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Person · 1908 - 1992

Aubrey Wilton Baillie was born in 1908 and was the eldest son to Sir Frank and Lady Edith Baillie. He attended Appleby College, graduating in 1927. He was the first of the Baillie family to attend Appleby. After Appleby College, he went to the Royal Military College in Kingston. In 1933 he married Mary Finlayson, and the couple had two children, Frank '57 and Phyllis.

He was appointed to the Appleby College Board of Governors in October 1938, and served as Chairman of the Board from 1966 to 1973, before being elected Honourary Chairman in 1976, a position he would hold until his death.

In 1969, he gave the first of many substantial endowment gifts to the Appleby College Foundation, and was also the donor of the Aubrey W. Baillie Scholarships.

He died on July 4, 1992.

Gundy, Charles
Person · 1905 - 1978

Charles Lake Gundy, an Old Boy and for thirteen years the Chairman of Appleby's Board of Governors, died on September 15, 1978, in Toronto, at age 73. Mr. Gundy entered Appleby in 1913, and graduated with his Senior Matriculation in 1923. A very active member of the School , he was a platoon commander in the Cadet Corps, a vice-president of the Radio Club, and a member of the Dramatic Society, where his laurels were associated mainly with maiden-lady parts. In athletics, he won his Colours in football , was a member of the Senior Gymnastics Team , a half-mile and mile specialist in track , and a tennis player. After leaving Appleby, Mr. Gundy attended the University of Toronto. and joined his father's firm, Wood Gundy Ltd., in 1926. By 1939 he was the firm's sales manager; he was named President in 1948, and assumed the
Chairmanship in 1967. In addition to being a leading Canadian financier with directorships in many national corporations , he was also noted as a philanthropist. A member and former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children , he was also involved with the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Health Sciences and the Ontario Association for Retarded Children. In 1969, the University of Toronto conferred upon him the degree Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) for sponsoring a study of the condition of medical research in Canada and its needs for continued development. Three of Mr. Gundy's sons also attended Appleby: Jamie ('58-'65), Michael ('60-'66), and Charles ('62-'65). Source: February 1979 Appleby College Quarterly

Charles Gundy was elected to the Appleby College Board of Governors on Oct. 28, 1938. He became the Chairman of the Board of Governors on February 11, 1953 and remained in that position until his resignation on June 13, 1966. On October 27, 1971, Grundy resigned from the Board of Governors, and was appointed a Life Member of the Board of Governors until his death in 1978.

Kalina, Dale
Person · 2003

Dale Kalina graduated Appleby College in 2003. He was the Arts Prefect, Head Chorister of the Appleby College Chapel Choir and part of the Chapel Choir Executive, part of Peer Counselling, and participated in the school play.

Follows, Mark C.
Person · 1978 - 1986

Mark C. Follows attended Appleby College from 1978 to 1986 when he graduated.

Lu, Jackie
Person

Jackie was one of the first female students at Appleby College in September 1991.

Follows, Peter C.
Person · 1976 - 1989

Peter C. Follows attended Appleby From 1976 to 1980, but is considered part of the graduating class of 1982. While at Appleby he played on the soccer, hockey and rugby teams. In June 1980 he was awarded a Special Prize for Art, and also the IZOD Memorial Speaking Prize.
Outside of Appleby, he graduated from Harvard University in 1986.

Richardson, J.E. "Kap"
Person · Sept. 1955 - June 1957

J.E. "Kap" Richardson attended Appleby College from September 1955 to June 1957, when he graduated. He was originally from Kapuskasing, Ontario, which is probably why his nickname was 'Kap'.

MacLean, Andrew D.
Person · Nov. 20, 1896 - January 22, 1971

Andrew D. MacLean was born on November 20, 1896 to Hugh C. MacLean and his wife. His father, Hugh, was the owner of Hugh C. MacLean Publications Ltd. Andrew was an original student and attended Appleby School from Sept. 1911 to March 1914. In December 1916, Andrew enlisted for commission in the Navy during World War 1. He married in 1925 to Frances Armstrong and had two children, Hugh and Jain. He died in Nassau, Bahamas on January 22, 1971.

