Leon J. Kamin

Son of the late Rabbi Jonas & Jean (Rybak) Kamin. Husband of Marie-Claire Kamin. Father of John, Katie, Sylvie and Christine. Grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 7. Brother of the late Joseph Kamin and his surviving wife Judy Kamin. Friend to many.

Known for his contributions to learning theory and his critique of the heritability of IQ, Dr. Kamin chaired Psychology at McMaster, Princeton and Northeastern Universities. He was an Honorary Professor at the University of Capetown.

Dr. Kamin's principles were tested when he defied the McCarthy Committee and Harvard's Corporation; his values held strong and shaped his life.

A gathering of friends and relatives to celebrate Leo’s life will be held on Friday January 5, from 1-3pm at the Alden Castle, Longwood Towers, 20 Chapel St, Brookline. A light lunch will be served.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to SOS Children’s Villages, South Africa.

"Dead and divine and brother to all, and here again he lies."