Keep Troth - Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

Keep Troth The Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

r Notes from Glass Passage r Fifty Years On r The Gilly Bust

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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.

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A Note from Linda 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

Linda (centre) poses for a photo with Heneker Williams Society honourees and former BCS

environment, and world peace in a

Association Board Chairs Patterson Webster and Rae Heenan, KHC’55.

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

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

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Janet joins Antonia Mitchell, KHC’55, for a tour of Mitchell Family House, which will welcome its first residents this fall.

A Note from Janet We are nearing the 50th anniversary of the

experience at BCS the tools to make a

amalgamation of KHC and BCS in 2022

difference. Just like you, we hope they will

Troth. I look forward to the pleasure of

and, although it may seem like a long

forge forward in life and yet stay connect-

connecting with you again soon.

time ago, it is amazing to note that the

ed with their BCS roots.

spirit and legacy of the Compton ladies

I hope you enjoy this edition of Keep

The participation and interest we

continues to resonate strongly within our

receive from you, the ladies of Compton,

walls. This year I have had the pleasure

is certainly one of the great assets of our

of meeting many of you for the first time,

school today. Thank you for caring and

Janet Turcot Vukovic

and the tales of your time at Compton are

staying connected. Thank you for sharing

Director of Advancement

a delight to hear. Even more fascinating

your comments and news. Thank you for

is the life you have lived following those

the support you give and thank you for the

years spent in the townships of Quebec.

heritage you personify.

The BCS of today is doing well, and the

I like to think that today’s BCS is very

students in our care are learning, maturing,

much the school that got the best of two

and being prepared to face the challenges

worlds, and built upon the legacy of each

of a fast-paced and changing world.

to morph into a stronger, more versatile,

Just like you, they are getting from their

and better reality.

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Margot (Graham) Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, collaborated with the Advancement Department to create a 50th reunion KHC scarf.

Fifty Years On Last year in late September, Old Boys

the fabrics chosen for the scarf. They

Canada. The colours represented three

and Old Girls celebrating their 50th class

wanted to incorporate the elements from

prestigious schools in England: dark blue

reunion were presented with a 50th

the KHC crest–the English rose and maple

for Cambridge, light blue for Oxford, and

reunion tie. Arguably, for an Old Girl, there

leaf–into the design. These elements are

gold for King’s College. Over 100 years

aren’t many occasions to wear a tie. This

quite recognizable to KHC alumnae. It also

later, the rose continues to symbolize the

sparked the idea for the Advancement

incorporates the school’s colours: dark

legacy of King’s Hall, Compton to the BCS

team to create a 50th reunion scarf. The

blue, light blue, and gold. The design ele-

community.

team recruited alumnae Margot (Graham)

ments may come from the KHC crest, but

All these elements were incorporated to

Heyerhoff, KHC’69, and Marie-Geneviève

the crest would not exist if not for Miss

provide the best quality design symboliz-

“Genny” Pilon, BCS’93, to undertake this

Gena Smith, Headmistress of KHC from

ing the legacy of KHC to one and all. The

project. Genny commented that this

1901-1905.

official release of this scarf was at the

project was a way “to create something for

When Miss Smith entered KHC as Head-

Montreal KHC Ladies Luncheon on May 15,

the women of the KHC community.” The

mistress, she undertook the challenge of

2019. This scarf should not only be seen

project took months of communication,

reforming and creating a prestigious girls’

as a 50th reunion scarf, but as a symbol

meetings, and various designs to create

school. Every element of KHC that we rec-

of the KHC legacy ever-present at BCS.

the perfect scarf.

ognize today, from its crest and colours to

Alumnae celebrating their 50th reunion

the school’s name and song, are the legacy

should wear this precious scarf with great

scarf in a similar style to that of William

Genny and Margot chose to make the

of Miss Smith. She chose a white English

pride and know that the legacy of King’s

Morris. Morris was a British textile designer

rose as the school flower to represent

Hall, Compton continues on with the girls

during the 1800s. Silk and cashmere were

England and the maple leaves to represent

at BCS.

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After undergoing restoration, the Gilly bust will be proudly displayed among other KHC items and reflections at the juncture where the Glass Passage meets the entrance to the library.

The Gilly Bust The name Gillard may have a different

our current students do not know the

play the bust at a more prominent location

significance for our current campus

educational legacy of Dr. Adelaide Gillard.

within the school. The juncture where the

community than it does for KHC Old Girls.

When two KHC old girls were inducted

Glass Passage meets the entrance to the

Current students and recent graduates

into the Heneker-Williams Society in 2018,

library is an ideal location, as the Gillard

know the name as one of our two female

the Advancement Department thought

bust will be among other KHC items and

residences. The Old Girls know Gillard as

it would be a thoughtful gesture to bring

reflections, including the Glass Passage

a mentor and respectable headmistress.

the Gillard bust to the ceremony. Once

itself and the wall of KHC class photos.

Yet there is something that connects both

it was removed from the residence, the

The location is also one of high student

generations together–the Gillard bust.

years of wear and tear were evident in the

traffic, which will provide all students an

The bronze bust, which was created in

condition of the bust. It was decided that

opportunity to acquaint themselves with

1951 by the French firm Susse frères in

this honourable work of art needed profes-

Dr. Gillard.

Paris, France, has been housed in Gillard

sional restoration. Ultimately, our archivist

House since 1973. It has served as a daily

contacted a professional art conservator,

reminder of the name Gillard. Through the

Marie-Chantale Poisson, who took the bust

years the girls have enjoyed dressing the

to her studio for professional cleaning and

bust for the various holidays, like draping

treatment.

cobwebs for Halloween or stringing Christmas lights around her. Unfortunately,

Following the conservation treatment, it was decided that it would be best to dis-

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The KHC Building 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.

Above: The King’s Hall buildings were recently sold to a Chinese consortium from Toronto. Below: Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60, was a prefect on Montcalm in her graduating year.

Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60, Recalls “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

We always had a good chef and many of

due to the communal bathrooms, some

all the teachers were brought over from

us made Mr. Burt’s chocolate and butter-

students would tell on you. There were

England on contract? Soccer was the sport

scotch ice cream syrup for years. We had

three of us in a room until grade 11 when

of choice. We had that swimming pool but

pancakes every other Sunday for break-

most of us shared with just one other girl.

never had swimming lessons. It sat empty

fast. I hated them for years because they

We weren’t able to request a roommate,

99% of the time–nuts! We were of the age

were always cold by the time they hit our

but our desires sometimes happened. We

when we sat in the sun in the spring with

plates. I have ALWAYS hated liver and we

considered it a treat if we had our room in

those reflectors to get a tan. Each spring

often had it for lunch. Many a time I slid it

‘Sleepy Hollow,’ which was a wing off the

we went to a sugaring off, coming back with

onto a classmate’s plate, trying to hide the

main building–a warmer room than the

a tub of maple syrup that we would stir to

action from the staff glowering at us from

attic ones. We only had wool blankets for

death to turn it into a creamy mixture. In

the head of the table. Liver came with sau-

our beds. At some point, we could bring

the fall we would walk down the dirt road

sages and I have never liked those to this

our own bedspread and I remember doing

and steal apples from the farmers, sticking

day, either! We were only allowed to wash

just that–what a treat!

them down our tunics. They were soooo

our hair once a week, but we cheated of

yummy.

course when we got older. Unfortunately,

No doubt you still get international students? Most in the 50s came from the

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Caribbean or South America. Quite a few

assembly. We all sat on the gym floor and

lost their fathers to the war. Two of my

weren’t flown home for Christmas or Eas-

misdemeanours were called out by Gilly

best friends never knew their dads.

ter so some kind family would invite them

and your house would lose marks. Actually,

to their homes. One year my roommate

looking back, some of the actions would

nearly forgotten! In spite of the strictness

came from St. Vincent. She had never had

be called bullying nowadays?

of the school, we had fun and made super

Wow, I am thinking about stuff I have

to do a thing for herself. She didn’t even

We saw a movie most Saturdays but the

friends. As I have mentioned, it will be re-

know how to figure out what she was to

content was well-screened, nothing risqué

ally interesting to hear what a lot of ‘gals’

wear in the morning, and we didn’t have

for sure, heaven forbid if there was a

have done over the last nearly 60 years. It

much to choose from! I had to teach her

kiss! We were herded into prep halls to do

has been fun reminiscing.”

how to make a bed, etc.–talk about having

homework. I can’t remember getting any

spent her life with people looking after

help if you were having difficulties. Being

her! We couldn’t make our beds before

scholarly was not really a high priority,

breakfast, they had to ‘air.’ A staff member

come to think of it. We needed good man-

did the rounds each morning to make sure

ners, proper grammar, and would be trophy

the beds were unmade, and if you did

wives if the family had money. There were

make it the whole school knew about it at

a couple of spots, I think, for girls who had

Montreal Ladies Luncheon Submitted by Kaitlin Corbeil, BCS’17 “Meeting fellow BCS and KHC alumni

uniforms have changed, but the confidence

is always an immense pleasure, no

and solidarity of those wearing the uniforms

matter the occasion. Whether it is chance

remain the defining characteristics of the

encounters or organized events, being able

girls and women of our community. The

to share that unspoken sense of familiarity

tenacity that distinguishes the Old Girls of

with a complete stranger is a true rarity in

Compton lives on in the girls of BCS who are

our lives after graduation. The most recent

handed the gift of a legacy that they may

Montreal Ladies Luncheon that took place

not have thought could be their own. The

this spring was a particular treat. For a few

KHC legacy surrounds us physically in Gillard

short hours, I was welcomed into a group

and the Glass Passage, in the cut of our

of women who epitomize the persona of

tunics, and the photographs that line the

the strong, tenacious, and fun-loving girls

wall outside of the library but more impor-

that all Gillard, Glass, and Ross girls grow

tantly, it surrounds us in spirit. It lives on as

to embody in their own ways, both during

we too do not hesitate to speak up for what

their time at BCS and as they take on the

matters most, to share our pride for the

world.

biggest or smallest victories, and to hold

That afternoon, we took the liberty of

our heads high as we pursue the dreams we

leaving the boys out of the conversation–

are unafraid to make. Every BCS girl takes

there was no need to fall into a comparison

on part of this legacy during their time at

Marie-Geneviève “Genny” Pilon, BCS’93,

of the boys and the girls of BCS. Instead, we

school and contributes to its strength and

and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,

celebrated stories of friendship, self-dis-

complexity with the addition of their own

KHC’65, struck a pose with the new

covery, achievement, mischief, and lessons

character. The Old Girls and BCS girls share

KHC scarf Genny helped create at the

learned. We talked of school plays, danc-

a bond that transcends any period of time

Montreal Ladies Luncheon in May.

es, meals in the dining hall, and morning

or stretch of road that would otherwise sep-

assemblies. Remarkably (but unsurprisingly)

arate the two, and it was uplifting to have

Gillard but also sharing the pride that we

the substance of these memories was as

been able to see this first hand. With this

all felt that day for what we have and will

familiar to me as that of my own on Moulton

truth in mind, I left the luncheon inevitably

accomplish with the gift of the KHC legacy

Hill. Of course, the names, faces, and

wishing that I had been able to meet Ms.

in our pockets.”

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Toronto Ladies Luncheon 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.

BCS and KHC alumnae gathered in Toronto for a luncheon in May.

Upcoming KHC Events We are always interested in seeing you

and KHC family benefit you? Imagine the

create a dynamic BCS and KHC community

and hearing from you, so take us up on our

possibilities for reconnecting with your

of which we can all be proud.

invitation to connect when we are visiting

old school friends and sharing your life

your neighbourhood! We want to hear your

stories. As a parent, alumna, or friend, help

bishopscollegeschool.com/alumni-events

ideas and thoughts for making the KHC

us understand what type of activities and

for more!

legacy an ongoing and important part of

events are of interest to you. Get in touch,

your life. Does being a member of the BCS

get involved, come to events, and let’s

See our online Calendar of Events at

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

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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.

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The KHC legacy proudly lives on in the many prizes and awards offered to our current-day female students.

KHC Awards 2018-19 End-of-Year School Assembly

The “40 Years On” Award

The Jennifer Prosser Wade Award

Donated by Ann McNally Budge, KHC’54,

Donated by Jennifer Prosser Wade to

this award is for the senior girl who best

recognize a Form VI student who best

The Stoker Prize for Art

displays the love of sport in the out-of-

exemplifies what Martin Luther King,

Given in memory of Shirley Harrison Stoker,

doors and who is likely to have the same

Jr. called “content of character” and

KHC’46, and Chair of the BCS Board from

enthusiasm 40 years on. This year, the

stresses kindness, caring, and courage of

1984-1988. This year, the prize was

prize was awarded to Mélissa Jodoin,

one’s conviction. This year, the prize was

awarded to Isolde Macfarlane.

