Sir Creep 7,070 Posted August 2, 2020 51 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: A couple of former Canadian MPs have died in recent days. Former Reform/Canadian Alliance/ Conservative MP Jim Abbott died on July 26th. He was 77. Today, news that former Bloc MP Bernard Cleary has died. He was 83. https://bc.ctvnews.ca/former-b-c-conservative-mp-james-abbott-dies-at-77-1.5042423 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/former-bloc-mp-bernard-cleary-has-died-1.5672305 A twoney! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted November 14, 2020 Two noted First Nations Chiefs have died. Max Gros-Louis, the former Grand Chief of the Huron-Wenday Nation, has died. He was 89. Ernest George, a Hereditary Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, has died. He was 80. https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/max-gros-louis-former-grand-chief-of-the-huron-wenday-nation-has-died?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1605390011 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ernest-george-obit-1.5801623?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 15, 2020 22 hours ago, alt obits guy said: Two noted First Nations Chiefs have died. Max Gros-Louis, the former Grand Chief of the Huron-Wenday Nation, has died. He was 89. Ernest George, a Hereditary Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, has died. He was 80. https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/max-gros-louis-former-grand-chief-of-the-huron-wenday-nation-has-died?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1605390011 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ernest-george-obit-1.5801623?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar This coincides nicely with.the NFL Kansas City Chiefs being on their bye week. These two chiefs are on a permanent bye. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,015 Posted January 14, 2021 Norman MacLeod, past President of the Liberal Party in Canada, reported dead: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 7, 2021 Jim Bay, a noted Quebec media personality who was the sports director at 980 CKGM radio from 1977 to 1982, as well as working at CFCF & CBMT TV and at CBC 6 Television, has died. He was 79. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-sports-media-loses-a-legend-as-jim-bay-dies-at-79-1.5298611 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted February 26, 2021 Irving Grundman, a former general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, has died. He was 92. Grundman was appointed president of the Montreal Forum in 1972, overseeing its business operations. In that role, he experienced five Stanley Cup championships. In 1978, he was promoted to general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, taking over from his mentor, Sam Pollock. The Canadiens also won the Stanley Cup in his first year as GM. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-mourn-the-loss-of-irving-grundman/c-321862748 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted April 22, 2021 Daren Jorgenson, a Winnipeg pharmacist who made headlines for years due to his business ventures and legal troubles has died. He made his fortune in the online pharmacy industry, which was booming around 2000, and sold his companies in 2006. At its peak in the mid-2000s, Manitoba, with about three per cent of Canada’s population, made up 75 per cent of the Internet pharmacy business in Canada. It’s a short yet fascinating obit about this character. I know y’all don’t read too many of these; reward yourself by reading this obit. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,015 Posted August 12, 2021 Watching an old episode of Give Us A Clue, I had no idea that Libby Morris was still with us and never seemingly mentioned on the forum before. She's going on 91. If A Talent For Loving and The Plank don't instantly get her a UK obit never mind her seemingly endless panel game shows, she might be a cracking choice for the Hartlepool DP (Celebrity Squares). IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0606736/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted August 18, 2021 Rock Demers, an influential Quebec film producer for decades and director of the Montreal International Film Festival from 1962 to 1967, has died. He was 87. Demers produced both English and French fare, including noted Canadian films 'The Dog Who Stopped the War' and 'The Peanut Butter Solution'. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/influential-quebec-film-producer-rock-demers-dies-at-87-1.5551276 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,015 Posted September 20, 2021 Allan Slaight, Canadian magician, DJ, philanthropist etc etc reportedly died yesterday aged 90: https://www.magicana.com/news/blog/allan-slaight-1931-2021 Briefly involved himself with Radio Caroline. Launched the Toronto Raptors. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted October 22, 2021 Martha Henry, an American-born Canadian theatrical legend whose acting career at the famed Stratford Festival began in 1962 and concluded 12 days prior to her death, has died. She was 83. Henry also had a number of Canadian television credits from 1960 to 2019. