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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Ross Ivan Burton, OLS #1034
Ross Ivan Burton had passed away on December 25th, 2022. Ross loved being a Land Surveyor and spoke highly of his peers and the Association. He served in the Archival and Historical Committee during his retirement years. He always spoke of his decades of memories as a surveyor such as the places he had been and the monuments he had seen. Even though he had wished for his children to follow in his path to surveying, and they tried, he was nevertheless pleased that they paved their own path. Ross will be missed by his family, his friends, and his associates. A donation in Ross' memory can be made to a charitable organization of choice.
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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Raymond (Ray) Armand Schan, OLS #1090
Raymond (Ray) Armand Schan passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2022 at the age of 84 after a valiant battle with dementia. Ray was an Ontario and Canada Land Surveyor with Ontario Hydro. He was a highly skilled individual with a strong work ethic and a proud commitment to his craft. As he would often say to his family while travelling in northern Ontario, “see that tower over there? My crew worked on that.” When Ray was not working at Hydro, he could always be found working at home, out in his garage that he built or in his basement workshop; puttering, planning projects, or creating items. He was an avid historian, an individual always interested in learning something new and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Ray is survived by his wife Judy and children Kristen teBokkel and Kerri Joslin together with their families. In remembrance, the family requests that any charitable donations be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, or Grove Park Home Long Term Care Facility in Barrie. The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of J. Don MacMillan, OLS #1246 John Donald “Don” MacMillan passed away on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Listowel Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Proton Township, Ontario on September 25th, 1937, the eldest son of John Wallace “Jack” MacMillan and Lyda MacMillan (Pryde). He grew up on the family farm in Normanby Township, Ontario and attended Mount Forest District high school where he was a WOSSAA 400 meter champion and played on the school’s WOSSA championship football team (1950 – 1954). He graduated with a Honors Diploma and moved to Toronto to work for the Township of Toronto (City of Mississauga) Engineering Department. He also continued his football career with the semi-pro football team, the Lake Shore Bears. He met Mary Elizabeth (Nicholls) in 1959 and they were married in Dundalk, Ontario in November of 1963. He began articling as an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) for Bowman Black and Shoemaker in Guelph, Ontario in 1965 and became a licensed OLS in 1969. He began his own land survey practice in Listowel in 1973 and has enjoyed a successful career serving the surrounding area. Don enjoyed many sports but had a special fondness for hockey and the Toronto Maple Leafs. He was also an avid bass player and favored many country music artists. Don was also highly involved in collecting antique farm tractors and enjoyed many events throughout the season. He was an active member of the Listowel NCO club and the Atwood Presbyterian Church. As well, Don was very engaged with the Association of Ontario Land Surveyors. Don is the father of Derek MacMillan (Christine) of Brussels Ontario, Darcy MacMillan (Danielle) of Virginia, Julie Johnstone (Scott) of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Dwight MacMillan (Tricia) of Listowel Ontario. Don is also the proud grandfather of Sarah (Wes) of Newry Ontario, Jessica (Kevin) of Trenton Ontario, Alicia (Cody) of Kingston Ontario, Kaitlyn of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan, Aubrey of Boston, Massachusetts, Kirstie of Medicine Hat Alberta, Kathryn of New York City, Dustin of Brussels Ontario and Dayton of Listowel Ontario. He was also extremely fond of his great grandchildren Fierren, Brixton and Brinley. Don has been called home to join his parents Lyda and Jack as well as his brother Doug. A celebration of Life Service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Listowel in the spring when it is convenient to gather. Arrangements entrusted, with confidence, to Listowel Community Family Funeral Home. Memorial remembrances to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation, 255 Elizabeth Street, East, Listowel, Ontario N4W 2P5 would be appreciated. Condolences & donation information available at www.listowelfuneralhome.com |
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February 2024
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