in Memoriam

Kenneth Agnew, PQS

Professional Quantity Surveyor The OIQS sadly announces the passing of Kenneth Agnew on December 30, 2010 in his 79th year. Kenneth was a dedicated member of the Institute since its inception in 1959 (Diploma # 34). He immigrated to Canada from Scotland in 1955. After working for Finlay McLachlan and D.J. Sinclair Construction in Toronto, he joined Camston Limited as an Estimator. In the early 1980s, he became the President and Owner of Camston Agnew, General Contractors where he remained until his retirement in the late 90s. Kenneth leaves his dear wife, Margaret and three children, Stephen, Donald and Julie. Along with his family, friends and colleagues, we mourn his passing.

Robert Croucher-Wiles, PQS

Professional Quantity Surveyor It is with much sadness and regrets that NLAQS announces the passing of Robert (Bob) Croucher-Wiles, PQS. Bob passed away with his loving wife, Andrea, at his side on March 2, 2011 at age 63 years. Leaving to mourn Bob’s passing are a large circle of friends and colleagues.

Bob joined NLAQS in 1995 and became a PQS member of the association in 1996. Bob was educated in London, England and served for 14 years with the British Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Navy as a reserve officer. Bob’s carrier took him to most provinces of Canada and overseas but he always had a special fondness for Newfoundland and Labrador which he called his home. Bob was appointed aide-de-camp to the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1980.

Daniel Norona, PQS

Professional Quantity Surveyor Sadly, on January 9, 2011, Daniel Norona, a member of OIQS, passed away. Daniel attended George Brown College. He worked for cm2r Inc., Hanscomb Ltd. and most recently O’Keefe and Associated Ltd. where he obtained his PQS status in 2008.

Dan leaves behind his loving wife Amanda and their three beautiful children; Ever – age 10, Audrey – age 8 and Axel – age 3.

Thanks to all members and companies who donated to help Dan’s family.

Raymond H. Sulley, PQS

Professional Quantity Surveyor It is with much sadness and regrets that NLAQS announces that long serving member Raymond (Ray) H. Sulley, PQS passed away peacefully at the age of 69 with his loving wife at his side on December 18, 2010. Leaving to mourn Ray’s passing, with fond and loving memories, are his wife Christine, daughter Tonya, son Brian and a large circle of relatives and friends.

Ray was a founding member and president of NLAQS for one year, served as the NLAQS representative to CIQS and was previously a long serving member of NSAQS. He served as a mentor and friend of many in the Institute and his professionalism, dedication and mild natured manner will be sadly missed by his colleagues and associates.

Michael G.H. Yates, PQS

Professional Quantity Surveyor It is with regret that we announce the passing of Michael Yates. We just learned of his passing in 2008 from his wife Christina recently. Michael became a member of CIQS in 1959 (Diploma # 98) when he was living in Calgary. After his departure from Canada in 1969, we lost touch with Michael while he was working all over the world but he resurfaced in 2000 when he was in Malaysia. In an email to the CIQS in 2000, he recalled fondly Malcolm Milton as the first CIQS President and Alan Mott who was instrumental in getting CIQS running in Calgary. He also recalled Arthur Hooker as a ‘good buddy from Montreal’ remembering him with warmest of regards. Michael was good friends with Roy Howes’ parents in South Africa (Roy is one of our members in BC). His latest assignment was with Murray and Roberts in Botswana. It is indeed a small world!