BCS’19, and Kelly Frendo, BCS’19.

awarded to Maeve MacLachlan.

The Hewson Prize for Music

Special Prizes

The Laura Joll Award

Named to honour Dorothy Hewson and her

Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association

36 years of teaching music at KHC and

Prix Mlle Cailteux

for the girls who have shown most effort in

BCS. This year, the prize was awarded to

Ce prix est remis à la jeune fille dont

contributing toward house spirit. This year,

Bénédicte Fugère, BCS’19, and Xinyi Lu,

l’attitude face au français comme langue

the prize was awarded to Lauralie Johnson,

BCS’19.

d’apprentissage et de communication a

BCS’19, and Fausta Tesolin, BCS’19.

2018-19 Graduation Ceremony Athletic Awards

servi à la communauté de BCS. Présenté annuellement à la mémoire de Mlle Odette

The Gillard Award

Cailteux, professeure de français à King’s

Donated by the KHC Old Girls’ Association.

Hall, par Mary Cochrane Holt Cowans,

Awarded to a girl in the school for

The King’s Hall Cup

KHC’54, et John Douglas Cowans, BCS’54.

leadership, integrity, industry, and games.

Given to the Girls’ All-Round Athletic Cham-

Cette année, le prix est décerné à Sophie

This year, the prize was awarded to Tyrin

pion. This year, the prize was awarded to

Legler, BCS’19.

Culmer, BCS’19.

Shelby Gosselin-Chute, BCS’19.

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Left: Ann Fraser (McNally) Budge, KHC’54, and Claire Tansey, BCS’92, strike a pose with their cookbooks at Claire’s ‘Talk, Tipple, and Taste’ event this January. Yes, that’s a KHC ring on Ann’s right hand! Right: Heather (MacKenzie) Faith, KHC’54, still has a plant from the King’s Hall, Compton Glass Passage. It is still flourishing even after all these years!

Ann Fraser (McNally) Budge, KHC’54

big turnout and she had a lot of samples of

party on January 26 in her daughter’s home

“Some of you know that I was hit by a

her recipes. It was a fun evening! Claire’s

in Kingston, Ontario. It was a great party and

school bus while riding my bicycle on a

recently published cookbook is titled

a lovely excuse to get together.”

quiet country road in September 2015. After

Uncomplicated and the recipes are exactly

surgeries to repair a smashed femur (with a

that! I’ve tried out several from the cookbook

Virginia “Ginny” (Price) Bell, KHC’60

30cm plate and 12 screws), plastic surgery to

and they are all easy and delicious–well

“We live in St. John’s, Newfoundland and

repair a down-to-the-bone slice off my other

done, Claire! My own cookbook, Fit to Eat:

have four children and 12 grandchildren

calf, as well as a concussion, I am able to

Wholesome, nutritious & economical recipes for

who all live within five miles of us! I enjoy

walk and snowshoe! My surgeon is surprised

active people, was published in the 80s and 90s

keeping active, playing tennis and golf, and I

I am even walking! After three months in

as a fundraiser for the Canadian Orienteering

love having my grandchildren around me!”

the hospital, they were able to discharge me,

Team and the SNAC program for the Sports

only because, they said, I was so fit, strong,

Medicine and Science Council of Canada.”

and healthy before the accident. But sadly

Dione (Newman) Bucher, KHC’60 “I am living in Halifax, Nova Scotia and

no more mountain biking, road cycling,

Heather (MacKenzie) Faith, KHC’54

have been retired for 15 years from an

cross-country skiing, or trail-running for me.

“A little of King’s Hall still grows in my

office administration job with a youth

The moral of the story is that you must stay

breakfast room. It comes from the Glass

organization. I am currently enjoying senior

fit and strong as you age because you never

Passage and was given to me by the mother

skating as my exercise of choice. Beverley

know what might happen to you!

of Alison Bell, KHC’72. It has been going on

“Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60, Margot

for all these years!”

(McMurrich) List, KHC’60, myself, and our

In January, I went to ‘Talk, Tipple, and Taste,’ an event hosted by Claire Tansey,

significant others met in Toronto recently

BCS’92, at Lakehead University in Orillia.

Rae (MacCulloch) Heenan, KHC’55

for an evening of ‘catch up’ where we stayed

She’s a great, entertaining speaker–her

“Four of us from the Class of 1955 attended

long enough to close the restaurant.”

theatre training sure contributed. It was a

Wendy (Johnston) Warren’s 80th birthday

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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 Above: Jean (Millward) Cruickshank, Diana “Di” (Daniels) Chapman, Wendy (Johnston) Warren,

and he had finally found me! Bill lives in

and Rae (MacCulloch) Heenan, all of the Class of 1955, at Wendy’s 80th birthday party in

Saskatoon so we met there in October.

January. Below: Dione (Newman) Bucher, Margot (McMurrich) List, and Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross)

Fortunately, we get along well even though

Wace, all of the Class of 1960, and their significant others caught up over dinner in Toronto.

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

Susan “Sue” (McMaster) Holmes, KHC’60

and do ceramics in the Eastern Townships of

out in the Gulf Islands for years and travelled

“I have lived happily in Vancouver for 48

Quebec.”

a fair amount, many times to New Zealand–a

years. Sadly my husband died almost two years ago.

We have two sons, Jonathan and Ross.

lovely country. I was there for the first time Marilyn “Moo” (Cowie) Lambourne, KHC’60

as a widow to see Terry’s sister for the month

“I went on from KHC into the nursing

of November.

Jonathan and his family live in Toronto. My

program at the MGH (Massachusetts General

grandchildren, Daisy and Jake, are eight and

Hospital), graduating in 1963.

six years old. Ross lives here in Vancouver. I

Later in the 60s, I went on to the

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.

have done a lot of travelling in the past and

University of Windsor for an administration

Cheers to all of my classmates and thanks to

always enjoy returning east for visits with

diploma. While there I continued to have

Beverley “Bonnie” (Ross) Wace, KHC’60,

family and friends.”

a pen pal, Terry, a pilot from New Zealand

for getting our classmates organized to share

who was working in New Guinea! Terry

our life stories.”

