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DEATHS

PATRICIA
MATHILDAPROUDFOOT
March 13, 1928
October 9, 2019

The Honourable PatriciaMathilda
Proudfoot, beloved by her
extended familyandaneven
broader circle of friendsand
colleagues, died peacefullyat
home on October 9, 2 0 19,age 91.
A singularwoman, she combined
a judicialcareer marked by
firstswithafull private life. Pat
valued relationships. She built
and maintained these across
generationsand continents, in
allaspectsandateverystage of
her life. Shewill be remembered
with love, with laughterand
with deep respect for her
strengthof character, courage
and lifeaccomplishments.
Born March 13, 1928, theyoungest
inafamilyof ten children, Pat set
her sights on the practice of law at
anearlyage. Working three part-
time jobs to support her studies,
she graduated from the University
of British ColumbiawithaB.A. in
1949 and her LL.B. in 1952. After
articling, shewascalled to the bar
in September 1953. Thereafter, she
set upaprivate practice,which
lasted 18years until October 1971,
when shewasappointed to the BC
Provincial Court. Shewas the first
woman judge to sit in that criminal
court. Whenappointed to the BC
CountyCourt in 1974, shewas the
firstwomantobeappointed to
that court. In 1977, shewas the
firstwomanappointed to the BC
Supreme Court.
More appointments followed.
In December 1982, she was
appointedadeputyjudge of
the Supreme Court of the Yukon
Territory and in June 1991,asa
deputyjudge of the Supreme
Court of the Northwest Territories.
Shewasalsoappointedamember
of the Pension AppealBoard of
the CanadaPension Plan in 1994,
aposition she held until July 2010.
In 1989, Patwas elevated to the
Court of Appeal for BCand Yukon
Territory, making her the first
woman to sit in everycourt in the
Province of British Columbia. She
retired in July 2010 ,having served
foralmost 40years.
Patwasactive in other spheres.
Shewasamember of the board
of the Canadian Council of
Christiansand Jews,amember
of the committee on Sexual
Offences Against Childrenand
Youth,an honorarydirectorof
Big Sisters of British Columbia,
a commissioner appointed
under the BC Public InquiryAct
to the Royal Commission on
Incarceration of Female Offenders
andamember of the Vancouver
Foundation’sFamilyand Youth
advisorycommittee. She was
alsoalong-time supporter of the
Franciscan Sisters of Atonement
in Vancouver’s Downtown
Eastsideand of her parish church,
St Augustine’s,withaspecial
interest in its school.
Esteemed for her many
contributions to the legal
professionand the communityat
large, Pat receivedanumber of
awardsandaccreditations. These
includedan HonoraryDoctor of
Lawfrom Simon Fraser University
in 1975and from the University
of British Columbiain 1994. In
200 2, she received the Vancouver
YWCA “Woman of Distinction”
awardaswellasathird Honorary
Doctor of Lawfrom the Okanagan
UniversityCollege. Shewasmade
amember of the Order of British
Columbiain June 2 00 7.
Predeceased by her husband,
Arthur Proudfoot; seven sisters
and one brother; Pat is survived
byher sister, Helen Schaeffer
of Summerland, BC; and by
manynephewsand nieces, their
children,and grandchildren. She
isalso remembered byahost of
friends fromaround theworld.
MemorialMasswill be celebrated
at1 0 :30a.m. on Saturday,
November 2, 2 019 at St.
Augustine’s Church, 2 0 28 West
7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
Following the mass, therewill
beareception from 12: 00 - 2:3 0
p.m.atShaughnessyGolfand
CountryClub, 43 00 SW Marine
Drive, Vancouver.
No flowers byrequest. Please
considera donation in Pat’s
honour toacharityofyour choice.

DEATHS

ANNEMARIERUTHERFORD
(born Naess)

