Hugh Anthony Gault Kingsmill

KINGSMILL, H.A.G. (Tony) P.Eng, MC January 22, 1920 - May 19, 2010 After a wonderful 90 years of truly great living, we're sad to announce that Hugh Anthony Gault (Tony) Kingsmill passed away peacefully on May 19th, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Toronto, one of four brothers, who have predeceased him. He attended Upper Canada College, and then graduated from U of T in Chemical Engineering in 1941. After a short stint with Alcan in Arvida, Quebec, where he met the love of his life Tee, he went overseas in 1942 with the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached to the 14th Canadian Armoured Regiment (Calgary Tank Regiment). He landed in Sicily and fought through Italy and Holland. He was decorated with the Military Cross for his ingenuity in designing a bridge system (the Kingsmill Bridge) near Cassino, Italy. After returning from the war, Tony married Tee, and they settled in Montreal. Tony rejoined Alcan and spent 27 dedicated years working in many interesting positions. In 1967, work moved his family to the west coast. Tony fell in love with the ocean and mountains. For a keen sailor, skier and fisherman, BC was a perfect fit and he never looked back. Tony spent many happy years skiing in Whistler and cruising the coast with family and friends. He will be greatly missed by Tee, his beloved wife of 65 years, his two children, Judy and Michael, grandchildren Caroline, Katie, Peter and great-granddaughter, Charlotte and all of his extended family and close friends. We have all been blessed to have known Tony and our lives have been so enriched by knowing this kind and gentle man. Here's to our hero Tony! Join us for a Celebration of Tony's life at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, 3811 Point Grey Road, Friday, May 28th at 4pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Red Cross or a charity of your choice.