In Memory of our Rotarians - January 2026

A well-known community volunteer, former teacher, Rotarian and Caribana bandleader is being mourned by family and friends.
Former high school teacher Courtney Doldron passed away in mid November. He was 75.
Doldron was a member of the Lakeshore Charitable Foundation that works with students and has twinned Toronto schools with three schools in the Philippines. He visited students at one of the schools there last February and was presented the Distinguished Service Cross at the International Assembly in Cebu.
An educator, he taught at the Toronto public and Catholic school boards for a number of years before retiring in 2009 as a Co-operative Education Facilitator.

There was no relaxation for Doldron as he gave a lot of time to charity work.

He was best-known for leading his own band of revellers for many years with Caribana, now known as the Caribbean Cultural Committee.
Doldron also received the Queen Elizabeth 11 Platinum Jubilee Medallion recently in Toronto for his years of service to the community.
He was active in the Rotary Club and was an Assistant Governor with Rotary District 7070 in Toronto.
The father of three grown daughters was a former president of the Ontario Multicultural Association, Bayview Village Association and founder of Afri-Americas Foundation.
He never lived to see a dream come true. He was booked on a 17-day cruise in December to Argentina, Antartica and Falkland Island.
“May the good Lord bless and keep me for this period of my life,” he wrote on social media.
His friend Paul Rampersaud said: .He has been a long standing friend and supporter who we have worked with for over 25+ years. Truly will be missed in the Caribbean scene and culture.” 

From the Rotary Club of Willowdale: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and fellow Rotarian, Courtney Doldron. Courtney served the Willowdale Rotary club and community with dedication, compassion, and the true spirit of Rotary. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and all who were touched by his kindness and service. May he rest in peace.

From Past District 7070 Governor Mary Lou Harrison: Fare thee well my wonderful friend Sir Courtney Doldron. You have made more impact in this earthly life than most people can imagine. I am so grateful to have spent time in your orbit as part of your Rotary International family. Thank you for your laughter, passion, hard work, radiant smile, and for speaking truth with great love. I love you and will

From the Rotary Club of St Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago:  Honorary Member, Rotary Club of St Augustine. Champion of Youth, Peace & Education: “I am, because we are.” The Rotary Club of St Augustine mourns the passing of Sir Courtney Doldron, who left us over the weekend. A true humanitarian, educator, peacebuilder, and global Rotarian, Courtney embodied Service Above Self in every aspect of his life. Our Club was blessed not only to call him a colleague from 2018, but since 14th February 2021, an Honorary Member whose guidance shaped our path in immeasurable ways. He served the world with love. He uplifted communities with purpose. He lived Rotary every day.  Rest in Peace, Sir Courtney. On behalf of the Rotary Club of St Augustine, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, his Rotary family across Districts 7030 and 7070, and the many lives he touched around the world.