Charlie: Regrets, I will not be able to attend our 60th reunion but I will be thinking about you all and about our four years together at OAC so long ago. I haven't really been in touch with our Class since 1958 but briefly, I graduated from U of T Engineering in 1959, worked with a consulting engineering firm in Toronto for three years, then moved to Shell Canada Ltd where I stayed for 25 or so years during which I held a number of interesting jobs including Chief Engineer for Ontario for a three year term, then a number of engineering related jobs including some in Head Office and a senior job responsible for all retail marketing in Western Canada (from the BC Coast to the Ontario border. I retired from Shell (I had enough travel and moving my family. Then I joined Professional Engineers Ontario where I was for 12 years, ten of which were as Executive Director.
I remarried in 1991 to Margaret. We travel a great deal.In addition I am now a professional artist with many exhibitions and professional qualifications under my belt...I work in my studio every day. Margaret and I live much of our time on Amherst Island (in Lake Ontario, 22 km west of Kingston) and have a small condo in Toronto... That's the short version of my life and activities. I am 83 years of age. If you care to, you can share these notes with our classmates. Warmest regards to all......Peter Large.
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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
BOGOSLOWSKI, Anthony Steven - Suddenly,onThursday April 18th, 2013 as the result of a motor vehicle collision,
Tony Bogoslowski in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Eva (Filman)
Bogoslowski (2002). Loving father of Myrna Fisk and her husband Jim of London, K. Eric Bogoslowski and his wife Sandra of Calgary, Alta. and grandfather of Kara and Adam Fisk and Ward Bogoslowski. Predeceased by his parents Frank and Mary Bogoslowski, sister Helen Lukie, brothers Casey and John. Survived by his brothers Alexander, Michael and Peter and sisters Jean Urbanowicz and Olga Weiczorek. Tony taught for many years with the London Board of Education. Science and nature were his passions.
He filled his retirement with travel, puttering in his garden, supporting his neighbours
and volunteering for Meals on Wheels, an activity he shared for many years with Kara. His quiet support and ready help will be sorely missed.
ALAN ERDMANN CHRISTIE, PhD. September 27, 1934 - January 10, 2017 Unexpectedly on January 10, 2017, Alan Erdmann Christie passed away at his home in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Carol Christie (nee Gill) for 57 years. Loving father of Ric (Laurie), Cathy and J (Sheryl). Extremely proud grandfather of Beth, Christopher, Emma, Evan, Gavin, Sean and Erica. Brother of Brian Christie (Janice), brother- in-law to Elaine Sheppard (Peter) and uncle to several nieces and nephews. Alan was predeceased by his parents Hugh Sr. and Ida, his brother Hugh Jr. (Skip), as well as his brother-in-law John. A graduate of the University of Toronto (Ontario Agricultural College) with a BSc and MSc and PhD from Purdue University, he pursued a career as an Environmental Scientist. During his career he worked for the Ontario Water Resources Commission, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Ontario Hydro and finally retiring from the Ontario Power Generation. Even in retirement, either in Toronto or at their second home (Petite Pre) in Prince Edward County, he continued to share his expertise with his former colleagues and to combine science with his hobbies whether it was curling, wine, beer and champagne making, painting, gardening or lengthy dinner discussions. A scientist to the end, he wanted his remains to be donated for medical studies. The family would like to thank the University of Toronto for making this possible. A celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date. If you wish to make a donation in Al's memory, a donation to your favourite charity in his honour would be appreciated.
Published in the Toronto Star from Jan. 16 to Jan. 21, 2017
Maurice W. Fisher died on Monday 10th of April 2012.
He was a diabetic, then had complications at the end.
Died peacefully while the priest was saying prayers.
Please convey to all.
Goodwin, John Richard ‘Dick’ passed away peacefully surrounded by
the love of his family on Sunday October 2, 2016 at Campbell House
in his 84th year. Dick, will be forever loved by his wife Sandy,
daughter Leigh (Ford), sons Sandy (Monica) and Craig (Cheryl) and
his grandchildren Jamison, Jonathan, Cole and Reilly. He will be
remembered by Sandy’s children Brian, Doug, Tracey and Wendy and
their families.
