r Notes from Glass Passage
r Fifty Years On
r The Gilly Bust
Celebrating the opening of our newest residence, BCS Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, proudly donned the KHC scarf as she spoke at the Mitchell Family House ribbon-cutting ceremony this spring.
As I move closer to reaching 40 years since graduating from our school, increasingly I realize just how privileged I was to have received the education I did way back when girls at BCS were still a relatively new phenomenon. I feel certain I owe a debt of gratitude not only to the first girls BCS welcomed to their campus as students in the early 70s, but also to the girls on whom they modelled themselves—the girls of KHC. Whether you knew it at the time or not, many of you were first-generation pioneers of a world that was being challenged dramatically in terms of gender equality issues, the environment, and world peace in a dangerously weaponized world. Fearlessly, you went into that world to make sense of it and to improve it for the young women (and men) who followed. As Chair of the BCS Association Board, I help support the education of a new generation of remarkable young people who call our campus their second home. They will be venturing into an increasingly complex world and they will do so well-prepared to make it more equitable, more peaceful, and more sustainable for generations who follow, just as you tried to do for them. Recently, I read something about legacy that really struck a chord with me. Susan Bosak, founder of The Legacy Project writes:
“ Where do you think it’s best to plant a young tree: a clearing in an old-growth forest or an open field? Ecologists tell us that a young tree grows better when it’s planted in an area with older trees. The reason, it
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seems, is that the roots of the young tree are able to follow the pathways created by former trees and implant themselves more deeply. Over time, the roots of many trees may actually graft themselves to one another, creating an intricate, interdependent foundation hidden under the ground. In this way, stronger trees share resources with weaker ones so that the whole forest becomes healthier. That’s legacy: an interconnection across time.”
Susan wisely observes that legacy intensifies the bonds of community, promotes stability, and provides concrete values against which each of us can measure our conduct.
When I visit our school, which I do as often as I can quite selfishly because the
experience is uplifting to me, I witness firsthand the product of your legacy to the school. That legacy can take many forms, be it the example you set by your actions, some form of volunteering you do or have done in the past with KHC or BCS, or by giving to the school as so many of you do often, and generously. No matter the shape of your personal legacy, as KHC alumnae, you have contributed and the part you played or continue to play is made manifest in the young women, and men, our school is shaping today.
Linda Rodeck, BCS’81 BCS Association Board Chair
We are nearing the 50th anniversary of the amalgamation of KHC and BCS in 2022 and, although it may seem like a long time ago, it is amazing to note that the spirit and legacy of the Compton ladies continues to resonate strongly within our walls. This year I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you for the first time, and the tales of your time at Compton are a delight to hear. Even more fascinating is the life you have lived following those years spent in the townships of Quebec. The BCS of today is doing well, and the students in our care are learning, maturing, and being prepared to face the challenges of a fast-paced and changing world. Just like you, they are getting from their
experience at BCS the tools to make a difference. Just like you, we hope they will forge forward in life and yet stay connected with their BCS roots.
The participation and interest we receive from you, the ladies of Compton, is certainly one of the great assets of our school today. Thank you for caring and staying connected. Thank you for sharing your comments and news. Thank you for the support you give and thank you for the heritage you personify.
I like to think that today’s BCS is very much the school that got the best of two worlds, and built upon the legacy of each to morph into a stronger, more versatile, and better reality.
I hope you enjoy this edition of Keep Troth. I look forward to the pleasure of connecting with you again soon.
Janet Turcot Vukovic Director of Advancement
Last year in late September, Old Boys and Old Girls celebrating their 50th class reunion were presented with a 50th reunion tie. Arguably, for an Old Girl, there aren’t many occasions to wear a tie. This sparked the idea for the Advancement team to create a 50th reunion scarf. The team recruited alumnae Margot (Graham) Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, to undertake this project. Genny commented that this project was a way “to create something for the women of the KHC community.” The project took months of communication, meetings, and various designs to create the perfect scarf.
Genny and Margot chose to make the scarf in a similar style to that of William Morris. Morris was a British textile designer during the 1800s. Silk and cashmere were
the fabrics chosen for the scarf. They wanted to incorporate the elements from the KHC crest–the English rose and maple leaf–into the design. These elements are quite recognizable to KHC alumnae. It also incorporates the school’s colours: dark blue, light blue, and gold. The design elements may come from the KHC crest, but the crest would not exist if not for Miss Gena Smith, Headmistress of KHC from 1901-1905.
When Miss Smith entered KHC as Headmistress, she undertook the challenge of reforming and creating a prestigious girls’ school. Every element of KHC that we recognize today, from its crest and colours to the school’s name and song, are the legacy of Miss Smith. She chose a white English rose as the school flower to represent England and the maple leaves to represent
Canada. The colours represented three prestigious schools in England: dark blue for Cambridge, light blue for Oxford, and gold for King’s College. Over 100 years later, the rose continues to symbolize the legacy of King’s Hall, Compton to the BCS community.
All these elements were incorporated to provide the best quality design symbolizing the legacy of KHC to one and all. The official release of this scarf was at the Montreal KHC Ladies Luncheon on May 15, 2019. This scarf should not only be seen as a 50th reunion scarf, but as a symbol of the KHC legacy ever-present at BCS. Alumnae celebrating their 50th reunion should wear this precious scarf with great pride and know that the legacy of King’s Hall, Compton continues on with the girls at BCS.
The name Gillard may have a different significance for our current campus community than it does for KHC Old Girls. Current students and recent graduates know the name as one of our two female residences. The Old Girls know Gillard as a mentor and respectable headmistress. Yet there is something that connects both generations together–the Gillard bust. The bronze bust, which was created in 1951 by the French firm Susse frères in Paris, France, has been housed in Gillard House since 1973. It has served as a daily reminder of the name Gillard. Through the years the girls have enjoyed dressing the bust for the various holidays, like draping cobwebs for Halloween or stringing Christmas lights around her. Unfortunately,
our current students do not know the educational legacy of Dr. Adelaide Gillard. When two KHC old girls were inducted into the Heneker-Williams Society in 2018, the Advancement Department thought it would be a thoughtful gesture to bring the Gillard bust to the ceremony. Once it was removed from the residence, the years of wear and tear were evident in the condition of the bust. It was decided that this honourable work of art needed professional restoration. Ultimately, our archivist contacted a professional art conservator, Marie-Chantale Poisson, who took the bust to her studio for professional cleaning and treatment.
