their turn), but David didn't make a fuss about it and got on with the job. It was a pleasure working for him, and I am sorry that he is no longer with us.
Sheila Cornett (formerly Sheila Taylor)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
29 August 2023: I was sad to learn only yesterday of Prof. Barber's death. I was an Assistant Registrar at the University of Essex (1976-1978) when David was Dean of Students, and I remember him with great affection. I believe that none of the professors relished being a Dean (it was the convention at Essex that senior academics would take their turn), but David didn't make a fuss about it and got on with the job. It was a pleasure working for him, and I am sorry that he is no longer with us.
Sheila Cornett (formerly Sheila Taylor)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
