Clarence MACKIE

MACKIE, Clarence (Baz) - Suddenly at Southlake Regional Hospital on August 2, 2015 at the age of 83. Predeceased by his beloved and best friend Marilynn. Lovingly remembered by his children Douglas, Jo-Anne Love (Rod) and Stephen, as well as his grandchildren Jayne, David and Kevin. Baz was born in Weston, Ontario and attended Weston Collegiate and Vocational School. Next he attended the University of Toronto and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Physical and Health Education. Following university, Baz spent 32 years in Secondary Schools with the North York Board of Education including Principalship at three schools. When he retired in 1989, he spent ten years delivering a peer based drug workshop for 'Parents Against Drugs' in secondary schools around the Province. At university, Baz played football for three years, followed by three years with the Toronto Argonauts. Baz was very proud of being selected to the All-Century Team at the University of Toronto. As well he was recently inducted into the University of Toronto Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 1954 Yates Cup champions. Baz grew up in a musical family. He sang and played guitar and piano, as well as church choirs, he sang with the Queensmen of Toronto Male Chorus for 43 years. According to Baz's wishes, a private family burial will take place at St. James United Church Cemetery. A Celebration of Baz's life will take place on Monday, August 10th at noon, with visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. at St. James United Church, 2230 Victoria Street, Stroud, L9S 1K5, followed by a reception at St. Paul's Anglican Church, 54 St. Paul's Crescent, Barrie L9J 0E2. In lieu of flowers, it is the family's wishes that donations be made to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie or to the charity of your choice. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.innisfilfuneralhome.ca When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.