Following the conservation treatment, it was decided that it would be best to dis-
play the bust at a more prominent location within the school. The juncture where the Glass Passage meets the entrance to the library is an ideal location, as the Gillard bust will be among other KHC items and reflections, including the Glass Passage itself and the wall of KHC class photos. The location is also one of high student traffic, which will provide all students an opportunity to acquaint themselves with Dr. Gillard.
In October 2018, the King’s Hall buildings were once again sold to new owners: a Chinese consortium from Toronto. According to the sales documents, the new owners are hoping to restore the buildings into an educational institution under the name of King’s Hall. No further details about their plans have been made public. The name King’s Hall, Compton, however, remains a part of the BCS/KHC legacy and will never be sold. As we know more, we will be sure to keep you updated.
“That old building in Compton holds many fond memories of hundreds of older women. I still have our class photo on the front steps. Speaking of which, we mere students were NEVER allowed to use the inside front steps, only the teachers could and maybe we prefects? I guess you know that all the teachers were brought over from England on contract? Soccer was the sport of choice. We had that swimming pool but never had swimming lessons. It sat empty 99% of the time–nuts! We were of the age when we sat in the sun in the spring with those reflectors to get a tan. Each spring we went to a sugaring off, coming back with a tub of maple syrup that we would stir to death to turn it into a creamy mixture. In the fall we would walk down the dirt road and steal apples from the farmers, sticking them down our tunics. They were soooo yummy.
We always had a good chef and many of us made Mr. Burt’s chocolate and butterscotch ice cream syrup for years. We had pancakes every other Sunday for breakfast. I hated them for years because they were always cold by the time they hit our plates. I have ALWAYS hated liver and we often had it for lunch. Many a time I slid it onto a classmate’s plate, trying to hide the action from the staff glowering at us from the head of the table. Liver came with sausages and I have never liked those to this day, either! We were only allowed to wash our hair once a week, but we cheated of course when we got older. Unfortunately,
due to the communal bathrooms, some students would tell on you. There were three of us in a room until grade 11 when most of us shared with just one other girl. We weren’t able to request a roommate, but our desires sometimes happened. We considered it a treat if we had our room in ‘Sleepy Hollow,’ which was a wing off the main building–a warmer room than the attic ones. We only had wool blankets for our beds. At some point, we could bring our own bedspread and I remember doing just that–what a treat!
No doubt you still get international students? Most in the 50s came from the
Caribbean or South America. Quite a few weren’t flown home for Christmas or Easter so some kind family would invite them to their homes. One year my roommate came from St. Vincent. She had never had to do a thing for herself. She didn’t even know how to figure out what she was to wear in the morning, and we didn’t have much to choose from! I had to teach her how to make a bed, etc.–talk about having spent her life with people looking after her! We couldn’t make our beds before breakfast, they had to ‘air.’ A staff member did the rounds each morning to make sure the beds were unmade, and if you did make it the whole school knew about it at
assembly. We all sat on the gym floor and misdemeanours were called out by Gilly and your house would lose marks. Actually, looking back, some of the actions would be called bullying nowadays?
We saw a movie most Saturdays but the content was well-screened, nothing risqué for sure, heaven forbid if there was a kiss! We were herded into prep halls to do homework. I can’t remember getting any help if you were having difficulties. Being scholarly was not really a high priority, come to think of it. We needed good manners, proper grammar, and would be trophy wives if the family had money. There were a couple of spots, I think, for girls who had
Submitted by Kaitlin Corbeil, BCS’17
“Meeting fellow BCS and KHC alumni is always an immense pleasure, no matter the occasion. Whether it is chance encounters or organized events, being able to share that unspoken sense of familiarity with a complete stranger is a true rarity in our lives after graduation. The most recent Montreal Ladies Luncheon that took place this spring was a particular treat. For a few short hours, I was welcomed into a group of women who epitomize the persona of the strong, tenacious, and fun-loving girls that all Gillard, Glass, and Ross girls grow to embody in their own ways, both during their time at BCS and as they take on the world.
That afternoon, we took the liberty of leaving the boys out of the conversation–there was no need to fall into a comparison of the boys and the girls of BCS. Instead, we celebrated stories of friendship, self-discovery, achievement, mischief, and lessons learned. We talked of school plays, dances, meals in the dining hall, and morning assemblies. Remarkably (but unsurprisingly) the substance of these memories was as familiar to me as that of my own on Moulton Hill. Of course, the names, faces, and
uniforms have changed, but the confidence and solidarity of those wearing the uniforms remain the defining characteristics of the girls and women of our community. The tenacity that distinguishes the Old Girls of Compton lives on in the girls of BCS who are handed the gift of a legacy that they may not have thought could be their own. The KHC legacy surrounds us physically in Gillard and the Glass Passage, in the cut of our tunics, and the photographs that line the wall outside of the library but more importantly, it surrounds us in spirit. It lives on as we too do not hesitate to speak up for what matters most, to share our pride for the biggest or smallest victories, and to hold our heads high as we pursue the dreams we are unafraid to make. Every BCS girl takes on part of this legacy during their time at school and contributes to its strength and complexity with the addition of their own character. The Old Girls and BCS girls share a bond that transcends any period of time or stretch of road that would otherwise separate the two, and it was uplifting to have been able to see this first hand. With this truth in mind, I left the luncheon inevitably wishing that I had been able to meet Ms.
lost their fathers to the war. Two of my best friends never knew their dads. Wow, I am thinking about stuff I have nearly forgotten! In spite of the strictness of the school, we had fun and made super friends. As I have mentioned, it will be really interesting to hear what a lot of ‘gals’ have done over the last nearly 60 years. It has been fun reminiscing.”
Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, KHC’65, struck a pose with the new KHC scarf Genny helped create at the Montreal Ladies Luncheon in May.
Gillard but also sharing the pride that we all felt that day for what we have and will accomplish with the gift of the KHC legacy in our pockets.”
A dozen KHC alumnae gathered at the Toronto Lawn & Tennis Club on May 29 for the Annual Toronto Ladies Luncheon. Kathryn Wyatt Cottingham, BCS’76, and Association Board Chair Linda Rodeck, BCS’81, both spoke about the connection between current BCS girls and KHC Old Girls, making sure to emphasize the importance of legacy that KHC has left behind and continues to leave behind at BCS. As dessert was being served, those in attendance were all gifted with a new KHC Old Girls scarf. We would like to thank our speakers and guests for attending this wonderful event.
