OBITUARIES 1944
Charles Eddis passed away in Montreal on
May 22, 2021. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1935 to 1944 and was Head Boy in his graduating year. Charles was Sports Editor of The Review, a member of the Literary Society, a Sergeant in the Cadet Corps, and played cricket. He was awarded the Isabelle Cockshutt Prize (Canadian and Ancient History), The Wyld Prize in Latin, the Chairman’s Gold Medal, the Headmaster’s Medal, and the Lt. Gov.’s Bronze Medal. His daughter says Charles was enrolled at St. Andrew’s after his father passed away to have a male influence in his life. The Latin grace he learned at school was a staple at family
Donald Shaw passed away on Nov. 27, 2020,
in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1942 to 1947. He was a Chapel Boy, member of The Review staff, and coach of Sixth Football. It was jokingly noted in an issue of The Review that Don was a “St. Andrew’s contemporary violinist who continually submits us to agony during music recitals.” In fact, at one music recital, Don played a duet with then-Head of School, Ken Ketchum, titled Double Concerto for Two Violins. He graduated as a chemical engineer from the University of Toronto in 1951 and earned his MBA at Western University 1958. Don had a long career teaching in the Faculty of Business at Ryerson University. He is survived by his wife, Ursula, and four children. He is predeceased by his brother, Doug ’41.
Dick Roberts passed away on Dec. 8, 2020,
in Nassau, Bahamas. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1943 to 1947. He won the Wyle Prize in Latin and the Georges Etienne Cartier Medal in French. He was a member of The Review staff and vicepresident of the Le Cercle Francais club. Dick is predeceased by his brothers, Gary ’54 and Noel ’57.
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2021, in Toronto. He attended SAC from 1948 to 1955. Bruce served as Head Prefect, was Editor-in-Chief of The Review, a Scholar, and a member of the Literary Society. He was a Captain and second-in-command in the Cadet Corps. He received the Wyle Prize for Latin, the Isabelle Cockshutt History Prize, and the Lawrence Crow Medal. Bruce was also a member of the Athletic Society, captain of the Rifle team, and a member of the Track team. A knee injury in his younger years prevented him from playing contact sports. He received a medical degree from the University of Toronto and spent 60 years as a family physician. He is survived by his wife, Jane, a son, and three grandsons, and is predeceased by a son.
Robert Barnett passed away on June 9, 2021, in Cheticamp, N.S. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1948 to 1956. He was a member of The Review staff and received a special prize for outstanding ability in French. Robert received a BA from the University of Waterloo and an MA from Queen’s University and was a professor emeritus of economics at Bishop’s University. Robert is survived by his brother, Bill ’62. James Cotter passed away on Feb. 17, 2021,
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Bruce Merrick passed away on Aug. 14,
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gatherings over the years. After graduation, he did a year of service in the Canadian Navy, then completed a B. Comm. at the University of Toronto. Charles graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 1951. He served church communities in Alberta, Quebec, and Illinois. In 1977, he returned to Montreal to serve the Unitarian Church of Montreal. Charles is survived by his wife, Nancy, two children, and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by one daughter and his uncle, Thomas Barnston Daubney Tudball (known as “Tuddy”), a much-loved faculty member from 1908 until 1950.
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in Victoria, B.C. He attended St. Andrew’s for one year, when he played First Basketball, becoming the season’s highest scorer. He was a L/Cpl. in the Cadet Corps and a member of the Debating team. After graduation, James attended Western University then served in the Canadian Army from 1952 to 1988. He was promoted to the rank of Briadier-General in 1978. James is survived by his wife, Ellen, two children, and four grandchildren.
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Paul Esson passed away on May 21, 2021.
He lived in Toronto. Paul attended St. Andrew’s from 1949 until 1952. He played First Football, was involved in the Cadet Corps, was on the Gym team, and was a member of Dick Gibb’s first bicycle tour of Europe in 1951. Paul maintained close relationships with friends from the Class of 1953 and loved sharing stories of the shenanigans they got into. He was known as “Beefy” in SAC circles. His career in finance spanned more than 40 years. He loved sports and spent much of his life racing yachts. Paul is survived by his wife, Betsy, two daughters, and three grandchildren.
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Hugh Robinette
passed away Aug. 8, 2021, in Caledon, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1958 to 1960 and played First Football, was a Cadet Corps member, a Chapel Boy and a Librarian, a member of The Review staff and the Debating Society, and served on the Student Council and Social Committee. St. Andrew’s lived large in Hugh’s heart and was a source of endless stories and enduring friendships. He studied business at Western University, and his career started at Wood Gundy. Hugh is survived by his wife, Gillian, four children, and five grandchildren.
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Richard Gibb passed away on May 4, 2021, in Collingwood, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1951 until 1959. While at SAC, he played First Soccer, Upper School Cricket, and was a member of The Review staff. He earned a master’s degree at Western University and became the history department head at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School in Aurora. Richard is survived by his wife, Jalna, two sons, a granddaughter, and his brothers, Brian ’64 and Anthony ’69. He is
