Stanley (Stan) Munroe
Born In: Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: December 4th, 1944
Passed in: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Passed on: February 11th, 2019
Stanley Andrews Munroe, 74, of Port Morien, passed suddenly the evening of February 11th. Survived by the sunshine of his life, Carol, and his children, Andrew, Jonathan (Sarah), Sarah, and his grandchildren, Madden & Maia. Born December 4th 1944 to Madden & Margaret Munroe, brother to his cherished sister Irma (the late Ralph) and father and friend to all who knew him. After graduating from Morrison High School, Stan obtained his Masters in Biology from the University of New Brunswick. He was a wildlife biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources in Owen Sound, Ontario until his retirement in 1997. He was also a founding member of the Canadian Deafblind Association and later, a member of its board of directors, including serving as president. Most recently, he was information officer for Deafblind International as well as editor of DbI Review magazine. In 2006, Stan and Carol came home to open the Port Morien Rectory B&B. Always the entertainer, he and Carol made friends with the guests who came to stay. Stan dedicated his life to advocating for persons who are Deafblind and empowering their families, caregivers and professionals across Canada and around the world. He had a passion for cooking, gardening, the arts and always made sure to tune into his beloved CBC. A celebration of life will be held in Port Morien on Saturday, March 2nd at 2pm at St. John's United Church, to be followed by a reception at the Legion. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to his son Andrew's group home, Lions McInness House, in Brantford, Ontario, CDBA, or a charity of your choice.
