THOMAS R.M. DAVIS 1947 - 2021 Thomas Robin MacLeod 'Tam' Davis, a prominent Montreal lawyer, has passed away, aged 73, in Knowlton, Quebec. As a boy, Tam grew up in Montreal and attended Bishop's College School in Lennoxville, Quebec. Upon graduating from McGill with his B.A. in History, he went abroad to the Sorbonne in Paris, where he took a diploma in French Civilization. Choosing a career in law, he returned to McGill, where he obtained his B.CL and later, his LL.B. Principled and soft-spoken, Tam was held in high regard by his colleagues and confrères, noted as both a gentleman and a gentle man when putting his point across. Grateful for the mentoring he received as a young lawyer at Laing Weldon in Montreal, he was, in turn, a mentor to younger lawyers who worked with him as a partner at McCarthy Tétrault and later Ogilvy Renault and its successor firm, Norton Rose Fulbright. A leader in his field, his practice took him in fascinating directions over five decades, spanning real estate to business law and eventually to historic provincial energy projects. He served as a director of several organizations, including the Quebec Bar, the McCord Museum Foundation, Valleytank Inc, the Mont Echo Conservation Association and Tempo, a community newspaper in Knowlton. Whatever his occupation, large or small, he brought his heart to its pursuit. A Renaissance Man of his own style, Tam's many passions encompassed antiquity, philosophy, history, wine, food and mastery of the grill. Through sheer determination he conquered the art of Christmas turkey on the barbecue. He embraced his Scottish heritage with kilted gusto. He loved to entertain, to dance, and prided himself on setting the perfect table. He and his wife Marie Josée shared a love of the outdoors, where they enjoyed hiking, gardening, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. They travelled extensively around the world; France and Italy were favourites among their adventures. Tam skied the Canadian Ski Marathon for many years - a gruelling cross-country ski trip from Lachute to Ottawa - a tradition that he continued with his son, Alexander. Tam Davis was born in Montreal on June 30, 1947. He died on April 29, 2021. He is survived and will be missed by his wife Marie Josée Meekers, his children Alexander (Karen) and Dominique (Stephen), his niece and his nephews, his granddaughter Pyrrha as well as the mother of his son, Claudette Bellemare. He was predeceased by his sister, Susan (Jerry) and his brother, Christopher. There will be a celebration of Tam's life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, his family welcomes donations in Tam's memory to the McCord Museum Foundation or Maison Au Diapason (Bromont). Arrangements entrusted to the Désourdy Funeral Home 101 rue Jean-Besré Cowansville, QC J2K 0L3 T : 450-263-1212, www.desourdy.ca

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Published by The Globe and Mail from May 8 to May 12, 2021.

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Mark Raymond

November 20, 2021

My sincere condolences to Marie-Josée, Alexander, Dominique and family. Mr Davis was a great gentleman, always smiling and appreciated ones efforts. We worked at McCarthy Tétrault. RIP

Jay Josefo

November 6, 2021

I was saddened to see, in my latest McGill law alumni magazine, the name of Mr. Davis in the "in memoriam" column. Way back in the early to mid 1980's, when I was a McGill undergrad and then law student, I met Mr. Davis when I sold him suits while working at my part-time job in men's wear at Ogilvy's and then at Harry Rosen's new store at the Rockland centre.

Mr. Davis was always very nice; courteous and helpful to a young student. He knew I was hoping to go to law school and he encouraged me to do so. When I was in law school, tired of the grind, he encouraged me to stay the course. While helping him select suits and items to match, he took the time to explain to me what he did as a corporate lawyer (at that time, I did not know what a "closing" even was!).

While I worked in retail for about 8 years in total, I remember few of my then customers, even my then regular customers as was Mr. Davis. Yet I well remember him because he was always such a gentleman! A very kind man, considerate of others, and obviously very knowledgeable.

As we say in my religion, "may his memory be for a blessing", and let there be peace and comfort to his family and friends.

Peter Thomas Davis

July 14, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Tammy. I was trying to reconnect with him after all these years. Quel dommage.

His youngest Davis cousin, Peter

Kathleen Tansey

May 16, 2021

Dear Marie-Josee and to all of the family: Deepest condolences on the loss of dear Tom. We were students at McGill Law together
and we both had close Eastern Townships roots. He was a friend then and remained one through many years, even if we have had little contact for many years. I always know him as "Tom", not "Tam" but I liked and respected him and I was greatly saddened to learn of his death. He was a good man, a great lawyer. My thoughts are with you. Kathleen (Kay) Tansey

Andrée Dallaire

May 8, 2021

I had the privilege to work with Tam as a young lawyer at McCarthy Tétrault. He was a great mentor and a true gentleman. My sincere condoleances to the entire family.

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