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Michael Ross passed away on Feb. 3, 2024 at the age of 78. Michael will be dearly missed by his wife, Debbie; his son and daughter-in-law, Joel and Hindy; and his three grandchildren, Sammy, Isaac, and Adina Ross – all of Toronto, Ont.

Michael attended Queen’s Faculty of Law as a mature student at the age of 35. At convocation, Michael received a shared award with Kenny Wise in Commercial Law.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother and grandson at his home in Toronto on Feb. 6, 2024. Scott was 27 and had just begun a brilliant career as a lawyer with McCarthy, Hansen and Company. Scott was the cherished son of Kim (nee Todd) and Ross Garland; loving brother of Katie Brown (Shawn); and dear grandson of Catherine Aspinell (Ron, predeceased), Trevor Garland (predeceased), Jessie Todd, and Henry Todd (Pauline). He will be forever remembered lovingly by his aunts and uncles, Lynn Todd, Terri Crough (Mike), Jim Todd (Vicki), Deane Garland (predeceased), Scott Garland (predeceased); his cousins, Jode, Jensen, Lou (Justin), Amy, Michael, Uri, Tommy, and Winnie. He will be deeply missed by his wide circle of friends and co-workers. His dog Mango, a rescue dog from Mexico, has lost his best friend. 

Scott was born and raised in Peterborough, Ont. where he attended St. Catherine’s Elementary School and then Lakefield College School (LCS). After graduating from LCS, he obtained a BA (hons.) in History from the University of Western Ontario. As an undergraduate, Scott was named to the Dean’s Honour List and focused his studies on the development of international human rights laws in the twentieth century. He then pursued his law degree and received his JD from Queen’s. 

While at law school, he was named to the Dean’s Honour List and received the Global Law Scholarship for his studies at Bader College, where he earned his Certificate in Public International Law. Scott received a Public Interest Internship Award for his summer work as a Debwewin Summer Law Student at NokiiwinTribal Council in Thunder Bay, where he took pride in providing a public legal education session on An Act Respecting First Nations, Métis and Inuit Children Youth and Families. 

Scott was called to the Bar in 2023 and was working his dream job at one of Toronto’s most prestigious Family Law firms, McCarthy, Hansen and Company (MHC). While at MHC, Scott was a key team member on a complex appellate mandate that will change the law for vulnerable people. In addition to his technical skills, Scott was known for his innate empathy and ability to “see the way” through a problem, making him a very special lawyer and a very special person. His dedication and strong work ethic will be missed dearly by his colleagues and the families whom he served so well. 

Scott had many passions: he loved nature, poetry, reading, creating new vegan recipes, collecting vinyl, and adored playing with his dog. He was a fantastic athlete and excelled in rugby and hockey. His commitment to veganism, animal rights, and human rights was unparalleled. 

Patrick Earle Carr passed away at his home in Fredericton, New Brunswick on Dec. 10, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Lewis and Sharon (Smith) Carr; brother, Lindsay; sister, Angela; and families. 

He was born in Fredericton on May 14, 1968. He was a world traveller and spent his working years teaching English as a second language in several countries. 

Joel H. Mazer of Collingwood, Ont., died in Bancroft, Ont., while visiting with his son at his beloved Lake St. Peter, on Jan. 9. He was 91 years old. His passing was peaceful, and Joel was blessed with an active and lucid mind to his last minutes. He leaves his children, Michael, Adam, and Andrew; and his 10 grandchildren; and was predeceased by his beloved wife, Catharine, and daughter, Meredith.

After graduation, Joel assumed management roles in the family’s fashion jewelry manufacturing operations, re-engineering the casting and plating departments. Eventually, as CEO, he assumed responsibility for designing much of the product line.

His gifts and capabilities ranged from artistry to engineering, from award-winning gardening to athletics. A self-taught classical pianist, whose ear was trained by his cellist mother, he filled the house with Für Elise. He sought recreation through drag racing with his beloved XKE Jaguar convertible and taking canoe trips in Algonquin.

Broadly read, he loved to discuss history and philosophy, theology and aesthetics, logic and the future. Much of this took place during bouts of crib over his brass cribbage board at the kitchen table looking out over his blooming garden beds. This is Joel’s heritage.