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We were saddened in April this year by the loss of our colleague, true friend, and former Board member Bob Nurse.
Bob had a great interest in Canadian history, and it was his strong feelings for the preservation of historic sites and buildings that brought him to the Friends of Fort York. His involvement began as a member of what was then called the Membership and Fundraising Committee, under the Chairmanship of the late John Barclay. Bob successfully raised a substantial sum which enabled the early launching of the ‘Soldiers’ Trade’ exhibit.
He was invited to join the Board of the Friends, where his wise counsel coupled with a quiet but jovial sense of humour contributed greatly to Board deliberations.
Bob was a regular attendee with his lovely wife Margaret at our Georgian Mess Dinners, and it was a pleasure to share with him his joy of those occasions.
His death notice in the newspapers invited gifts to the Friends of Fort York to be made in his memory. To date $3000 has been received. It is earmarked for highly-visible improvements to the vestibule and main reception room in the Blue Barracks.
Truly, he will be missed.
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