As per his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family
service will be held. The family wishes to extend thanks
to Dr. Young, the staff at Collingwood G&M and Campbell House
for their kindness and care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations
to Hospice Georgian Triangle – Campbell House would be appreciated.
Monday, December 04, 2017, Mrs. Noreen Gnay of Wingham age 83 years.Beloved wife of
the lateJohn Gnay who predeceased her in 2005. Loving mother
of Grant Gnay & Suzanne Strong
of
Goderich and Julie & Chris Riding of Waterloo. Dear sister of Keith
Kilpatrick oflnnisfil, Gladys
Kilpatrick of
Ottawa and Marilyn & Bill
Meaden of London. Sister-in-law of Judy Gnay of Lucan.
Predeceased by her sisters -in-law Barb Kilpatrick and Vera Leck
(John) and by
her brother-in-law Bill Gnay.
Visitation will be held at
the Wingham Knights of Columbus Centre (99 Kerr Dr.) on Tuesday, December 12th,
from 11:30 am until the time of the memorial service at I :30 pm. Reverend Richard Hall
officiating.
Memorial donations to Wingham and
District Hospital Foundation or the MS Society of Canada would be
appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
LEUTY, STANLEY JOSIAH “SI”
Stan was born March 7, 1934, in Weston, Ontario, a son of the late James
Henry Stanley and Nellie Evangeline (née Flatt) Leuty. Stan died unexpectedly
and suddenly at his home in Meaford on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at the age
of 77.
Stan will be remembered as the deeply loving and
devoted husband of Myrna Jean (née Risebrough) who
predeceased him in June 2011. Stan is remembered
also as a loved Dad by his children Todd (Isabelle),
Jennifer (Jack), and Michael (Natalie) and as a sadly
missed Grandpa by his grandchildren: Michelle (Ryan),
Daryl, Lindsay, Robyn, Nina, Claire, Scott, Aaron, and
Emma.
Stan was predeceased also by an infant son Peter in
1969, son Kirk in 1990 and by sisters Joy and Pat.
He is also survived by his two sisters Mary (Don), and Johanna and will be
fondly remembered by Barbara and Jim Beardsall.
Funeral services will be conducted at Meaford United Church, (corner of
Sykes and Boucher St.) on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 1:30 p.m. with
interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at the Ferguson Funeral Home in Meaford on
Friday evening from 6 until 9 p.m.
As your expression of sympathy donations to the Parkinson Society would be
appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48
Boucher St. E., Meaford N4L 1B9 (519-538-1320) to whom arrangements are
entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
Macey: James Richards B.S.A., MBA (Long time employee of the Molson Company, ending his happy employment with them as a Director of Business Research and Planning).
At Southlake Residential Village, Newmarket, on Friday July 29th, 2016. Jim Macey, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Myrna. Loving father of Sean and Ann Marie, Lauren (John Heisz), and Kevin and Nicola. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Devon, Jonathan, Paris, Jorja, and Cole. Pre-deceased by his brother Gordon Macey. Dear brother-in-law of Janet Macey, Jerinne Porteous and sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. Jim was a very quiet and humble person, placing his family above all else. May he rest in peace.
