Life After Crescent

Michael Bolton ’09 married Emma Walter on September 17, 2022. His best man was John Bolton ’05. Kris Medhurst ’09 and Robbie Dowler ’09 were also in the wedding party. Class of 2009 alumni Josh Chan, Daniel Cameron, Mark Cameron, Pearce Jarvis, Philip Lloyd, Brandon Macpherson, and Robbie Mitchnick were there to celebrate on a perfect fall day at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Nick Riedlinger ’09 married Allison Williams on October 15, 2022 at Rosedale Golf Club. His best man was Gianrico DePasquale ’09 and the wedding party included Class of 2009 alumni Adrian Dingle, Chris Leung, David Lye, David Monus, and Philip Lloyd. Josh Chan ’09, Josh Su ’09, Matti Keskikyla ’10, and Marco DePasquale ’12 danced the night away. Nick recently moved to London, England where he is a Senior Business Analyst with Newton Investment Management Group.

James Spencer ’09 married Catherine Franey on August 13, 2022 at Chateau du Charmes in Niagaraon-the-Lake. His best man was Duncan MacDonald ’09, and Toye Ojo ’09 was a groomsman. Michael Yan ’05, Zach Spencer ‘07, Cameron Hudson ’07, Jonathan Norris ’07, Remi Ojo ’08, Philip Lloyd ’09, Josh Chan ’09, Chris Hatsios ’11, and Henson Tam ’11 all raised a glass with the newlyweds. James is currently a software developer at Clio.

2010s

David Lay ’10 was married to Ally Palmer on July 16, 2022. In their wedding party were Class of 2010 alumni Sean Mckerroll, Alex Mitchell, and Travis McKenna. In attendance were Class of 2010 alumni Gaby Weitz, Adam Shier, Alex Rasmussen, Jeff McFarland, Matt Tompkins, Crew Sisley and Zach Mandel, as well as Jeff Miller ‘12 and Alex Turner ‘11.

Matthew Kasperavicius ’17 started a new job at Meta as a software engineer and has recently moved to San Francisco.

Rohan Jain ’18 is attending Osgoode Hall for the Juris Doctor program hoping to specialize in green construction and climate change law. On December 6, he was awarded the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility for his impressive work developing the potential of youth with autism. He co-founded Able2learn Inc., a social enterprise that aims to transform and empower people with autism by promoting healthy lifestyles and independent living.

In Memoriam

Shane McCarthy ’97 May 24, 1980—September 16, 2022

Shane McCarthy passed away surrounded by his loving family and cherished friends at the Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto. Born and raised in Toronto, he is the son of Alexa Usher-Jones (née Kelly) and Peter McCarthy, and stepson of Brian Usher-Jones. From his early days at Crescent School to his high school days at Lawrence Park Collegiate, it was apparent to all that Shane was the funniest guy in the room. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Pardoe, and their two beautiful children, daughter Maier James and son Emmett Brian. Shane is also survived by his little sister, Shannon Comeau (née McCarthy), and step-siblings Andrea Usher-Jones, Richard Usher-Jones, Mike Usher-Jones and Tim Usher-Jones ‘01. The impact of his passing will be felt profoundly by his family and his many amazing and devoted friends.

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