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Carl Edwin Bresee passed away on July 21, 2022. He was 73. He is survived by his wife Colleen; his children, Mark (John), Kristine (Nate), and David (Christa); his grandchildren, Rosie, Maxwell, Jasper, Bennett, and Jupiter; his siblings, Dennis (Deb), Wayne (Donna), Donna and Julie; and his sister-in-law Maureen (Jeff). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Caitlin (Jake), Sara, Chris, and Paul (Julie). Carl was predeceased by his parents, Rose and Don Bresee; and his brother-in-law, Ross.

Carl graduated from Queen's with degrees in Education and Political Science. Carl was an educator with the Limestone Board of Education for 30 years. He spent 19 years in municipal politics serving on the councils in Loyalist (Ernestown) Township and spent several years as a realtor before leaving Amherstview and moving west to be closer to his children and grandchildren.

He loved spending time with his grandchildren, walks with his Shelties in the forests or along the oceans, canoe trips in Algonquin Park, playing cards, reading, following the Argos and Blue Jays, and winter visits to Palm Springs.

Despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer's in the last two years of his life, Carl always had a ready smile and a handshake for those who visited him. 

John A. Maguire passed away on Dec. 3, 2022. He was 94. John is survived by his wife, Shirley; three children, Catherine, Stephen and Sheila; their partners; and five grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Art and Florence; his sister, Rosemary; son, Peter; and grandson, John.

Born on March 30, 1928, he grew up in Carleton Place and Ottawa. After attending Carleton and Queen's universities, his work as a mechanical engineer took him to Connecticut, U.S., Montreal and then back to Ottawa, where he changed careers and taught at Brookfield, Rideau and McArthur High Schools. His nirvana was his beloved cottage on O'Brien Lake, which he used until mobility issues made visiting impossible. He loved nature and the outdoors, and the family room was a recovery room for every injured bird and mammal found in the area. 

Walter passed away on Jan. 25, 2023. He was 90. Walter is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kathryn Downes (née Thorn); and by his children, Heather (Artsci’87, Meds’91) (David Skarsgard), Karen (BNSc’89) (Peter Heysel), and Stephen (Claire Todd). He was the beloved grandfather of Chris Heysel (Sc’14, MASc’16) (Breanne), Jack Heysel (Sc’16) (Ruby Komisar), Matthew Skarsgard (Sc’18), Fiona Heysel (Sc’20) (Alli Christensen), Peter Skarsgard (Olivia Quinn), Liam Downes, and Sarah Downes. He will be greatly missed by his brother-in-law, Allan Thorn (Patricia, predeceased), and by his many nieces and nephews. 

Walter was predeceased by his parents, Walter Henry and Ruby Downes (née Brown); and his siblings, Vera (Mel Holden), Stanley (Mary), and Ruby (Owen Amundsen), all predeceased. 

Walter was born at home on Sherbrooke Street in Peterborough. Growing up, he was influenced, not only by the scarcity and losses experienced by his working-class neighbourhood during the Depression and the Second World War, but also by the sense of community created during these lean years. Walter’s mother was an accomplished pianist, and his father was a singer and an opera lover. Together, they instilled in Walter an early love of music, and it filled the house during uncertain times. 

David Millward passed away on Jan. 21, 2023. He was the loving father of David and Matthew; the proud grandfather of Hannah and Samuel Millward; and the much-loved, big brother of Jill (George) Groat and Bill Millward. He is survived by many nieces and nephews in the St. Catharines area. He was predeceased by his parents and his older sister Judy. David was the beloved partner of Jean Macdonald of Vero Beach for 42 years.

He was born in St. Catharines, Ont., to William and Margaret Millward. David was a quiet, thoughtful man with a lifelong love of learning. After graduating from Queen’s with a degree in mathematics, David went on to pursue a career in the actuarial field and became a Fellow in the Society of Actuaries. He obtained a master’s degree in taxation and became an EMT. In his younger years, David was active, enjoying skiing and running marathons. 

In his 50s, David went on to receive a Master’s in Anatomy and a Master’s in Public Health, and most impressively, a Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College. In his 60s, he added a Master’s in Economics. 

David and Jean could often be seen on the tennis court, golf course, or partnering at the bridge table. David was a Gold Life Master bridge player and teacher.