Howard Arthur HOAG

HOAG, Howard Arthur
Died Sunday, June 15, 2003, at home in Toronto, surrounded by friends. Howard will be greatly missed by his beloved bride Louise Rich and her daughter Odette Hutchings, as well as by his innumerable friends and his family, in particular his sister Sharon. Howard loved life. His humour, wit, intelligence and broad smile charmed everyone he met. Diagnosed with liver cancer in December, Howard lived the last six months with incredible courage, determination and optimism. The devotion and concern of his wide group of friends, including those from the Toronto Racquet Club and the Toronto Scottish Rugby Club has been remarkable. The annual Robbie Burns Supper will not be the same without him. Many thanks to Dr. Siu at Princess Margaret, Drs Singh, Hussein, Steinberg, Rosa Berg and the Palliative Care Team at Mt Sinai and Trinity Hospice. Special thanks to Howard's friend Fred Reid- Wilkinson for being there. A service to celebrate Howard's life will be held 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 21, East Common Room, Hart House, University of Toronto, with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Howard's name to Trinity Home Hospice, Suite 1102 - 25 King St. West, Toronto M5L 1G7.