RICHARD HUMPHRYS B.A., F.S.A., F.C.I.A.

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RICHARD HUMPHRYS B.A., F.S.A., F.C.I.A. Passed away peacefully in his 87th year in the Ottawa General Hospital on August 21, 2004. Loving husband of 62 years of Wilma Kay Grant, dear brother of Edward (Ruth) of Ottawa, sister Barbara (Douglas) of Manotick and caring uncle of many nieces and nephews across Canada. He was born in Jasmin, SK March 27, 1917 and spent his boyhood years in Kelliher, SK. In 1937 he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Manitoba, joining the Great West Life Assurance Company in Winnipeg after graduation. In 1941, after completing his studies in actuarial science he moved to Ottawa with the Actuarial Branch of the Federal Department of Insurance, leaving in 1946 to join the Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association in New York. He returned to Ottawa in 1948 and spent the rest of his business career with the Department of Insurance becoming Superintendent in 1964 and retiring in 1982. During these years he was a founding member and first president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries and spent two terms as a member of the Board of Governors of the Society of Actuaries, being elected vice president in 1981. An avid sportsman he enjoyed tennis, swimming, skiing and was a longtime member of the Ottawa Hunt Club. A man of many interests he read widely and pursued a variety of interests particularly history, botany and music. The family will be pleased to meet friends at Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Central Chapel, 315 McLeod St., Ottawa, ON on Tuesday, August 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. By request there will be no funeral and in lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences/donations/tributes at: McGARRYFAMILY.CA 613-233-1143

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2004