Obituary of Ian Stobart

STOBART, Ian McLeod Passed away peacefully in Toronto on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Norma for 60 years. Loving father of Nick and his wife Katharina. Proud grandfather of Johann and Oliver. Ian joined the Wrigley Company in England in 1953 and over a career of many decades worked in several European countries as well as Africa, the Middle East and Canada. He served as Managing Director of the Wrigley Company (East Africa) in Nairobi, Kenya from 1970 to 1974 and retired in 1993 as Chairman and CEO of Wrigley Canada Inc. In retirement, Ian continued his active lifestyle in pursuing his loves of sailing, golf and cycling as well as his love for classical music. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Davisville Avenue) from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16. A service will be held in the chapel at 11 o'clock on Wednesday, October 17. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation, R. Fraser Elliott Building, 5th Floor, 5S - 801, 190 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, ON, M5G 2C4 would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.