The world has lost a great spokesman and a true advocate for living life to its fullest.
Ian left us peacefully on April 6, 2017, after a good meal, a glass of wine and the first round of the Masters. Perfect.
Born August 12, 1931, in Belleville Ontario, Ian leaves behind his loving family: son David (Janet) and daughter Barbara (Randy Burkhardt) and his beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Alyson, Scott and Mackenzie. He also turns a page and begins a new chapter, rejoining his wives who predeceased him, Doreen and Suzanne.
After growing up in Prescott, Ontario, Ian was a proud graduate of Queens University, where he achieved his Masters in Industrial Relations. Coupling this with his natural gift for understanding and communicating with people, he exceled in personnel and labour negotiations with leaders in the field such as Brewers Warehousing, Kawneer and Dominion Dairies (Sealtest), before taking on several senior management roles with Standard Brands and Spencer Stuart.
He finished his illustrious career by starting his own executive search firm and working with clients and friends he chose because “they always taught me something”.
Dad will miss his loves and passions in life – golf, fishing and boating, after spending years as a member of Beach Grove (Windsor) and Lambton (Toronto) Golf Clubs, and captaining his vessels on the St. Lawrence River and Georgian Bay. He truly was a large life well lived.
A Celebration of Ian’s Life will take place at Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W., Etobicoke, (between Islington and Kipling Aves.), on Tuesday, April 25, 2017, from 2 – 4 pm. Anyone whose life was touched by “Arch” is invited.
At Ian’s request, there will be no Service. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment at the Blue Church (Prescott), will follow in July.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please consider a donation to the St. Joseph’s Health Centre; countless doctors and staff provided Ian with friendship and support in his final days. Online condolences may be made using this website.