From time to time, we at the Bequests and Planned Gifts office receive word that a benefactor has left an unexpected legacy gift to McGill. It is always sad to learn that McGill has lost a dear graduate, employee, or friend, but it is our privilege to bring their final philanthropic wishes to life. Choosing to leave a legacy gift is a deeply personal act of generosity, and we want to honour each and every person who does so during their lifetime.
Unfortunately, this is not always possible. For every legacy gift that we are aware of, there are three others that come as a complete surprise.
If you have already included McGill in your estate plans, please advise us by completing a confidential Statement of Future Intent. Submitting this simple form ensures your intentions are realized, and allow us to wholeheartedly thank you for your meaningful gift. We are honoured to do so.
Honouring our generous benefactors
McGill University is profoundly grateful for the bequests gifted by alumni and friends. Listed below are legacy gifts received by the University over the course of the past fiscal year, which ended on April 30, 2021.
Estate of John Malcolm Airth
Dr. Edna Birchard
Dr. Mildred L. Burns
Brian M. Campbell, PhD
Douglas J. Campbell
Estate of Dr. Paula Jean Chaffey
Estate of Ivan A. Chorney
John B. Claxton
Estate of Katherine Coutts
Phyllis Creighton Danby
D. W. “Bill” Doidge
Estate of Louis Endman
Estate of Dr. Margaret Gillett
Estate Conrad Harrington - Joan Harrington Trust
Estate of Dr. John F. Henry
Estate of Dr. J. Lawrence Hutchison
Estate of John (Giovanni) Iacurto
P. David Klaehn
Estate of Raymond L. Langton
Estate of Fred K. Lee
Estate of Michael Marchadier
Estate of Katherine Mary Eaton Marsh
Estate of Desmond Morton
Dr. Gregory M. A. Neiman
Gwen S. Norsworthy
Hans Odoerfer
The Estates of Dr. Doris A. Howell and Peggy R. Oechsle
Estate of Lucky Polidori
Estate of Gordon Read
Estate of Natalie Nitia Riegler
Estate of Teresa Soha Tang
Estate of Lawrence F. Wasser
Estate of Lorayne Winn
Estate of Michael D. Zemsky
What will your legacy be?
McGill is celebrating its 200th anniversary with the goal of securing 200 legacy gifts. For more information, please contact us.
