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DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS,
James
Ian, C.M., K.St.J., C.D., Q.C.
Peacefully, in his 87th year, at Toronto on October 30, 2006
in the company of his loved ones. Much beloved husband for 63 years
of the late Phyllis (d. 2005) and father of Ian, Diana and Jane.
Adored Boppa of Loris
ADAMSON (Douglas) and Alexandra
DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS,
Donna MUNRO,
Bill,
Jake and Ted
JENNINGS and Andrew, Amy and
Kate OLIVER.
Loving companion of Marion
DICK.
son of the late
Howard and Clara
DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS and brother of Nancy
WATT and the late
C.R. (Larry)
DOUGLAS/DOUGLASS.
Graduate of Upper Canada College ('39,)
Trinity College ('42) and Osgoode Hall ('49). Served overseas
with the 48th Highlanders of Canada in England and Scotland and
in the invasion of Sicily. Prisoner of War in Italy and Germany
1943-45. Following the War, he served in the Militia, retiring
in 1958 as Lt. Col., Partner of McCarthy and McCarthy. Past Chairman
of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. While holding that position
he activated the Sunnybrook Foundation and led its first capital
campaign. Past National Chairman of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires.
Past President of the Fort York Branch of The Royal Canadian
Legion. Member of the Senate of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
of Canada. In recent years a dedicated and proud supporter of
the interests of Veterans and advisor to Veterans Affairs Canada
awarded the Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation. Humanist
and early promoter of diversities and equalities. Faithful parishioner
of Grace Church on-the-Hill. President and Chairman of many clubs
and organizations. Member of the Order of Canada and awarded
the Queen's Jubilee Medal. Distinguished and generous soldier
and comrade, husband, father and grandfather, lawyer and leader.
A long life, well-lived, founded on principle and service to
his country, his Regiment and the Army, his family and his many
communities, now embarking on what he called his last great adventure.
Services at Grace Church on-the-Hill at 11: 00 a.m. on Thursday,
November 2, 2006, followed by private family interment in the
family plot at Mt. Pleasant. Visitation at the Humphrey Funeral
Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue, on Wednesday,
November 1, 2006 from 2: 00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
The family thanks Doctor Fred
SAIBIL of Sunnybrook, palliative care
nurse Igal
YAGUDIN and caregivers Ami and Elvie for their profoundly
good care. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Veterans
Comfort Fund, c/o The Administrator, K Wing, Sunnybrook Health
Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3N5 or to Grace
Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road, Toronto M4V 1X4 would
be most appreciated.
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