We are always interested in seeing you and hearing from you, so take us up on our invitation to connect when we are visiting your neighbourhood! We want to hear your ideas and thoughts for making the KHC legacy an ongoing and important part of your life. Does being a member of the BCS
and KHC family benefit you? Imagine the possibilities for reconnecting with your old school friends and sharing your life stories. As a parent, alumna, or friend, help us understand what type of activities and events are of interest to you. Get in touch, get involved, come to events, and let’s
create a dynamic BCS and KHC community of which we can all be proud. See our online Calendar of Events at bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni-events for more!
KHC 50th Reunion
September 6-8, 2019
North Hatley, QC
28th Annual BCS Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
September 9, 2019
Mount Bruno Country Club
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
September 28-29, 2019
Lennoxville, QC
Visit the Alumni section of our website for more details: bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni or call 819.566.0238 x253
As one of the many campus landmarks that preserve the legacy of BCS’ sister school, Glass Passage is still a popular spot to study and socialize between classes.
The Stoker Prize for Art
Given in memory of Shirley Harrison Stoker, KHC’46, and Chair of the BCS Board from 1984-1988. This year, the prize was awarded to Isolde Macfarlane
The Hewson Prize for Music
Named to honour Dorothy Hewson and her 36 years of teaching music at KHC and BCS. This year, the prize was awarded to Bénédicte Fugère, BCS’19, and Xinyi Lu, BCS’19
The King’s Hall Cup
Given to the Girls’ All-Round Athletic Champion. This year, the prize was awarded to Shelby Gosselin-Chute, BCS’19
The “40 Years On” Award
Donated by Ann McNally Budge, KHC’54, this award is for the senior girl who best displays the love of sport in the out-ofdoors and who is likely to have the same enthusiasm 40 years on. This year, the prize was awarded to Mélissa Jodoin, BCS’19, and Kelly Frendo, BCS’19
Prix Mlle Cailteux
Ce prix est remis à la jeune fille dont l’attitude face au français comme langue d’apprentissage et de communication a servi à la communauté de BCS. Présenté annuellement à la mémoire de Mlle Odette Cailteux, professeure de français à King’s Hall, par Mary Cochrane Holt Cowans, KHC’54, et John Douglas Cowans, BCS’54. Cette année, le prix est décerné à Sophie Legler, BCS’19.
The Jennifer Prosser Wade Award
Donated by Jennifer Prosser Wade to recognize a Form VI student who best exemplifies what Martin Luther King, Jr. called “content of character” and stresses kindness, caring, and courage of one’s conviction. This year, the prize was awarded to Maeve MacLachlan
The Laura Joll Award
Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association for the girls who have shown most effort in contributing toward house spirit. This year, the prize was awarded to Lauralie Johnson, BCS’19, and Fausta Tesolin, BCS’19
The Gillard Award
Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association. Awarded to a girl in the school for leadership, integrity, industry, and games. This year, the prize was awarded to Tyrin Culmer, BCS’19.
Ann Fraser (McNally) Budge, KHC’54
“Some of you know that I was hit by a school bus while riding my bicycle on a quiet country road in September 2015. After surgeries to repair a smashed femur (with a 30cm plate and 12 screws), plastic surgery to repair a down-to-the-bone slice off my other calf, as well as a concussion, I am able to walk and snowshoe! My surgeon is surprised I am even walking! After three months in the hospital, they were able to discharge me, only because, they said, I was so fit, strong, and healthy before the accident. But sadly no more mountain biking, road cycling, cross-country skiing, or trail-running for me. The moral of the story is that you must stay fit and strong as you age because you never know what might happen to you!
In January, I went to ‘Talk, Tipple, and Taste,’ an event hosted by Claire Tansey, BCS’92, at Lakehead University in Orillia. She’s a great, entertaining speaker–her theatre training sure contributed. It was a
big turnout and she had a lot of samples of her recipes. It was a fun evening! Claire’s recently published cookbook is titled Uncomplicated and the recipes are exactly that! I’ve tried out several from the cookbook and they are all easy and delicious–well done, Claire! My own cookbook, Fit to Eat: Wholesome, nutritious & economical recipes for active people, was published in the 80s and 90s as a fundraiser for the Canadian Orienteering Team and the SNAC program for the Sports Medicine and Science Council of Canada.”
Heather (MacKenzie) Faith, KHC’54
“A little of King’s Hall still grows in my breakfast room. It comes from the Glass Passage and was given to me by the mother of Alison Bell, KHC’72. It has been going on for all these years!”
Rae (MacCulloch) Heenan, KHC’55
“Four of us from the Class of 1955 attended Wendy (Johnston) Warren’s 80th birthday
party on January 26 in her daughter’s home in Kingston, Ontario. It was a great party and a lovely excuse to get together.”
Virginia “Ginny” (Price) Bell, KHC’60
“We live in St. John’s, Newfoundland and have four children and 12 grandchildren who all live within five miles of us! I enjoy keeping active, playing tennis and golf, and I love having my grandchildren around me!”
Dione (Newman) Bucher, KHC’60
“I am living in Halifax, Nova Scotia and have been retired for 15 years from an office administration job with a youth organization. I am currently enjoying senior skating as my exercise of choice. Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60, Margot (McMurrich) List, KHC’60, myself, and our significant others met in Toronto recently for an evening of ‘catch up’ where we stayed long enough to close the restaurant.”
Susan “Sue” (McMaster) Holmes, KHC’60
“I have lived happily in Vancouver for 48 years. Sadly my husband died almost two years ago.
We have two sons, Jonathan and Ross. Jonathan and his family live in Toronto. My grandchildren, Daisy and Jake, are eight and six years old. Ross lives here in Vancouver. I have done a lot of travelling in the past and always enjoy returning east for visits with family and friends.”
Joan (Howard) Tétreault, KHC’60
“I was suddenly widowed at the age of 43 after many moves within Canada and one to England. I have since remarried. My two middle-aged children and four teen-aged grandchildren bring me much joy. I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and currently live
and do ceramics in the Eastern Townships of Quebec.”
Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60
“I went on from KHC into the nursing program at the MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital), graduating in 1963.
Later in the 60s, I went on to the University of Windsor for an administration diploma. While there I continued to have a pen pal, Terry, a pilot from New Zealand who was working in New Guinea! Terry finished his contract then came to Canada. We married in July 1967 and moved to Africa a week later to live in Zambia for two years while Terry flew copper bars out to the coast. 1969 brought us back to Canada, to Edmonton, where Terry flew one of the same Hercules aircrafts in the Arctic, moving oil rigs for Pacific Western Airlines (PWA). We
had two daughters who eventually became involved in swim clubs and figure skating. I did a lot of volunteering while knitting and quilting at the pools and rinks!
