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Robert Alexander Laidlaw 1886-1976

Photo by Alan L Brown - April, 2004

Plaque Location

The Region of York
The Town of Georgina
In Roches Point, in front of a church
on the southwest corner of Turner and Raines Streets
2 blocks west of Metro Road North (Road 78)

Coordinates: N 44 16.234 W 79 30.093

Plaque Text

A prominent Ontario businessman and philanthropist, Laidlaw, who is buried here, was born in Barrie and raised and educated in Toronto. He joined his father's firm, the R. Laidlaw Lumber Company Limited following his graduation in 1908, and during a long and successful business career, served it and other important Canadian corporations. Laidlaw is best remembered, however, for his philanthropic work. He made major contributions to leading health care, educational and cultural institutions, including the Hospital for Sick Children, Upper Canada College, the University of Toronto, the National Ballet School and the National Ballet of Canada, and was revered for his generosity. In 1949, Laidlaw, a quiet, modest man despite his many accomplishments, helped establish the Laidlaw Foundation, thus ensuring the continuation of his philanthropic efforts.

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Posted December 19, 2009
Lets see. This plaque went up about twenty years ago. Dad and Kay were alive and attended. Peter Sibbald Brown di up a little brochure with a sketch by Catharine. It was a pleasant event. We repaired to Sky House thereafter for drinks and photos taken by Peter Sibbald. I enjoy going to the cemetery to visit my dad and ancestors. I am always proud of the plaque which I had a small had in having placed there rather than downtown Toronto in fron to The Hospital for Sick Kids. This is more comfortable and familiar territory. All spoke of grandan;s shyness and decency. This therefore is a good place to remember him as well as his funeral.

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