Beloved Calgarian Jack Perraton passes away at 65
Posted Feb 19, 2012 8:21 pm.
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After a life devoted to serving the city of Calgary, Jack Perraton has died after a short battle with leukemia.
The 65-year-old passed away early Sunday morning, after being diagnosed with the disease last month.
Originally from Edmonton, he studied at the University of Alberta and eventually made his way to Cowtown.
Throughout his career, he worked as a prominent attorney, community worker and became the first person to become a University of Calgary chancellor and later, chairman of the board of governors.
He received a number of awards, including the Order of Canada and he also served as the Honorary Consul General to South Korea for 12 years.
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