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

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.

1947

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. 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.

1951

James Cotter passed away on Feb. 17, 2021, 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.

1953

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. Bruce Merrick passed away on Aug. 14, 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.

1957

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.

1960

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.

1961

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

1961

Ross Grant passed away May 16, 2020, in Cambridge, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1957 to 1958. He worked at Grant-Blackwell Furniture, a family-owned business. He leaves behind his wife, Maureen, seven children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

1963

John Magee passed away on May 11, 2021, in Collingwood, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1956 to 1961. He played First Hockey and First Football. He entered the brokerage business in the mid-1960s. John is survived by his partner, Donna, two daughters, and two grandsons.

1963

Robert Swinden passed away on March 15, 2021, in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1960 to 1963. He played First Soccer, was on the Swim team, served as Head Librarian, was a member of the Debating Society and Le Cercle Francais club, was a Scholar, and a piper in the Cadet Band. He won the Governor-General’s Medal, the Donald Cooper Medal in Science, and the Old Boys’ Medal in Mathematics. After graduation, Rob attended Trinity College, University of Toronto, and earned a B.Comm. He qualified as a chartered accountant at Clarkson, Gordon, Toronto (now Ernst & Young). He pursued his audit interests in careers with the Federal Auditor General in Ottawa, and the Hudson’s Bay Company in Toronto, followed by several years of entrepreneurial activities. Rob is survived by his brother, John ’56, and his sister, Sylvia. He is predeceased by his wife, Georgina.

1974

James Gray passed

away on April 18, 2021, in Indiana. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1967 to 1974, where he made lifelong friends and developed a love for sports, especially rugby. Jim was a Prefect and played Senior Rugger, First Soccer, and Second Hockey. He was the champion of the sports day held in May 1974. In his graduating year, he was the Pipe Major in the Cadet Band and won the Lawrence Crowe Trophy and Rifle. Jim attended Queen’s University, playing rugby for the Golden Gaels, and earned a bachelor of physical education. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, seven children, and his brothers, Bill ’77 and Barry ’79.

Doug Pickard, Randy Kline, and Paul Hutton at the bench on the Quad dedicated in memory of their classmate, Jim Gray ’74.

1977

David Prowse passed

away on March 6, 2021; he lived in Toronto. David attended St. Andrew’s from 1976 to 1977. He was the president of Prowse Interiors Ltd., a commercial contracting firm specializing in interiors, located in Mississauga, Ont. He is survived by his wife, Joanne, two daughters, two grandchildren, and his brother, Bill ’71.

1989

Gareth Carter passed

away July 1, 2021, in Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1982 to 1986. He played U16A Football and U16 Hockey. He lived in Collingwood, Ont., and was a prominent member of the community’s culinary scene. He founded Men with Knives, a catering company, and he and his wife, Julie, ran an event space called The Larder. Gareth is survived by his wife, two children, and brothers-in-law, Scott McDonald ’86, Duff McDonald ’88, and Steve McDonald ’88. passed away on Aug. 6, 2021. He attended St. Andrew’s from 2008 to 2014. He played Varsity Lacrosse and was the assistant captain of JV Hockey. Taylor was a Warrant Officer in Perrier Company. He earned a BBA at Sir Wilfred Laurier University and worked briefly at the Bank of Montreal before pursuing his love of photography and travel. He made sure to fit in time to ski, golf some of the finest courses in the world, and spend lots of time with family and friends at a special place, the cottage. He is survived by his parents, Heather and Michael, and brother, Rob.

STAFF

Margaret Mackay

passed away on Aug. 21, 2021, in Toronto. She was the secretary to the head of school from 1943 to 1948. She enjoyed listening to the Cadet Pipe Band and lent a hand preparing The Review for publication in 1943. She is predeceased by her father, Rev. George Mackay, who was in the Class of 1905, and her brother, Leslie Mackay ’32, who died in service in 1942 during the Second World War. X

Eddie Jia ’21 won the Head of School’s Art Award in June 2021 for the painting shown here.

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