In Memory FRANK STARK ’33 After a full life, Frank Stark died in his 98th year, at Ste. Anne’s Veterans Hospital on December 12, 2020. Frank was the oldest active Selwyn House Old Boy. His interests were many: his love of flying, beginning as a pilot in the RCAF during WWII; downhill skiing in the Laurentians as the oldest Red Birds Ski Club member; crosscountry skiing; playing singles and Frank Stark ’33 doubles tennis, and paddling in his cedar canoe. He loved spending time with family and friends in Westmount, Woodlands (Lery), Eastern Townships, across Ontario and, especially, Muskoka.
Alfred Dobell ’35
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ALFRED DOBELL ’35 Alfred Martin “Alf” Dobell, Class of ’35, passed away on May 7, 2021. Alfred attended Selwyn House until 1935, where he was a member of the SHS Scout Troop. Alfred went on to attend Bishop’s College School, but returned to SHS in leadership roles as secretary on the Old Boys’ Association Board from 1958-1960 and on the Selwyn House Association board from 19611964. Alfred’s son, Ian Dobell ’67, also attended SHS from 1957-1964, and, predeceased his father in 2004.
PETER COLIN DOBELL ’42 died in Ottawa, on December 18, 2020, having lived a full and rewarding life. At Selwyn House and Trinity College School, he played soccer and hockey, and ran track. Graduating from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) in 1949 with a degree in history, he then completed a degree in philosophy, politics and economics at New College, Oxford in 1952.
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JAMES MORISON ’43, aged 90, died peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital on January 14, 2020 after a long and fulfilling life. Jim was born in Montreal. His early dedication to music and athletics turned him into a skilled pianist, a formidable opponent on the squash court and a respectable golfer. He played squash and golf into his eighties, enjoying his association with The Badminton & Racquet James Morison ’43 Club and The Toronto Hunt. Forever resigned to introducing himself as “One ‘r’ Morison,” Jim’s life revolved around his family and business. MICHAEL LANSDOWN ’49 Michael “Mike” John Blake Lansdown died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at the age of 85. Michael was born in England in 1933, and then immigrated at age 11 to Montreal in 1944, where he later graduated from McGill University in 1955. While at University, Mike joined the Royal Canadian Navy (Reserve), and served a year at sea after receiving his commission. Michael enjoyed a successful 40-year career as Marketing Manager at Dupont of Canada, which took him, Elizabeth and family from Montreal, to postings abroad in Melbourne, Australia and Wilmington, Delaware. In 1988, he was posted back to Canada, where he and his wife, Elizabeth, settled in Oakville, Ontario. JOHN TROTT ’52 John Sutherland Trott Sr., Class of ’52 passed away on January 16, 2021 at the age of 84 in Sutton Junction, Quebec. John was the father of two Old Boys, John Jr., Class of 1980 and Derek, Class of 1981 and attended Selwyn House School himself from 1943 to 1947. During those years, he was a Gold Six Cub Scout, a member of the Choir, John Trott ’52 an accomplished skier, a defenseman on the Cub Scouts hockey team and, in his final year, became a Senior Sixer. According to the 1946 yearbook, on February 17, John and 17 other SHS boys attended the Ste. Adele Ski Club’s Midget Meet during unprecedently harsh weather. At the meet, John placed third in his age category in the combined cross-country & slalom, receiving one of the only medals for the SHS boys that day. As a student, John was described as being “steady and dependable” with a smile that could turn even the harshest of frowns. Veritas, page 43
