The Faculty of Law mourns the passing of Eric McCuaig, Q.C. (1920-2015).
McCuaig, a former president and long-term bencher of the Law Society of Alberta, was a pillar of Edmonton's legal community, well liked and highly respected by his colleagues.
Born in Edmonton, McCuaig was the grandson of Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta. McCuaig served with distinction in the Royal Canadian Navy in WWII, and upon his return to Edmonton, graduated from the Faculty of Law in 1946.
McCuaig practiced law in Edmonton at McCuaig Desrochers his entire career. In addition to his service to the legal profession, McCuaig also served on the University of Alberta Senate and on the board of the University of Alberta hospital for many years.
For more information on McCuaig's contributions to the community, visit his obituary on the Edmonton Journal website.