A private family service will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, Tottenham. Donations in his memory to the Canadian Cancer Society, 4 Checkley Street, Suite 103, Barrie, ON., L4N1W1, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, 112 Commerce Park Drive, Unit 1, Barrie, ON., L4N 8W8 or Bird Studies Canada, P.O. Box 160, 115 Front St., Port Rowan, ON Canada N0E 1M0, would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
MACEY, Myrna Margaret (nee Beamer)
"Mrs. Myrna" MAC 58 June 6, 1937 - March 31, 2018 Passed away at SMH, Orillia. Predeceased by her husband of 57 years, James Richards Macey. Survived by their children Sean (Ann) of Cambridge, Lauren (John Heisz) of Orillia, Kevin (Nicola) of Sudbury and much loved grandchildren Devon, Jonathan, Paris, Jorja and Cole. Survived by her sister Ina (Ken Crowe) and sister-in-law Janet Macey. Predeceased by her sister Jerinne (Bob Porteous) and brother-in-law Gord Macey. Mom will miss her very good friends Dorothy Z., Mary E., Heather B. (her Fairy Godchild), Lorna H., Patty A., Mary A., Pauline C., and Brent M. Your friendship, love and support since January were much appreciated by both Mom and myself. She will also miss her Special Olympian Bradley O. She was very proud of you and cherished your achievements. Mom was very much looking forward to the 60th reunion of MAC '58 at the University of Guelph this summer. I have no doubt that she will be there in spirit, sitting on the MAC '58 bench - Better polish up your saddle shoes ladies! Thank-you to Doctors Anand, Babcock, Bhatt, Conn, Lobsinger and Mak; to the entire staff of Champlain Manor; and to the nursing staff of H4, SMH. As per Mom's wishes, her body was donated to the U. of G. for Scientific Research. Thank-you to Nina, Prem, Bob B. and H4, SMH for their compassion and assistance with this. A Celebration of Life for Mom and Dad will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from 1 - 4 p.m. at Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0, www.rodabramsfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Bird Studies Canada, Baycrest Foundation or "Own the Podium" would be appreciated by the family
MALTBY, Murray - Peacefully at home on Monday, July 31, 2017, Murray Delmer Maltby of London in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Catherine. Loving father of Jeffrey (Janice), Peggy (Brian) and Brian (Susan). Proud Grandpa of Alana, Marissa, Curtis, Jessica, Kate, Evan, Charlotte and Sarah. Dear brother of Cam and his wife Mary of Orillia, and the late Clare and his wife Eleanor of Wallaceburg.
Visitation on Monday from 7-9 pm at Harris Funeral Home, 220 St. James St. at Richmond, where the memorial service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 8 at 2 pm. Visitation preceding the service from 1-2 pm on Tuesday. Casual attire welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
A 58 Classmate'sTribute to Murray Maltby
It is inevitable as we approach
our 60th anniversary as a class that our ranks are thinned.
Inevitable but no less sad—especially when one of our finest has been released
from a long and difficult struggle. It is news to no one that Murray Maltby,
with the constant support and love of his wife Cathy, has battled an affliction
that robbed him of one of life’s great pleasures, the simple enjoyment of a
good meal. Murray refused to take his life sentence passively but actually
contributed to the science of his affliction by studying it carefully and
formulating his own life saving nutrition. But this did not define him or
restrict his work and contributions to society as a Teacher.
I recall on more than one
occasion waiting with other classmates on the 18th green as Murray
and his great friend Stu O’Neil approached the last hole of a friendly but very
competitive game with Stu making sure to help Murray in every way but both
competing to win that last hole and maybe the round. Little is better in life
than such great and enduring friendship. Our most sincere and respectful
condolences to Cathy. Our fond memories of our classmate and friend, Murray,
will endure.
MILLER, James Rysdale - it is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Rysdale Miller
in his 82nd year, on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in St. Thomas, ON. Much loved
by his wife Mary (Magee) Miller, his daughter Susan Hardman, (Steve), his son
David (Sarah) and grandchildren Jessica (Tim), Martha, Rachel and Thomas.
Survived by his sister Mary Ann Allison of Niagara Falls. Jim was a graduate of
the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, ON and worked for the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food, St. Thomas until his retirement. He was a proud volunteer
with the St. Thomas Committee of Adjustment, the Christmas Shoppe and the
Caring Cupboard. Visitation will be held at WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME 45
Elgin St. Thomas on Friday, October 30th from 7-9 p.m. and at Knox Presbyterian
Church, 55 Hincks St., St. Thomas, ON. on Saturday, October 31st from 12:00
noon until 1:00 p.m. the time of the funeral service. Reception to follow.
Memorial contributions to the St. Thomas Caring Cupboard would be appreciated.
