Obituary of Brian Robert Boyd Magee, F.R.I., S.R.I.

MAGEE, Brian Robert Boyd, F.R.I., S.R.I., C.R.E. Former Chairman of AE LePage Real Estate Passed gently and with dignity on Saturday, May 20, 2006 at his home. Born in Toronto on May 4, 1918. Brian lived his life fully, filling it with much joy and significant accomplishment in both business and sport. Educated at Radley College (England), Trinity College School (Port Hope, Ontario), Royal Military College (Kingston, Ontario) and University of Toronto (Ontario), his dreams of a medical career were cut short by WWII. He served as a Lieutenant Commander in the Atlantic Fleet for the duration. He started work as a salesman for Perma Stone - then met AE LePage and found his place. Five years later he owned the company. During his long career, he was director of many companies and organizations. Dir.& Hon. Chrmn. Royal LePage Ltd.; Chrmn & Dir. Royal LePage (UK); Chrmn & Dir. AMCA (UK) Ltd.; Dir. AMCA International. LTD.; AMCA International Inc, (US); AMCA BV (HOLLAND); Dir. Management Advisory & Research Center Inc. (US); Dir. Giddings& Lewis (UK) Ltd. (Scotland); Dir. Delta Hotels Ltd.; Past Dir. Cdn.National Sportsman Show; Past Pres. Toronto Real Estate Board; Board of Trade of Metropolitan Toronto; Cdn. Real Estate Association; Past Trustee, Toronto General Hospital; and Past Dir. York University Business School He loved being on the TGH Board and was proud that he brought a major expansion in under budget. He played cricket for Canada in 1954 and was honored to be a Member of the MCC (London, Eng.) He was the longest standing member of the Restigouche fishing Club and was never happier than landing the "big one� with his long-time friend and guide, Boyd Craswell. Founder of Loxahatchee Club (Jupiter, Florida) and Founder of Old Port Cove, ( North Palm Beach, Florida) and Markborough Properties. During his long career, he made a significant impact on the face of Toronto as we know it today. He was involved in the land assembly for O�Keefe Centre, The Royal Bank Centre and TD Bank Centre in Toronto. He was involved in the move of the Greenwood Race Track to the new Woodbine Race Track and the Granite Club to Bayview Avenue. He participated in the early stages of Don Mills with E.P. Taylor and the creation of Thorncliffe Park with George Goldlist. Member of Rosedale Golf Club, National Club, York Club, Granite Club, Toronto Racquet Club, Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club and Hendon Gold (Eng) In addition to his fishing and other sporting activities, he found time to obtain his private pilot�s license that he and Elaine enjoyed together. He knew that pain and joy were a natural part of every life. He was orphaned at age 11 years, married at age 23 and built his family with his beloved wife, Elaine Sadie Leger. He deeply mourned her passing in 2001, their daughter Judith Evelyn Baril and granddaughter Catherine (1985) and happily survived to welcome his first great granddaughter Daniela Evan Pape in March of this year. He was loved and will be missed by his children Brian (Susan Halls), Ivan, Karen Pape, and grandchildren Sarah and Aaron Pape (Anastasia Bogner), Brendan and Diana Magee, and Charles Baril. During his long life he shared both good and bad times and a great deal of laughter with a large circle of friends, colleagues and extended family in Canada, England and Florida. In spite of failing health, he was always considerate of others and wanted to express his special thanks to Cress Josue, Noel O�Halloran, and all his home-helpers that gave so much to him and to our family. Dr. Warren McIssac, Dr. Terumi Izukawa and Dr. Russell Goldman are gratefully remembered for their care and attention. A service in celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 25 in ST. JOHN�S ANGLICAN CHURCH YORK MILLS, 19 Don Ridge Drive, Toronto. Interment to follow in the churchyard. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Temmy Latner Centre for Palliative Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M4G 1X6 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.