Adalsteinn (Steini) Davidson Brown, co-chair of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Table who is directing all decisions for the lockdown in Ontario, has familial ties to individuals involved in Masonry, universities, and the Mitre Corporation (DARPA)
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Adalsteinn's family and relatives
Adalsteinn Brown's parents are Unnur Anna Kirstjansson Brown and John Davison Brown, both of who were involved in Medicine. Unnur was a top student in Nursing at McGill University (1961) and an Outstanding Graduate for her Master's at the University of Washington (1963). She was a public servant for Canada and during university she served on committees pursuing social goals that seemed radical back then, such as health services restructuring and status of women. John was a MD and studied at the National Hospital for Neurological Diseases in London, UK as a Medical Research Council Fellow. The University of Western Ontario has presented John with the Lifetime Achievement Award and the designations of Professor Emeritus and Elder Statesman. Later in his career he worked in administration and health policy and served on the Council of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Adalsteinn Brown's mother, Unnur, comes from a prominent Icelandic immigrant family who emigrated to Winnipeg, Alberta. Adalsteinn's maternal grandparents are Holmfridur (Frida) Josefsdottir Kristjansson and Fridrik Kristjansson. Here are some of their offspring:
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Asa MacDonnell (deceased), married to Dr. John A. MacDonnell. John established the first Geriatric Clinic Teaching Unit in Canada and was the founding and executive member of the Canadian Association of Gerontology. He was also the President of the Canadian Society of Geriatric Medicine and was awarded Queen's Anniversary Medals. He was a key figure in establishing two-way educational and professional exchanges between Canada and the UK.
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Gudbjorg (Berta) (deceased), married to Douglas Freeman Parkhill. Survived by son Rik, who is the former CEO of FirstCaribbean International Bank (formerly of offshore banks of CIBC) and currently the Managing Director of Clariti Strategic Advisors. Gudbjorg worked as a medical lab technician, spending time in Winnipeg, London (UK), and Toronto; later in life she was a successful residential real estate agent in Ottawa and Toronto. Douglas worked briefly with AVCO Corporation (a defense and aerospace company - now owned by Textron)as Deputy Manager of the Computer and Electronic Systems Department. He also worked at General Dynamics as Chief Engineer of the Advanced Development Department. John was also an employee with MITRE Corporation for seven years, where he became head of its Satellite Communications Systems. From prior anons' diggs, MITRE is linked to JASON Society who produces elite weapons for DARPA. John also spent time in the Canadian government, as Assistant Deputy Minister of Research wand Assistant Deputy Minister of Planning within the Department of Communications (now known as Industry Canada). Telidon, a Canadian public-private videotex and teletex system was developed under his supervision. He was also involved in producing fifty-some classified reports on MIS, military space systems, satellite control systems, and other topics.
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Adalsteinn (Steini) (deceased), married to Carol Joy Palmasson. Adalsteinn was appointed in 1980 to Queen's Counsel as a lawyer. He was also an active and loyal member of the Lion's Club and was made a lifetime member. He was chairman of the Governor's Council for the Lion's Club, a group made up of Governors from Manitoba Northwest, Ontario, and Minnesota. During Adalsteinn's funeral Neil Bardal was one of his honorary pallbearers. Neil was an active Mason and was Deputy Grand Master at time of death. Neil was a member of the Manitoba Club, Canadian Club, and Rotary Club.