Drummond Birks, son of Henry and Lilian (Drummond) passed away on June 23, 2017 at Place Kensington, Montreal.

Educated at Selwyn House School, Montreal; St. Andrew’s College, Aurora, and McGill University.
Married Muriel Anne Scobie on April 4th, 1942, who died on February 19th, 1979, and by whom he had three sons, Jonathan ( Maria ), Thomas ( Linda ) and the late Barrie ( Ann ), and two daughters, Lynn ( Judith Wit ) and Cynthia ( Salvatore Rinaldi ) of Toronto. Married secondly to Anne Charlotte Lohéac on February 10th, 1984, which gave him his stepson Erik Richer La Flèche (Carolina). He was blessed with 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A private service was held at the Mount Royal Cemetery on Tuesday, July 4th. At his request, there will be no memorial service.

The family would like to warmly thank his caregiver Fely at Place Kensington, as well as the superb medical team at the Montreal General Hospital for their conscientious care.

Donations in his memory will be gratefully acknowledged and may be sent to the charity of your choice.