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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
MARCHANT, Alan Roy - passed away peacefully, on Thursday, October 10, 2024, with his beloved friend, Kitty Eaton (nee Farr), at his side. Born in Toronto May 29, 1927, son of the late Roy and Alice (nee Brown). Predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Anne (Vanstone). Alan was the much-loved father of Fay (Walter) and Stephen. Loving grandfather of Eric (Liz), Frank (Cristine), Alice, Andrew, James (Samantha), and Thomas. Loving great-grandfather of Nicholas, Roy, Alan, and Julia. Dear brother of Donna Ellins. Alan's long and storied career included: Clarkson Gordon 1950-55; Pacific Finance Corporation 1955-65; Transamerica S.A. Paris, France, President and Director 1963–65; T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Vice President, Finance and Administration, 1960-73; Guaranty Trust Company Canada, President and Chief Executive Officer, 1973-87; Traders Group Limited, 1977-87; Guaranty Trustco Limited 1987-91; Honorary Chairman and Director Central Guaranty Trustco Limited 1987-91. Kisoniyaminaw Heritage Trust Fund, Chairman 2006-15; The Toronto Symphony, Director 1966-94 (President, 1978-82); Member, Board of Regents, Victoria University, Toronto, Past Chairman, Board of Governors, University of Guelph, 1979-82; Chair, Ryerson Polytechnical University Foundation 1994-97; Past president, C.M. Hinks Treatment Centre; Past Trustee, Toronto Western Hospital 1969-78. Past Chairman, Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada, 1988-91; Past President, The Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto,1990; Chairman, Ryerson Polytechnical University, Capital Campaign, 1988-92; Past Chairman Trust Companies Association of Canada, Inc.,1982-84; Chairman, Canada Post Review Committee,1985; Chairman, Postal Services Review Committee 1988-90; Chairman, Ontario Provincial Courts Committee 1981-87; Past President, Gage Research Institute, 1976-79; Past Governor, Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants 1975-78. Lieutenant, RCN (R) 1946-55 Clubs: National Club (past President), Toronto Club, York Club, Goodwood, Toronto Golf, Cambridge Club (founding member), Osler Brook Golf. Honours: Fellow, Ryerson Polytechnical University; Honorary Fellow, University of Guelph 1989; Fellow of the Trust Institute, Honorary Life Member, Canadian Wildlife Federation; Honorary Member, National Council, Boy Scouts of Canada; Knight of the Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. Educated: University of Toronto, B.A. (Honours Philosophy 1950), M.A. (History), 1998; Ontario Institute of Chartered Accountants, F.C.A. Recreations: Karate (black belt, 5th dan), golfing, hunting, fishing, skiing. (The Globe and Mail 19 Oct 2023)
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