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J. Thomas MacQuarrie Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 24 to Nov. 28, 2023.

J. Thomas MacQuarrie (Tom) was born July 18, 1937 and died in Halifax on November 17, 2023. He was the son of the Honourable Josiah and Mattie (Atkinson) MacQuarrie. He grew up and was educated in Halifax. Tom practiced law for over fifty years with Stewart MacKeen & Covert, now Stewart McKelvey. Tom was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Lorna Beecher and Irma Teichert. Tom is survived by his children, Scott, Anne Gordon (David), Lynne, Jan Waldschutz (Colin) and their children Neil and Andrew Waldschutz, his wife Maryl and their children, Josiah (Charlotte) and their children Eva and Henry MacQuarrie, Robert (Ana). He is also survived by nieces Karen, Terrie Beecher, Barbara, Melita and Gillian Teichert, and many MacQuarrie cousins. As per Tom's request, there will be no visitation or service. Tom will be remembered next summer at a family gathering at his beloved Point Forty Four. Tom has earned a well-deserved rest. He was well-loved.

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November 27, 2023

Cathryn Tracy posted to the memorial.

November 27, 2023

Kathleen O'Reilly posted to the memorial.

November 24, 2023

Mick Ryan posted to the memorial.

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Cathryn Tracy

November 27, 2023

I had the immense pleasure of meeting Tom in 1988 when I joined the Firm in a support staff role. Tom and I shared the same passion for 'taking extreme care' of our clients (internal & external) and working consistently at 110%.
I was then very blessed, not too long after, to meet Maryl. She lit up a room with her genuine smile and shared the same kindness and generosity as Tom. I always enjoyed seeing Maryl step off the elevator as I was always met with her sweet smile and a great chat.
I will always feel gratitude to have met and worked with Tom and, in turn, having met Maryl.
To Tom's family, friends and colleagues, keep remembered love on which to lean.
To Tom, thanks for the memories .
Warmly,
Cathryn Tracy

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Kathleen O'Reilly

November 27, 2023

I had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years. If you were fortunate (like myself) to work directly with him, you learned that he wanted things a certain way. Tom challenged you to be your best self. RIP Tom. Kathleen

Mick Ryan

November 24, 2023

Tom was a very dear and treasured friend, role model and mentor. He was extremely kind, considerate and giving; a wonderful human being. As a lawyer he was passionate about his profession and demanded the highest level of competence from all who worked with him. His relentless protection of his clients was at a level which far surpassed most in the practice of law. He had an abundance of confidence combined with an admirable sense of ethics and devotion in every thing he did.
He loved all his children and would share endless stories of their endeavours and adventures. One just had to walk in his office and look at all the family pictures to get a full appreciation of his immense pride in their successes.
Maryl, Tom was so in love with you and rightly so. You were his guiding light and stood beside him while he went through his hospital journey as well as all other aspects of life.
I honestly believe the mould was broken when Tom entered this world.
I am proud to have been his friend and will miss our many talks while he resided in his last residence. The mark he has left on so many has been indelible.
Rest in peace, partner.
Mick Ryan

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