IN MEMORIAM
Bob Prittie ’49: enduring champion IN MEMORIAM, ROBERT (BOB) PRITTIE ’49 PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON DECEMBER 14, 2020 AT THE AGE OF 88. Bob attended Pickering College from 1941 until 1949—a significant sacrifice at the time for his mother, Margaret. He came to Pickering at the young age of nine in the early 1940s. Bob Prittie attributed much of his own personal and business success to the teaching he received and the values he learned while he was a student on “the Hilltop.” It was here that he made many of his great lifelong friends. He was an active member of hockey, football, basketball and rugby teams. In addition to sports, Bob enjoyed Princeps Club and explored his creativity through the Skit Club. He remembered fondly Joe McCulley, Bob Rourke, Harry Beer and C. Reginald “Blackie” Blackstock and the influence they had on his life. After leaving Pickering College, Prittie graduated from Queen’s University and then joined Midland Securities, spending over 60 years in the investment business. When he retired in 2015, he left with the reputation as one of the most respected people on Bay Street. Married for 62 years to his wife Shirley, he was the proud father of four sons and grandfather to seven. Bob firmly believed that there is no greater investment than providing a young person with the benefit of a Pickering College education. He was particularly delighted when his eldest grandson was accepted as a student at Pickering College in September 2006. Both Ryan Prittie ’10 and Robert Prittie ’13 attended their grandfather’s alma mater. An active and dedicated volunteer, Prittie was a member of the Pickering College Corporation from 1999-2007. He also spearheaded many fundraising initiatives including the establishment of the Peter Widdrington Bursary in honour of his fellow classmate and lifelong friend. Bob remained an enduring champion of the school as a way of giving back for the positive impact his early education had on his life. He will be remembered fondly by the Pickering College community, PC friends Jack Houghton ’47 (who was his roommate) as well as Richard (Dick) Lee ’49. Donations in Bob Prittie’s memory can be directed to the Robert and Shirley Prittie Bursary Fund.
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