In Celebration of

Kenneth Earle Howie

September 16, 1925 -  December 19, 2019

Peacefully passed at his residence at Port Credit Residences, Mississauga.
Born September 16, 1925, son of James Howie and Lily (Timmins), husband of Ruth Sinclair (Hurley) – deceased 2010. Brother to Ralph Howie (deceased) and brother-in-law to Diane (deceased), and brother to Barry Howie (Mary Jane)
Father of four children, Heather (Otto Kaiser), James (Susie Sardellitti), Carol Lynne (Jeff Perry) and Robert (Sherry Dyet). Grandchildren Bruce Perry, Catherine (Katie) Howie, Alexandra MacFarlane, Margo MacFarlane, Andrea MacFarlane, Lauren Copithorne, Robyn Perry, Taylor Howie and Jaimie Howie
Great grandchildren Zoe, David, Alison, Cora, Julie
Valedictorian at North Toronto Collegiate (1943).Served in Royal Regiment of Canada in Northern Europe (1944 – 45) – Sergeant.
Attended University of Paris (1945-46) promoted Captain – 29th Field Regiment of Toronto
Graduated Osgoode Hall Law School and University of Toronto Law School (1951)
Joined Haines Thomson Rogers Law Firm and ultimately became a partner, then managing partner of the current Thomson Rogers Law Firm (managing partner 1977-1998) – Practiced as counsel to the firm until retirement in 2012
1958 appointed Queen’s Counsel (QC)
Member of Mississaugua Golf and Country Club since 1963, President of Mississaugua Golf and Country Club 1978-79. Member of Marco Island Country Club (Florida) since 1986
Past President of The Advocates’ Society, Medico-Legal Society of Toronto, Toronto Lawyers Association. Awarded The Advocate Society Medal, awarded the Toronto Lawyers Association Medal. Past Dean of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
Past Chair of the Board of Stewards, First United Church (Port Credit) and a Founder of the Applewood United Church of Canada
Served as a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada for 12 years. Co-Chair of the Ontario Law Reform Commission
Recipient of an Honorary PhD from University of Urbino (1989)
A private family service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held May 22, 2020.
For those who wish, donations may be made to Mississauga Trillium Hospital, The Salvation Army and The Alzheimer Society of Toronto

Guestbook 

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Connie Medeiros (receptionist at Howie Sacks and Henry LLP)

Entered December 20, 2019 from Howie Sacks and Henry LLP

My Condolences to Mr. James Howie and your Family during this difficult time.

Vance Cooper (Colleague)

Entered December 20, 2019 from Toronto`

Ken was a leader and innovator in the field of personal injury and insurance law. Above all else, he was a gentleman and a role model for all lawyers, young and old. He will be missed by family, friends and colleagues. I wish his family all the best during this difficult time.

Heather Jack & Maurizio Titone (Friend of Rob Howie)

Entered December 20, 2019 from Burlington

We are very sorry to hear your news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this time.

Bill & Sue Wetmore (Friend)

Entered December 20, 2019 from Grimsby

Rob, so sorry to hear about you Dad. I just read the Obits. and your dad must have been an amazing person i wish i had met him. i remember some of our conversations you have had with me about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of year. I will toast to you and your Dad with my next Glass of SCOTCH.

Bill & Sue

Eric and Marci Grossman (Colleague)

Entered December 20, 2019 from Toronto

It was an honour to get to know Ken both professionally and personally. It is not an exaggeration to say he was the Dean of the personal injury bar. He was always a true gentleman and a man of great wit. I recall fondly him hosting me for a round of golf at Marco Island. To Jim and Rob and your sisters, you were super lucky to have him in your lives for so long and to have such an inspirational man as your father. I can say without hesitation that Ken’s legacy will live on.

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