McDUFFEE o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-06 published
SPRAGGE,
Godfrey
L.
Died suddenly, at Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, May 4,
2003, in the presence of his sons John and Michael. He leaves
behind a loving family, a circle of Friends who shared his passionate
concern for peace and social justice, and who will miss him very
much. He was married to Shirley (née
COX) for forty-one years.
They were a couple and best Friends for fifty years before her
death in 1995.
Born in Toronto on January 4, 1929, he studied at Trinity College,
Toronto, and worked as a land surveyor and Urban Planner before
obtaining his Masters of Planning from Cornell University. He
then went on to help found the School of Urban and Regional Planning
at Queen's University, Kingston, where he taught for twenty-five
years. Following his retirement from Queen's, he trained with
Project Accompaniment to serve as an electron observer and witness
for peace in Guatemala.
His passion for social justice led him to the Early Years Coalition
and Better Beginnings, Kingston Electors On Line, and the Kingston
Faith and Justice Coalition. He derived great strength from his
involvement with men's support groups, and great pleasure from
piano lessons and singing with the Kingston Choral Society and
Open Voices Choir. His spiritual journey began with the Anglican
Church and led to the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Since the death of his wife, he found great joy with his many
Friends. He is survived by his sisters Elizabeth (J.D.
WATSON
and their three children) of Belfast, and Monica of Toronto
sons John (Allison
MacDUFFEE) and Michael (Lynne
FORAN) of Toronto.
He particularly delighted in his grandchildren Kathleen and Liam.
His family will receive Friends at the Robert J. Reid and Sons
Funeral Home, 309 Johnson Street, Kingston, on Thursday, May
8 from 6 to 9 p.m. His life will be celebrated at a meeting for
worship in the Quaker tradition on Saturday, May 10 at 1: 30 p.m.
at the University Club, 130 Stuart Street, Kingston, Ontario.
There will also be a Memorial Service at Trinity College Chapel
on Monday, May 12 at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow in the
Combination Private Dining Room. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to the United Way serving Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox
and Addington for the Success by Six Program, 417 Bagot Street,
Kingston, Ontario K7K 3C1 or the Kingston Symphony Association,
P.O. 1616, 11 Princess Street, Suite 206, Kingston, Ontario K7L
5C8.
Online Guest Book www.reidfuneralhome.com (613) 548-7973
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