MacKay, Campbell
Person · 1945 - 2006

Campbell Mackay was born on October 31, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland. He began teaching at Appleby College in 1985 as the Head of the English Department. In 1990 he accepted the position of Assistant Headmaster of Academics. in early 2000, he was appointed the first Appleby College Associate Headmaster, being responsible for all discipline matters, supervision of the School Directors, Housemaster and Director of Residential Life. He also oversaw the evaluation, recruitment, training and assignment of all faculty members. He would go on to become the Assistant Head of Academics. He retired in 2005 and passed away on August 15, 2006.

James, Miss
Person · 1926 - 1952

Rose E. James joined the staff of Appleby College in 1926 as dietitian and matron of Colley House. She would become Head Matron for the school. For many years there was a tribal shield award named in her honour. She retired in 1952 and passed away in 1966. Hilda Chattaway donated a stained-glass window in the chapel in honour of her and Mona Niblett.

Gibson, David
Person · 1972 - 1977

David Gibson attended Appleby College from 1972 to 1977. He was an active member of the Argus yearbook team, being the main photographer during his time at Appleby. He was also a Prefect in Powell's House in 1976-1977.

Mather, Paul
Person · 1968 - 1970

Paul Mather attended Appleby College for Grades 12 and 13, starting in September 1968 and graduating in June 1970. During his time at Appleby, he was a member of the cross-country running group (known as the Harriers), played on the 2nd basketball and the track team, was president of the Photography for the Argus and the quarter-master Sergeant in the Cadets. Paul was also associated with Powell's House.

Person · 1934 - 2005

David 'Digger' Smith '53 was an Alumni (Class of 1953) and Faculty member from 1957 to 1998.

• Entered Appleby 1944 in grade 4; graduated from grade 13, 1953
• Prefect in Powell's 1952-53; quarterback of 1st football 1951, 1952 (captain); 1st hockey 1951, 1952,
1953; 1st XI Cricket 1950, 1951, 1952; badminton 1951; Sr. Gymnastics team 1951, 1952, 1953; Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps, 1953; won the Williams Prize, 1950
• Graduated to Trinity College at U of T; graduated 1957
• Returned to Appleby to teach, 1957; began teaching.English in middle and junior forms; took over coaching the First Football team through to 1980; assistant coach to D. M. 'Skin' Dewar with First Hockey; by 1959 was head coach of First Hockey (until 1962)
• 1959, married Barbara Joan Wilkinson, at Galt, Ont., on August 8
• 1959-60, moved into Senior School teaching
• Housemaster of Powell's, 1961-78
• Dave's coaching led more or less directly to the demise of the 'Little Big Four' (UCC, SAC, TCS and Ridley) league in football and other sports. Prior to 1967 Appleby Firsts played the LBF's second teams, because Appleby wasn't thought to be competitive at the highest level. But his 1967 First Football team played an undefeated season against other schools. This achievement led to the formation of the so-called Little Big Six, which incltrded Appleby and Lakefield College School.
• David did a year's exchange in England 1985-86, with Maurice Sheen coming to Appleby
• For many years he organized and ran Sports Day
• Director of Alumni, 1989-95; gave up teaching shortly after his appointment as Alumni Director; assisted Fran Richardson in alumni relations, 1995-97
• David was member for many years of the Toastmasters Club (Fran Richardson might be able to give you more info about his 'outside-school' interests and activities)

  • He passed away on August 14, 2005 in his 71st year.
Grindlay, Edith
Person · 1911 - 1924

Edith Grindley was the original School Matron and Nurse when the school opened in 1911. She left Appleby at the end of June1920 when she married Mr. Arthur Tizard. She returned briefly in 1924 to assist with the school activities. She had two boys, Peter and Alan who also attended Appleby.