Joan (Howard) Tétreault, KHC’60

finished his contract then came to Canada.

“I was suddenly widowed at the age of 43

We married in July 1967 and moved to Africa

Judy “Jude” (House) LeMoine, KHC’60

after many moves within Canada and one

a week later to live in Zambia for two years

“I’ve been living here on the Sunshine Coast

to England. I have since remarried. My two

while Terry flew copper bars out to the coast.

of British Columbia since 2005. Prior to June

middle-aged children and four teen-aged

1969 brought us back to Canada, to

2018, I owned and operated a successful dog

grandchildren bring me much joy. I earned

Edmonton, where Terry flew one of the same

daycare and subsequently a puppy training

a Bachelor of Fine Arts, and currently live

Hercules aircrafts in the Arctic, moving oil

business. Then it was time to ‘play.’ I am

rigs for Pacific Western Airlines (PWA). We

fortunate to have a wonderful partner who is

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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

Judy “Jude” (House) LeMoine, KHC’60, and her partner are active sailors, racing every Saturday

“I have been living in Victoria, British

and cruising for periods in the summer.

Columbia since October 1978. I landed In Vancouver in 1977 from Cali, Colombia

Niagara-on-the-Lake would be perfect! Keep

recycled and became President again and

in South America where I lived for nine

in touch.”

still hold that position. I also serve on the

years. My daughter Alexandra (Zazi) lives in

Information Desk weekly.

Victoria as well with her family. Montreal

Carole Salmon-Hutchinson, KHC’60

still holds a home in my heart and I am

“Originally from England and then The

and then was elected to the Soroptimist

fortunate to travel there twice a year,

Bahamas for my childhood, I have lived the

Foundation of Canada Board from 2007-

as a director of The Macdonald Stewart

past 26 years in Palm City, central Florida

2011. I also chaired a committee to write

Foundation since 1984. For the past 40 years

near the East Coast with my husband, Ron

the history of the Foundation on its 50th

I have walked an amazing journey in my

Hutchinson. I have no children of my own

anniversary. I served on the Soroptimist

own recovery, and with others on their path,

but am step-mom to Ron’s four. We live in a

International of the Americas, Eastern

sharing experience, strength, and hope from

scenic spot on the South Fork of the St. Lucie

Canada Region Board for six years. Presently

the despair of addiction.

River about 45 minutes from the Atlantic

I am President-elect for Soroptimist

Ocean. I retired after 30 years in the stock

International of Cambridge.

I try to keep in mind what Gilly suggested when she quoted Robert Browning’s poem

brokerage business in 1996.”

Andrea del Sarto in her 1957 Yearbook letter:

I was secretary for the Soroptimist Club

The local library (The Idea Exchange) developed a Third Age Learning Program

‘Ah, but a man’s reach should exceed his

Janet Simms-Baldwin, KHC’60

in 2015. I sit on the C-TAL committee as

grasp, Or what’s a heaven for?’”

“I have three stepchildren who are within 10

secretary. We plan for all the lectures and

years of my age and who were adults when

meet wonderful and interesting speakers.

Valerie “Val” (Morris) Puddicombe, KHC’60

I married. My stepdaughter has early-onset

I garden, enjoy cooking and entertaining,

“I live in a beautiful condo in Ottawa–

Alzheimer’s Disease. I have one grandson

walk and read, and follow politics avidly.

actually it’s right behind my old home. Paul

and two great-grandsons.

and I moved in about 10 years ago. Paul

I relocated from Cornwall to Cambridge

I was planning to go to China but that got cancelled when Sinorama got into difficulty

died three years ago and had reached the

in 1991 for a position at Cambridge Memorial

last year. I spent Christmas in Alexandria,

age of 80! I have two boys and a girl, and

Hospital. Shortly after I arrived, a colleague

Virginia, with my niece, Kedrin (Simms)

eight grandchildren. My son Scott lives in

invited me to join Soroptimist International

Brachman who graduated from BCS in

Ottawa and his two girls are at university.

of Cambridge. I retired in 2000 to care for

1994.”

My daughter Jen also lives in Ottawa and she

my husband and I was widowed 17 years

has three kids. My eldest son Jamie lives in

ago. Since then I have busied myself with

Roberta “Bobby” Starke, KHC’60

Tampa, Florida and has three kids also. He

volunteering.

“Roberta (Bobby) from the Gaspé is on the

bought the family cottage on the Big Rideau

I volunteered and became President of the

so we are all up there during the summer.

Cambridge Memorial Volunteer Association

Life is good. I really do hope we get together–

in 2004 for three years, and in 2017 was

move! I am now in ‘The 7-Up’ generation (to quote Janet “Jannie” Beattie, KHC’60)–so

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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

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.

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

and WWII complete with Hiroshima and the

its relevance because it meant so much to

countries. This orchestra was founded in

concentration camps, Korea, Vietnam, the

us.”

1995 by conductor Georg Solti who believed

collapse of the Twin Towers, Afghanistan, the

that music was an international language

Ukraine etc.), right up to current struggles

Carolyn “Lindy” (Peck) Farrell, KHC’63

with the power to bring people together

and the consequences of war (thousands

Carolyn and brother Larry Peck, BCS’61,

and to promote peace. Throughout the

upon thousands of crosses and memorials

celebrated their mom’s 100th birthday in

performance a specifically archived film

world-wide, PTSD victims, and so forth). It

November. Their mom, Pamela Merrill

was projected on five huge screens, showing

ended with a prayer for a better and more

Cook, KHC’37, was born in 1918!

powerful images of the build-up to war

peaceful future. The whole experience was

(factories producing tanks, ammunition, etc.;

indescribably moving; I will always feel

Carolyn Gibson, KHC’63

amassing troops; military parades), war itself

exceptionally privileged to have been a part

“Please help me replace my lost gold KHC

(images of conflict, from earliest times with

of it. Those of us lucky enough to be invited

ring! I am appealing to any sympathetic KHC

knights in shining armour, through WWI

to be a part of it were no doubt biased about

‘Old Girl’ who might be willing to help me

Class Notes 17 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

Left: A Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65, original depicting a Townships trail in the winter months. Right: Margot (Grant) Kyle, KHC’65, and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, KHC’65, ran into each other at Atwater Market this past August.

replace my (stolen) gold KHC ring, which I

coworkers both under and above her. She

British Columbia where she hosted not only

wore on my right pinky almost every day.

loved her job and resisted retirement until

me and Ed, but our son and his girlfriend

Size isn’t absolutely essential since it could

the last minute but then found great joy in

while they ran the Victoria Marathon…

be resized. I would happily make a generous

the last year of her life (after retiring.) She

while Jill cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 15!

donation to BCS in your name or the name

spent a lot of time with her grandchildren,

of your loved one for helping me put this

joined a book club, went to concerts, and

Montreal at Gallerie Gemst this past

part of my life back in place. Please contact

even went sailing a few times. She

February.”

