SNC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-09 published
BLAKE,
Lawrence▼ (1929-2005)
Suddenly and peacefully on February 7, 2005, surrounded by his
family. Larry was born in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1957 his life's
journey brought him to Canada, which he made his home for the
next 48 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Alma (née
BIEHLER.)
Brother to George (Beryl). Cherished and devoted father of Lawrence
(Kathy) and Sandra (Rick). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren
Lawrence, David, Kipling, Timothy, and Graham. A 1950 graduate
of Glasgow University in Mechanical Engineering, he served in
the British Army as Corporal in the 3rd Training Regiment Royal
Engineers. He enjoyed a dynamic business career in Canada starting
with Polymer Corporation then
ERCO in Buckingham, BP Canada,
Canatom, SNC and Kilborn-Kellogg. He was a pioneer and leader
for Canada's Candu reactor in the emerging nuclear power industry.
He had a passion for tracking family history, volunteering for
his University alumni, running, curling, Gilbert and Sullivan
and movie dates with Alma. The family will receive Friends at
the Ogden Funeral Home (4164 Sheppard Avenue East), on Thursday,
February 10 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a funeral service to
follow in the chapel at 12 o'clock. A burial service in the spring
will follow in Buckingham, Québec. In lieu of flowers, an engineering
fund at Glasgow University will be set-up by the family or a
donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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SNC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-14 published
Former Blue Jays chairman
Canadian Press, Monday, February 14, 2005 - Page S7
Toronto -- Peter
WIDDRINGTON, the long-time Labatt executive
and former chairman of the Toronto Blue Jays, has died, the baseball
club said yesterday. He was 75.
WIDDRINGTON was on a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado., when he suffered
a heart attack on Friday.
"The entire Toronto Blue Jays family is saddened by the loss
of Peter WIDDRINGTON, who was truly one of the fathers of baseball
in Canada," Blue Jays president Paul
GODFREY said. "He was passionate
about our great game through all of his years and made an invaluable
contribution to our organization."
WIDDRINGTON skied on Friday morning, had lunch with some Friends
at a comedy club, then got into a taxi and suffered the heart
attack, said Tom
VALCKE, the president and chief executive officer
of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame.
"He always lived life to the fullest,"
VALCKE said. "He was always
skiing or sailing."
WIDDRINGTON had gone to Aspen just days after joining
VALCKE
in New York, where they met with Charles Bronfman to ask him
to sponsor the Hall's planned academy at Saint Mary's Ontario
"He had the personality and the charm to look a Charles Bronfman
in the eye and make a proposal to him,"
VALCKE said. "He was
at that level.
"Although Peter was just a member of our advisory board, he would
walk the walk."
Well known as he was in baseball circles --
WIDDRINGTON was a
board member with the Blue Jays from 1976 until the mid 1990s
he was equally as famous in the business world.
He began his career at Labatt in 1955 as a salesman and worked
his way up the ladder. He became president and Chief Executive
Officer in 1973, a position he held until 1989. He also served
as the chairman of the brewery from 1987 to 1991.
The graduate of Queen's University and Harvard Business School
was also a former chairman of Laidlaw and Talisman Energy and
a board member at
SNC-Lavalin
Group,▼ Haynes-Dana,
ADT and the
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, among others.
More recently, he served as the chairman of Brick Brewing and
vice-chairman of the board for Radiology Corporation of America.
He also served on the board of Gatekeepers Business Solutions.
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SNC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-17 published
HOWARD,
William
Arnold, C.M., C.M.M., C.D., Q.C. (1918-2005)
Bill HOWARD passed away at the Colonel Belcher on Wednesday,
June 15, 2005 at the age of 86 years. Bill was born and raised
in Calgary, attended Western Canada High School and received
his B.A. (1940) and law degree (1941) from the University of
Alberta. After serving overseas with the 31st Alberta Reconnaissance
Regiment, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, he co-founded the law
firm of Cairns and Howard which later became Howard Mackie. He
was a president of the Calgary Bar Association and a Founder
of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary. He was well
known for his attention to detail, passion for the law and military,
and for his ability to function without sleep. His Directorships
included Nova, Cana, Trilogy, Bow Valley Industries, Medis Western
and SNC
Group.▲ He was Chairman of the Calgary Police Commission
as well as National Governor of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.
As an avid supporter of Canada's Armed Forces, Bill
HOWARD earned
a reputation for speaking up for the rank and file. He was a
retired Major General (Chief of Reserves) of the Canadian Forces,
Founding Governor and Colonel Commandant of the Royal Canadian
Army Cadets, Colonel Commandant and President of the Royal Canadian
Armoured Corps Association and perhaps most proudly, Honorary
Colonel of the King's Own Calgary Regiment. He was Chairman of
the Conference of Defence Associations, Chairman National Employers'
Support Committee, President Winston Churchill Society, President
Royal Alberta United Services Institute and Founder of the Calgary
Military Museums Society. In 1994 he received the Vimy Award
in recognition of his outstanding contributions to defence and
security and preservation of democratic values. He was a Commander
of the Order of Military Merit and a Member of the Order of Canada.
