It is always with great sadness when we loose members of our District 7070 Rotary family. Everyone in District 7070 wants to expresses their deepest sympathies to our extended Rotary family. Please send your notices to Newsletter Editor Dave Andrews at dave.f.andrews99@gmail.com .....
DON EDWARDS - ROTARY CLUB OF ETOBICOKE
On September 17, 2025 at the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke, President Lynda Ryder asked Andy Chiodo and Ralph Chiodo to come to the podium to toast our longtime member, Past President, and Club Treasurer for many years, Don Edwards. Andy was asked to give the following tribute to Don: Don Edwards was a member of the Rotary Club of Etobicoke from 1969; past president 1988/89, in fact was the president when RI threatened to pull our charter for allowing Women into Rotary. He was a Paul Harris Fellow, and an ardent supporter and believer in our Rotary Foundation. Don was our Treasurer for many years for both our club and the Toronto Ribfest. He was a dedicated volunteer and he generously gave his time and efforts and energy for many decades. As mentioned above, Don was the first Rotary president in Canada to welcome women into a Rotary Club, and mentored Lynda Ryder as the first Canadian Woman President of a Rotary Club. Don was a special friend to the Chiodo's and both Don & Ralph championed our very successful Toronto Ribfest, which is still going strong today undwe the leadership of Gerard Lue. Don had a lifelong passion for horse racing, as sport he followed with great enthusiasm throughout his life. Don was a man of tremendous work ethic, and his devotion to his family was unwavering. His constant support, strength of character, and quiet integrity made him a wonderful example for all to follow. Ralph asked everyone to raise a glass for fellow Rotarian, Donald William Edwards who peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.
DR. MYLES FISHER - ROTARY CLUB OF OSHAWA-PARKWOOD
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Myles who left us peacefully surrounded by his family on August 28, 2025, at the age of 82.
Loving husband of Jill for 54 years. Beloved father of Joanne (Chris) and Simon (Shannon). Adored grandfather of Jacia, Kira, Colby, and Blake.
Myles will be missed by many extended family and friends both in Canada and the U.K. He will be forever remembered for putting his family first, for his dry sense of humor, for his love of boating and golfing, for the caring of many patients as a physician and as a proud member of the Rotary Club of Oshawa-Parkwood..
A celebration of Myles life was held at Thornton Cemetery and Funeral Centre, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa on Saturday September 20, 2025.