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/martha-henry-dies-1.6219341 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,377 Posted November 14, 2021 David Fox (IMDb), Canadian character actor, has died. Appeared in TV shows including Road to Avonlea, Murdoch Mysteries and Designated Survivor, as well as movies and on the stage. Also voiced Captain Haddock in The Adventures of Tintin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thatcher 2,377 Posted November 24, 2021 Rosalie Trombley, Canadian music director for radio, has died aged 82. Bob Seger’s song, Rosalie, later covered by Thin Lizzy, was written about her. She was credited with helping the careers of many including Aerosmith, Elton John and Alice Cooper. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted November 28, 2021 Keith Dinicol, a Canadian actor who was a regular at the Stratford Festival and whose TV & movie career spanned 40 years, including a handful of appearances on Hallmark Channel's Chesapeake shores, has died. He was 69. https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/local-news/actor-keith-dinicol-a-stratford-festival-mainstay-dies-at-69 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 12, 2021 (Also posted in the Political Frailty thread) Mel Lastman, who was mayor of Toronto from 1997 to 2003, has died. He was 88. Lastman was also mayor of North York, Ontario from 1972 to 1997. A unique DDP pick and joker. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/12/11/mel-lastman-former-mayor-of-toronto-has-died.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 16, 2021 On 11/12/2021 at 20:55, alt obits guy said: (Also posted in the Political Frailty thread) Mel Lastman, who was mayor of Toronto from 1997 to 2003, has died. He was 88. Lastman was also mayor of North York, Ontario from 1972 to 1997. A unique DDP pick and joker. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2021/12/11/mel-lastman-former-mayor-of-toronto-has-died.html He was the Lastman standing. Until 12 December. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted December 26, 2021 Candy Palmater, a noted Canadian stand-up comic, radio and television personality, has died. She was 53. Palmater came late to the media industry, having previously worked as a lawyer. Most recently, she was co-host of a six-episode podcast series about race and mental health. https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/canadian-comedian-candy-palmater-obit-1.6298371 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,015 Posted January 2, 2022 Canadian actress Barbara Chilcott, who did some British telly back in the day including Danger Man, dead at 99: https://www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/a-pioneer-a-real-national-treasure-theatre-actress-barbara-chilcott-dies-at-99-4916244 Mentioned in the Detective Work thread. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 4, 2022 On 02/01/2022 at 22:59, YoungWillz said: Canadian actress Barbara Chilcott, who did some British telly back in the day including Danger Man, dead at 99: https://www.coastreporter.net/the-mix/a-pioneer-a-real-national-treasure-theatre-actress-barbara-chilcott-dies-at-99-4916244 Mentioned in the Detective Work thread. CBC News gave the death of Barbara Chilcott a breaking news tweet a couple of hours ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,580 Posted January 16, 2022 Could go into several threads but I’ve chose this one. Former Ice Skater and Dancing on Ice professional Sean Rice has died aged 49. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 16, 2022 Prominent Quebec filmmaker Jean-Claude Lord has died following a massive stroke that occurred on Dec. 30. He was 78. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,371 Posted January 29, 2022 Ralph Mellanby, the long-time executive producer of Hockey Night in Canada who helped shape broadcasts for decades, has died. He was 87. Mellanby, the father of long-time NHLer Scott Mellanby, is being remembered by HNIC stalwarts Dave Hodge and Don Cherry, with news of his passing. https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ralph-mellanby-hockey-broadcast-icon-dead-at-87 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted January 29, 2022 47 minutes ago, alt obits guy said: Ralph Mellanby, the long-time executive producer of Hockey Night in Canada who helped shape broadcasts for decades, has died. He was 87. Mellanby, the father of long-time NHLer Scott Mellanby, is being remembered by HNIC stalwarts Dave Hodge and Don Cherry, with news of his passing. https://torontosun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/ralph-mellanby-hockey-broadcast-icon-dead-at-87 Pretty big name, will be interesting to see if a QO in proper sources arrives. If not, we can dismiss all but the most stalwart Canadians in DDP or really risk it. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 1, 2022 A Canadian ecologist and fisheries scientist who criticized political interference in scientific advice on declining fish populations — particularly the northern cod — has died at the age of 63. Colleagues at Dalhousie University’s department of biology said Jeffrey Hutchings, a longtime professor at the Halifax school, died at his home during the weekend. The cause of death was not released. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted February 2, 2022 Chris Abbott, the man behind a mascot known for riling sports fans and bringing joy to kids all over Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital, has died at the age of 51. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
