Obituary of Hugh Rynard

Hugh Cameron Rynard, B.A.Sc., P.Eng Hugh died on Monday, June 4, 2012 at the age of 88, after a slow decline due to Alzheimer's disease. He was one of three sons born to William and Sadie (Isabel McClellan), who raised the family on a farm in Zephyr, Ontario. Hugh is survived by his loving wife, June, his children Karen (Wayne), Mary and John (Maureen), his grandchildren Sarah, Lindsay, Rachelle, Jeff and Jamie, his step-daughter Penny (Eric Mathers) parents of Colin and Pamela and his brother Mervin. He was predeceased by his brother "Mac." Hugh served three years in the Canadian Army and after graduation from the University of Toronto, he joined H.G. Acres & Co., a Niagara Falls-based consulting engineering firm. He spent the next 40 years with Acres working on large hydro-electric projects in many places, including Quebec, Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as the Churchill Falls hydro-electric power development in Labrador. In 1969 Hugh became President of H.G. Acres and in 1971 President of Acres International Ltd. He also became Chairman of the company in 1987. Hugh was awarded the Julian C. Smith medal for "Achievement in the Development of Canada," and inducted as a Fellow of the Academy of Engineering in recognition of his outstanding achievement in promoting engineering excellence and innovation. After retirement from Acres, Hugh continued to work as a Consultant, an Arbitrator and Mediator. He continued to travel with June to many parts of the world until his health deteriorated. The family wishes to thank the staff of L-Wing, Sunnybrook Veterans' facility for their dedication and compassion. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 12 noon until the time of service in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, followed by a reception at the Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Avenue. If desired, donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, 16th Floor, Toronto M4R 1K8 would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.