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Horace KREVER Obituary
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for Horace KREVER
11 Entries
George Adams
August 4, 2023
Please accept our sincere condolences. Horace Krever was a role model, hero and kind person for countless Canadians. George and Mara Adams.
Guy Wainwright
May 8, 2023
Justice Krever taught me evidence and civil procedure at UWO in the class of 74. He knew all areas of the law and knew the role of a lawyer in the profession. He taught me that I was to be an advocate and not confuse it with being a social worker or a judge. His view was that the great traditional role of an advocate was to stand between the power of the state and one of its citizens which was most at play in the criminal law. That advice shaped how I practice law, and I pass the same message on to my two sons who now practice. Thank you Justice Krever.
Michael A. Levine
May 8, 2023
Horace was both my law professor and mentor when I chaired the Hart House Debates Committee at the University of Toronto. When Premier Jean Lesage of Quebec was a guest, Horace was lobbying to have Bora Laskin appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada but feared Lesage might veto him because of his stand on strong federal powers. We organized a dinner before the debate attended by Lesage, Laskin and Krever. Horace instructed me to sit between Laskin and Lesage - if the powers issue ever came up, my simple job was to change the subject. It obviously worked. Horace was not only brilliant and humourous but also a great strategist. I learned a great deal from him
Arthur Gans
May 4, 2023
I first met `Professor´ Krever in `74 when he co-chaired with `Mr´ Samuel Grange a committee to rework the then mind-numbing bar admission course, prior to either of their appointments to the High Court, en route to the Court of Appeal. I was but a newly minted lawyer who had the temerity to challenge the status quo, a characteristic about which Justice Krever sometimes reminded me as we crossed multiple lanes of traffic in the Avenue Rd. and St Clair Avenue intersection, where we both found ourselves living close to 50 years later. This once towering figure was by then stooped over, but still able to recall to mind the healthy debates from decades before, and some of my too infrequent appearances before him along the way, thereafter. Always the gentleman and clearly the scholar. May his memory be forever a blessing.
Hon. Art Gans
Vibert Lampkin
May 4, 2023
I was very saddened when I read of the death of Horace Krever. I first met Horace in late 1980 at a Meeting of The Osgoode Society. I carried on a general practice and had never appeared before him but we met from time to time and I discovered that we were both admirers of Lord Denning, Master of the Rolls. When I was appointed to the Provincial Bench in September 1982 I ran into Horace at Nathan Phillips Square and told him of my appointment. I expressed my concern that I was assigned to the Criminal Court and had hope to go the the Family Court because I had done so much more Family Law than Criminal Law. He said: Don't worry about it. All you need is a good legal mind". In March 1986, I loaned Horace Denning's book 'The Family Story'. It was the only one of Denning's books that he did not have in his library. When he returned the book he wrote to me a two page letter thanking me and expressing his views. I spent two days with Lord Denning at his home in Whitchurch, Hampshire: August 3, 1990, and July 1, 1996. Late in 1996 Horace had chambers at College & Bay Streets where he was conducting business into the blood scandal of the 1980s. I was a member of the Ontario Law Reform Commission at 720 Bay Street, literally across the street from Horace's chambers. One midday I took my album of photographs of my two visits to show Horace. As he saw the photographs of my second visit, he was shocked. He said: "You visited Denning in jeans?". I said: "Sure. When I visited him in 1990, I wore a suit and tie and I discarded my jacket and tie before lunch because he and Lady Denning were very casually dressed and two Welsh Magistrates who visited in the late afternoon for tea were very casually dressed - no tie, no jacket, shirt out of their pants. I wore a blazer with my jeans. Denning's home in Hampshire was in the village of Whitchurch - not at all formal. Horace understood. The last time I saw Horace was at the Annual General Meeting of the Osgoode Society in the fall of 2019. We were both long since retired and age had taken its toll on both of us. I shall always remember his advice not to worry about going on the criminal bench and will keep in my treasures his letter of March 31, 1986.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Requiescat in pace.
Vibert Lampkin
The Honourable Robert A. Blair
May 3, 2023
I'm very saddened. My condolences to the family.
Horace -- then Professor -- Krever was a pivotal influence in my professional career and a wonderful and caring person. His legion of students are truly indebted to him, as are the citizens of Ontario and Canada for his contributions as a lawyer and Justice.
Nestor Prisco
May 3, 2023
I met Horace on his appointment to the Supreme Court of Ontario when he was on circuit. I was part of a court registrars´ committee that worked in association with Horace and the Morden Rules of Civil Procedure Committee in the early 80s. We kept in touch from that time into his retirement. An especially knowledgeable and interesting man, he was often called upon to resolve matters in big moments. That record speaks for itself. A solid and dedicated presence in any forum. It was an enlightening experience to be in his company.
When I visited Toronto, I looked forward to regular Saturday luncheons with Horace and friends. I came away learning more after spending time with him. While succinct in conversation, he exuded wisdom, quiet personal charm, and warmth.
Sincere sympathy to the Family.
Nestor Prisco
North Bay ON.
Nathalie Des Rosiers
May 3, 2023
My deepest condolences to the family. I met Justice Krever when he came to speak at Western when I was a young professor starting out my career.
Thorough, informed, thoughtful, inquisitive, that was Justice Krever. He made an enormous contribution to Canadian law. We all have benefited from his great service.
Karen and Bobby Weiler
May 3, 2023
Dear Betty
My husband Bobby are saddened to learn of Horace´s passing. I had the pleasure of sitting with Horace from 1992 until he retired from the Court of Appeal in 1999. He was a wonderful colleague and I learned a great deal from him. He had a profound knowledge of the law, was always interested in a younger colleague´s point of view, and loved a good chuckle. There is no doubt that his many great contributions to the administration of justice will always be remembered.
Karen Weiler C.M.,O.Ont.
Kat Lanteigne
May 2, 2023
On behalf of our cofounders and the many tainted blood survivors we have worked with across Canada, I would like to extend our deepest condolences. Justice Krever made an indelible mark on this country. His dignity, grace, discernment and dedication to truth and justice is almost unmatched. I personally was the beneficiary of so much encouragement directly from Justice Krever as our organization was founded on the principles and ethics he lay ground for the blood system we have today. I wish you and your family solace. The kindness that was extended from him to me, was a light when advocacy became overwhelming and I am eternally grateful. His contributions to Canada and health justice will always be held in the highest regard. Sincere Regards, Kat Lanteigne - BloodWatch.org
Isaac Peck
May 2, 2023
Dear Krever Family
Justice Krever was a Professor of mine at Western Law School in the early 1970's. I'll never forget sitting in the class when he taught me Criminal Law and Evidence. Everyday, when I went home and attended Professor Krever's class, I would tell my wife that he made my day-the most incredible Professor, I'd ever had. What stays in my memory was in second year, in Evidence class, the topic of Justice came up. The discussion was around what the meaning of Justice is. He had a simple explanation-"Justice is what is proven in the courtroom". I will never forget those words. When he was appointed to head the Aids/HIV enquiry, my thoughts were that he is definitely the person for this. He was idolized at law school, not only by me, but by so many of my colleagues. He certainly had the ability to be Chief Justice of Canada. I had the good fortune, about 5 years ago, on the Yonge St. subway, of running in to him. I recognized him from a distance, I thought for a moment and then I approached him. I asked if he was Justice Krever and told him that I was a student of his at Western. He was so excited, asked my name and thanked me so much for saying hello. He got off at Bloor St There are so many wonderful things I could say about this incredible human being. May his memory be a blessing.
Isaac
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