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Robert “Lighty” Lightbody (1945-2017) was a lawyer, philanthropist and Trent Alumni. He was a part of the original class at Trent University (1964) and graduated with a degree in Economics and Mathematics. Bob and his wife, Margaret “Margie” Lightbody (1946-2022) were active alumni, engaging with various Trent University boards, committees, and associations. Robert was on the Board of Governors (1972-1983), the Planned Giving Committee, and an active member of the Trent University Alumni Association (TUAA), of which Robert was a founding member (1967).
Margaret “Margie” Lightbody (d. 2022) graduated from Trent University with a degree in French and Mathematics, also in the class of 1964. She was a high school math teacher at Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute. She was also a proud and engaged Trent Alumni. She coordinated and organized many Trent Alumni events, including 30th and 50th anniversary events for the class of 1964, and represented TUAA at the Board of Governors Committee. She was also a great supporter of the Peterborough community and helped organized different events and fundraising campaigns.
The Lightbody’s philanthropy extended to Trent University where they engaged in many fundraising activities including the Robert Lightbody Prize (est. 1984), and supported the building of the Athletics Building and the Student Centre. The Lightbodys were active volunteers in the Trent community and both were noted for their boundless energy when it came to supporting Trent University be it with their time or with fundraising efforts.
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Highland Park-Little Lake Cemetery. “Obituary for Margaret Ann (Murduff) Lightbody | Highland Park - Little Lake Cemetery.” https://www.highlandparkfuneralcentre.com/obituary/Margaret-Lightbody. Accessed 14 Mar. 2024.
“Trent University Mourns the Passing of Margie Lightbody ’64.” Trent University News, 3 Nov. 2022, https://www.trentu.ca/news/story/34803.
“Trent University Mourns the Death of Robert Lightbody.” Trent University News, 23 Jan. 2017, https://www.trentu.ca/news/story/17357.