Born March 26, 1932, Ise, Norway.
Deceased October 15, 2 0 19, Kingston,
Canada,age 87.
Anne Marie Rutherford passedaway
peacefullyon October 15, 2 0 19. She
livedalongandadmirable life. She
was predeceased byher loving
husband, Ken Rutherford,and
the sunshine of her life, daughter,
Kristin Rutherford. She is survived
byher children, Astrid (Nils Inge
Lundheim), Philip (Carol), Ingrid,
Dag (Bettina)and Eirik (Michelle
Leake). Her eleven grandchildren
and seven greatgrandchildrenwill
always look to herasasource of
inspiration.
Anne Marie Naesswas the eldest
of twodaughters born onafarm
inasmallvillage in southeastern
Norway. Growing upafarm-girl in
Norwayduring Nazi occupation,
she understood the importance
of hardworkand self-reliance.
After the war, she attended
Landbrukshoyskole,anagricultural
college in Oslo,and subsequently
purchased the familyfarm from
her father in 195 0. Determined to
keep the farm in the family, she
continued to manage it evenwhile
livingabroadand raisingayoung
family. To her greatjoy, her eldest
child, Astrid, took over the farm
decades laterand it continues
to be run byher grandson, Ole
Christian, to this day.
Itwasat college that she met her
future husband, NewZealander
Ken Rutherford. The newlyweds
moved to NewZealand,which
was the firstof several countries to
which she relocatedwithayoung
familythateventuallygrewto
include sixchildren -all thewhile
teaching herself English,aswell
as the cultures of those far-flung
places, that included Trinidad,
Australiaand eventuallyCanada.
The couple finally settled in
Kingston in 1964 where Ken
taught Geographyat Queen’s
University. Once established, he
and Anne Marie built thefamily
house on Cartwright Point (“The
Point”.) Her enterprising spirit
led toasuccessful career in Real
Estate,where shewas one of
the most respectedandwell-
known brokers in thearea. Her
enthusiasm helped raise five
university-educated children, each
following theirown unique career
path. Anne Marie never lost her
connection toworking the land,
from buyingand operatingafarm
on Howe Island to her beautiful
gardenat The Point. She did this
allwith boundless tolerance,a
bright smileand heartylaugh.
Theworldwasabetter placewith
Anne Marie Rutherford in it - she
will be sorelymissed.
The familyappreciatesall the love
and support Eirikand Michelle
providedas “the locals”, to our
Mother. Wewouldalso like to
thank her long time caregiver,
Angie Malone,and the staff of
Rideaucrest for their lovingand
personalcare.
Friends are invited toattend
a remembrance on Saturday,
October 26, from 2: 00 p.m. to
5: 00 p.m.at the UniversityClub,
168 Stuart St. (Queen’s University
campus),with briefwords from
the familyat3: 00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please consider
making a donation to the
Alzheimer Societyof Canada.

TEDSCHWARTZ

On Friday, October 18, 2019 at
Amica Residence. Beloved
husband of Paulette. Loving
fatherandfather-in-lawofMarilyn
and Sammy Sliwin, Elaine and
Mitch Grossman, and Carolyn
Schwartz and Ian Shufflebotham.
Dear brother and brother-in-law
of Mike Schwartz, the late Ernie
Schwartz, and Anci and Ignutz
Farkus. Devoted grandfather of
DavidandErin,DanielandArielle,
Noah and Heidi, Lee and Aliza,
Stacy, and Jesse, great-
grandfather of Carter, Jack, and
Bree. Ted will be fondly
remembered by Eleanor Goldlist.
Many thanks to his wonderful
caregiversMaya,Aileen,andMae.
At Benjamin’s Park Memorial
Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue
West(3lightswestofDufferin)for
service on Sunday, October 20,
2019 at 1:00 p.m. Interment
Sunnyside Cemetery Association
at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park on
Wilson Avenue. Shiva 210
Dunvegan Road, Toronto.
Memorial donations may be
made to the United Jewish
Appeal,416-631-5685.

DEATHS

REV.WALTERSELLARS
(Paddy)

PaddySellarsquietlydeparted
this life on September 27,
2019justshyofhishundredth
birthday. He leaves behind a
treasury of life’s experiences
for his daughters, Sandra
Kuelz (Bernd) and Nancy
Marcotte (Brian); his
grandchildren, Ron (Nancy),
Evan (Stephanie), Leslie,
Chenoa (Jon), Kyle (Kelly);
and his 10 great-
grandchildren.
Paddy was borninSt.John’s,
Newfoundland, on December
22, 1919. He fished from the
Battery with his grandfather,
endured the Depression,
marvelledatradiotechnology
and left to join the RCAF at
the outbreak of World War II.
While he was a staffOfficerat
No. 3 Wireless School in
Winnipeg, he met Roberta
Brown (1919-2008). They
were married in 1946. Paddy
studied theology at United
College in Winnipeg and
Columbia University in New
York. Throughout hisministry
to United Church
congregations in Manitoba,
Ontario and Labrador, Paddy
shared hispassionforlifeand
hisspiritofadventure.
When he wasn’t involved in
rebuilding a church that had
burned or building a church
to hold a growing
congregation or updating a
gracious older church or
adding plumbing or new
pews, he was enjoying
summers on Lake of the
Woods and building docks or
enjoying summers on the
farmwherehekeptcattleand
bees and of course built a
house,agarageandabarn.
Friends are invited to call at
the Central Chapel of Hulse
Playfair & McGarry, 315
McLeod Street (at O’Connor)
on Saturday, October 26,
2019 from 10 a.m. until time
ofthememorialserviceinthe
chapel at 11 a.m. The service
will be followed by a
reception in the McGarry
FamilyReceptionCentre.
In lieu of flowers, donations
to the Canadian Cancer
Societywillbewelcome.
Condolences/Tributes/
Donations
Hulse,Playfair&McGarry
http://www.hpmcgarry.ca
613-233-1143