We were very happy when Terry was transferred out to the coast in 1983. The Prairie winters were not his idea of a good life! The airline was then Canadian until just before Terry retired when it was bought by Air Canada.
Out of the blue, in August 2007, at 64, I received a phone call from the Ontario Government. Why would they be looking for me? Well, it turned out I had a twin brother and he had finally found me! Bill lives in Saskatoon so we met there in October. Fortunately, we get along well even though we had completely different upbringings. He grew up on a loving but poor farm in Manitoba with a blended family of seven kids, while I was an only child. I have since found a half brother and sister in Northern Ontario. I have travelled to visit with them three times and we chat on the phone often. They too grew up on a poor farm with our birth mother who was also a nurse. She passed away earlier in the same year Bill and I met. I am apparently more like her than any of her other children. Our father was killed in an industrial accident in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario when we were two. Our parents never married.
I have had an interesting life. We sailed out in the Gulf Islands for years and travelled a fair amount, many times to New Zealand–a lovely country. I was there for the first time as a widow to see Terry’s sister for the month of November.
I have attended a few KHC reunions; our last was our 55th in 2018 and 65 of us showed up! I then had a super visit with Bobby Cheers to all of my classmates and thanks to Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60, for getting our classmates organized to share our life stories.”
Judy “Jude” (House) LeMoine, KHC’60
“I’ve been living here on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia since 2005. Prior to June 2018, I owned and operated a successful dog daycare and subsequently a puppy training business. Then it was time to ‘play.’ I am fortunate to have a wonderful partner who is
a keen sailor so we race every Saturday and cruise for periods in the summer. Travel is a pleasure still. We’re presently making plans for a trip to Denmark this June. I would love to hear from any and all of the Class of 1960.”
Margot (McMurrich) List, KHC’60
“I am currently living in Toronto with my husband Michael. Retired life sees us spending summers at our family compound on Lake Simcoe, north of Toronto, and our winters nesting like snowbirds for the cold months in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Michael and I have three children and 10 grandchildren all between the ages of eight and 14, so our life is busy, great fun, and fulfilling!”
Diana McMenemy Stewart, KHC’60
“I have been living in Victoria, British Columbia since October 1978. I landed In Vancouver in 1977 from Cali, Colombia in South America where I lived for nine years. My daughter Alexandra (Zazi) lives in Victoria as well with her family. Montreal still holds a home in my heart and I am fortunate to travel there twice a year, as a director of The Macdonald Stewart Foundation since 1984. For the past 40 years I have walked an amazing journey in my own recovery, and with others on their path, sharing experience, strength, and hope from the despair of addiction.
I try to keep in mind what Gilly suggested when she quoted Robert Browning’s poem Andrea del Sarto in her 1957 Yearbook letter: ‘Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?’”
Valerie “Val” (Morris) Puddicombe, KHC’60
“I live in a beautiful condo in Ottawa–actually it’s right behind my old home. Paul and I moved in about 10 years ago. Paul died three years ago and had reached the age of 80! I have two boys and a girl, and eight grandchildren. My son Scott lives in Ottawa and his two girls are at university. My daughter Jen also lives in Ottawa and she has three kids. My eldest son Jamie lives in Tampa, Florida and has three kids also. He bought the family cottage on the Big Rideau so we are all up there during the summer. Life is good. I really do hope we get together–
Niagara-on-the-Lake would be perfect! Keep in touch.”
Carole Salmon-Hutchinson, KHC’60
“Originally from England and then The Bahamas for my childhood, I have lived the past 26 years in Palm City, central Florida near the East Coast with my husband, Ron Hutchinson. I have no children of my own but am step-mom to Ron’s four. We live in a scenic spot on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River about 45 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. I retired after 30 years in the stock brokerage business in 1996.”
Janet Simms-Baldwin, KHC’60
“I have three stepchildren who are within 10 years of my age and who were adults when I married. My stepdaughter has early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease. I have one grandson and two great-grandsons.
I relocated from Cornwall to Cambridge in 1991 for a position at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Shortly after I arrived, a colleague invited me to join Soroptimist International of Cambridge. I retired in 2000 to care for my husband and I was widowed 17 years ago. Since then I have busied myself with volunteering.
I volunteered and became President of the Cambridge Memorial Volunteer Association in 2004 for three years, and in 2017 was
recycled and became President again and still hold that position. I also serve on the Information Desk weekly.
I was secretary for the Soroptimist Club and then was elected to the Soroptimist Foundation of Canada Board from 20072011. I also chaired a committee to write the history of the Foundation on its 50th anniversary. I served on the Soroptimist International of the Americas, Eastern Canada Region Board for six years. Presently I am President-elect for Soroptimist International of Cambridge.
The local library (The Idea Exchange) developed a Third Age Learning Program in 2015. I sit on the C-TAL committee as secretary. We plan for all the lectures and meet wonderful and interesting speakers. I garden, enjoy cooking and entertaining, walk and read, and follow politics avidly.
I was planning to go to China but that got cancelled when Sinorama got into difficulty last year. I spent Christmas in Alexandria, Virginia, with my niece, Kedrin (Simms) Brachman who graduated from BCS in 1994.”
Roberta “Bobby” Starke, KHC’60 “Roberta (Bobby) from the Gaspé is on the move! I am now in ‘The 7-Up’ generation (to quote Janet “Jannie” Beattie, KHC’60)–so
much more positive than ‘Three-Quarters of a Century’!
I lived downtown Montreal from May 1998 to November 2018 and now I live ‘up north’ in the Laurentians (Lake Manitou) until my next move to a “pied-à-terre” (when found) in Verdun.
Life is an adventure, shared with my great children and grands, plus ‘Charlie’!
I miss my/our friend Charlotte, who died a couple of years ago, and also Jenny Patton, who left us this past autumn. I had a grand time with Ginny in Newfoundland in 2015. So lucky seeing Bonnie, Moo, Jannie, Joan, and Diana, and am in touch with Dione. I wonder how Sally and Carole are? Cheers, stay well, et à bientôt, one and all. Please feel free to contact me at 819.326.4995, 418.936.3371, or on my cell at 514.862.5497 (just a note that my cell is not always on).”
Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60 “Oakville has been my home for most of the past 40 years–a 10-year hiatus in Toronto was great fun and included a part-time job at UCC and lots of travelling with my sister Sally (Ross) Peterson, BCS’62. I returned to Oakville three years ago, sharing a happy condo life with David punctuated by Florida winters and some travelling. My son, daughter, and grandson live close by.”
