Obituary of Lawrence George Greenwood

GREENWOOD, Lawrence George L.L.D. 1921-2006 It is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Larry Greenwood on September 21st, 2006. He was the son of the late George Tuckfield and Mildred Greenwood and husband of the late and much loved Margaret Greenwood. He is survived by his sisters, Thelma Galbraite, Muriel Golab (Tony), and June Slight (Don) and their extended families. He was a devoted and most loving friend to Monique Evis and her son Alexander. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and especially by "The Yoga Group�. He was decorated while serving with the RCAF in North Africa and Europe (1942-1945). A banker by profession, Larry�s career with The Canadian Bank of Commerce began in 1938. It culminated with the Presidency (1968-1971) and Vice-Chairmanship (1971-1976) of the newly formed Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He retired from active service with the bank in 1981 and subsequently served on numerous corporate boards including: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Swiss Re Management Limited; President, Swissre Holdings (Canada) Ltd.; The Imperial Life Assurance Company of Canada; Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club; North America Reinsurance Company; Swissre Corporation; Edifice Dorchester Commerce; Eaton Life Assurance Company; Federal Pioneer Limited; Liberty Mutual Insurance Company of Canada; Queen�s University; The Toronto Hospital for Sick Children; and HOOP. He was the recipient of Her Majesty�s Jubilee Medal and the Distinguished Service Award, Queen�s University and also held an Hon. L.L.D. from Queen�s University. A memorial service will be held at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), on Wednesday, October 11th at 11 o�clock, with a reception to follow in the Bayview and Leaside Rooms. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children Foundation, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8 or Queen�s University, Advancement Business Office, Office of Advancement, Queen�s University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 would be appreciated.