-------Original Message------- From: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Date: 06/08/04 13:00:04 To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] In Memorium -- Dr. Robert Westbury In Memorium Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury 1936 - 2004 It is with the most sincere regret that we have learned of the death of Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury on 4 June 2004. At the age of 68 Bob died peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Bob was an energetic and enthusiastic supporter of our campaign to regain public access to Historic Census records until his illness forced him to pass his torch to others. He was a driving force in promoting our first legal action that resulted in the release and placing online of the 1906 Census of the NorthWestern Provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He pushed for our legal action when some others of us were less enthusiastic about taking that course. Were it his decision alone we would have proceeded with the legal action a full year earlier than we did. It is ironic that his passing took place within a few days of our second legal action being heard in Federal Court. We imagine his spirit sitting in the back of the room rooting for Lois Sparling in her dealings before the Court. His frequent postings to the Canada-Census-Campaign mail list before becoming ill promoted much lively discussion on the list. While some may have considered his postings provocative it is believed that Bob enjoyed playing the part of 'devil's advocate'. In this role he occasionally suggested the use of 'civil disobedience' to publicize our campaign. On my recent trip to Calgary Doug Joudrey and I paid a visit to Bob. His illness had made him very weak and it was difficult for him to speak. He was, however, alert and aware and knew who we were. He appreciated that we had come to see him. Robert Westbury is the second member of the Canada Census Committee to die without seeing the successful conclusion of our efforts. The first was Donald Nisbett. Both joined the Canada Census Committee at the time of its formation Both have made significant contributions to our campaign. When we are finally successful in regaining continued public access to all Historic Census records it will be due, in no small part, to the contributions they have made to that effort. We have tendered our condolences to Bob's immediate and extended family. Rest in Peace Bob -- You will be remembered. The full obituary of Dr. Robert Clifton Westbury may be viewed on the Post 1901 Census Project website at the URL following my signature. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== Genealogy is like Hide & Seek: They Hide & I Seek! ============================== Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237