Corporate body · 1915 - 2008

The Appleby College Cadet Corps began in 1915 and ended after the last Annual Inspection on May 2, 2008.

In May 1976, the Cadets won the Strathcona Cup, awarded to the most efficient independent school cadets corps in Ontario. In 1976 Cadets became optional for students in grades 11-13, but was still required for students in grades 9-10.

In June 1984, the Cadets received new uniforms, based on the Royal Regiment of Canada uniform. The outfits featured scarlet tunics and navy trousers with a red stripe and became the main uniform of the cadets.

In 1986, four Appleby College Cadets Corps members were named Gold Start Cadets, a first for Appleby College.

On May 12, 1990, the College celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Cadet Corps.

On April 27, 1996, Appleby College Cadets met His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Regiment of Canada at a ceremony at Toronto's Moss Park Armoury.

Massey, Raymond Hart
Person · 1896-1983

Raymond Hart Massey was born August 30, 1896 in Toronto, Ontario to Anna (nee Vincent) and Chester Daniel Massey, owner of Massey-Harris Tractor Company. His older brother was Vincent Massey, a Canadian lawyer and diplomat who became the first Canadian-born Governor General of Canada. Raymond briefly attended the Preparatory School at Upper Canada College before coming to Appleby School (now College) from 1911-1914. While at Appleby, Raymond was Head Prefect, played on the First Rugby, Hockey, and Cricket teams and performed in the Appleby Dramatic Club’s productions. Raymond went on to attend the University of Toronto but his education was interrupted by his service in the Great War; he served in the Canadian Field Artillery, where he rose to the rank of Captain. At the end of the war, Raymond attended Oxford University. Raymond is among the first Canadian-born actors to attain international stardom and is best remembered for this portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in both the stage and film versions of Robert Sherwood’s Abe Lincoln in Illinois; his popular movies include The Scarlet Pimpernel, Abe Lincoln in Illinois, Arsenic and Old Lace, Things to Come, and East of Eden. Raymond received 7 honourary doctorates from universities in Canada and the United States and attributed his former Appleby master Vernon Harcourt de Butts Powell for his love of drama. Raymond Massey died on July 29, 1983.

Guest, John Sherratt Hill
Person · 1873-1953

John S.H. Guest was born in Burton-On-Trent, England in 1873. He began his career in education when he won a scholarship to Cambridge University, where he obtained a Master’s degree in modern history at Corpus Christi College. He started teaching in Yorkshire, but sought greater challenges and, in 1901, took a teaching position at Upper Canada College (UCC) in Toronto, Canada. One year later, he became headmaster of the Preparatory "Prep" School (Junior School) at UCC.

In 1906, John married Gladys Walker daughter of Sir Edmund Walker. Together they had four children, David (class of 1925), John (class of 1929), Elizabeth "Betty", and Katherine "Kitty".

Encouraged by his father-in-law, Sir Edmund Walker, Guest began the enormous responsibility of organizing and founding a preparatory school, and in April 1911 ground was broken for the School House (now Colley House), with Guest personally overseeing all aspects of construction. In the fall of 1911, the Appleby School (now College) opened to receive twenty-nine students.

Guest quite literally ‘built’ the school, comprising School (later Colley) House, the principal’s residence, the Chapel, the barn, and several buildings that no longer exist. Beyond the bricks-and-mortar contributions, he also established Appleby’s foundations, recruited the staff, designed the academic curriculum, established moral and spiritual principles for the boys, fostered a challenging sports program, and looked after the business management of the fledgling institution, even seeing it through the significant financial challenges of the Great Depression. He also saw the establishment of the Appleby Old Boys’ (now Alumni) Association in 1920, and the Appleby Women’s (now Parents) Association in 1928. Over Guest’s tenure, Appleby grew from twenty-nine students to ninety students, from one building to nine buildings, and from five employees to fifteen.

