T. V. Claude SAUNDERS

SAUNDERS, T.V. Claude (Sandy) C.M. - In his 96th year, our dearly loved Dad has gone to join our mother, his beloved Florence. He leaves to treasure his memory, his loving children; Claude (Jean), Lois (Dick Royle), and Janice McCarthy. Predeceased by his dear grandson, Bill Royle. Beloved “Grandpaw “ of Thomas, and David (Ruth) Saunders, Lori (Alan Clark), Scott, and Paul McCarthy, and Linda Royle. Proud Great “Grandpaw” of Ryan, and Corey Royle, Andrew, and Sean Saunders, and Adam and Kristen Clark. Dearest brother in law of Lorne and Marion Papps. Brother of the late John, Amy, and Alf (Helen) Saunders. Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews. “Sandy” was a lifelong member of his beloved Leander Boat Club. He had the distinction of being Canada's oldest living Olympian, having represented Canada in the Heavy 8's Rowing Team in the Berlin Olympic Games of 1936, and again in Britain in 1948. He continued his Olympic involvement as Manager of the Canadian Rowing Team in Rome in 1960, then as Canada's first FISA official, officiating in 1964 in Tokyo, then in 1968 in Mexico. Claude had the honour of being the Chairman of the world's greatest Regatta, the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, from 1958 until 1998. He was also one of the founding members of the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association, as well as held numerous positions with the Ontario Rowing Association, Rowing Canada, and the Central Rowing Association. He was inducted into the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, in 1982, and Hamilton's Gallery of Distinction in 1993. His life's love of Rowing was greatly rewarded in 1992, when he was invested with the Order of Canada. Claude retired from Stelco as Assistant Superintendent of the Blast Furnaces after 44 years of service, was a 60 year member of Tuscan Lodge, a 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite, and belonged to the Hamilton Shrine Club, and the Oriental Band. He was a long time member of St. Mary's Anglican Church. Visitation will be held at the Anglican Church of the Nativity (formerly St. Mary's Anglican Church), 1831 King Street East, Hamilton, on Thursday, May 3 from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. Private interment, Woodland Cemetery. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the staff of Queen's Garden – Dundurn Wing, for the outstanding care given to their father over the past 2 years. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Autistic Society or Shriner's Children's Hospital would be appreciated by the family. On line condolences may be sent through www.pxdermodyfuneral.com. P.X. Dermody Funeral Homes (905) 388-4141 “You've rowed the race of life, Be proud of your achievements All rowers<$>. Let it run” 10633527