Old Boys’ Obituaries 1941 Bill Cobban William Arthur Cobban passed away on April 14, 2011 at Sunny brook Health Science Centre, Toronto. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1936–41 where he played 1st Cricket, Rugby and Hockey and served as a Prefect. Bill was a successful lawyer and was appointed Queen’s Counsel. In 1951 he started the law firm of Cobban, Woolley and Dale. Bill spent many happy hours at both Toronto Golf Club and Rosedale Golf Club achieving six aces and winning many trophies. He is survived by his loving partner, Joan; children Thomas (Geraldine), John (Guylaine), David (Beth); step-children Caroline Laroche (David), Lawrence Flaherty, and Kathryn Flaherty; and seven grandchildren. 1941 Jay Cody Jay Cody passed away on April 21, 2011 in Orillia, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1936–41. He was the first recipient of the Order of Orillia in 2002; former owner/ manager of Big Chief Lodge; former director of the Stephen Leacock Museum and former member of Orillia City Council. Jay was the beloved husband of Alice Joan for 38 years, and is fondly remembered by first wife Mary Cody. He is the father of Michael Elizabeth (Anthony D’Ambrosio), Susan, Martha, Amy (John Furst), and Anne; stepfather of Pamela Brown (Gordon), John Irwin (Katie Fullerton), Deborah Irwin (Brian Harris), James ‘78 Irwin (Trish) and Peter ‘81 Irwin (Jenny); grandfather of six; step-grandfather of 10; and great-grandfather of three. 70 Fall 2011
Pat Davis James Edward (Pat) Davis passed away Aug. 12, 2011 in Beaverton, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1937-41 where he was Head Prefect and played 1st Rugby, Basketball and Cricket. He enlisted in the Ontario Tank Regiment during the Second World War (retired 1946), then attended university at Lowell, Mass., where he graduated with a BSc in textile engineering. He was involved in the textile industry his entire career, working for his father’s firm, Richard Reade Davis. Following that he was at CIL, CEL-CIL Fibres, Canadian Celanese, and he finished his career at Monsanto Canada. Pat also lectured on textiles at Sir George William University. He spent many summers at the family’s home on Ward’s Island, Toronto, and was a member of the R.C.Y.C. Pat is predeceased by his wife Lois Adelle (nee Henderson), his brothers Richard and Evans, and his sister Gertrude. He is survived by brother William, sons James H. and John, daughter Andrea and her husband Stephen Jowett; and four grandchildren. Bill Dean William (Bill) G. Dean passed away December 29, 2009. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1937–39. During the Second World War,
Bill served in the Royal Canadian Army in Great Britain as a gunnery instructor. After the war he studied geography at the University of Toronto (U of T), earning his PhD from McGill in 1959. He started his career working as a research geographer for the British Columbia Department of Lands but wanted to be a university teacher, and in 1953 became the founding professor of geography at United College (now University of Winnipeg). In 1956 Bill joined U of T as a geography professor, where he remained until retirement in 1987. He also led two major atlas projects to outstanding success and was editor of the Canadian Geographer from 1960 to 1967. Bill was an avid curler and sailor, and during retirement spent much time enjoying these hobbies. He later moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia with his second wife, Wendy, who survives him along with his son, Hugh ‘71, and daughter, Robin Nimeck. 1948 Michael Magee Michael A. D. Magee passed away on July 15, 2011. He attended St. Andrew’s College from 1945–46. Michael worked as an actor, author, comedian, TV host and political satirist. He was the creator of many Canadian comedic characters and TV shows including his famous alter ego, Fred C. Dobbs. He was a thoroughbred horse racing host with CBC for more than two decades. Michael is survived by his beloved partner of 26 years, Sally Hamilton, and his step-children Matthew, Kelly and her husband Stephen, and their children.
1951 Geoff Ramsey Geoffrey Gordon Ramsey passed away at home in Toronto on October 12, 2011. Geoff attended SAC from 1947–51 where he won the Wright Prize for Best Cadet in his final year. Geoff worked in radio and TV, and retired from Thames Televsion in the U.K. where he was a writer, director and producer. A communications consultant, he lectured in philosophy for over 40 years, something he described as a labour of love. Geoff is the son of Alan Ramsey, who attended SAC from 1902-08 and went on to be a teacher and Housemaster for nearly 20 years. Ramsey House is named in his memory. Geoff was the beloved husband of Melissa and loving father of Bridget, Michael, Emma and Catherine. Basil Rodomar Basil Igor Rodomar passed away on July 19, 2011. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1949–51 where he played 1st Football. He graduated from McGill University and went on to a successful career in marketing, retiring as chairman of Laser Communications Inc. Basil was a sailing enthusiast, a member of R.C.Y.C. and a director of Canada’s Challenge for America’s Cup. He is survived by his wife Carol (Lawlor), brother Doug, sister Natalie and predeceased by sister Kaye. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Carrie, sons Andrew, Tim and Nick ‘88; step-children Craig, Allison and Jennifer; and 13 grandchildren. 1953 Kirkwood Malcolm Kirkwood Graham Malcolm passed away peacefully in Nassau,