Wallace, Michael Sydney

Michael Sydney Wallace - March 21, 1927 - June 12, 2007

Michael Sydney Wallace was born in Montreal in 1927, the son of Mary(Williams) and Jack Wallace of Westmount, PQ. Michael was the youngest brother of Nan (m. Bob Leggat) and Jack (m. Mary Hawkings).
Michael’s great love for Tadoussac remained with him his whole life; spending every summer and holiday with his loving family, extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles and close friends. He had wonderful memories of learning to sail, chasing whales, fishing, boating, playing golf and tennis. It remained a special place in his heart even when he was away.
Growing up in Montreal, Michael spent his early years in boarding school at Bishop’s College School. He was so proud of his grandfather, Bishop Lennox Williams and his great grandfather Bishop James Williams who had a founding role in the school. The education and experience there had a lasting effect on Michael. After graduation Michael spent extra years as the ski instructor to continue his experience as a committed alumni. He excelled in all sports, playing anywhere he could. Being on the National Squash team was a proud achievement as was winning awards in tennis, rugby and hockey. His deep love of hockey carried his devotion for the Montreal Habs throughout his professional commitment to the Winnipeg Jets working with Bobby Hull and the management team of the WHA.
Enjoying all aspects of the world of accounting throughout his career as a Chartered Accountant, Michael was also proud of his role as Chairman of the Board at St. John’s Ravenscourt in Winnipeg, Manitoba where all his children attended. His commitment to the Winnipeg Art Gallery and the WHA will also be remembered.
Michael met Josephine Dill in 1953 and they were married a year later. Together they raised four wonderful children; Christopher (m. Katie Thompson), Derek (m. MaryAnn Lee), Sarah (m. Paul Hambleton) and Alistair (m. Corinne Schuster). They raised their family in Montreal, then Toronto and Winnipeg, ending finally in Toronto again. Michael was a wonderful husband, caring father and delighted grandfather of nine grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He passed at the early age of 80 to cancer in 2007, surrounded by close family. He and Josie spent 53 beautiful years together. Michael’s love of life, never-ending support, love and encouragement, along with his great sense of humour will be with us always.

Sarah Wallace