JOHN STEELE KIRKLAND Q.C. On Saturday, June 7th, in his 78th year, surrounded by his family, Jack left the world as he had lived his life: with courage and dignity. Predeceased by his parents, Hal and Beth (Steele), his infant son John and his precious son Joseph (2006), he will be forever missed by his loving and cherished wife, Beverley, his adoring children Jimmy (Crystal Lemay), Mary, Catherine (Christopher Newton) and Jacqueline (Gene Bruce); his beautiful grandchildren: Alexa, Leah, Olivia, Madeline, Adam, Jackson, Clara, Clayton, Celeste and Atley; his devoted brother James T. Kirkland of Toronto; his daughter-in-laws Louise Kirkland and Lisa Giffin; special family friend Freddy Laphen, and his many wonderful friends and colleagues. Jack practiced law in Smiths Falls for 54 years. He went to work until his body could no longer take him there three weeks ago. He was the consummate small town lawyer - he did a little bit of everything, but he flourished in criminal law, because he loved the drama of the courtroom. The law was his calling, as he was a keen observer of the human condition, and fierce defender of the underdog. He will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives he has touched. Honouring Jack's request, there will be a private family celebration of his life and no visitation or funeral. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted (aidwyc.org).