OAC 1958

Larry Argue

ARGUE, Larry Passed away peacefully at his home in Guelph, Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at the age of 78. Larry will be deeply missed by his wife, Bette. Survived by Alison, Joeann, Vicki and Kim, many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, colleagues and friends. Larry was a well travelled structural and Agricultural Engineer who started his career in the 1950's. He was a graduate of the University of Guelph where he also taught. Larry was a truly kind, caring and genuine person who touched the lives of many. He was an extraordinary individual who will be fondly missed. Details will follow for the memorial service in the spring. A tree will be planted in his honour at the Arboretum. Donations may be made in Larry's name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Diabetes Association

Jim, Bill, Jill

Doug, Jim

The OAC 58 Gang

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Golf Day 2014 Fescue's Edge

LtoR: Gloin, Wilcox, Amos, Stevens,Gracey, Bolton and Argue

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Gloin

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Gracey, Amos & Argue

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Argue Receives Director’s Award of Distinction

Lawrence W. Argue BSA ’58 BASc ’59 M.Sc.(Agr./Eng.)’ 64

Lawrence Argue grew up on a farm in Eastern Ontario. Following Graduation from High School he enrolled in the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) in Guelph. In 1958 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and then enrolled in Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto. In 1959 he graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and went to work in Ottawa. Larry returned to Guelph in 1963 to earn a Master of Science in Agriculture and Structural Engineering.

He was a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario, a member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers and was President of the OAC Alumni Association. Larry established his own, long standing, agricultural engineering consulting firm in Guelph and served as an Assistant Professor and Sessional Lecturer at the School of Engineering, thereby influencing future engineers.

His work in agricultural engineering took him to 14 countries. Larry was highly respected for his work ethic, expert knowledge of structural design, sustainable and ethical animal production with associated needs.

In 2002, Larry joined R.J. Burnside and Associates limited as Vice-President. He was a civic minded volunteer (Rotary Club of Guelph) and a benefactor of the University. In 2014, shortly before his death in 2015, he was named President of his graduating class, (OAC 58). He is survived by his daughters Alison and Joanne and his wife Bette.