Eric Elmer Rose
July 21, 1932 - February 9, 2012
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Eric Elmer Rose on Thursday February 9th, 2012 in his 80th year. Loving husband of Marilyn Baulch Rose. Dear father of Lynn, Karen and Eileen Rose. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Joshua, William and Mathew. Dear brother-in-law of Milton and Anita Baulch. Eric was a dedicated and devoted teacher at Courtice High School and Port Hope High School for 31 years. He coached the Port Hope High School boys and girls basketball teams and was an avid gardener and nature lover. Interment Port Hope Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations to The Port Hope Horticultural Society or the Port Hope High School Athletic Department would be appreciated and may be received at www.rossfuneralchapel.com
Mac died at his Arras, British Columbia residence on February 18, 2015.
His family is so thankful to everyone in health care as well as friends who
helped make it possible to fulfill his wish to be at home.
Mac was born in Clinton, Ontario and grew up on a farm outside nearby Blyth. He
attended the University of Guelph, graduating in 1958. He worked for McLaren’s
Advertising in Toronto and Montreal before moving to B.C. and obtaining his
teaching certificate from U.B.C.
In 1961, he moved to Dawson Creek and began teaching at the Junior Secondary
School while also running the school dormitory. Mac then transferred to South
Peace Senior Secondary School, where he helped develop and manage the Hudson
School Farm starting in 1978.
After twenty years of teaching, he left education to pursue opportunities in
the private sector, first as a co-owner of a farm equipment dealership then as
a distributor for steel buildings.
Mac eventually returned to education, helping develop, launch and manage the
Kiwanis Enterprise Centre, which opened in 1986. Mac retired after a further 10
years in the field.
Throughout all this time, Mac cleared, developed and farmed land west of Dawson
Creek and north of Fort St. John.
Mac is survived by his wife Jayne, his children Anne, Adam and Graham and his
grandchildren Anita, Olivia, Avea, Sarah and Jack.
In Mac’s memory, it is appreciated that any memorial contributions be directed
to the Dawson Creek and District Hospital Oncology Unit.
Brock has been a strong supporter of U of G since graduating from OAC in 1958. His many contributions have included chairing Board of Governors and the Heritage Trust board and creating the Brock Doctoral Scholarship.
Upstaged by his granddaughter Emily, William “Bill” Brock, left, poses with U of G chancellor Lincoln Alexander prior to the June convocation ceremony where Brock was presented with the Lincoln Alexander Medal of Distinguished Service for his contributions to the University.
FROM OAC STUDENT TO INTERNATIONAL BANKER, BILL BROCK TRACES PATH TO SUCCESS
“A day for a celebration”: That’s what Bill Brock calls the day in 1958 when he graduated from the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC), one of the founding colleges of the University of Guelph.
He was among the first in his family to attend high school, let alone university. His parents – and their parents’ siblings and spouses – had all left school after eighth grade. “Going to university was a bit of a dream, as my family did not have the resources to help fund my education, and there were no student loan programs,” says Brock.
BROCK’S EXPERIENCE AND INSIGHT HAVE BEEN INVALUABLE FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND FOR ITS MEMBERS.
He put himself through OAC with various jobs during summers and the school year. “It changed my life,” he says. “Besides learning in the classroom, I learned how to progressively build my self-confidence – a very important factor given that I was younger than most of my classmates.” After finishing the fourth year of his agricultural engineering option, Brock completed his accredited mechanical engineering degree at the University of Toronto. Having begun work with a major oil company, he soon realized that he needed a business education to keep up with his peers. He earned an MBA from Western University.
After joining the Toronto-Dominion Bank, Brock spent the next 37 years at home and abroad, including 13 years in London, Hong Kong and Singapore. He spent the last 20 years of his career with the executive team at the bank’s Canadian head office.
After returning to Canada in the mid-1980s, he decided to make one major volunteer commitment – to the University of Guelph. For nearly 25 years, he volunteered in various roles, including serving as a member and ultimately chair of the Board of Governors.
