Jonathan K. C. Stobie ’71

Jon died at his home in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sept. 16, just three months after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

Born in Oxford, England, Jon attended the Dragon School there before moving with his family to Canada, where he attended Trinity College School in Ontario. At Princeton, he joined Ivy Club and majored in English, writing his thesis on "A Study of Five Jacobean Villains" for Professor Charles Crupi. He was a dean's list student and attended the Dalhousie University Law School in Halifax.

Jon had a diverse litigation practice in Canada, focusing on commercial, securities, construction and insurance law, which spanned 28 years. He was a partner for 22 years with Stewart McKelvey Stirling Scales, and in 2000 was appointed a Queen's Counsel in recognition of his professional integrity, good character, and outstanding contributions to the field.

He is survived by his loving wife, Anne Jackman; their children, Matthew, David, and Margaret; his mother and stepfather; his wife's parents; two brothers; and a sister. The class extends deepest sympathy to the family.

The Class of 1971