Brother Alec Zealand Beasley, Theta Xi '47
We are sad to inform you that Brother Alec Zealand Beasley has passed away. Brother Woodside joined the Theta Xi Chapter in 1947.
"November 21, 1921 - January 28, 2018 In his 97th year, a World War II Veteran and a fifth generation resident of the City of Hamilton, being great-great-great-grandson of Colonel Richard Beasley, a first settler who died in 1842, and a great-great-grandson of Captain Edward Zealand, a mariner who sailed with Lord Nelson and who died in 1869, killed by a runaway heifer on James Street North. He practiced law in Hamilton as a sole practitioner from 1947 to 2012, having attended Hillfield private boy's school, Stinson Street public school, Central Collegiate, McMaster University and Osgoode Hall. Predeceased by his wife, Anne, nee Williamson, to whom he was constantly devoted to, from their marriage on September 5, 1952 to her death on November 5, 1997. Loving father of Fred (Brenda) in Calgary, Alberta, Peter (Melody) in Oakville and Barbara (Gerry) in Ucluelet, B.C. Predeceased by his brother, Jim, and sister Ann Clements, and sister-in-law, Jane Brown and her sons, David and Michael, and her daughter, Susan Stuart. Survived by his brother, David, in Simcoe, and nephew, Warren Clements and niece Rebecca Clements, in Toronto and Jane Brown's daughter, Janeanne Cumming in West Australia and many distant relatives and friends including his faithful bookkeeper, Marylou Donald. Greatly missed by his beloved friend, Kay Woods. A life member of the Upper Canada Law Society and the Hamilton Law Association, and a member of Christ's Church Cathedral, The Zeta Psi Fraternity (Theta Xi '47)...."
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"November 21, 1921 - January 28, 2018 In his 97th year, a World War II Veteran and a fifth generation resident of the City of Hamilton, being great-great-great-grandson of Colonel Richard Beasley, a first settler who died in 1842, and a great-great-grandson of Captain Edward Zealand, a mariner who sailed with Lord Nelson and who died in 1869, killed by a runaway heifer on James Street North. He practiced law in Hamilton as a sole practitioner from 1947 to 2012, having attended Hillfield private boy's school, Stinson Street public school, Central Collegiate, McMaster University and Osgoode Hall. Predeceased by his wife, Anne, nee Williamson, to whom he was constantly devoted to, from their marriage on September 5, 1952 to her death on November 5, 1997. Loving father of Fred (Brenda) in Calgary, Alberta, Peter (Melody) in Oakville and Barbara (Gerry) in Ucluelet, B.C. Predeceased by his brother, Jim, and sister Ann Clements, and sister-in-law, Jane Brown and her sons, David and Michael, and her daughter, Susan Stuart. Survived by his brother, David, in Simcoe, and nephew, Warren Clements and niece Rebecca Clements, in Toronto and Jane Brown's daughter, Janeanne Cumming in West Australia and many distant relatives and friends including his faithful bookkeeper, Marylou Donald. Greatly missed by his beloved friend, Kay Woods. A life member of the Upper Canada Law Society and the Hamilton Law Association, and a member of Christ's Church Cathedral, The Zeta Psi Fraternity (Theta Xi '47)...."
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/hamilton-on/alec-beasley-7742461
Brother Thane Paul Woodside, Theta Xi '78
We are sad to inform you that Brother Thane Paul Woodside has passed away. Brother Woodside joined the Theta Xi Chapter in 1978. He was followed in 1981 by his brother, Dr. Scott Woodside. Thane will be sorely missed by his fellow Phi class Brothers and many other Zetes.
"Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016, at age 56, in hospital, surrounded by family. Thane had been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy, a fatal neurological illness, in the spring of 2015, but faced this with great fortitude and his unfailing good humour before succumbing to complications of this illness over the holidays. Devoted husband of Tina; he is survived by their three children, Connor, Claire and Marshall; brothers, Blake and Scott; sisters-in-law, Anne, Kim and Raffi; nephews and niece, Malcolm, Fraser, Owen, Andie and Ethan and aunts, Eleanor and Elaine. Born and raised in Toronto, Thane completed his studies in law at Osgoode Hall and began practice with then Osler Hoskin & Harcourt before establishing his own practice in employment law...."
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"Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2016, at age 56, in hospital, surrounded by family. Thane had been diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy, a fatal neurological illness, in the spring of 2015, but faced this with great fortitude and his unfailing good humour before succumbing to complications of this illness over the holidays. Devoted husband of Tina; he is survived by their three children, Connor, Claire and Marshall; brothers, Blake and Scott; sisters-in-law, Anne, Kim and Raffi; nephews and niece, Malcolm, Fraser, Owen, Andie and Ethan and aunts, Eleanor and Elaine. Born and raised in Toronto, Thane completed his studies in law at Osgoode Hall and began practice with then Osler Hoskin & Harcourt before establishing his own practice in employment law...."
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Brother Thomas Duperreault, Theta Xi '85
We are saddened to announce that Brother Thomas Duppereault has passed away at the age 51. He was the son of the late Fernand Duperreault and the late Margaret E. Lynch; the beloved Father of Christian and Emily; the dear brother of Georgette and Evelyn (Rob Simon).
Tom joined our brotherhood with the Delta Class of 1985 and would have celebrated his 30th year this coming November.
Our condolences are with Tom's family and friends.
Tom joined our brotherhood with the Delta Class of 1985 and would have celebrated his 30th year this coming November.
Our condolences are with Tom's family and friends.
Brother William James Lovering, Theta Xi '52
We are sad to announce the passing of Brother William James Lovering, Theta Xi 1952.
"Growing up in Toronto, Bill was a graduate of St. Andrew's College and Trinity College, U. of T. He spent 33 years with the CIBC, where he enjoyed postings in Jamaica, the Bahamas and California before returning to Toronto to finish his career.
In retirement, Bill enjoyed golf, platform tennis, bridge, the Blue Jays and his grandchildren's sports. Above all, he loved cruising with Sandy.
A true gentleman, Bill was adept at making each person he was speaking with seem like the most important person in the room. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
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We are sad to announce the passing of Brother William James Lovering, Theta Xi 1952.
"Growing up in Toronto, Bill was a graduate of St. Andrew's College and Trinity College, U. of T. He spent 33 years with the CIBC, where he enjoyed postings in Jamaica, the Bahamas and California before returning to Toronto to finish his career.
In retirement, Bill enjoyed golf, platform tennis, bridge, the Blue Jays and his grandchildren's sports. Above all, he loved cruising with Sandy.
A true gentleman, Bill was adept at making each person he was speaking with seem like the most important person in the room. He will be missed and remembered fondly by all who were fortunate enough to have known him.
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