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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Frank Charles Wilson, OLS 1043. It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Frank Charles Wilson, at Trillium Villa in Sarnia, in his 91st year on June 28, 2022. Husband to the late Sandra Wilson (nee Laird). He leaves behind his children Jim (Shawna), Carolyn Thompson (Brian), Andrea Deschene, and Frank. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren. Son of the late James Edgar and Margaret Wilson. Predeceased by his 5 brothers and 2 sisters, and survived by his sister in law Marlene and brother in law Arden. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service was held at Greenwood Cemetery. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday October 15, 2022 from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge (216 Bay Street). A special thank you to the staff of Trillium Villa. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of William Vacy Blackie, OLS #1048 It is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of William Vacy "Bill" Blackie on Friday, June 24, 2022. A dearly loved husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by the love of his life Eleanore (nee Rosborough), his three children Susan (Bernard), Bruce (Debbie) and Dennis (Karen), his grandchildren Marielle, Vanessa, Neil, Keith, Meghan and Hannah, as well as his nine great-grandchildren. Bill was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, to Minnie Lyle and George Blackie, where he grew up alongside his cousin Noelle. He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Cape Town in 1950 and began his career as a land surveyor. He immigrated to Canada in 1954 to work in Legal Surveys with the Department of Mines and Technical Surveys. Bill often shared stories from the early days of his career surveying the northern boundary of Saskatchewan and living in winter camps with the team. He later became Surveyor General of Canada Lands and continued in the role for many years before retiring from the federal government in 1985. Bill was then appointed Executive Director of the Canadian Institute of Surveying until his full retirement in 1989. Bill's retirement years were shared with his beloved wife Eleanore, travelling, gardening, volunteering in the community, visiting family and friends, and enjoying time with his grandchildren who adored him. He was a light to the world, always ready to lend a calming voice or helping hand with warmth and kindness. His gentle spirit and beautiful mind touched the lives of many, and he will be in our hearts forever. A celebration of life was held at Pinecrest Remembrance Services, 2500 Baseline Rd, Ottawa on Saturday, July 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations to the Ottawa Food Bank, The Ottawa Mission or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservices.com The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Roxana Maia Niculae OLS #1833 Roxana Niculae passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26th, 2022, after a courageous and resolute battle with cancer. Roxana was loving wife to husband Dragos Niculae, and a devoted mother to Claudiu Andrei Niculae and Livia Angela Niculae. She was an only child, predeceased by her parents, Elena and Toni Dusescu in Bucharest Romania. Roxana was proud of her professional accomplishments. She arrived, as a surveyor, from Romania with her young family in 1994 and enrolled in Erindale when it was apparent that her Romanian credentials weren’t sufficient to become an OLS. She articled to Ron Stewart, OLS, CLS, and received her commission in 1999. Roxana was an Examiner of Surveys for ServiceOntario since 2002. Roxana was a well-known and well-respected land surveyor, and a truly kind person, with a huge heart. She could be focused and determined - a perfectionist - when necessary. She would eagerly engage anyone in a lively debate about anything survey-related. She loved entertaining, gardening, travelling and all animals. And Roxana derived great joy creating various artistic works. Many young surveyors benefited from Roxana’s commitment to uphold the educational standards of the profession. She always availed herself to students, especially those in the articling process; be it with feedback as a monitor, instruction in the professional course, as an examiner for the oral examinations, or on a one-to-one basis. She was never too busy. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 between 2pm - 5pm at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 459 located at 150 Mostar Street, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 0Y2. Free parking available on the premises. Due to LCBO regulations, only a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP at [email protected] Roxana will be lovingly remembered by her many friends and relatives. She is dearly missed and will not be forgotten The Association of Ontario Land Surveyors is sad to notify you of the death of Christopher Ernest Dotterill OLS #1222
On Saturday, November 26th, 2022, Chris Dotterill passed away peacefully at the age of 81, after a long and determined fight with the effects from Parkinson’s. Chris was a well known and respected land surveyor, a kind person and companion who will be missed by Samantha Beaupre his spouse for over 30 years. Chris had a great sense of humour; he enjoyed life, travels, scuba diving and many other hobbies. He loved animals and hated the cold. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. |
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February 2024
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