Obituary of Honourable Julius A. Isaac

Honourable Julius A. Isaac passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Wascana Rehabilitation Centre on July 16, 2011 at the age of 82. He was born in St. Davids, Grenada, West Indies on July 18, 1928. Julius relocated to Regina in 2006. Julius was predeceased by his parents Estelle and Peter Isaac. He is survived by his wife Ann Isaac; first wife Sharon Isaac, and his children: Julia (Ken) Foley; Kathleen Isaac; Peter (Michelle) Isaac. He is survived by his sister Daphne Thompson; brother Linton Isaac. He is also survived by his 4 grandchildren: Paddy Foley; Aidan Foley; Rhian Foley and Jaxson Isaac; and numerous nieces and nephews. Julius was a man of many passions and interests. First and foremost the Law; it was this drive and determination that led to his ultimate appointment as Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Canada by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1991. His appointment was said by then Prime Minister Mulroney to be one of the most important appointments of his nine years as Prime Minister. Whether as an officer of the Court or a private citizen Julius worked tirelessly to strengthen the fabric of Canada and the betterment of the Black community. Julius also had a great love of rare rums, fine food and wine, music, dancing and loved to include his friends and family, which usually meant a party. Julius loved to share his passion for and knowledge of the Law with young people and mentored numerous students and Clerks of the Court, many of whom went on to have successful careers in their own right, which made him very proud. Julius will be missed by many but his legacy will continue on. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting a donation be made to either the Dr. Ali Rajput Endowment for Parkinsons Disease and Movement Disorder Research, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon SK S7N 0W8 or the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, 2180 23rd Avenue, Regina SK S4S 0A5. The family would like extend our heartfelt thanks to the staff on Unit 3-3 for the love and care they gave to Papa?. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina SK on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 from 7:00 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church, 2049 Scarth Street, Regina SK on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Emmett Morrissey presiding. Interment will take place in Grenada, West Indies at a later date. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com