Hugh Donald Porter

THE HONOURABLE HUGH DONALD PORTER (1925 - 2011) Born in Windsor, Ontario, Hugh Donald, only son of the late James Porter and Grace (Duff), died peacefully at the Southlake Regional Health Centre on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Hugh graduated from Queen's University in Honours History (1947), graduated from Osgoode Hall (1951), practiced law in London, Ontario for 32 years principally with Poole, Bell and Porter before he was called to the bench in 1983. Hugh presided as a Provincial Court Judge, Criminal Division at College Park until his retirement from the bench in 2000. Not ready to rest on his laurels, he continued to work as a member of the Ontario Review Board for a further six years. He was well loved and respected by all who knew him. Survived by his loving wife Mary, four sons Robert of Eveanston, Cameron of Port Elgin, Douglas of Oakville and Graham of London: three step children David (McMurray), Mark (McMurray), and Carol (Lever): thirteen grandchildren, and former wife Olive Marie Porter of London. A celebration of Hugh's life will take place at the Taylor Funeral Home, 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Memorial donations will be gratefully received to the Southlake Regional Health Centre or a charity close to your heart.