Susan Cook at BCS to make arrangements

volunteered at music festivals, food banks,

if you would be willing to do this wonderful

and shelters. She was concerned she’d be

Margot (Grant) Kyle, KHC’65

favour: scook@bishopscollegeschool.com.”

bored outside of a work schedule but filled

“While in Montreal for my pre-op

her time admirably and with great spirit.

appointment in preparation for hip surgery,

Caroline “Callie” MacGregor Archer, KHC’63

Jill is survived by her two daughters Jessica

I ran into Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,

“We are all looking forward to Anne (Evans)

and Nikki and her grandchildren Emily Ford,

KHC’65, at Atwater Market.”

Belton, KHC’63, hosting us in Tadoussac,

Lily Rubino, and Mia Rubino. ‘Jill was small

Quebec this year. In December 2018, my art

in stature but a person of substance. To know

Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, KHC’65

opening Memories took place at the Fireside

her once was to make a friend for life. Her

“Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant)

Lounge at the Art Gallery of Burlington.”

absence from this existence is a great loss to

Bradley, Margot (Grant) Kyle, and I got

her beloved family and many great friends.’”

together for dinner in Montreal in October.”

Submitted by Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65

Sara (Peck) Colby, KHC’65

KHC Class of 1968

“The KHC Class of 1965 lost our classmate,

“Friends from KHC Class of 1965 are a

Submitted by Kathy (Winser) Robertson, KHC’68

Jill Francis Bauch, on April 29, 2018 in

close-knit group. Margot (Grant) Kyle,

“Forty years on, when afar and asunder–well 51

Ottawa. We were so grateful that she was

and Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley,

now! How can that be, we just graduated!

part of our mini class reunion in Maine

and I all sing in the same choir, the

Yes, the proverbial question: where do the

in September 2017. She was a loving and

McGill Choral Society. We see each other

years go?! Sadly, our class did not have a 50th

enthusiastic participant in everything to do

often, and others in the area, like Susan

reunion. We are spread from the west to

with our class.

“Sue” (McCain) Armour, in Tremblant,

the east coast of both Canada and the U.S.,

I am still painting. I had a show in

Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65

Jill worked with the privacy department

Jeannie (Walbridge) Blevins, Lee (Ellson)

and from South America, to New Zealand,

with the Federal Government of Canada.

Moreland, and Shirley (Allan) Brown. We

to Europe, thus a decision on a convenient

She was a loyal, hardworking employee who

are all busier than ever. At Thanksgiving, I

place and date was next to impossible. I

was much loved and appreciated by her

visited Gillian “Jill” Stainforth in Victoria,

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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

Clockwise from above: Sara (Peck) Colby, Beverly “Bev” (Bryant) Bradley, Margot Mary (Grant)

Seattle. We had the most enjoyable day

Kyle, and Gillian “Jill” Stainforth, all of the Class of 1965, got together for dinner in Montreal

reminiscing and catching up. She is the same

in October; Kathryn “Kathy” Oughtred, Kathy (Winser) Robertson, Belinda “BJ” (Kirby) Shepard,

energetic Cookie going a hundred miles an

and Pamela “Pam” (Rosenthal) Estey, all of the Class of 1968, reunited in Toronto in January

hour! We still would be chitchatting if she

2018; Kathy (Winser) Robertson and Nora (Cook) Harvey, both of the Class of 1968, caught

had not had to catch a flight!

up in Seattle in April 2018.

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

• Victoria (Buchanan) Thorburn is living in the UK but she still visits North Hatley

One fact for certain is ‘our strong bond will endure.’”

every summer.

• Margot (Griffin) Jones is living in the

Nora (Cook) Harvey, KHC’68

UK and loving being a grandma and

“I have lived in Tennessee, 60 miles from

travelling.

Nashville, for the past 48 years. I am married

I have been in touch with others over the

and have two children. My daughter has her

years but don’t have any updates. I’m hoping

doctorate in nursing and works at Vanderbilt

they (you know who you are!) will get in

University Medical Center in Nashville. She

touch before our 55th or 60th reunions!

has a daughter named Claire. My son, Sam,

When asked ‘what are you most

is a farmer. He raises grass-fed, organic beef,

RN, busy volunteering, hoping to travel

grateful for from your years at King’s Hall,

chicken, and pigs for the ‘farm-to-table’

more, and loving being a grandma. Life is

Compton?’ my response is always the same:

market. He is married and has two young

good.

the friendships. We move in and out of each

children. I am a very lucky ‘Mimi.’ My

• Kathy (Harpur) Seaward is living in New

other’s lives BUT when we are together we

husband and I live on a very scenic 230-acre

Zealand and has retired from teaching.

just pick up where we last left off–there’s

farm. I will never forget the beauty of the

the odd tear but generally laughs abound.

Eastern Townships. We, as a small group of young women, had many, many memorable

Class Notes 19 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

Clockwise from above: Gay Merrill, BCS’76, Jane Henry, BCS’76, Bernice “Bernie” (Burnett) Bell, BCS’77, Frances Thomson, BCS’76, and Mary Murphy, BCS’75, had a mini-reunion in April 2018; Toni Cochand, Clare (Lewis) Lalonde, and Patricia “Trish” More, all of the Class of 1969, at the KHC Ladies Luncheon in Montreal; Sarrah, BCS’10, and Sammy, BCS’11, with their mom Tanis “Tany” Katherine (Ellson) Ewing, KHC’70, at the HITS Ocala Horse Show in March 2018.

times. I look forward to hearing other

Mary Murphy, BCS’75

until I realized I was doing way too much

classmates’ stories.”

