D. Paul TACKABERRY

1962 - 2022

D. PAUL TACKABERRY LLB, LLM July 30, 1962 - July 17, 2022 With great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Tackaberry from complications of ALS. Paul leaves his wife, Sarah Giddens, and their daughter, Leah Yuanyuan Tackaberry-Giddens. Predeceased by his parents, Nina Butler and Edwin Tackaberry; Paul will be much missed by his sisters, Laurie Lipinski, Nancy Tackaberry and Lisa Carriere (Jeff). He is fondly remembered by many nephews and nieces. Paul grew up in Winnipeg and studied music at Brandon University. He earned his LLB from the University of Manitoba in 1985. He was called to the Manitoba Bar then obtained his LLM in 1987 on a scholarship to Columbia University. Paul practiced law in Toronto with several major firms in the area of intellectual property, most recently as counsel at Ridout & Maybee. He taught IP law at universities in Toronto, Montreal and Hong Kong, and served on the editorial board of the Trade Mark Reporter and the International Trademark Association. Paul was an accomplished musician, playing alto sax, clarinet and piano. On YouTube he produced multiple "Saxman Tack" videos during the lockdown to entertain friends and family. He was an avid cyclist, gifted meditator and lover of the outdoors. Paul was known for his humility, kindness, and irreverence. He had a naughty sense of humour and loved making others laugh. Paul faced the devastating impacts of ALS with calm and courage, supported by tireless, loving care from Sarah and Leah, with assistance from a wider circle including Sarah's siblings Elizabeth, Ben and David, and nephew Ted Rawson. Paul's greatest joy was being with Sarah and Leah - camping, travelling with the Connell-Hills, making music, cycling and playing games at home. He was loved, and will be missed by many. A memorial event will be held at a later date. To honour Paul's memory, donations to the Nature Conservancy of Canada would be appreciated.