Bill was a voracious reader with a penchant for cigars, port,
Disney television shows, and raw onion sandwiches. He had unquestionable
ethics and integrity, tremendous generosity, and a larger-than-life
personality that will be remembered fondly by his family and
colleagues. Bill is survived by his children, Mary
HOWARD
(Said
NEMIRI), John
HOWARD (Joanne
HOWARD), and Barbara
HOWARD (Mike
GARDNER;) and five grandchildren, Zak
NEMIRI,
Katie and Mac
HOWARD,
and Ross and Stuart
GARDNER.
Bill was predeceased by his wife
Margaret Elizabeth
HOWARD (née
HANNAH) in 2001; his son William
George HOWARD in 1975; and his infant daughter Kathryn Elizabeth
HOWARD in 1953. He was also predeceased by his brothers, Hal,
Bert and Arthur
HOWARD.
Funeral
Services will be held at Bethany
Chapel (3333 Richardson Way S.W.) on Monday, June 20, 2005 at
2: 00 p.m. with the Reverend Philip Costain, Presider. Forward condolences
through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. Thanks to the staff at the
Colonel Belcher and, in particular, to Marlene Collins who has
been Bill's special advocate for many years. If Friends so desire,
memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer Society
of Calgary, #201, 222 - 58 Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2H
2S3 Telephone: (403) 290-0110 www.alzheimercalgary.com or to
the Calgary Health Trust - Carewest: Colonel Belcher Hospital,
10101 Southport Road S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2W 3N2 Telephone:
(403) 943-0615, www.calgaryhealthtrust.org. In living memory
of William
HOWARD, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial
Park by McInnis and Holloway Funeral Homes Park Memorial Chapel,
5008 Elbow Drive S.W., Calgary, Alberta. Telephone: (403) 243-8200.
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SNC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-18 published
LACKOWICZ,
John
Michael
Passed away on June 13 in Collingwood, Ontario. John was a remarkable
man who for two years faced the cancer he was fighting with his
characteristic strength and positive spirit. Born on October
26, 1935 in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, John received his degree
in mechanical engineering from the University of Toronto in 1957,
working in a gold mine and tobacco fields to pay for his tuition.
From this relatively modest beginning, John used his intelligence,
personal drive and financial skills to become a senior vice-president
at SNC-Lavalin, specializing in international trade agreements.
His exceptional career took him around the globe, where he always
earned the respect of his business colleagues through his fairness,
his energy and his wonderful character. John retired in 2000
to Naples, Florida and Collingwood, Ontario with his wife of
46 years, Beverly. Always full of energy, John remained active
with his passion for golf, working on the administrative boards
of his communities and constantly improving the local grounds
with his love of gardening and flowers. The ideal partner, best
friend and true love to his wife
Beverly (née
HINDLE,) supportive
and proud father to daughter Linda, son-in-law Ronald and son
Robert, and a loving grandfather to his treasures Meghan and
Kaitlyn. Lovingly remembered by his dear brother Edward, sister-in-law
Barbara and his cousins, nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his
father John, mother Annie (née
WOSZAK) and brother Walter. To
the end, John lived life on his terms, enjoying every moment
spent with his wonderful Friends and family. His kindness, good
humor and optimism provided richness to the lives of all who
knew this special man. Although he will be greatly missed, we
know that he is now tending his favorite roses in heaven. A memorial
service for John will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 3
p.m. at Fawcett Funeral Home, 82 Pine Street, Collingwood, Ontario.
This will be followed by a celebration of John's wonderful life
at the Lighthouse Point recreation center at 4 p.m. In lieu of
flowers, please make donations to the Canadian or American Cancer
Societies or the charity of the donor's choice in John's name.
You may leave stories, memories or comments for the family on
the internet by visiting www.fawcettfuneralhomes.com
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SNC o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-09 published
BLAKE,
Lawrence▲ (1929-2005)
Suddenly and peacefully on February 7, 2005 surrounded by his
family. Larry was born in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1957 his life's
journey brought him to Canada, which he made his home for the
next 48 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Alma (née
BIEHLER.)
Brother to George (Beryl). Cherished and devoted father of Lawrence
(Kathy) and Sandra (Rick). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren
Lawrence, David, Kipling, Timothy, and Graham. A 1950 graduate
of Glasgow University in Mechanical Engineering, he served in
the British Army as Corporal in the 3rd Training Regiment Royal
Engineers. He enjoyed a dynamic business career in Canada starting
with Polymer Corporation then
ERCO in Buckingham, BP Canada,
Canatom, SNC and Kilborn-Kellogg. He was a pioneer and leader
for Canada's Candu reactor in the emerging nuclear power industry.
He had a passion for tracking family history, volunteering for
his University alumni, running, curling, Gilbert and Sullivan
and movie dates with Alma. The family will receive Friends at
the Ogden Funeral Home (4164 Sheppard Ave. E.) on Thursday, February
10 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow in
the chapel at 12 o'clock. A burial service in the spring will
follow in Buckingham, Québec. In lieu of flowers, an engineering
fund at Glasgow University will be set up by the family or a
donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.
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