John Carleton (Jock) McKay Obituary

 Jock McKay passed Monday November 29, 2021. His obituary is in the Spectator and on the Smith Funeral Home website. Sadly, his daughter (me), is unable to upload it to this blog. My dad was very proud of his R&D team and their role in Stelco. He has shared numerous stories of his friends and colleagues with us over the years.

My dad passed away very peacefully with his wife Denise and children Pat, Doug, Judy and David by his side.

Raymond Lionel LaPoint 1931-2020

Raymond Lionel LaPoint Passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on May 27, 2020 in his 89th year. Survived by his wife Hedy. Lovingly remembered by his children Michelle (Bernie), Dave (Cheryl), Vince (Carrie-Lynne), his grandchildren, Daniela (Dave), Leanna (Matthew), Morgan, Brooklyn and Taylor, his great-grandchildren, Annabella, Georgia, James, Leo and Anthony. He will be missed by many other relative and friends. Ray was a 41 year employee of Stelco. He was a founding member of the Hamilton Model Engineering Club. Ray was a long time musical volunteer at St. Olga's LTC, St. Elizabeth Villa and St. Elizabeth Village. Special thanks to Juravinski staff for their care and compassion and to all other medical specialists involved in his care for the past 2 decades. Thanks to the LHN, PSW's Nurses and to caregiver Anna for their kind service. At Ray's request, cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Juravinski Cancer Centre would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Nick Daneliak 1935 -2020

With family at his side at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital on May 9 2020, in his 86th year, formerly of Ottawa. Adored husband, soul mate, of Helen (Bowen) for 64 years. Dear father of Steven (Janice Robertson), Catherine, and Wayne (Charlene O'Neil). Cherished grandfather of Helen Rose Mutassem, Bowen, Brittany Potocska (Tyler), Brooklyn Tucker (James), Kiera (Kyle Fenny), Nickolas, and Robyn. Proud great-grandfather of Braeleigh, Carter, Dylan and Hayden. Beloved brother of Peter (late Joanne), and William (Rosemary). Predeceased by parents Michael and Eva (Andrusek), sister Jean Bourne (Calvin) and brother John (Lois). Also survived by loving sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. As a chemist and engineer Nick worked at Canada Cement in Woodstock and Point Anne ON, as well as Havelock, NB and Truro, NS., before settling in Burlington/Oakville where he worked in R & D at Stelco Canada. After 25 years there he retired in 1995, but shortly after stepped in to manage a privately-owned specialty paper and office equipment company until he suffered a major stroke in 2011. Celebration of Nick's life at a later date. Donations to your local food bank, if desired.

Spectator Obit

Retirees Feb 2020

Merry Christmas from Williamsburg

Dennis McCutcheon and Rick Grigg

Rick Grigg and Derek Clay

Jack Young, Don George, Rick Grigg and John Hood

Rick Grigg, ?
?, Jim Lindsay LEW Coke Ovens Superintendent and Ian Deeks.

Japanese visitor, Rick Grigg, ? and visitor  

?,?,?, Rick Grigg,Linda Grigg,?,?,?, John Thompson
The visitors are from Kobe Steel

?, Derek Clay, Al Harris, Rick Grigg, Mas Shimizu,?

Margaret Clay, Linda Grigg, Rick Grigg and Mas Shimizu Kobe Steel.

No. 1 Conference Room

Back Row: ?, Rod Saunders,? ,Rick Grigg, Nick Danelak, ?, Derek Clay

Front Row: Chuck Murdock,?. Jock McKay, Les McLean 

Henry Paulencu and Rick Grigg

Back Row:?, John Hood, Rick Grigg
Front Row: ?,?,?, Klaus Heyer

Rick Grigg and Derek Clay

LEW Maintenance Manager, ? and Rick Grigg

Jock McKay, Derek Clay and Rick Grigg

Hello all you fellow R&D retirees,

Sending you this reminder regarding our R&D retirees breakfast this Wednesday June 5^th , 2019. Hope you can make it. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it since I must work this Wednesday.

Next breakfast: Wednesday Oct 2, 2019 (put it on you calendars)

Take care,

Rick

Projet Bessemer

Pilot Plant for strip casting At IMI, Boucherville, QC 

After retirement Jock McKay was asked if would set up a Joint Venture Company to develop a viable strip casting process. Five Canadian steel companies were involved: IPSCO, ALgoma, Dofasco, Stelco, and Sidbec-Dosco.  He accepted the offer and
Jock, as Executive director, within a few months set up the company and began the daunting development task. He chose the name Projet Bessemer. Projet means project in French and plan in English.    Henry Bessemer, as you may know, developed the first mass production process for making steel. NRC's Industrial Materials laboratory in Boucherville served as the centre for development. Jock had worked with them in the past.

