Kingsley Ward, 1932-2014
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“ I could not ask for a more generous and loyal governor and Andrean.” — Michael Sifton ’79, Chairman of the Board, St. Andrew’s College
home in Lower Rose Bay, N.S. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1960–61 where he was a member of First Swimming, Glee Club, and debating. After graduation, he attended Queen’s University to study medicine. Peter was a pioneer in the field of solar energy and a staunch environmentalist. He is survived by his wife, Georgia West, and son, Damian (Roxanne). 1979 Scott Rowntree P. Scott Rowntree died September 20, 2014 in Stouffville, Ont. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1976–79 where he played First
eorge Kingsley (King) Ward passed away on August 17, 2014 in Toronto. King served as a member of the St. Andrew’s College Board of Governors for 28 years from 1983–2011 where he sat on numerous committees and participated in many special projects. The School is forever grateful for his wise counsel and unfailing support, which has helped make SAC the amazing school it is today. Michael Sifton ’79 called King a great Canadian and a true friend of St. Andrew’s with “a wealth of experience, sage advice, and steadfast support for SAC’s traditions.” He remembers that King never missed a single meeting during his tenure with the board and was always ready to share his “time and treasure” to support any initiative that helped our school. King was the Chair of the Finance Committee in 1998 when Beth McKay
Rugby and First Football. Scott was a House Captain and involved in drama. During his career, Scott was the general manager of his family business, Golden Mile Motors Limited, which owned On the Park Lexus and On the Park Toyota. A funeral service was held for him at SAC’s Memorial Chapel on September 26. In a eulogy
was hired as the School’s Chief Financial Officer. She recalls him as being “a straight shooter, a strong advocate of the School, and extremely supportive and encouraging of senior management.” Upon his retirement from the board in 2011, King remarked that he was “extremely proud to have helped create St. Andrew’s as a top world-class school” and expressed pleasure to have seen “the results of our teachers’ and staff’s efforts in educating our young men.” Hundreds of people attended King’s funeral, which was held in SAC’s Memorial Chapel on August 22 and officiated by SAC’s Rev. Bruce Roffey. Pipes and drums were provided by two current students; Joseph Shields ’15 and Andrew Mackin ’15. King is survived by his wife, Adele; children, Julie and J.R. Kingsley ’83 (Christine); and grandchildren, Kingsley, Mich, Max, and Gigi.
delivered by his former classmate Michael Sifton ’79, Scott was described as a man who “really loved his family, sports, music, movies, cooking, Muskoka and Queen’s University. But he loved, loved his children and St. Andrew’s College.” Scott is survived by his son, Connor ’13, and daughters, Brynlyn and Jordyn. 1996 Alexander Berkovsky Alexander “Sasha” Berkovsky passed away December 2013 in Vancouver. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1992–96 where he was part of the Track and Nordic Ski teams. He is survived
by his mother, Zoya, and sister, Elaine. He is predeceased by his father, Igor. 1997 Eric Morgan Eric Hugh Morgan passed away April 11, 2014 in Sault Ste. Marie. He attended St. Andrew’s from 1991–97 where he was Head of House and participated in drama. After graduation, Eric attended the University of Toronto and spent his career as president of Birchland Plywood-Veneer Ltd. He is survived by his wife, Heidi; son, Maxwell; parents, Bruce and Linda; brother, Michael ’94; and nephews, Mackenzie ’18 and Jake Morgan. www.sac.on.ca 55