During his five-year term as chair, U of G and other institutions confronted a major challenge. “The world changed for all universities in Ontario,” he says. “The Ontario government slashed its funding in the early nineties, and it became clear that this would not change and that universities would now have to fundraise on a major scale.”
Besides relying on student fees and government transfers, the University needed to secure revenue through fundraising campaigns and other means. Two campaigns in the late 1980s and the early 2000s raised more than $100 million in total for the University. Brock served as vice-chair and lead volunteer for the first campaign and was the largest volunteer fundraiser for the second. For the latter campaign, Bill and his wife, Anne, donated funds to establish an endowment for the Brock Doctoral Scholarships, one of the top awards of its kind in Canada. A recent donation from the couple brings the total endowment to $2.5 million and will allow future scholarships to increase to $150,000 from the current $120,000.
TWO CAMPAIGNS IN THE LATE 1980S AND THE EARLY 2000S RAISED MORE THAN $100 MILLION IN TOTAL FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Jesse Stewart, now a Carlton University professor, was the first recipient of the Brock scholarship
U of G president Franco Vaccarino says providing one of the largest awards for a PhD student in Canada – particularly with the recent endowment increase – means that “the University of Guelph can offer a scholarship that attracts the best who can become the foundation of tomorrow’s faculty.” More than 10 PhD students have received the awards. Jesse Stewart, a professor in Carleton University’s music department since 2008, was the inaugural recipient at U of G. He says the award opened the door to his academic career.
Before receiving the award, he had taken a “soul-crushing” job to make ends meet. Says Stewart, “I had a brand-new baby at home and had been trying to make a living by playing music, which was spotty at best.”
Hoping to return to university, he applied for the Brock scholarship. Receiving the funding was “like winning the lottery. I couldn’t believe it. Everything I’ve done since, including getting the professorship at Carleton, is because of the Brock scholarship.”
Calling the Brocks “tremendously generous and wonderfully kind people,” Stewart says they are “a wonderful example of giving back and working to benefit others as they’ve benefited.” Brock also spearheaded the creation of the Heritage Trust in the early 1990s to develop surplus real estate owned by the University on and off campus and leased to third parties. He chaired the trust for about 10 years. The Heritage Trust has generated more than $133 million and now provides about $10 million a year to the University.
Acting on behalf of the University, Brock negotiated the purchase of the Cutten Club, the golf club adjacent to campus. Now called Cutten Fields, the club was leased to its members for 40 years; after that term ends, U of G will determine the future for this large tract of land.
“I recognized some 35 years ago that my successful struggle to go to university had resulted in an outstanding career,” says Brock. “I will be forever indebted to the University of Guelph for the change and opportunity it brought to my life.”
The U of G president says Brock’s experience and insight have been invaluable for the University and for its members.
“We are deeply indebted to Bill and the deep connection he has to the University,” says Vaccarino. “His support and leadership have been integral to the success of this institution and its national and international reputation for excellence.”
This lunch sounds like a great idea but sorry I cannot make it in person this time. However, I do think of all of you often am happy to have this opportunity to say hello and share some recent (and not so recent) news with you. After retiring from DFO in 1997 I spent some time volunteering with CESO – overseas assignments as well as some closer to home. I then became an invited member of the Hatchery Scientific Reform Group , a scientific panel established by the US Congress to look into the effects of hatchery salmonids on wild ones (see www.hatcheryreform.us). I also have a consulting company dealing with fish health issues but do not advertise this as I am kept busy enough with the above and other important things on the home-front as follows.
Sandra and I have just celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary in our now mature garden of 35 years which gives us much pleasure to work in and enjoy. Other interests are travel, both here and abroad. In the last few years we have found cruise ship travel to be especially enjoyable – quite a change from camping!
Both our daughters live and work in Ontario, so annual visits from them are unfortunately what we have to settle for. However, our grand-daughter is a Schulich science scholar at UBC so we see more of her.
As I write, I have in front of me our year 58 picture and although I am sure appearances will have changed I still think of all of you as we were then.
A special thank you, Don, for the prompt. It is good to keep in touch.
