We’re sad to announce the passing of Bob Nelson from Standards Division at the age of 78. His obituary with information on visitation and funeral can be found at Bob’s Obituary page.
Bob Nelson – November 21, 2024
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John Howarth 1963-2024
John Howarth passed away on August 17, 2024. John was a part of Corporate IT for over 20 years, spending many years at the Spectrum Way office. He held several roles in IT and would be recognized by many from his days doing desk-top support.
John didn’t get a chance to retire, leaving us way before his time. Information on Visitation – Thursday August 22 and Funeral – Friday August 23 is on on John’s Memorial page where you can also leave messages of condolence for his family.
Andrew Preisz – May 13, 2024
Andrew Preisz passed away on May 13, 2024. Andrew was a member of the Inspections team joining CSA in the mid-’80s.
John Kean turns 90!
On May 31, 2024, John Kean turns 90 years young!
From Newfoundland to Toronto with a few stops along the way. From Inspector to President of CSA, John has led an interesting life. We owe John a great debt. For it was John who started the Retirees Club. He continues to keep-in-touch, with, well, almost everyone!
Please join us in wishing John a healthy and happy 90th birthday by leaving a comment below.
Marjorie Wilkinson – Nov 13, 2023 (updated)
Marjorie passed away on November 13. 2023 in her 89th year. Marjorie retired many years ago, but you may remember when she was responsible for Purchasing, with her office on the main floor near the windows on Rexdale Blvd. She wasn’t far from the Accounting department, where her husband John, who passed in 2006, was working.
Please visit Marjorie’s Obituary and Tribute Wall to leave a message for her family.
Update (thanks to Dave Z.): For those interested, there will be a memorial service for Marjorie on Wednesday, March 27 at St. James Anglican Church in Caledon East, ON at 11:30am followed by a light lunch. If anyone is interested in attending in person or virtually, contact Jennie Buckler at jennie.buckler1@gmail.com.
Bolton Swiss Chalet Monthly Lunch
A group of CSA Retirees meet at the Swiss Chalet in Bolton at noon on the last Monday of each month. Gary Holloway organizes this lunch and you must check in with him to reserve your seat at the table. Please contact Gary at gbholloway@bell.net for further information and/or to be included.
Introducing Retirees’ Club President – Terri Smith
We’re pleased to announce that Terri Smith has been appointed President of the CSA Retirees’ Club.
Terri worked at CSA Rexdale from 1987 to 2010 starting as a Systems Analyst and Manager in IRG (Information Resources Group), then as part of the CGI consulting team, and later as a Manager and Director in Corporate IT.
Post retirement, Terri joined the executive committee of the Retirees’ Club in 2011. She updated the Club’s website and is the webmaster for the http://www.csaretirees.org site.
Terri replaces Brian McCran who stepped down as President in October. During Brian’s tenure he guided the Club through the challenging COVID lockdown finding new ways for members to socialize by leading monthly Zoom sessions, and introducing summer picnics. He revitalized activities post COVID and continues to plan events for the club. Brian was also instrumental in revising the Club’s guidelines and in bringing renewed structure to our committee. THANK YOU BRIAN!
The Retirees’ Club Executive Committee consists of Terri Smith, Brian McCran, Daniel Barbini (Treasurer), Mel Doig (Recording Secretary), Susan Morley, Kris Jones and Chiu Wong.
The Club executive can be reached by sending an email to csaretirees.info@gmail or by leaving a message on the “Contact Us” page.
Pat Paladino – Oct 7,2023
Pat Paladino passed away on October 7, 2023 at the age of 70. Pat was a P.Eng who first joined CSA as a student in 1976, then held many positions as he moved through the organization. He was a job holder, a director and a vice-president in both Certification and Standards Development. He worked at Rexdale, but also spent some time in the Moncton office. He even played Santa at the Children’s Christmas party. Pat left CSA in 1999, but continued his career in conformity assessment later joining SCC.
Pat’s visitation on Oct 11th and his funeral on Oct 12th will be held in Niagara Falls. Visit Pat’s obituary page for details, to see pictures posted by family, and to leave your message of condolence on his memory wall.
Noel Harriott – Aug 27,2023
Noel Harriott passed away in on August 27, 2023 in his 84th year. He retired some years ago and had worked in the Wire & Cable group. A Service of Remembrance is planned for Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 10 am at Highland Funeral Home, Scarborough, located at 3280 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough, ON. Please view Noel’s obituary and sign the guestbook with your condolences for his family.
Note: this post replaces a the previous post of September 2.
Frank Cutler – Aug 6, 2023
Frank Cutler passed away on August 6th in hospital after complications from surgery. He was a Lighting Group test specialist/certifier in the CSA Cleveland office, and a CSA Retiree. Frank worked closely with many of the CSA Toronto Lighting Group staff and will be sadly missed. There are no further details at this time.
His wife, Lila, specifically wanted to thank Frank’s many colleagues in Canada for all the years of friendship they had given him.
