John Brockenshire (BA 1955) was a supporter of the University generous with his money and his time, says UWindsor president Douglas Kneale.

Brockenshire, a retired Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario, died Dec. 19. He served the University of Windsor as a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Law and the Odette School of Business, and held a position on its Board of Governors from 1978 to 1987, including a three-year term as chair.

“John Brockenshire’s engagement with the University over several decades touched the lives of many people across diverse areas, from drama to athletics to academics to capital projects,” Dr. Kneale said. “His legacy is long and deep and will not be forgotten.”

Brockenshire received the Alumni Award of Merit in 1993 and the Clark Award in 1997 in recognition of his service to the university and the community, volunteering his skills and knowledge in support of the United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Cancer Society, Windsor Aquatic Club, Assumption University, and Canterbury College, among others.

He and his wife Norma Brockenshire (deceased July 2016) received honorary doctorates in civil laws from the University during its 2007 Convocation ceremonies. They were valued donors to programs in law, business, drama, and science, as well as Lancer athletics and student scholarships.

Brockenshire’s final gift to the University’s students was the outdoor ping-pong table in the David A. Wilson Commons.