The Board of CPRS Toronto is saddened to mark the passing of a long-time member, Everett Ray McCrimmon (1927 to 2018). Ev was born in Edmonton and grew up on a farm in Bon Accord, Alberta. A graduate of the University of Alberta, he had a rich career in radio broadcasting with the CBC, public relations for Imperial Oil, Bank of Nova Scotia and CIBC, as well as teaching at Durham College’s Public Relations program. He was an active member of CPRS Toronto and a valued colleague to many.
According to Barbara Sheffield, APR, FCPRS, LM, a former CPRS (Toronto) president, Ev made a significant contribution to establishing the Communications + Public Relations Foundation to support public relations education. He received his APR in 1970 and become a Life Member in 2007. His CPRS colleagues included pioneers such as the late Ruth Hammond, the late Charles Tisdall and the late Mel James.
A celebration of life is planned for the summer. In lieu of flowers, donations to Reaching for Rainbows would be appreciated by the family.