Charlie Johnson Web Site

Charlie was hired in 1972.

https://www.voicefromthebush.com/about

(Charlie's books are no longer available for sale.)

Being here now...

We lived off the grid for about thirteen years and in that time had several medical emergencies, survived wild animal and nasty human attacks, learned to feed ourselves (for the most part) and have helped to change a few laws.  We've advocated for safe water, protection of beavers, helped stop illegal blasting, helped change mining law and generally shown up when required. A wise hermit told us our boundaries are "the dotted line around the property" and we lived by that boundary.

This life is not for everyone but it sure suited us. As we both get older we streamlined things; like making more permanent fencing to keep animals out of the gardens. We added a plow and an old Nissan to run it around so we hope winters will be a bit easier on us. We've given the chickens to our neighbour so we can still get our free ranged hen's eggs and we've given the bunnies away in favour of our local abattoirs meat and friends' fish catches. 

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Finally the time came to move and we have an 82 year old home in the

nearby town of Latchford, Population 400 people (in the winter) and likely double that in the summer. We are adjusting.

Reminder regarding our R&D retirees breakfast this Wednesday Oct 3rd , 2018. Hope to see you there.

Rick

Obit David Bruce George

GEORGE, David Bruce December 27, 1958 - July 9, 2018
It is with shock and the deepest sorrow that Dave's parents, Don and Barbara George, announce the untimely death of our beloved son in his 60th year - suddenly, in his home.
He will be sorely missed by his son Jason, and his grandchildren Aidan and Grazelyn, and by his dear sister Heather, and her children James and Jessica. He was predeceased by his other sister, Carol, in 2001.
Dave worked at Stelco for over 30 years, before retiring in 2005. Fishing was one of the joys of his life. He will be missed by his many friends and acquaintances.
Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends on Friday from 7 - 9 p.m. at KITCHING, STEEPE & LUDWIG FUNERAL HOME , 146 Mill St. N., Waterdown, where the Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment at a later date at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Lowville.
Donations made in memory of Dave to a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted by the family. Please sign the Tribute Wall at www.kitchingsteepeandludwig.com

Obituary for Richard "Rick" Kasperski

KASPERSKI, Richard Charles

(September 16, 1940 – June 28, 2018)

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Rick passed away at The Carpenter Hospice, Burlington. Loving husband and best friend of Frances (nee Critchley). Devoted father of Karyn and Craig.
He is survived by his brother Ray and sister Irene (Kelly). Predeceased by brothers Chester and Sam.
Rick was a longtime employee of Stelco and Stelwire and a graduate of McMaster University. He loved golf and the comradery he shared with his fellow golfers and friends at Hidden Lake Golf Club.
Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 1167 Guelph Line (one stoplight north of QEW), BURLINGTON, 905-632-3333, on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 12 noon until time of Celebration of Rick's Life at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the funeral home.

Heartfelt thanks to Dr. Young, Dr. Hodson, Dr. Hotte at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, to visiting home care nurses Kelly, Vik and Jane, and staff at The Carpenter Hospice. In Rick's memory, donations gratefully accepted to The Carpenter Hospice or Juravinski Cancer Centre. 

R&D Party

Denise McKay and George Sibakin

Peter Rhee and Jock McKay

June 6th 2018 breakfast

Right side:
George Montgomery, Murray Thompson, Barry Hong, John Hood, Rick Grigg, Lorne NewtonLeft side:
 Hugh Sprague, Klaus Heyer, Rick Minion, Don George, Henk Averink, Don Harris

Quarty Century Club inductees

May 31, 1985

Jock McKay,Tammy Thompson, Henry Paulencu,
 Rick Gregg and George Chapman

Jock was the host for event

R&D Retirees' Breakfast

Hello fellow retirees,

Just a reminder that we get together Wed June 6th, 2018 for our R&D breakfast and fellowship at 9:00 AM.

Same place: Skyway Diner

Same location: 1-645 Plains Rd E, Burlington, ON L7T 4J5

Rick Minion

Ray and Elonra

Elnora Meadowcroft May 23, 1936 – March 12, 2018

Happy days Elnora and Ray

OBIT

Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Elnora Meadowcroft passed away on March 12, 2018. She had a true love for life. After a long battle with declining health over the last few years, she succumbed to a chest infection.  Elnora was an active member of several organizations, including being the President of the University Women’s Club in Burlington, ON and on the executive of The Faculty Women’s Club in Vancouver.  Her favorite organization, however, was the Engineers’ Wives’ Association of Vancouver.  According to Elnora, they had the most fun. Elnora loved her family, loved to travel and loved her music.  She will be sorely missed. Instead of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross www.redcross.ca

Childrens' Christmas Party 1964

Top right Mike Fraser, bottom far left George Ikeda, Next to him Jock McKay, and  

above Jock, John Tudhope.