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Obituary: The Honourable William P. McKeown, Q.C., Class of 1950
The Honourable William P. McKeown, Q.C., Selwyn House Class of 1950, passed away suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at the age of 80. Bill will be deeply missed by his wife of 51 years, Betty, his children Bill (Kelsey), Shelagh (Dave), Paul (Kelly) and Kelly Anne and his grandchildren Cade, Heath, Logan, Caitlin, George, Caroline, William, Grace, Finlay and Adelaide and his many lifelong friends whom he treasured.
Bill was born March 10, 1936 to William and Doris McKeown in Quebec City and was raised in Montreal. He attended McGill University and University of Toronto Law School. Upon graduating from law school, Bill began an esteemed legal career that took him to Canadian General Electric, before co-founding the law firm of Stephens, French and McKeown. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1987. After honourably serving for six years he was appointed to the Federal Court of Canada and named Chairman of the Canadian Competition Tribunal, where he remained for nine years.
Bill's passion for the law was surpassed only by his great love for his wife, family, Notre Dame Football and his beloved Boston terriers. Many of his favourite moments were spent with family and friends in St. Andrew's by the Sea, Stowe, Vermont and Florida.
A visitation was held on Friday, November 11, the Funeral Mass on November 12, both in Toronto
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Silent Voice Canada. Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca
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Bill was born March 10, 1936 to William and Doris McKeown in Quebec City and was raised in Montreal. He attended McGill University and University of Toronto Law School. Upon graduating from law school, Bill began an esteemed legal career that took him to Canadian General Electric, before co-founding the law firm of Stephens, French and McKeown. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario in 1987. After honourably serving for six years he was appointed to the Federal Court of Canada and named Chairman of the Canadian Competition Tribunal, where he remained for nine years.
Bill's passion for the law was surpassed only by his great love for his wife, family, Notre Dame Football and his beloved Boston terriers. Many of his favourite moments were spent with family and friends in St. Andrew's by the Sea, Stowe, Vermont and Florida.
A visitation was held on Friday, November 11, the Funeral Mass on November 12, both in Toronto
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Silent Voice Canada. Condolences may be made at www.rskane.ca