Mary Ann (Molson) Nesbitt, KHC’61
“Last November, Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace was performed in Berlin to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI. A multilingual, multi-faith concert, it was sung by 2,485 choristers from around the world accompanied by the UNESCOdesignated World Orchestra for Peace made up of top musicians from about 40 different countries. This orchestra was founded in 1995 by conductor Georg Solti who believed that music was an international language with the power to bring people together and to promote peace. Throughout the performance a specifically archived film was projected on five huge screens, showing powerful images of the build-up to war (factories producing tanks, ammunition, etc.; amassing troops; military parades), war itself (images of conflict, from earliest times with knights in shining armour, through WWI
Clockwise from above: Mary Anne (Molson) Nesbitt, KHC’61, attended Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace in Berlin last November; Caroline “Callie” MacGregor Archer, KHC’63, held her art opening, Memories, at the Fireside Lounge at the Art Gallery of Burlington in December; Siblings Carolyn (Peck) Farrell, KHC’63, and Larry Peck, BCS’61, celebrated the 100th birthday of their mom and KHC Old Girl, Pamela Merrill Cook, KHC’37, in November.
and WWII complete with Hiroshima and the concentration camps, Korea, Vietnam, the collapse of the Twin Towers, Afghanistan, the Ukraine etc.), right up to current struggles and the consequences of war (thousands upon thousands of crosses and memorials world-wide, PTSD victims, and so forth). It ended with a prayer for a better and more peaceful future. The whole experience was indescribably moving; I will always feel exceptionally privileged to have been a part of it. Those of us lucky enough to be invited to be a part of it were no doubt biased about
its relevance because it meant so much to us.”
Carolyn “Lindy” (Peck) Farrell, KHC’63
Carolyn and brother Larry Peck, BCS’61, celebrated their mom’s 100th birthday in November. Their mom, Pamela Merrill Cook, KHC’37, was born in 1918!
Carolyn Gibson, KHC’63
“Please help me replace my lost gold KHC ring! I am appealing to any sympathetic KHC ‘Old Girl’ who might be willing to help me
replace my (stolen) gold KHC ring, which I wore on my right pinky almost every day. Size isn’t absolutely essential since it could be resized. I would happily make a generous donation to BCS in your name or the name of your loved one for helping me put this part of my life back in place. Please contact Susan Cook at BCS to make arrangements if you would be willing to do this wonderful favour: scook@bishopscollegeschool.com.”
Caroline “Callie” MacGregor Archer, KHC’63
“We are all looking forward to Anne (Evans) Belton, KHC’63, hosting us in Tadoussac, Quebec this year. In December 2018, my art opening Memories took place at the Fireside Lounge at the Art Gallery of Burlington.”
Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65
Submitted by Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65
“The KHC Class of 1965 lost our classmate, Jill Francis Bauch, on April 29, 2018 in Ottawa. We were so grateful that she was part of our mini class reunion in Maine in September 2017. She was a loving and enthusiastic participant in everything to do with our class.
Jill worked with the privacy department with the Federal Government of Canada. She was a loyal, hardworking employee who was much loved and appreciated by her
coworkers both under and above her. She loved her job and resisted retirement until the last minute but then found great joy in the last year of her life (after retiring.) She spent a lot of time with her grandchildren, joined a book club, went to concerts, and even went sailing a few times. She volunteered at music festivals, food banks, and shelters. She was concerned she’d be bored outside of a work schedule but filled her time admirably and with great spirit.
Jill is survived by her two daughters Jessica and Nikki and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. ‘Jill was small in stature but a person of substance. To know her once was to make a friend for life. Her absence from this existence is a great loss to her beloved family and many great friends.’”
Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65
“Friends from KHC Class of 1965 are a close-knit group. Margot (Grant) Kyle, and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, and I all sing in the same choir, the McGill Choral Society. We see each other often, and others in the area, like Susan “Sue” (McCain) Armour, in Tremblant, Jeannie (Walbridge) Blevins, Lee (Ellson) Moreland, and Shirley (Allan) Brown. We are all busier than ever. At Thanksgiving, I visited Gillian “Jill” Stainforth in Victoria,
British Columbia where she hosted not only me and Ed, but our son and his girlfriend while they ran the Victoria Marathon… while Jill cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 15! I am still painting. I had a show in Montreal at Gallerie Gemst this past February.”
Margot (Grant) Kyle, KHC’65
“While in Montreal for my pre-op appointment in preparation for hip surgery, I ran into Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, KHC’65, at Atwater Market.”
Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, KHC’65 “Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, Margot (Grant) Kyle, and I got together for dinner in Montreal in October.”
KHC Class of 1968
Submitted by Kathy (Winser) Robertson, KHC’68 “Forty years on, when afar and asunder–well 51 now! How can that be, we just graduated! Yes, the proverbial question: where do the years go?! Sadly, our class did not have a 50th reunion. We are spread from the west to the east coast of both Canada and the U.S., and from South America, to New Zealand, to Europe, thus a decision on a convenient place and date was next to impossible. I
actually think our 20th reunion in 1988 did us in!
The year was not totally overlooked as a few of us had the pleasure of a rendezvous in January in Toronto. Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey hosted a lovely dinner for Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred, Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard who flew in from Connecticut and me from Seattle. Sadly Jane (Aylward) Hamilton was absent as she was launching her new book. We had a lively evening full of stories that always seem to get better over the years! None of us have really changed except for a few extra laugh lines and the odd grey hair (more than a few for some)!
In April, Nora (Cook) Harvey, visited Seattle. We had the most enjoyable day reminiscing and catching up. She is the same energetic Cookie going a hundred miles an hour! We still would be chitchatting if she had not had to catch a flight!
A few tidbits from the class:
• Jane (Aylward) Hamilton is busy giving talks to groups about her book Finding John Rae (Ronsdale Press, 2017) because public interest in the Canadian Arctic remains strong. She reports that she is also in the process of launching a ‘Georgian Bay Storytelling Festival’ based on the successful model developed in the Orkney Islands, Scotland.
• Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred retired from the hectic pace of TV documentaries but is always looking for her next adventure–grass will never grow under her feet!
• Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard retired but is always busy in some public-spirited mission which often interferes with her travel plans.
• Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey is retired and is becoming quite the bridge maven.
• Nora (Cook) Harvey is a retired RN but has continued working part-time.
• Kathy (Winser) Robertson is a retired RN, busy volunteering, hoping to travel more, and loving being a grandma. Life is good.
• Kathy (Harpur) Seaward is living in New Zealand and has retired from teaching.
