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Ronald Holland Pettit passed away on Jan. 19, 2023. He was 91. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joanne (nee Holmes); his children, Richard (Lois), Catherine (Ross) and Marnie (Suzie); and deeply missed by his grandchildren, Colin (Sarah), Ian, and Julie. He was predeceased by his dear parents, Cecil and Greeta Pettit, of Toronto, where he grew up.

Ron graduated from Queen’s in 1957 and devoted his career to Inco as a mining engineer until his retirement. He was very entertaining and with his beautiful voice contributed to various singing and performing groups over the years. Ron also did a great deal of generous volunteer work within the community, including “Out of the Cold” dinners (Ron was famous for his soups) and Meals on Wheels deliveries. He still found time to be an avid tennis player up until the pandemic and to pursue a passion for gardening. Most of all, he relished spring to fall days spent with family and friends at the beautiful Pettit Summer Camp on the French River.

Katrina Latawiec passed away suddenly on Jan. 8, 2023. She was 27. She will be mourned by all who knew her, but especially by her parents, Adam Latawiec and Vivian Mills, and her sister, Veronika.

Katrina was born on Feb. 23 to Adam and Vivian in Toronto. She graduated from Etobicoke School of the Arts, but decided that her passion lay in business and data analysis. She enrolled in Smith School of Business, and went on to obtain her BCom and BA in Computing, during which time she participated in many CASEiT competitions and research projects. She was working as a management consultant at Oliver Wyman when tragedy struck. Katrina will be remembered by all who knew her for her diligent and focused work, her quick mind and charm, and her genuine beauty.

The family are sad to report that David Hinson Hill, C.M., Q.C., one of the co-founders of the prestigious law firm of Perley Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP, passed away on Nov. 18, 2022. He was 82.

The son of the late Dr. Hinson and Gertrude (nee Bathgate) Hill, David leaves his wife, Carolyn Elizabeth Hill; his son, Michael David Hill; his two step-children, Sheryl Louise Teasell (Scott) and Trevor Charles Beck (Bobbi); and five step grandchildren, Philip Teasell, Rebecca Teasell, Elizabeth Teasell, Spencer Beck and Brandon Beck.

Born Nov. 27, 1939, at what was then the Ottawa Civic Hospital, David has been a lifelong resident of Ottawa. He graduated from Queen’s with an undergraduate History Bachelor of Arts Honours degree, as well as a degree in law. 

He was a founding partner of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP and helped build the firm from the four original partners to become a major regional law firm with over 60 lawyers and a practice that is international and national in scope. David was known for excellence in the practice of law and a deep commitment to his clients. He lectured extensively and was a published author. He was a strong believer in professional integrity and ethics and brought to his practice a personal empathy and compassion for his clients.

A Member of the Order of Canada and a Queen’s Counsel, David was involved in a large number of volunteer activities, holding directorships and officer positions at all levels – national, provincial and local – particularly in fields of health, law enforcement, education and politics.

David was the recipient of multiple honours, including: the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond and Golden Jubilee Medals; 125th Anniversary of Confederation of Canada Medal; Canada Volunteer Award Certificate of Merit; Ottawa United Way Community Builder Award; Gordon F. Henderson Award of the County of Carleton Law Association; and many others. He was an Honourary Life Member of the Canadian Cancer Society and of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police.

David will be missed greatly by his friends, family, and former colleagues.

Gerry passed away on May 3, 2022. He will live on in the hearts of his loving wife, Ruth; his brother, Peter (Donna); his four children, Tanis (Andy), Marla (DJ), Mark (Cynthia, and former wife Karen), and Jodi (CG); and his 11 grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered by cousins Marian and Bill Patterson (Patti) and several nieces and nephews.

Gerry was a bit of a wunderkind. He began his life in Lavant Station along the K & P Railway, and in Lanark, Ont., where he was raised by his mother Florence, a nurse, and his grandparents William and Clara. He entered the civil engineering program at Queen’s as a young teen. He graduated with the Science class of ’56 (age 20) and began a 34-year career with MTO, progressing from chainman to Southwestern Regional Director. Gerry’s work building Ontario’s highways and bridges moved his growing family all over the province.

For more than 63 years, Gerry and Ruth made a terrific team. They were partners in life and at the bridge table. They joined, managed, and owned duplicate bridge clubs in several towns over the years, making amazing friends along the way. Gerry was a Sapphire – nearly Diamond – Life Master who taught and directed the game, but his favourite partner was always Ruth. He was her biggest champion.

Gerry was a gifted young athlete who sprinted, played baseball, and curled. Later in life, he sailed his laser and golfed. He curated a massive stamp collection, followed every sport, puzzled prolifically (especially cryptic crosswords), and read voraciously. He designed and conducted renovations on their many homes and at their cottage (later, their summer residence) on Robertson Lake. With a little help from his kids and their partners, he took the tiny Browning cabin and turned it into a full-sized home with multiple out buildings, where he and Ruth hosted countless family gatherings until eventually moving into Ottawa for condo living. They travelled with family and friends throughout Canada, the U.S., U.K., and the Caribbean, and enjoyed a community of bridge friends and neighbours in Vero Beach, Florida, where they wintered for nearly 20 years. But there was nothing they loved more than puttering around Robertson Lake on an early summer’s eve in their pontoon boat.

Over the past 22 years, Gerry and Ruth (Papa and Nana) have been active participants in supporting the activities, milestones, and educations of their grandchildren North and Sydney Shelp; Britney, Jaryd, Foster, and Raegan Lund; Gabriela and Nadia Browning; and Hudson, McKenzie, and Grace Stephens. They traveled frequently to attend everything from ballet, piano, and theatre performances to hockey, soccer, and baseball games; swimming, archery, and equestrian events; graduations and more. Gerry’s grandkids were a source of enormous pride for him!

We will all miss seeing the knowing twinkle in his eyes, receiving his wise advice on almost every topic, and sharing family gatherings with him.