Legacy Retired Opticians

Legacy Retired Opticians are former registrants who have been recognized by the College of Opticians of Ontario for their contributions and dedication to the profession of opticianry.

Legacy Retired Opticians are individuals who:
•    Have permanently retired from the profession and are no longer registered with the College
•    Practised for a significant period of time while registered with the College, and 
•    Were in good standing with the College when they retired.

How to Apply for Legacy Retired Optician status

You can apply for Legacy Retired Optician Status if you meet the criteria set out in the Legacy Retired Optician Policy. The College also accepts applications for Legacy status for opticians who have passed away, who would have otherwise met the criteria set out in the policy. 

To apply to be recognized as a Legacy Retired Optician, please contact the College at registration@collegeofopticians.ca 

Legacy Retired Opticians 

The following individuals are recognized by the College of Opticians of Ontario as Legacy Retired Opticians:

• Allan Benakoun
• Terrance Earl Cardow
• Denise Liliane Charlebois
• Stephen Man-Kwong Cheng
• John Gregory Chesser
• Mohammed Hoosen Dhooma
• Anne Di Francesco
• Robin Wynne Dickinson
• Christine Haldane
• John Joseph Kearns
• Zainab Jennie Khalfan
• Raymond Denis LeBlanc
• Sindy Sau-Chun Lee
• A-Tay Luc
• Philip Kui-Sing Lui
• Alfred Nascon
• Lorne E. Pollock
• Frederick Seepersad
• Barbara E D Skinner
• Margaret Marie Soncin
• Thomas M. Weissberger
• Erik W M Wong

In Memoriam

In memory of the contributions and dedication of the following Legacy Retired Opticians to the practice of opticianry:

• Trevor John Sayers