Clockwise from above: Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, Margot Mary (Grant) Kyle, and Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, all of the Class of 1965, got together for dinner in Montreal in October; Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred, Kathy (Winser) Robertson, Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard, and Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey, all of the Class of 1968, reunited in Toronto in January 2018; Kathy (Winser) Robertson and Nora (Cook) Harvey, both of the Class of 1968, caught up in Seattle in April 2018.
• Victoria (Buchanan) Thorburn is living in the UK but she still visits North Hatley every summer.
• Margot (Griffin) Jones is living in the UK and loving being a grandma and travelling.
I have been in touch with others over the years but don’t have any updates. I’m hoping they (you know who you are!) will get in touch before our 55th or 60th reunions!
When asked ‘what are you most grateful for from your years at King’s Hall, Compton?’ my response is always the same: the friendships. We move in and out of each other’s lives BUT when we are together we just pick up where we last left off–there’s the odd tear but generally laughs abound.
Nora (Cook) Harvey, KHC’68
“I have lived in Tennessee, 60 miles from Nashville, for the past 48 years. I am married and have two children. My daughter has her doctorate in nursing and works at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She has a daughter named Claire. My son, Sam, is a farmer. He raises grass-fed, organic beef, chicken, and pigs for the ‘farm-to-table’ market. He is married and has two young children. I am a very lucky ‘Mimi.’ My husband and I live on a very scenic 230-acre farm. I will never forget the beauty of the Eastern Townships. We, as a small group of young women, had many, many memorable
times. I look forward to hearing other classmates’ stories.”
Toni Cochand, KHC’69
“Just a short note to say thank you for a wonderful get-together with KHC girls of all ages–our surprise scarves are fabulous!”
Tanis “Tany” Katherine (Ellson) Ewing, KHC’70
Tanis and daughters Sarrah, BCS’10, and Samantha “Sammy” Ewing, BCS’11, attended HITS Ocala Horse Show in Ocala, Florida in March 2018 to watch the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix.
Mary Murphy, BCS’75
“I am still living on the west coast and looking forward to retirement from government service in June 2022. In that vein, I hung up my shingle and began a private practice part-time, continuing to work therapeutically with adults, teenagers, couples, and families. The great news is I now have a waiting list. I am on the list for approved counsellors with the First Nations Health Authority and I have a contract with an Irish agency funded by the Catholic Church for victims of sexual abuse at the hands of Irish priests. So, work-wise I am kept very busy!
I have completed a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course and was teaching
until I realized I was doing way too much so paired down and suspended my yogateaching gigs—so much to do, so little time! I see Frances Thomson, BCS’76, on a regular basis and, as she is retired, I get to hear how busy she is and how hard it can be getting everything you want done in a day. I hear retirement can be hard on people that way. Gay Merrill, BCS’76, came to the lower mainland for a visit in April 2018 and a tiny BCS reunion occurred—a good time was had by all us introverts!!!”
Madge (Renouf) Martin, KHC’37 – June 22, 2018
Martin, Madge Renouf died peacefully on June 22, 2018, in her 100th year in her home with family and friends close by. Predeceased by her daughter Susan Mulvey (Don) in 1985 and her husband of 65 years, Henry Farquar Martin. She is survived by her sister Phyllis, and nieces and nephews. In her frail elder years, she lived with courage, fierce independence, and a sense of humour. She had loyal, comforting friends to the end. Madge was born in Grande-Rivière, Quebec, was educated at King’s Hall, Compton, and married and lived in Saguenay Valley (Chicoutimi) with Henry after his return from the war. Madge loved the Quebec culture. After retirement, they moved to Peterborough where they made their home for 40 years making many friends through Newcomers Canada. They enjoyed bridge, entertaining, and travelling. Sincere gratitude to Dr. Archibald, Dr. Parks, and the whole health care team of Saint Elizabeth and ParaMed for their compassion, support, and expertise. No service by request. Au revoir, ma tante. Dors bien.
Ruth Olivet (Harris) Keys, KHC’39 December 9, 1920 – February 7, 2018 Peacefully in her sleep, and with her family around her, our dear Mum and Nanny passed away at home at age 97. She was predeceased since 2004 by her loving husband John. She is survived by two children, Susan Otto (Terry) and David Keys (Mary), two granddaughters, Christina (Kelsey Wagner) and Alexandra (Shawn McCallum), two greatgrandsons, Louis and Bennett, and Nancy Maitland, the family’s life-long closest friend. She leaves her brother Rupert Harris and his wife, Gwen (Marler), of Montreal and their family.
Ruth grew up in Montreal where she graduated from McGill University in 1943. She and John were married in 1945 after John served in the Royal Canadian Navy. After John completed his Ph.D. at McGill in 1951,
they moved their young family to Victoria where John took a position as a professor at Royal Roads Military College. The family moved to Ottawa where Ruth became very active in the University Women’s Club and the Rideau Lawn Tennis Club.
She took inspiration from life and will be remembered for her love of family, art, opera, travel, tennis, and the stock market. She loved to be with her family, visit Susan’s farm, and, in her later years, enjoyed her friends at the New Edinburgh Square, dining at the local restaurants on Beechwood Ave., and strolling along the river with Nancy.
Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie (Shuter) Oland, KHC’40
– February 4, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie Oland of Halifax announce her passing on Monday, February 4, 2019, in the Halifax Infirmary-QEII, at the age of 96. Born in Montreal, she was the daughter of the late John George Ramsay Shuter and Marjorie Heney. Betty grew up in Montreal and was educated at The Study and Kings Hall, Compton. During the Second World War, she joined the Canadian Red Cross Corps Transport Division and served overseas with the Canadian and British Red Cross. She was a long-time member of the Junior League of Halifax and a volunteer for many years with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Betty was an avid skier, having learned in the Laurentians in her youth. She loved being with friends and spending time with her husband and family at their farm in Annapolis Valley. She was an amazing mum, loved her children and her grandchildren, and delighted in her great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Don James Oland; brother, John Charles Hosmer Shuter; and son-in-law, Donald Gordon Paterson. She is survived by her children: Jennifer Paterson, Chester; James Oland (Cathy), Halifax; and Brenda Huntley (Sandy), Halifax; as well as nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the staff at Parkland at the Gardens and the nursing staff at the Halifax Infirmary 7.2 for their professional and compassionate care. Donations in Betty’s memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or a charity of your choice.