John Guest retired on June 25, 1934, having served as Appleby’s headmaster for 23 years. He had always been skilled with his hands, and pursued his interest by building furniture for his children and grandchildren.

Guest died on April 13, 1953.

Macdonald, Donald Ryerson
Person · 1899 - 1917

Donald MacDonald was born in Toronto on Feb. 9, 1898 (note that in his military records his birth year is either 1895 or 1896), and was one of Appleby’s original students. He played on the First Rugby (Football), Hockey and Cricket teams, and won the Victor Ludorum Trophy in 1915. He was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Thirty-fourth Regiment, Canadian Militia, but reverted to the ranks twice in an effort to reach France. In France he was private soldier in the Trench Mortar Battery of the Fourth Brigade, and after nine months in the trenches, was promoted Lieutenant in the field. He was killed by a grenade while making a reconnaissance of ground in front of a newly-won position in the outskirts of Lens. His remains are buried in the Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery in France.

18th Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment Killed in action 16 August 1917, at 19 years of age.

Griffin, William M.R.
Person · 1909 - 1943

William M.R. Griffin, D.F.C. (Class of 1926) was born on Nov. 9, 1909. He attended Appleby School from 1922 to 1926. While attending Appleby he played on the tennis and hockey teams. He was a Flight Lieutenant, 268th Squadron, Royal Air Force and was killed in action on Nov. 26, 1942 at 33 years of age. It should be noted that it was not until Feb. 12, 1943 that his death was confirmed.

Colley, T.B.
Person · 1914 - 1949

Thomas B. Colley began teaching at Appleby School in 1914. He earlier studied classics in Britain and at the University of Toronto, and his career in teaching at Upper Canada College from 1903 meant he was an experienced Master. During World War 1, he served overseas. He was also known as a strict disciplinarian. At Appleby he taught Classics and Ancient History and was the housemaster of School House, which later became known as Colley House. During the 1920s and 1930s, he was involved with the Appleby College Cadet Corps. Thomas Colley died on Sept. 2, 1949.

Richardson, Fran
Person · 1961 - 1999

Fran Richardson was a faculty member at Appleby College from 1961 to 1999. He taught Mathematics, English, History and Geography in the Junior School, and later tuaght Mathematics and Computer Studies in the Senior School. In addition to teaching, Fran coached hockey, cricket, basketball, tennis, and soccer; coordinated the extracurricular ski program; was Housemaster of the Junior School residence in Colley House (1969-1971) and Housemaster of Walker House (1976-1984). In 1989, Fran did a teaching exchange at Trinity Grammar School in Sydney, Australia and throughout his time at Appleby held various titles: Assistant Headmaster of Administration (1983-1995), retired from teaching in 1995 and was appointed Director of Alumni Relations (1995-1999). In 1989 Fran became an honourary Appleby Old Boy.

Harlan, John Marshall
Person · 1911 - 1915

John Marshall Harlan was born in 1899 and attended Appleby from 1911 to 1915. An original student, John was a Prefect and head Prefect in 1914-1915, performed in the Appleby Dramatic Club, was awarded Colours and played on the First Hockey, and Rugby-Football teams. John's last year of preparatory school was in New York's prestigious Lake Placid School and he went on to graduate from Princeton University. In 1920, John became a Rhodes Scholar and studied law and jurisprudence at Oxford's Balliol College and in 1924, John earned his LLB and was admitted to the New York bar in 1925. John became partner of Root, Clark, Buckner & Howland in 1931 and in the early 1950's was chief counsel for the newly created New York State Crime Commission. On nomination of President Eisenhower, John became a judge of the US Court of Appeal's for the Second Circuit in 1954 as well as associate justice of the Supreme Court. During the Second World War, John served as a Colonel in the US Army Air Force in charge of the Operations Analysis Section of the Eight Bomber Command in England and was awarded the American Legion of Merit, and the Belgian and French Croix de Guerre. John was called the "Great Dissenter" of the Warren Court; described as one of the most influential Supreme Court justices in the twentieth Century. he died in 1971.

