May 24, 2012

2010 — Gone But Not Forgotten

Last year, we lost some wonderful local residents whose contributions to T.O. were immeasurable

Starting a new year by honouring those that passed away in 2010 is a way to draw inspiration from those who gave so much as individuals to their craft and to their city.

They enriched our lives, and now it’s our turn.

Mark Dailey possessed one of the most familiar voices in the city. As news anchor and voice of Citytv, Dailey steered us through disasters of all magnitudes with a sense of caring professionalism that provided Torontonians with a much-needed rock when we came to one hard place or another.

Paul Quarrington’s gifts to the city and to the world are innumerable. Through his music and his writing, Quarrington’s stories and ideas will live on for generations to enjoy. Quarrington, who grew up in Don Mills and attended the University of Toronto, wrote revered novels Whale Music and King Leary.

Tracy Wright had an immense talent for acting, whether on the stage or screen. She didn’t demand the spotlight, instead focusing on creating stirring characters, such as her role in the film Monkey Warfare, alongside her husband Don McKellar, or her last role as a hard-core rock and roll survivor in Bruce McDonald’s Trigger.

There are scant few who are not familiar with the imposing mug of actor Maury Chaykin.

Equally at home as the lovable oddball or menacing villain, Chaykin had the ability to take over a film with his loud, commanding performances. Memorable roles include his first starring role in Whale Music as well as Nero Wolfe.An honorary Torontonian, thanks to his stint coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1992 to 1996, Pat Burns has the distinction of being responsible for some of the most successful Buds teams of the last two decades featuring players such as Doug Gilmour and Dave Andreychuck.

Other prominent Torontonians who passed away in 2010 include the incredible actress Jackie Burroughs, child star Corey Haim and musician Rob McConnell.

This article appears in the January 2011 issue of Post City Magazines

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