Obituary of David Henry

It is with great sadness, the family of David Henry announce his passing, at home, on a beautiful Canada Day weekend day, from cardiac arrest. Born in London, England, he came to Canada in 1921. He graduated from Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa. He received his B.A. in Economics and History from Queen's University in 1939, attended Osgoode Law School in Toronto, and was called to the Bar in 1941. That same year, he served in the 2nd Btn. with The Royal Regiment of Canada and was overseas from 1943 - 44 with the 1st Btn in England and Normandy. He was wounded at Falaise and was transferred to the Judge Advocate General Branch, Ottawa, with the rank of Captain, November, 1944. In March, 1945 he married Elizabeth Elaine Pequegnat from Stratford Ontario and was appointed Jr. Advisory Counsel in the Department of Justice. For a period of fifteen years he continued in a number of roles for the department until he became Director of Investigation and Research under the Combines Investigation Act in 1960. He became a father in 1955 to his only child, Janice Elizabeth. While Director, until 1973, he was also a lecturer in Administrative Law at Universite d'Ottawa and at the same time, was a visiting lecturer in Law at McGill University in Montreal. From 1966-1972, he was Chairman for the Committee of Experts on Restrictive Trade Practices for the O.E.C.D., headquartered in Paris, France. In 1973 he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario, where he remained until his retirement in 1991. In 1975 Janice married Morten Nicolai Friis from Oslo, Norway. In 1980 he became a grandfather to Christian Andreas and in 1982 to Catherine Alexandra. Between 1991 and 1996 he served with the Ontario Criminal Code Review Board, with The Private Court, on contract with the Federal Court and with the Attorney General of Canada. He lived a full and happy life, devoted to his family, the cottage, his Anglican faith, while pursuing his love of photography and clocks. Traveling to Europe and Bermuda and across Canada was also part of his lifestyle. The last ten years of his life, he reconnected with his military history and started recalling stories none of the family had heard. He was extremely proud of his service in WWII, fighting for Canada to preserve freedom. He delighted in his medals and the recognition he had earned. Sadly, the last two years of his life he and the family were challenged by the onset of Alzheimer's. Despite the decline, he managed always, to maintain incredible dignity, a great sense of humour, and many lucid moments of intellectual bravado. Not only did this show his personal strengths but it is also a tribute to the wonderful, compassionate and loving caregivers who worked cheerfully to help him maintain his pride. To all who worked with him, his neighbours, friends, and family, he was a real hero. "Now cracks a noble heart. Good-night sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Horatio - Hamlet Act V The family would be honoured if you would consider sending a donation to The Royal Regiment of Canada Regimental Fund for Veterans Welfare. BN 121491807 RR0032. A funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 27, 2011 in CHRIST CHURCH DEER PARK, 1570 Yonge Street, Toronto.