Little, A.J.
Person · 1913 - 1997

Arthur John (Pete) Little was born on Dec. 17, 1913. He started at Appleby in 1928 and graduated in 1931. While at school he became Head Prefect in 1930, was head of School House (now Colley House), Cadet Company Commander of the Cadet Corps, Vice-Captain of Football and captain of Hockey (earning Colours in both), a member of the Track Team, and the third member of his family (his brother Jack '23, Ted'25 and Frank '25) had preceded him at Appleby) to keep wickets for the First XI Cricket.
After graduating from Appleby, he attnded the University of Western Ontario, graduating with a degree in buisiness. He joined the accounting firm of Clarkson Gordon (now Ernest & Young), where he earned his C.A. designation in 1939, and soon rose to become a partner in the firm and its associated consulting firms of Woods Gordon. Immensely respected in the business community for his acumen and integrity, he was a director of a number of Canadian companies, among which were Brascan, Canada Life Assurance Co., Maclean Hunter Ltd., Eaton's of Canada, St. Mary's Cement Corporation and Algoma Central Railway. He was recognized by Peter C. Newman in his book "The Canadian Establishment" as one of an "interesting group" in Canadian Business, "few in number" but with "considerable expertise: the professional corporate director.
He had a strong sense of the importance of voluntarism and of giving back to both his professional and personal communities. He had served as chairman of the Canadian Tax Foundaiton and as president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, among other organizations. He was also a Governor and Chairman of Havergal College and a governor of the Toronto Hospital, York University and St. Johns Ambulance. He served as a Governor for Appleby College from 1948 to 1990 and was elected Chairman for a two-year term in 1973.
He also greatly supported Appleby College, which included two bequests: one to provide a stained-glass window in the Chapel, in memory of his parents, the late Arthur Thomas and the late Lillie Edyth Little of London, Ont.; the other a future bequest to The Appleby College Foundation.
He was married to Peggy (nee Moore), and they had two children: Peter '62 and Liz.
He died on August 20, 1997.

Gairdner, J.S. "Jock"
Person · 1925 - 1996

John Smith (Jock) Gairdner was born on July 25, 1925 to Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Gairdner. He attended Appleby from 1935 until graduating in 1942. He donated the J.S. Gairdner Arena to the College in 1969, and the building was officially opened in January 1970. He excelled at athletics during his school years: he was a member of First teams in rugby (football), hockey, cricket and gymnastics. He was a prefect in Powell's House, and in his final year won prizes in maths and science, as well as the Victor Lurdorum trophy. He graduated to the University of Toronto. After serving with the RCAF during World War II, he became an investment dealer, following in the footsteps of his father, James Arthur Gairdner, who donated his estate to the Town of Oakville as Gairloch Gardens. Jock was a Governor of Appleby for many years.
Jock's brother, Jim '37, was a co-founder with Lloyd Percival of the Fitness Institute, and his son Bill '60 (Jock's nephew), was a former Olympic decathlete. Both of Jock's sons, and a grandson are also Appleby alumni. Jock died in 1996.

Brown, Edmund Vere
Person · 1900 - 1971

Edmund Vere (E.V.) (Ted) Brown was born July 31, 1900 and was one of the original students when Appleby College opened in September 1911. He attended Appleby until he graduated in June 1916. He enlisted and was a cadet with the Royal Air Force during World War 1. He graduated from McGill University with a degree in Engineering. In September 1924 he returned to Appleby as a Master and taught history and later mathematics until he left in June 1932 to become Headmaster of the Junior School at Ridley College. During his time at Appleby, he initiated ‘Sunday Hikes’ for the boys on campus as well as running a summer camp at Farlane, in Northern Ontario at Red Deer Lake.