“I am still living on the west coast and

so paired down and suspended my yoga-

looking forward to retirement from

teaching gigs—so much to do, so little time! I

Toni Cochand, KHC’69

government service in June 2022. In that

see Frances Thomson, BCS’76, on a regular

“Just a short note to say thank you for a

vein, I hung up my shingle and began a

basis and, as she is retired, I get to hear how

wonderful get-together with KHC girls of all

private practice part-time, continuing to

busy she is and how hard it can be getting

ages–our surprise scarves are fabulous!”

work therapeutically with adults, teenagers,

everything you want done in a day. I hear

couples, and families. The great news is I

retirement can be hard on people that way.

Tanis “Tany” Katherine (Ellson) Ewing,

now have a waiting list. I am on the list for

Gay Merrill, BCS’76, came to the lower

KHC’70

approved counsellors with the First Nations

mainland for a visit in April 2018 and a tiny

Tanis and daughters Sarrah, BCS’10, and

Health Authority and I have a contract with

BCS reunion occurred—a good time was had

Samantha “Sammy” Ewing, BCS’11,

an Irish agency funded by the Catholic

by all us introverts!!!”

attended HITS Ocala Horse Show in Ocala,

Church for victims of sexual abuse at the

Florida in March 2018 to watch the Great

hands of Irish priests. So, work-wise I am

American $1 Million Grand Prix.

kept very busy!

I have completed a Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training course and was teaching

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fare thee well bcs bulletin Fall 2019 Madge (Renouf) Martin, KHC’37

they moved their young family to Victoria

The family would like to thank the staff at

– June 22, 2018

where John took a position as a professor

Parkland at the Gardens and the nursing

Martin, Madge Renouf died peacefully on

at Royal Roads Military College. The family

staff at the Halifax Infirmary 7.2 for their

June 22, 2018, in her 100th year in her home

moved to Ottawa where Ruth became very

professional and compassionate care.

with family and friends close by. Predeceased

active in the University Women’s Club and

Donations in Betty’s memory may be made

by her daughter Susan Mulvey (Don) in

the Rideau Lawn Tennis Club.

to the Canadian Red Cross or a charity of

1985 and her husband of 65 years, Henry

She took inspiration from life and will

your choice.

Farquar Martin. She is survived by her sister

be remembered for her love of family, art,

Phyllis, and nieces and nephews. In her frail

opera, travel, tennis, and the stock market.

Judith “Judy” Anne (Baker) Arnold, KHC’44

elder years, she lived with courage, fierce

She loved to be with her family, visit Susan’s

March 13, 1927 – February 26, 2019

independence, and a sense of humour. She

farm, and, in her later years, enjoyed her

Wife of the late Arthur Lorne Arnold; loving

had loyal, comforting friends to the end.

friends at the New Edinburgh Square, dining

mother of Elizabeth Kozak (Brian), Anne

Madge was born in Grande-Rivière, Quebec,

at the local restaurants on Beechwood Ave.,

Arnold, John Arnold (Linda), David Arnold

was educated at King’s Hall, Compton,

and strolling along the river with Nancy.

(Judy), Michael Arnold, and Peter Arnold

and married and lived in Saguenay Valley

(Morgan); grandmother of Jenn (Jay), Mike,

(Chicoutimi) with Henry after his return

Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie (Shuter) Oland,

Akira, Kenji, Lisa, Jenny, Andrea, Danny,

from the war. Madge loved the Quebec

KHC’40

Richard Bradj, John Kenneth, Christopher,

culture. After retirement, they moved

– February 4, 2019

Brian, Alexandra, Gwendal, Meagan, and

to Peterborough where they made their

It is with great sadness that the family of

Brendan; and very proud great-grandmother

home for 40 years making many friends

Elizabeth “Betty” Marjorie Oland of Halifax

of Winter and William Turcot-Kozak. A

through Newcomers Canada. They enjoyed

announce her passing on Monday, February

graduate of Bishop’s University, B.A. English,

bridge, entertaining, and travelling. Sincere

4, 2019, in the Halifax Infirmary-QEII, at the

1947, where she was known as the strawberry

gratitude to Dr. Archibald, Dr. Parks, and the

age of 96. Born in Montreal, she was the

blonde who slipped in a few minutes late

whole health care team of Saint Elizabeth

daughter of the late John George Ramsay

for assembly the other morning ... and

and ParaMed for their compassion, support,

Shuter and Marjorie Heney. Betty grew up

more notably her prior years at King’s Hall,

and expertise. No service by request. Au

in Montreal and was educated at The Study

Compton, where she spent her mornings in

revoir, ma tante. Dors bien.

and Kings Hall, Compton. During the Second

the bath and disciplinary measures instilled

World War, she joined the Canadian Red

by “Gilly” of copying out the World Book

Ruth Olivet (Harris) Keys, KHC’39

Cross Corps Transport Division and served

she thoroughly enjoyed. After Bishop’s Judy

December 9, 1920 – February 7, 2018

overseas with the Canadian and British Red

attended Vesper George School of Art, Boston

Peacefully in her sleep, and with her family

Cross. She was a long-time member of the

and later MacDonald College Farm, McGill.

around her, our dear Mum and Nanny passed

Junior League of Halifax and a volunteer

After years of academia, Judy returned

away at home at age 97. She was predeceased

for many years with the Heart and Stroke

home to marry Lorne and got her wish of

since 2004 by her loving husband John.

Foundation of Nova Scotia. Betty was an avid

having a backyard full of kids. She will be

She is survived by two children, Susan

skier, having learned in the Laurentians in

remembered for her in-depth knowledge

Otto (Terry) and David Keys (Mary), two

her youth. She loved being with friends and

and appreciation for music, art, and gardens.

granddaughters, Christina (Kelsey Wagner)

spending time with her husband and family

Her relationship with time would never be

and Alexandra (Shawn McCallum), two great-

at their farm in Annapolis Valley. She was

conquered, and lucky for us making dinner

grandsons, Louis and Bennett, and Nancy

an amazing mum, loved her children and

was Dad’s domain. Our heartfelt appreciation

Maitland, the family’s life-long closest friend.

her grandchildren, and delighted in her

for the exceptional love and care our Mum

She leaves her brother Rupert Harris and his

great-grandchildren. Betty was predeceased

received from everyone at Grace Village, and

wife, Gwen (Marler), of Montreal and their

by her husband, Don James Oland; brother,

for the warmth and kindness of Frank and

family.

