1920-2016
Peacefully on October 30, 2016 at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre.
Beloved husband of Jocelyn Davis. Predeceased by his first wife, Martha Gillies and by his parents Judge Ernest Franklin Lazier and Muriel Simpson and by his brothers Harold (long time law partner), John and Stephen. Also predeceased by his dear son Colin Gillies Lazier (Barbara). Loving father of Douglas (Mary Ellen), Dr. Sarah Keating (Tom), and Thomas (Catherine). Loving Poppa to Amy Schaefer, Kate Lazier, Colin L. Lazier, William Lazier, Sharon Sharpe, Judith Lazier, Rosemary Lazier, Geoffrey Keating, Leslie Keating, Douglas Lazier, and Robert Lazier. Loved by nine great grandchildren. Cherished stepfather to Julie McMeekin (Keith) and Deborah Merritt (Tom).
Retired Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario. Graduate of Hillfield School Hamilton, Upper Canada College, and the University of Toronto, Trinity College. Enlisted in the RCAF and served overseas as a bomber pilot with RAF Squadron 107 during WW II. Attended Osgoode Hall and was called to the Ontario Bar in 1948 and appointed to the bench in 1972. Served on numerous charitable boards in Hamilton. Long time member of the Hamilton Golf and Country Club (1933).
Heartfelt thanks to Joan Returco and staff at Sunnybrook Veterans Centre K3E.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society Canada would be appreciated by the family.
Cremation and a private family funeral service have taken place. There will be a celebration of Colin's life on Saturday November 5, 2016 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at The Hamilton Club 6 Main Street East, Hamilton.
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