In June 1926 he married Ailsa Maclver and his children, Carol and Timothy were born in 1929 and 1934 respectively. In the summer of 1930, E.V. Brown had a small cottage constructed on campus for his growing family.

He died May 7, 1971.

Niblett, Miss
Person · 1925 - 1952

Miss Mona Niblett joined the staff of Appleby College in 1925 as the school's resident nurse. She retired in 1952 and passed away in 1958. For many years, there was a tribal shield award named in her honour. Additionally, Hilda Chattaway donated a stained-glass window in memory of Mona and Miss Rose E. James.

Hardwick, H.C.
Person · 1900 - 1982

H.C. Hardwick was a faculty member at Appleby College who taught English and French from 1929 to 1964. He was also the editor of The Argus for many years, as well as being in charge of the school plays. He died on Jan. 14, 1982 at the age of 81.

Smith, Jason
Person

Jason Smith graduated from Appleby College in 1983.

Robinson, George W.
Person · 1907 - 1971

George was born on Dec. 7, 1907 and died on June 11, 1971. He attended Appleby from 1919 to 1927. He was appointed to the Appleby Board of Governors on Oct. 30, 1947. He married Ruth I. Martin on June 16, 1934. His son George William (Billy) Robinson also attended Appleby.

Creelman, Sharon
Person · 2001 - 2021

Sharon Creelman was a Faculty member at Appleby College and Athletics Director from 2001 - 2021. She was also the coach of the field hockey team.

Rossiter, H.P.
Person · 1911 - 1915

H.P. Rossiter was an original Master at Appleby School from 1911 to 1915.

Griffin, Frank R.
Person · 1912 - 1913

Frank R. Griffin was born on Oct. 20, 1897 to F.M. Griffin and his wife. He attended Appleby School from Jan. to Dec. 1913. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in March 1917 and was discharged in April 1918 after catching the flu. Later on in life he became a doctor, married and had two children. He died in July 1961.

Person · 1899 - 1918

Harward Chaffey, was born in Winnipeg in 1899, and came to Appleby in September 1913 and stayed until June 1914. After leaving Appleby, he worked for the Dominion Bank in Winnipeg before receiving a commission in the RAF in the spring of 1918. His Commanding Officer, Maj. H. J. Hunter, reported the details of Chaffey’s death in a letter: “He was up with Turnbull, as observer, and they were observing for the artillery. Everything was going well when they were attacked by eight German scouts. In spite of being eight to one, they put up a wonderfully gallant fight and I believe could have got away, but they kept turning around on the Huns and attacking them.” Chaffey was killed barely two weeks before the Armistice was signed. His remains are buried in the Ascq Communal Cemetery near Lille, France.

42 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Killed in action 27 October 1918, at 20 years of age.

King, Gordon A.
Person · 1912-1920

Gordon A. King was born on December 4, 1897 and was a student at Appleby School from September 192 to February 1915. He enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on November 8, 1916 but was discharged and enlisted with the Royal Air Force in February 1917. He died in 1935.

Adams, Sinclair M.
Person · 1915 - 1919

Sinclair M. Adams was a faculty member at Appleby School from 1915 to 1918 and taught Classics. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in June 1918, but was soon discharged in November 1918 due to the end of the War. He then became a teacher at Trinity College.

Gillespie, Alex
Person · 1911 - 1915

Alexander Hamilton Gillespie was born on June 5, 1898 to A.G. Gillespie and his wife. Alex was one of the original students at Appleby and attended from September 1911 until June 1915. During his time at Appleby, he played hockey, cricket and rugby, particpated in Hurdles on Sports Day and was involved with the school plays performed by the Dramatic Club. He was also Prefect. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force on Aug. 17, 1916. He died in 1941.

Machell, Geoffrey
Person · 1911 - 1912

Geoffrey Machell was born in Toronto on Jan. 1, 1895. He attended Appleby School from September 1911 to June 1912. He enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1915 and was sent home in 1917 with Turberculosis. He also enlisted in World War II and served at Camp Borden. He died in October 1975.