DEATHS

DARYL LEONARD
MERLESHARP
January 2, 1936
October 8, 2019

Jungiananalyst, publisher,author
was born in Regina,Sask. to
parents Emeryand Marion Sharp.
He had one older brotherand
the family moved frequently,
spending time in each province.
He earned bachelor’s degrees in
Mathematics & Physics,and in
Journalism,atCarleton University
in Ottawa,aswellasamaster’s
degree in Literature & Philosophy
from the Universityof Sussex
in Brighton, England. While in
England heworkedasateacher,
andasawriter/editor for London
publishers. He convenedwith
both British&ex-patCanadian
friends in the local gathering spot
forwriters,artistsandactors. He
also metand married Barbara
Latham, hiswife of 13years,with
whom he had three children.
Theylived in London, Devon,
Heyshott and Dijon, France,
then moved back to Canada
to Burlington, Ontario in 1969.
He then founded the seminal
Playwrights Co-op of Canada.
Daryl entered trainingat the C.G.
Jung InstituteZürich in 1974,
and upon graduating in 1978
he returned to Canadaagain
to beginan analytic practice
in Toronto. In 198 0 ,hebegan
his major labourof love: Inner
CityBooks -apublishing house
solelydedicated to thework
of Jungianpsychology.Daryl
himselfwrote more than3 0 titles.
Healso co-founded the Ontario
Association of JungianAnalysts.
Daryl met VictoriaCowanwith
whom he hadafourth childand
whoalso became senior editor
at ICB. Theyspent timeat their
Manitoulincottagewhere Daryl
drewinspiration for manyscenes
and characters in his books. His
publishing business flourished
while Daryl continuedwith his
successful practiceasaJungian
analyst. Hewas frequentlyasked
to guest lecture for Jungian
associations in Toronto, the U.S.
and in Europe.
Darylwasanadventurous person
withaquiet introspective side.
He loved music,artand books;
enjoyed the opera,jazzclubs
and snooker. He chose the road
less travelledand ledalifewell
lived. Hewill be deeplymissed
byhis childrenDave(Sandra),
Ben (Deb), Tanya(Noel), Jessy
(Robbie); grandchildren Julian,
Devon, Dylanand Emily; brother
Duane (Myrna); nieces Heidiand
Dana;co-parent Victoria(Brian);
business partner Scott (Joy);
loving companion Liz;many
dear friendsand the Jungian
communityallaround theworld.
A celebrationof Daryl’s lifewill
take place in the comingweeks.
Professor Brilligand Arnoldwill
live on...

DEATHS

SANDY SIL VER

With heavyheartsweannounce
the passing of Sandy(Sandra)
Silver on October 14, 2 0 19.
Daughter of the late Graceand
David Silver, beloved partner of
LindaBlaine. Adored bybrother
and sister-in-lawMurray and Fern
Silver, sisterand brother-in-law
Lindaand Paul Anderson. Loved
Aunt of Jef, Danielle (Jason), Debra
and Sari (Greg)and Great Aunt of
Max, Addie, Mishaand Izzy.
Sandywasasingular, inspirational
character who impacted an
extraordinarynumber of lives - her
friendshipwas gold. She liveda
remarkable lifeand brought tenacity
and resilience toapioneering role in
Canadian Women’s Sports. She left
her markacrossCanadanot onlyas
anational levelathlete,coach,and
mentor butasaprogressiveadvocate
who impacted sport in Canada,
especiallyBC for over 40years. Her
honours include Volleyball Canada
and BC Volleyball Halls of Fame
among many awards for leadership
andadvocacyforwomen inall sports.
Her legacywill continue including
through theSandySilver Volleyball
Endowment Fund.
Shewasawonderful partner to
Lindaand theyenjoyedalmost
25 joyfulyears together. In her
spare time she travelled theworld,
wasanactive supporter of Out in
School, made dogs happy,and had
aside careerasanactorand extra.
Sheaccomplishedall this fueled by
ice creamandwithan infectious
laugh thatifyou listen hard enough
you can probablyhear.
In lieu of flowers, donations
arewelcome: https://support.
ubc.ca/projects/sandy-silver-
volleyball-award/

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