Tag Archives: In Memoriam

Don Douglas 1931-2022

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Robert

Toronto. I was sorry to hear that Don Douglas passed away this month. His daughter Janet sent an email notifying me of the loss. Don celebrated his 90th birthday just last month. He was a continuous member of our society … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana Vol 47-3

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Sadly, we lost our editor,  Bob Lansdale, this past summer. Bob left much of this material to help our interim editors, David Bridge and Louise Freyburger who ably stepped up to the challenge of producing this issue. Members WITH … Continue reading →

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rainbow connection

Posted on September 18, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. On September 10th, Brad Wheeler wrote a comprehensive obituary in the Globe and Mail on the death of our editor, Bob Lansdale.  Brad’s article was complemented with this overview of Bob’s bio and photographs. Until Bob’s accomplishments are read, … Continue reading →

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last post for a devoted member

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. When our close friend and editor passed away this month, his son Robert went to great lengths to see that his father, Bob Lansdale, was well remembered including the following message sent via his father’s email address: “Hello all, … Continue reading →

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the end of an era in journalism

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. Our journal editor died at 2 am Tuesday (yesterday). Bob Lansdale was 90 years old. He was a valued member of the PHSC and a personal friend. The images below are courtesy of his eldest son, Robert. Bob joined … Continue reading →

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John Kantymir 1966-2021

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Robert

Toronto. It was with great shock and sadness that we learned of the passing of our 1st VP, John Nicholas Kantymir, suddenly at home the evening of July 8th, 2021. John leaves behind his wife and children. He was always … Continue reading →

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