Magee, John Gentles
Person · 1913 - 1918

John Gentles Magee was born on May 16, 1899 to J.E. Magee and his wife in Chatham, Ontario. He was known to family as 'Jack'. He attended Appleby School from September 1913 to June 1918. Upon leaving Appleby, he enlisted and became a gunner with the 63rd Battery, but was soon discharged due to the end of the war in November, 1918. He attended University of Toronto, graduating as an architect. On Jan. 15, 1926 he married Sylvia Bird and they had one child, John G., born May 1, 1927.

Turquand, Aubrey
Person · 1896 - 1916

Aubrey Turquand was the first Appleby man to make the supreme sacrifice in the Great War. He was born 1896, and was one of Appleby’s original students and attended from Sept. 1911 to Dec. 1914. A noted athlete, he played on the First Rugby (Football), Hockey and Cricket teams, and was captain of all three in 1914. He twice won both the Senior Cross-Country Cup and the Victor Ludorum Trophy. In 1914, he left Appleby to enlist in the infantry where he rose to the rank of Sergeant; however, he reverted to a private soldier in order to get to France. He was wounded twice when he returned to the trenches as Lance-Corporal in a grenade platoon and was killed at Ypres. His name is inscribed on the Menin Gate Memorial in Belgium.
3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry Killed in action 13 June 1916, at 19 years of age.

Person · 1944 to Present

Aubrey Baillie ‘63, former Chairman of Appleby’s Board of Governors, is one of three generations to attend Appleby College. He was born in 1944 to Frank W. and Marion Baillie (nee Moodie). His father is the late Frank Baillie ’31 (also a former chairman), his uncle Aubrey Baillie ’27 also attended Appleby, and went onto become a Board of Governors chairman from 1989 to 1997. Upon stepping down as Board of Governors Chairman in 1997, Aubrey became chair of the Appleby College Foundation.

Aubrey attended Appleby from 1955-1963 and was Prefect and Head of Powell’s House. He graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1967 with an B.A. (Hons) in Business Administration, and received his CA certification in 1970 through Clarkson Gordon & Co. With over 30 years of experience in the investment business, Aubrey has held a variety of senior positions at BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and its predecessor companies including President and Chief Operating Officer (1976-1986 and 1990-1994). More recently he has served as a Director at BFGP Limited and Executive Chairman of Newport Partners GP Inc.

Aubrey first joined Appleby’s Board of Governors in 1971 as an ex-officio member as vice-president of the Old Boys’ Association (now called the Alumni Association). He was first elected to the Board in 1976. During this time, he has served as the treasurer and chair of the finance committee. Aubrey was elected Chairman of the Board in 1989. He has also chaired the committee for governors and the development committee.

Aubrey has overseen several transformations at the school during his tenure as Chairman. These include: four auctions which raised more than $700,000; transforming Appleby from an all-boys school to a coeducational school; narrowing the school’s curriculum from Grades 4-OAC to Grades 7-OAC; the Women’s Association becoming the Parent’s Association; the Health/Athletic Therapy Centres being built; Baillie House being built; the Foundation endowment doubling; the Appleby choir tours Europe; the Whippet (parents’ newsletter) being established; increasing exchange programmes available to students; Appleby becoming a member of the Round Square; a campus computer network is established; six new faculty homes are built and Appleby opens a World Wide Website on the Internet.

Audrey was awarded the Mags Shorey Award in Volunteerism in 2012.

In 2012, Aubrey and his wife Marsha acted as the Honourary Co-chairs for the Centennial Gala Auction.

In 2017 Aubrey stepped down as the Chair of the Appleby College Foundation and once again became Chair of the Board of Governors. He served as Chair until June 2020.

Aubrey and his wife Marsha have three children, Julia, Aubrey ’92 and Samantha ‘99.