John Charles Hosmer Shuter; and son-in-law,

Penny at Cass Funeral Home.

Ruth grew up in Montreal where she

Donald Gordon Paterson. She is survived

graduated from McGill University in 1943.

by her children: Jennifer Paterson, Chester;

She and John were married in 1945 after John

James Oland (Cathy), Halifax; and Brenda

served in the Royal Canadian Navy. After

Huntley (Sandy), Halifax; as well as nine

John completed his Ph.D. at McGill in 1951,

grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Fare Thee Well 21 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

Grace Elspeth “Elsie” Angus, KHC’46

Members for The St. John’s Board of Trade.

then, because she goes away, a long goodbye.

August 5, 1929 – May 30, 2018

Special thanks to Jim and Margret Bruce, and

Tell me how do all the others do it? There’s

Grace Elspeth “Elsie” died peacefully on May

Jo Anne Peraz for their care and support over

so much time between now and then. How

30, 2018 at Chateau Westmount. Predeceased

the years. Appreciation is extended as well to

do we get through it? It’s a long goodbye.”

by her mother, Isabella Eleanora Cantlie, and

the Community Care Nurses and Dr. Andrew

Devoted wife to the late John Burleton,

her father, Richard Forrest Angus. Survived

Hutton. In lieu of flowers, donations in her

and sister to Ian Taylor, Toni is lovingly

by her sister, Beatrice Mary Angus Eastcott,

memory may be made to a charity of one’s

remembered by her children Stephen

KHC’43 (Peter), and her brothers, Col.

choice. To send a message of condolence,

(Heather), Derek (Isabelle), and Margot,

Stephen Frederick Angus, BCS’51 (Pamela)

please visit www.carnells.com.

as well as her grandchildren Brendan,

and John Forrest Angus (Toni), as well as

Jeremy, Mathieu, and Olivia. The family

many nieces and nephews. Her family and

Sonia Elizabeth “Toni” (Taylor) Burleton,

wishes to give special thanks to Roz, Maria,

friends will miss her greatly.

KHC’57

and the rest of the remarkable staff at 147

– November 2, 2018

Elder for their dedicated care and support

Girls, King’s Hall, Compton, and McGill

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts

over the past three years. For those who

University, where she received both a

that we announce the passing of Toni on

wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society

Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Science.

Friday, November 2, 2018, at the age of 79.

of Canada in Toni’s name will be directed

After obtaining her degrees, she lived in

After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, she

towards Alzheimer’s research. Friends may

England and then returned to work in

died peacefully with her family by her side.

visit Toni’s online ‘Book of Memories’ at

the Department of Pathology, Pathology

Toni was passionate about many things,

www.turnerporter.ca

Institute at McGill University with Dr. W.M.

including golf, tennis, long walks in the

Thurlbeck.

country, wine, animals, and music. She was

Susan Constance (Harshaw) Simpson,

Elspeth attended The Study School for

an active participant in her church as well

KHC’59

had many achievements in her lifetime,

as with multiple charitable causes. With her

March 30, 1942 – May 7, 2019

including being instrumental in preserving

husband John and the kids in tow, Toni spent

Peacefully and surrounded by her loving

the mission of the Royal Victoria Hospital

much of her time moving around Canada

family. Predeceased by her sister, Judith

property and providing leadership in

including Senneville, Quebec, Thunder Bay,

Rowlands (Allan), Susan is survived and will

archival work at the Church of St. Andrew

Ontario, Rothesay, New Brunswick, Calgary,

be dearly missed by her loving husband and

and St. Paul. She was the impetus behind

Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, and

best friend, Jim, who she was married to

the exhibit ‘War Flowers—a touring art

Oakville, Ontario before finally settling in

for 48 years. She also leaves her son, John

exhibition,’ which is on an international and

Creemore, Ontario. Toni always created

(Cleo Kirkland), and their sons, Sam and

pan-Canadian tour. A memorial service will

warm, loving homes for the family and made

Nigel; her stepson, Stephen (Nico Stagias);

be held in the fall in Montreal.

many friends along the way. Throughout her

her stepdaughter, Sandy (David Poulson),

life, she held a special place in her heart for

and their children, Andy, Charlie, Emily,

Knowlton, Quebec where she grew up.

and Elspeth; her nephews, Bill Rowlands

Elspeth was the family historian and

Joan Graham (Parsons) Parker, KHC’53 August 20, 1935 – January 21, 2019

As a family, we struggled with the

and Ian Rowlands; and her niece, Martha

Joan passed away peacefully, surrounded

Alzheimer’s that took over Toni’s life. We

Prentice. Born in Montreal, Susan attended

by family at the Miller Centre Palliative

would like to share a poem that portrays our

Miss Edgars, King’s Hall, Compton, and

Care Unit. Predeceased by her first husband

feelings over the last several years: It’s A Long

McGill University before moving to Toronto,

Andrew C. Crosbie, husband John R.

Goodbye by Anonymous.

where she taught school and was Director

Parker, her sister Cynthia Landrigan,

“She’s leaving me, little by little, I wish

of Recreation at the Hospital for Sick

and parents Bernard and Grace Parsons.

she wouldn’t go. I will be there as long as

Children. She then married Jim and together

Leaving to cherish wonderful memories are

she needs me. How do I let her know? I’d like

with their young family, they moved to

her children Alexander (Beverley Dawe),

to hold on to the memories, I’d also like to

Birmingham, Michigan, and London,

Robert (Elizabeth Torraville), Timothy

share. But she’s further away, getting further

England before returning to Toronto where

(Sherrie Myers), Cynthia (John Allan), and

away. And yet, she’s always there. It’s a long

she began a successful career in real estate.

grandchildren Christopher, Andrew, Laura,

goodbye, and yet I believe that she can sense

Susan spent her happiest years with Jim,

Shauna, Alyssa, JP, Katherine, and Alex, as

us. So much time between now and then,

travelling the world, spending weekends in

well as great-grandchild Benjamin. Joan was

when it’s time against us. There are times

Creemore, skiing at Devil’s Glen, golfing at

very involved in the community. She was

she almost seems like herself. Sometimes

Mad River, playing tennis and bridge at the

the first President of the St. Clare’s Mercy

it’s just a phase. A part of the person I once

B&R, and enjoying good times with her many

Hospital Auxiliary in 1967. She was also

knew, and sometimes just a trace. It’s a long

dear friends. She will be remembered by all

involved in organizing Curling Events in the

goodbye and still I don’t know just what to

for her courage, determination, wisdom,

1970s and was one of the first female Board

say. There’s so much time between now and

optimism, honesty, and loyalty. The family

22 Keep troth KHC Newsletter Fall 2019

thanks Dr. Neesha Dhani, Dr. Marcus Butler,

the Healthy Cities program in Westmount,

life expectancy odds she was given. She

and all the staff at Princess Margaret Hospital

promoting composting and environmentally

developed a great rapport with the incredible

for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers,

sound practices for healthy living. Jenny

team at the Jewish General Hospital, and

please consider a donation to Princess

was also Vice President and Treasurer of

would often make the doctors and medical

Margaret Hospital or to Ovarian Cancer

L’association pour l’amélioration du Lac Manitou.

staff laugh.

