London, ON - The entire Western community is saddened at the news that long-time coach, athlete, teacher, researcher, and friend Jack Fairs passed away last night at the age of 98. Fairs worked at Western for over half a century and is well known and respected for his extensive contributions in physical education and coaching,…
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SUSAN SWIFT, A LIFE WELL LIVED
1938 - 2021 Susan Swift was a wife, a mother, a Granny, a sister, a friend, a physiotherapist, an animal lover and an athlete. We lost that Susan a while ago to Alzheimer’s. On March 13, we lost the rest of Sue to cancer. She was 83. Sue leaves behind her husband Tony Swift…
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SALUTE TO ERNIE HOWARD
The Ontario Squash Hall of Fame Board of Governors is saddened by the loss of Ernest (Ernie) Howard. Early in his life, Ernie played many sports and became a world-class squash player, both nationally and internationally. He was the first ever Canadian to win the US Squash Championships in 1953. By today’s standards, Canadians win…
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THE SQUASH COMMUNITY IS SADDENED BY THE PASSING OF DONALD LEGGAT
LEGGAT, Donald Ellsworth (1929-2018) Don Leggat’s squash record is second to none in the history of Ontario squash. Affectionately known by friends and foe alike as the “silver fox”, he was a skilled and accomplished competitor. When one thinks that he won 23 Canadian Championships including the Canadian Open Hardball Championship in 1961, countless Ontario…
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