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Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province on Jun. 25, 2008.

BRAIDWOOD Darrell Thomas February 20, 1918 - June 23, 2008 Born Vancouver, B.C. February 20, 1918. Preparatory education, public schools, Vancouver, U.B.C. (B.A. 1940; M.A., 1941), Graduate, Osgoode Hall Law School, Toronto, Vancouver Law School (L.L.B. - York). Admitted to Bar, 1943, British Columbia. Member: Law Society of British Columbia (Life Bencher: Treasurer, Chief Officer, 1973 1974); Canadian Bar Association (member of Council, 1960 1967; Chairman, British Columbia Insurance Law Section, 1961Â¤ - 1962; National Chairman, Insurance Law Section, 1962Â¤ - 1964); National Association of College and University Attorneys. Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers. Married Barbara McGibbon of Hamilton, Ontario, in 1944. Daughter, Lynne Benson, grandchildren Kimberlee (Jamie) and David (Nora), great grandchildren, Ella and Ben. Son, Tom Braidwood (Trudy), grandchildren, Jessica and Kate. Son, Jimmy - deceased 1959. Appointed Queen's Counsel, 1964. Active in community affairs, he was President of the Alumni Association of the U.B.C. in 1948, and President of the Vancouver Board of Trade in 1962. (Honorary Life Member). His active practice was as counsel. Member of The Vancouver Club, Terminal City Club, Shaughnessy Golf & Country Club and Rotary Club (Director), travelled extensively world wide on trade missions. Retired from Sutton Braidwood law partnership, December 31, 1979. Associate Council Dec. 31, 1982. A devoted husband, father and friend, he will always be remembered for his gentle compassion, kindness and generosity. Memorial service to be held at West Point Grey United Church, 4595 West 8th Ave., Vancouver, Friday, June 27th, 2:00pm. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to charity of choice.

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Keath Fraser

June 25, 2008

Lorraine & I date our early dating days from visits to the Braidwoods' house on Newton Wynd, where Darrell played us his new Barbara Streisand LPs ("people who need people" seemed to be his favourite people), where Barbara (it seemed) was always preparing for their next cocktail party (to which invariably would be invited all Lynne's friends -- together with far more esteemed people), and where Darrell would graciously reminisce about his recent trip to Ethiopa, say, to where some of us who'd not yet flown in an airplane had earlier seen him off from the old viewing platform at tiny YVR, or whatever it was then called, his jetliner lifting dreamily into the sky. Darrell Braidwood seemed to us the very model of a father, husband, and member of the larger community. He and Barbara were always indulgent of the young and generous to the friends of their children. We will miss above all his cheerful and balmy nature.

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Joan Vander Meulen (King)

June 25, 2008

We will remember Darrell for his marvellous sense of humor, his generous and kind spirit and his great wisdom. He will be missed, but the angels in heaven will be happy to have him among them.

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