John MacRae

MacRAE, John Norman 1923 - 2007 (Ret. CBC) Peacefully in his sleep July 29 at the home of his beloved daughter Penny and her husband Paran Balakrishnan in New Delhi, India. Loved husband of Pamela (nee Lee). Proud and loving father of his son Will. He leaves his cherished grandson Alexander, nieces Sally, Susan, Beverley and Marilyn and nephew Teddy (Canada) and Sally, David and Brian (UK), cousins Arch and Dr. Alex Mackenzie and other relations and numerous good friends across the country. Predeceased by brothers Bill, Ken, Keith and sister Anne. Born in Regina, Sask., to Elsie (nee Jacques) and John J. MacRae, he graduated from the University of Saskatchewan and began his career as an announcer with CKCK, Regina before joining the CBC International Service in Montreal, followed by four years as representative at the CBC office in London, England. Returning to Canada in 1961 he moved to Ottawa where he helped to establish the enormously successful children's TV program Razzle Dazzle. He later worked on Reach for the Top and helped to set up the CBC's innovative Regional Exchange show before moving to the Northern Service. Known for his quick wit and ready quips he was above all a man of enormous heart and generosity who bore the final stages of a debilitating illness with unfailing good humour. Service at the Cathedral of the Redemption, New Delhi. Memorial Service in Ottawa, time to be announced. Donations may be made to the World Federalists.