Judith “Judy” Anne (Baker) Arnold, KHC’44 March 13, 1927 – February 26, 2019
Wife of the late Arthur Lorne Arnold; loving mother of Elizabeth Kozak (Brian), Anne Arnold, John Arnold (Linda), David Arnold (Judy), Michael Arnold, and Peter Arnold (Morgan); grandmother of Jenn (Jay), Mike, Akira, Kenji, Lisa, Jenny, Andrea, Danny, Richard Bradj, John Kenneth, Christopher, Brian, Alexandra, Gwendal, Meagan, and Brendan; and very proud great-grandmother of Winter and William Turcot-Kozak. A graduate of Bishop’s University, B.A. English, 1947, where she was known as the strawberry blonde who slipped in a few minutes late for assembly the other morning ... and more notably her prior years at King’s Hall, Compton, where she spent her mornings in the bath and disciplinary measures instilled by “Gilly” of copying out the World Book she thoroughly enjoyed. After Bishop’s Judy attended Vesper George School of Art, Boston and later MacDonald College Farm, McGill. After years of academia, Judy returned home to marry Lorne and got her wish of having a backyard full of kids. She will be remembered for her in-depth knowledge and appreciation for music, art, and gardens. Her relationship with time would never be conquered, and lucky for us making dinner was Dad’s domain. Our heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional love and care our Mum received from everyone at Grace Village, and for the warmth and kindness of Frank and Penny at Cass Funeral Home.
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” Angus, KHC’46 August 5, 1929 – May 30, 2018
Grace Elspeth “Elsie” died peacefully on May 30, 2018 at Chateau Westmount. Predeceased by her mother, Isabella Eleanora Cantlie, and her father, Richard Forrest Angus. Survived by her sister, Beatrice Mary Angus Eastcott, KHC’43 (Peter), and her brothers, Col. Stephen Frederick Angus, BCS’51 (Pamela) and John Forrest Angus (Toni), as well as many nieces and nephews. Her family and friends will miss her greatly.
Elspeth attended The Study School for Girls, King’s Hall, Compton, and McGill University, where she received both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science. After obtaining her degrees, she lived in England and then returned to work in the Department of Pathology, Pathology Institute at McGill University with Dr. W.M. Thurlbeck.
Elspeth was the family historian and had many achievements in her lifetime, including being instrumental in preserving the mission of the Royal Victoria Hospital property and providing leadership in archival work at the Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul. She was the impetus behind the exhibit ‘War Flowers—a touring art exhibition,’ which is on an international and pan-Canadian tour. A memorial service will be held in the fall in Montreal.
Joan Graham (Parsons) Parker, KHC’53 August 20, 1935 – January 21, 2019
Joan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at the Miller Centre Palliative Care Unit. Predeceased by her first husband Andrew C. Crosbie, husband John R. Parker, her sister Cynthia Landrigan, and parents Bernard and Grace Parsons. Leaving to cherish wonderful memories are her children Alexander (Beverley Dawe), Robert (Elizabeth Torraville), Timothy (Sherrie Myers), Cynthia (John Allan), and grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Laura, Shauna, Alyssa, JP, Katherine, and Alex, as well as great-grandchild Benjamin. Joan was very involved in the community. She was the first President of the St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital Auxiliary in 1967. She was also involved in organizing Curling Events in the 1970s and was one of the first female Board
Members for The St. John’s Board of Trade. Special thanks to Jim and Margret Bruce, and Jo Anne Peraz for their care and support over the years. Appreciation is extended as well to the Community Care Nurses and Dr. Andrew Hutton. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice. To send a message of condolence, please visit www.carnells.com.
Sonia Elizabeth “Toni” (Taylor) Burleton, KHC’57
– November 2, 2018
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Toni on Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 79.
After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, she died peacefully with her family by her side. Toni was passionate about many things, including golf, tennis, long walks in the country, wine, animals, and music. She was an active participant in her church as well as with multiple charitable causes. With her husband John and the kids in tow, Toni spent much of her time moving around Canada including Senneville, Quebec, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Rothesay, New Brunswick, Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Oakville, Ontario before finally settling in Creemore, Ontario. Toni always created warm, loving homes for the family and made many friends along the way. Throughout her life, she held a special place in her heart for Knowlton, Quebec where she grew up.
As a family, we struggled with the Alzheimer’s that took over Toni’s life. We would like to share a poem that portrays our feelings over the last several years: It’s A Long Goodbye by Anonymous.
“She’s leaving me, little by little, I wish she wouldn’t go. I will be there as long as she needs me. How do I let her know? I’d like to hold on to the memories, I’d also like to share. But she’s further away, getting further away. And yet, she’s always there. It’s a long goodbye, and yet I believe that she can sense us. So much time between now and then, when it’s time against us. There are times she almost seems like herself. Sometimes it’s just a phase. A part of the person I once knew, and sometimes just a trace. It’s a long goodbye and still I don’t know just what to say. There’s so much time between now and
then, because she goes away, a long goodbye. Tell me how do all the others do it? There’s so much time between now and then. How do we get through it? It’s a long goodbye.”
Devoted wife to the late John Burleton, and sister to Ian Taylor, Toni is lovingly remembered by her children Stephen (Heather), Derek (Isabelle), and Margot, as well as her grandchildren Brendan, Jeremy, Mathieu, and Olivia. The family wishes to give special thanks to Roz, Maria, and the rest of the remarkable staff at 147 Elder for their dedicated care and support over the past three years. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada in Toni’s name will be directed towards Alzheimer’s research. Friends may visit Toni’s online ‘Book of Memories’ at www.turnerporter.ca
Susan Constance (Harshaw) Simpson, KHC’59
March 30, 1942 – May 7, 2019
Peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her sister, Judith Rowlands (Allan), Susan is survived and will be dearly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Jim, who she was married to for 48 years. She also leaves her son, John (Cleo Kirkland), and their sons, Sam and Nigel; her stepson, Stephen (Nico Stagias); her stepdaughter, Sandy (David Poulson), and their children, Andy, Charlie, Emily, and Elspeth; her nephews, Bill Rowlands and Ian Rowlands; and her niece, Martha Prentice. Born in Montreal, Susan attended Miss Edgars, King’s Hall, Compton, and McGill University before moving to Toronto, where she taught school and was Director of Recreation at the Hospital for Sick Children. She then married Jim and together with their young family, they moved to Birmingham, Michigan, and London, England before returning to Toronto where she began a successful career in real estate. Susan spent her happiest years with Jim, travelling the world, spending weekends in Creemore, skiing at Devil’s Glen, golfing at Mad River, playing tennis and bridge at the B&R, and enjoying good times with her many dear friends. She will be remembered by all for her courage, determination, wisdom, optimism, honesty, and loyalty. The family
thanks Dr. Neesha Dhani, Dr. Marcus Butler, and all the staff at Princess Margaret Hospital for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Princess Margaret Hospital or to Ovarian Cancer Canada.
