MURRAY H. CHUSID BA, LLB, QC

MURRAY H. CHUSID, BA, LLB, QC "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light." Murray Chusid lived his life and faced his death with courage, strength, wisdom and determination. He was born in Toronto in 1929 to Pearl and Joseph Chusid, Jewish-Russian immigrants who valued education. He had other talents - soloist at synagogue, silver medalist at the Kiwanis Musical Festival, radio singer. When his voice changed he became the star in the Harbord Collegiate Gilbert and Sullivan operettas - adding his own sense of humour. At University of Toronto, he acted in the Hart House dramas, at Osgoode Hall he won the Gavel for debating. Always interested in politics, he was elected councillor, then Alderman for North York and the Metro Council. After retirement from politics he represented clients in land use law and many buildings in Toronto benefitted from his advice. He sat on many committees and was founding President of the Toronto Centre for the Arts. But the joy of his life was his family. He held them close and passed on his values. Nita, his wife of 62 years, his children Deborah and Frank Fisher, Robert and Bonnie Chusid, Elliott Chusid and Wendy Freeman. His grandchildren Benjamin and Aly Fisher, Hayley and Jeff Rochwerg, Sasha Fisher and Joshua Fisher, Jamie, Corey, Candice, Joseph and Annie and great-grandson Jakob Fisher. The fondest memories were with his family at the lake Simcoe Cottage, trips to Florida and cruising the oceans. We are thankful for the wonderful care he received at Princess Margaret Hospital from Dr. Monika Krzyzanowska and the doctors and staff and the Sunnybrook Hospital ICU, the Bridgepoint Health Centre and the CCAC nurses and doctors. He will be greatly missed. Funeral Services Benjamins Memorial Chapel, Thursday, August 18th, 11:30 a.m. Shiva 38 Montressor Dr. Memorial donations may be made to the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, 416-946-6560.