Harold MARGLES

Harold Margles died peacefully on May 14th, embraced by his family. He lived his life with abundant gratitude, a strong moral compass, and punny humour. He shared his friendliness with everyone he encountered. He was a life-long learner of Judaism, intellectually engaged and spiritually seeking. He was generous with his resources and time, including delivering Meals on Wheels, serving on various committees at Beth Tzedec Congregation and volunteering as hospice visitor through Circle of Care. He was an avid traveller, a food and wine-aficionado, a theatre-lover, and an expert hand-holder. Born in Cobourg, ON May 30, 1934 to Maurice and Mary Margles, older brother of Ruth Elaine. He graduated from the University of Toronto Law School (Bachelor of Laws, 1958) and Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Master of Laws, 1977). He was a senior partner at Stitt, Baker & McKenzie, specializing in Arbitration and Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation. Loving husband of Ruth Ann, father and father- in-law of Stephen and Elisha, Miriam, Sarah and Hartley. Loving brother of Ruth Elaine (and brother-in-law to the late Joe Axler). Brother- in-law of Arnie and Kathy Kaplan. Proud Zayda of Josh, Adam, Jeremy, Ohaliav, and Zusha. Memorial donations may be made to Baycrest Hospital Foundation, 416-785-2875, www.baycrestfoundation.org