Canada.

Jenny loved Manitou and kept a beautiful garden at her cottage.

Charlotte (Stevens) MacLaurin, KHC’60

Jennifer was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, to John Kenneth Gordon and Ruth

With a keen intellect and a believer in

Hearn Maclean. She grew up on the Apex

March 20, 1943 – April 4, 2017

life-long learning, Jenny shared her interest

oil fields near Fyzabad, where her father

Charlotte passed away peacefully in her sleep

in world affairs and history by leading classes

worked. This wild area of Trinidad was made

after so many years of living gracefully and

at the Thomas More Institute. She enjoyed

up of forests, swamps, and pitch lakes, and

stoically with dementia. Charlotte is survived

the Economist and made sure she read the

this geography would later influence much

by her husband of 48 years, Peter MacLaurin,

latest issue before anyone else got to it. She

of her art. She attended Codrington High

her daughters, Jennifer (MacLaurin) Smith,

will be missed by all who came into her life.

School in Barbados, and came to Quebec

Martha MacLaurin-Wood and her husband

In lieu of donations, Jenny would love to see

for grade 11 at King’s Hall, Compton, in

Anthony Wood, son Tim Chen, and their

everyone take better care of the Earth (Gaia).

the Eastern Townships, where she excelled

families. The McDougall, Ritchie, Smith,

in art, languages, acting, and music. She

Fisher, Wood, and Stevens families are

Dr. Frances (Erlich) Budden, KHC’63

studied Fine Arts at Mount Allison University

grateful for Charlotte’s devotion to family

September 20, 1945 – January 1, 2019

in Sackville, New Brunswick, from 1970

and her extraordinary ability to unify such

Budden, Dr. Frances (Erlich) peacefully on

- 1974, and spent her summers working

a large extended family. Donations can be

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home.

in Lake Louise, Alberta. She graduated in

made to Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board

Beloved wife of Jeffrey Erlich, loving

painting and printmaking, and, keen to

Foundation Charlotte MacLaurin Memorial

mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Dr.

master silkscreen printing, she joined Open

Bursary. Contributions are accepted in

Menachem Davis, cherished grandmother

Studio in Toronto, paying bills by dashing

Charlotte’s name at Le Residence Lachute,

of Ahuva, Hillel, and Erez, and dear sister of

around the city on her bicycle, picking

377, rue Principale, Lachute, QC J8H 1Y1,

John Budden.

up contracts editing, proofreading, and

where she received loving and skillful care

teaching.

for over six years. If you remember her, she

Jill (Francis) Bauch, KHC’65

will be with you, always.

– April 29, 2018

graduate school, working on conceptual

Jennifer moved to Montreal in 1977 for

Jill Bauch passed away peacefully in her

and feminist issues through performance

Jennifer “Jenny” Patton, KHC’60

home on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Jill is

and multimedia, while exploring a sense of

September 5, 1943 - August 28, 2018

survived by her two daughters, Jessica Bauch

place through photography and painting. In

Jennifer Patton, businesswoman, intellectual,

(Jeff Ford) and Nikki Rubino (Scott Rubino),

1979, with her Masters in hand and her new

and environmentalist, died on August 28,

and her grandchildren Emily Ford, Lily

Canadian citizenship, she began her teaching

aged 74. An amazing woman who was loving

Rubino, and Mia Rubino. She will be dearly

career at Concordia University and joined the

and generous with those who came into her

missed by her siblings Lynne Danyo, Dilys

dynamic art scene in Montreal.

life, Jenny leaves behind her partner, Muriel,

Barton, and John Francis, along with many

her son Boyd (Sandra), her daughter Zeph,

other friends and family. Jill was small in

senior art student at Concordia. His kind,

her grandson Weizhi, and Brett, Muriel’s

stature but a person of substance. To know

shy demeanour and wacky sweaters won

son. She is also survived by her twin brother

her once was to make a friend for life. Her

her over. They married at her parents’ house

John (Dinah); and her sisters Kathleen and

absence from this existence is a great loss to

in Invermere, British Columbia in 1986,

Rosemary, along with many nephews and

her beloved family and many great friends.

and had a daughter Isobel in 1991, the year

nieces.

In 1981 she met Paul Smith, who was a

Jennifer started her position as Professor at Jennifer Ruth Gordon, KHC’70

the University of Lethbridge, Alberta. Her

a lumber company in Montreal for almost

December 8, 1952 – September 26, 2018

artist book Choosing the Dots - Avoiding the

two decades, during a time when women

Jennifer passed away peacefully at home in

Holes, followed by a large solo exhibition

entrepreneurs were rare in traditionally

Montreal with her husband and daughter

The Sky is Falling, caught gallery owner Leo

male-dominated sectors. After retiring from

at her side. Jennifer was diagnosed with

Kamen’s attention, and Jennifer would go on

being a lumber merchant, Jenny engaged

aggressive breast cancer in January 2017,

to exhibit regularly at his Toronto gallery.

in many environmental and social causes.

which metastasized to her liver. With her

Numerous artworks of hers are found in

She was awarded the Sovereigns Medal for

characteristic strength and positivity, she

public collections across the country. In

Volunteers in 2016. Jenny was Vice President

maintained an optimistic outlook from the

2002, she put teaching aside for full-time

of the Montreal YWCA. She was active in

beginning of her diagnosis, and defied the

artmaking and a move back to Montreal.

Jenny owned and operated E.J. Maxwell,

Fare Thee Well 23 Fall 2019 KHC Newsletter

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.

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