Charlotte (Stevens) MacLaurin, KHC’60
March 20, 1943 – April 4, 2017
Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep after so many years of living gracefully and stoically with dementia. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 48 years, Peter MacLaurin, her daughters, Jennifer (MacLaurin) Smith, Martha MacLaurin-Wood and her husband Anthony Wood, son Tim Chen, and their families. The McDougall, Ritchie, Smith, Fisher, Wood, and Stevens families are grateful for Charlotte’s devotion to family and her extraordinary ability to unify such a large extended family. Donations can be made to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Foundation Charlotte MacLaurin Memorial Bursary. Contributions are accepted in Charlotte’s name at Le Residence Lachute, 377, rue Principale, Lachute, QC J8H 1Y1, where she received loving and skillful care for over six years. If you remember her, she will be with you, always.
Jennifer “Jenny” Patton, KHC’60
September 5, 1943 - August 28, 2018
Jennifer Patton, businesswoman, intellectual, and environmentalist, died on August 28, aged 74. An amazing woman who was loving and generous with those who came into her life, Jenny leaves behind her partner, Muriel, her son Boyd (Sandra), her daughter Zeph, her grandson Weizhi, and Brett, Muriel’s son. She is also survived by her twin brother John (Dinah); and her sisters Kathleen and Rosemary, along with many nephews and nieces.
Jenny owned and operated E.J. Maxwell, a lumber company in Montreal for almost two decades, during a time when women entrepreneurs were rare in traditionally male-dominated sectors. After retiring from being a lumber merchant, Jenny engaged in many environmental and social causes. She was awarded the Sovereigns Medal for Volunteers in 2016. Jenny was Vice President of the Montreal YWCA. She was active in
the Healthy Cities program in Westmount, promoting composting and environmentally sound practices for healthy living. Jenny was also Vice President and Treasurer of L’association pour l’amélioration du Lac Manitou Jenny loved Manitou and kept a beautiful garden at her cottage.
With a keen intellect and a believer in life-long learning, Jenny shared her interest in world affairs and history by leading classes at the Thomas More Institute. She enjoyed the Economist and made sure she read the latest issue before anyone else got to it. She will be missed by all who came into her life. In lieu of donations, Jenny would love to see everyone take better care of the Earth (Gaia).
Dr. Frances (Erlich) Budden, KHC’63 September 20, 1945 – January 1, 2019 Budden, Dr. Frances (Erlich) peacefully on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home.
Beloved wife of Jeffrey Erlich, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Dr. Menachem Davis, cherished grandmother of Ahuva, Hillel, and Erez, and dear sister of John Budden.
Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65
– April 29, 2018
Jill Bauch passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Jill is survived by her two daughters, Jessica Bauch (Jeff Ford) and Nikki Rubino (Scott Rubino), and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. She will be dearly missed by her siblings Lynne Danyo, Dilys Barton, and John Francis, along with many other friends and family. Jill was small in stature but a person of substance. To know her once was to make a friend for life. Her absence from this existence is a great loss to her beloved family and many great friends.
Jennifer Ruth Gordon, KHC’70 December 8, 1952 – September 26, 2018 Jennifer passed away peacefully at home in Montreal with her husband and daughter at her side. Jennifer was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer in January 2017, which metastasized to her liver. With her characteristic strength and positivity, she maintained an optimistic outlook from the beginning of her diagnosis, and defied the
life expectancy odds she was given. She developed a great rapport with the incredible team at the Jewish General Hospital, and would often make the doctors and medical staff laugh.
Jennifer was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to John Kenneth Gordon and Ruth Hearn Maclean. She grew up on the Apex oil fields near Fyzabad, where her father worked. This wild area of Trinidad was made up of forests, swamps, and pitch lakes, and this geography would later influence much of her art. She attended Codrington High School in Barbados, and came to Quebec for grade 11 at King’s Hall, Compton, in the Eastern Townships, where she excelled in art, languages, acting, and music. She studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, from 1970 - 1974, and spent her summers working in Lake Louise, Alberta. She graduated in painting and printmaking, and, keen to master silkscreen printing, she joined Open Studio in Toronto, paying bills by dashing around the city on her bicycle, picking up contracts editing, proofreading, and teaching.
Jennifer moved to Montreal in 1977 for graduate school, working on conceptual and feminist issues through performance and multimedia, while exploring a sense of place through photography and painting. In 1979, with her Masters in hand and her new Canadian citizenship, she began her teaching career at Concordia University and joined the dynamic art scene in Montreal.
In 1981 she met Paul Smith, who was a senior art student at Concordia. His kind, shy demeanour and wacky sweaters won her over. They married at her parents’ house in Invermere, British Columbia in 1986, and had a daughter Isobel in 1991, the year Jennifer started her position as Professor at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta. Her artist book Choosing the Dots - Avoiding the Holes, followed by a large solo exhibition
The Sky is Falling, caught gallery owner Leo Kamen’s attention, and Jennifer would go on to exhibit regularly at his Toronto gallery. Numerous artworks of hers are found in public collections across the country. In 2002, she put teaching aside for full-time artmaking and a move back to Montreal.
Jennifer was a loving and supportive partner and mother, who took great interest in the lives of those she loved. She was incredibly encouraging and caring, and invested much of her time in helping others. She remained dedicated to her parents, who she dearly loved, and was faithful to all the great friends she made over the years. Her West-Indian wit filled her life and those around her with humour, teasing, and much laughter.
She will be greatly missed by her husband Paul, her beloved daughter Isobel and partner Kevin, her brother Robert and wife Linda, and all her wonderful family and friends. Her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her.
A memorial fund has been set-up in Jennifer’s name for cancer research at the Jewish General hospital for anyone wishing to donate: jghfoundation.org or 514.340.8251.
King’s Hall, Compton was more than a school. It was a community of caring teachers, dedicated staff, and inquisitive students who built its rich history. Today, the legacy of that history lives on at Bishop’s College School.
As part of a new initiative in our Alumni Office, we want to celebrate the stories of our alumni, starting with our KHC girls, in an ongoing effort to build the body of archival materials about life at KHC and BCS.
But we can’t do it alone! We would love to hear your stories about your time at KHC and learn about the memories you hold dear. Whether it’s a story about order marks, French class with Mlle Cailteux, or the infamous ‘croc walks,’ we want to hear it all. To find out how you can share your story with us, please email alumni@bishopscollegeschool.com or call 819.566.0227 x253.
