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OBITUARIES
OLDEST OLD BOY
Patrick McGillycuddy Stoker ’31, the oldest Old Boy still in contact with the school, died peacefully on July 5, 2014, surrounded by family. Born on Christmas Day 1920, son of Tom Thornley McGillycuddy Stoker and Mary Hendrie Braithwaite Stoker (Drummond), Paddy was predeceased by his first wife, Shirley Linton St. Barbe Harrison, his half-brother Guy Melfort Drummond, and his two brothers, Tom Thornley Braithwaite and Desmond Neil (Gail Calder). Paddy is survived by his wife Josephine Hadley, his sons, Thornley (Susan), Dermot (Tracy) and his daughter Carlotta (Ralph Difiore). A graduate of Selwyn House School, Bishop’s College School and Upper Canada College, Paddy joined the
RCAF in 1942, during his studies of architecture at McGill University. He served overseas in the Yorkshire 6th Group bomber squadron and, after VE Day, regrouped in Nova Scotia for the Japanese theatre. Returning to McGill, Paddy graduated in 1951 and went overseas for further study. He set up his architectural practice in 1952 and retired in 1992. Paddy was a great patron and lover of the arts, as well as an ardent supporter of numerous cultural, educational, and philanthropic initiatives. A private family service has been held and a celebration of Paddy’s life will take place in the fall. In lieu of flowers, please make a generous donation to Bishop’s College School or the charity of your choice. Published in The Gazette on July 10, 2014
An ADVOCATE for many causes John Anthony Barry Fetherstonhaugh ’43 died peacefully on April 15, 2014 at the age of 87. He was the son of Harold Lea Fetherstonhaugh and Edith Marjorie Scott. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Catherine Anne (nee Notman) and predeceased by his sister Mary Lea. John was father to Timothy Keith Edward (died 1953), Robert Barry of Montreal, John Brian of New York, and Catherine Lea Graham of Ottawa. John was a lawyer, prosecutor, lecturer, historian, proud veteran and enthusiastic supporter of many diverse causes. He was born, lived and died in Montreal, the city he adored. He grew up in Westmount where he attended Selwyn House and Westmount High. He graduated with a BCL from McGill University, completing his final year in French at Laval University in Quebec City. He went on to receive his Masters of Law (LLM in labour law) from Harvard University. His law career spanned more than 35 years. He served as Secretary of the Bar of Montreal in the mid 1960s and was a founding director of the Legal Aid Bureau of the Bar of Montreal. He was named the English representative to revise the Quebec Civil Code of Procedure. In 1965, he was appointed a Queen’s Counsel (QC).
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He served as Prosecutor of both the Westmount and Dorval municipal courts. During high school John signed up as a wartime artillery volunteer. He trained at Camp Petawawa and became a bombardier instructor. He joined the Royal Canadian Artillery 51st Regiment, and rose to the rank of Captain in the militia. John was an advocate for many causes, including aviation safety, veterans’ affairs, prisoners’ rights (President of John Howard Society), seniors’ care (President of St Margaret’s Home), Haiti earthquake relief, and land mine control. He was very proud to represent Cesar Chavez and the United Farmworkers’ Union and even joined their picket lines. John was active in politics for over seven decades. He travelled to the former Yugoslavia in 1947 as a representative of the McGill Young Liberals. He was copy editor for the McGill Daily. John ran for the Liberal Party nomination to Parliament in the 1960s and again in the 70s. A resident of Dorval for over 55 years, John served as the President of the Dorval Municipal Association, was a founding director of the Dorval Library, and an active member of the Dorval Historical Society. Published in The Gazette April 15, 2014
