Toronto Star

FREDRIK STEFAN EATON

June 26, 1938 ̫ February 20, 2021

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Married 58 years to the love of his life, Catherine Howard (Nicky) Eaton (nee Martin). Loving father of Fredrik D'Arcy, and Flora Catherine (Rob). Devoted grandfathe­r to Signy, Robert, Fredrik, and William. He loved his family, Friends, and good humour.

Businessma­n, diplomat, philanthro­pist, author. Passionate hunter, Јsherman, conservati­onist, mariner, aviation enthusiast, and patron of the Јne arts. He lived a full and happy life.

Chairman, President, and CEO of the T. Eaton Company, Ltd. Director of the TD Bank, Baton Broadcasti­ng, Masonite, The Toronto Telegram, Abitibi, Canada Packers, Norcen, Trizec, Hollinger Inc. Chairman White Raven Capital Corp, Bill's Dollar Stores, Choctaw Maid Chicken, Tops Friendly Markets.

High Commission­er to the United Kingdom.

Chairman Toronto General Hospital, Canadian Museum of History. Chancellor, University of New Brunswick. President Art Gallery of Ontario. Director Bata Shoe Museum, Honorary Director Royal Ontario Museum, Founder and Trustee of the Catherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable Foundation.

Honorary Lieutenant 78th Fraser Highlander­s.

President Toronto Club, Restigouch­e Salmon Club. Chairman of the Canada Club, London. Member Long Point Company, GriЊth Island Club, Caledon Mountain Trout Club, Royal Yacht Squadron, New York Yacht Club, Royal Canadian Yacht Club, York Club, Lyford Cay Club, Mill Reef Club, Loxahatche­e Golf Associatio­n, Devil̯s Pulpit Golf Associatio­n, Caledon Ski Club, British Military Museum, Ontario Heritage Foundation, The 1001 ̫ A Nature Trust (World Wildlife Fund), Rare Bird Society, The Polite Society, Fellow Royal Society for the Arts.

In lieu of Љowers, Donations to the Eaton Chair of Medicine at the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine Advancemen­t, would be appreciate­d.

Condolence­s may be forwarded through www.humphreymi­les.com.

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