J. Ross LEMESURIER

LEMESURIER, J. Ross, M.C., M.B.A., L.L.B.
Ross passed away suddenly on May 4, 2000 at his home in Toronto, at the age of 76. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth, his daughters, Lesley Alboini (Vic Alboini) and Lynn Day (Allan Day), his sons, Stuart (Judy Grout) and Jim (Jeannie Johnson) and his ten grandchildren, Eryn, Lauren, Havilland, Stephen, Michelle, Cameron, James, Roger, Alanna and Carey. He is also survived by his sister, Mary Faulkner. Ross was born and raised in Montreal. He attended Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario. In March 1943, he enlisted in the Canadian Army and, at the age of 20, became a Commissioned Lieutenant with the Royal Canadian Artillery. Under the Canloan Programme he volunteered to join the British Army. During 1944 and 1945 he served with the British Army in northwest Europe as a Scout Platoon Commander in the 5th Battalion of the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. Ross was seriously wounded and, after the war, was awarded the Military Cross. After the war Ross pursued his education. He received his B.A. from McGill University in 1947, his law degree from Osgoode Hall in 1950 and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School in 1952. Ross met Elizabeth at Harvard. In 1952 they married, moved to Toronto, and Ross joined the corporate finance department of Dominion Securities. This was the beginning of a brilliant and distinguished corporate finance career that spanned three decades. In 1964 Ross left Dominion Securities and joined Wood Gundy. Ross was the head of Wood Gundy's corporate finance department for 12 years and eventually held the position of Vice Chairman. Ross's competence, thoroughness, professionalism and integrity influenced his colleagues and many others in the industry. Since his retirement in 1983, Ross remained active. He worked tirelessly for several committees at Sunnybrook Health Science Centre, and recently, he served as Chairman of the Veterans Advisory Committee. Ross maintained a close association with Trinity College School and became a Life Governor. Ross will be remembered for his great energy and drive, his sharp intellect, his professionalism and integrity, his keen and quick sense of humour, his love of life, and the love and generosity he gave to us. To many he was a trusted and wise counsel and friend. He will be sorely missed. A Memorial Service will be held next Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m., at St. Clement's Church, 59 Briar Hill, Toronto. If desired, donations may be made in the memory of Ross LeMesurier to Trinity College School, Port Hope or The Sunnybrook Foundation, Toronto.