IACOCCA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2003-05-31 published
LONGSTAFFE,
J.
Ron, C.M.
Died peacefully in Vancouver on May 28, 2003, after a stoic battle
with bone cancer. Survived by his devoted wife, Jacqueline, daughter,
Brandy (Rob
AUBIN,) also by his son, Ted, and daughter, Zoe
LEWIS,
and brother, Douglas in Toronto. Ron was born in Toronto on April
6, 1934. He attended Upper Canada College (Class of 1952). Graduated
from University of British Columbia with degrees in Arts and
Law in 1958. Spent 28 productive years in British Columbia and
Alberta forest industry, primarily with Canadian Forest Products
Ltd., including 10 years of Executive Vice-President. Served
3½ years as Chairman of the Port of Vancouver (1994-97). During
his career, Ron was engaged in many community activities, including
President, Vancouver Art Gallery; President, Canadian Club; Chair,
Project Building Committee at St. Paul's Hospital for 18 years
Chair, St. Paul's Hospital Board for 5 years; Chair, Celebration
of Life for Pope John Paul 2nd at British Columbia Place Stadium
(1984;) Co-Chair, World Affairs Dinner with Lee
IACOCCA (1986.)
More recently, Ron participated as a member of the Canadian Cultural
Property Review Board; Director of the National Youth Orchestra
and Vancouver Recital Society. Enthusiastic collector of Canadian
art and international graphics for over 50 years; major donor
of art works to the Vancouver Art Gallery since 1978. Appointed
a Member of the Order of Canada in 2001. Many thanks to all the
medical and nursing staff who provided compassionate care for
Ron during the last 8 months at St. Paul's Hospital, Holy Family
Hospital, Cancer Control Agency and Vancouver General Hospital.
No flowers by request. Arrangements for a celebration of Ron's
life will be announced shortly. Personal Alternative Funeral
Services 1-604-857-5779.
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