We have recently learned of the passing of long time Clan MacKenzie Society member and supporter Bob Barclay. The CMSC wishes to express their sincere condolences to the family.
ROBERT EWAN MACKENZIE BARCLAY
Born December 15, 1930, Robert Ewan Mackenzie Barclay left us peacefully, January 9, 2018 to join his beloved Diana Jane Graham Barclay (August 5, 1930 – January 11, 2009) in the Green Room.
Robert “Bob” Ewan Mackenzie Barclay, 1930-2018
‘Bob’ Barclay was a gifted filmmaker who created dozens of intimate portraits of significant Canadians from Ian Tyson to k.d. lang, and directed Canada’s centennial celebration in film ‘Canada ’67’, shown in the pioneering Circle-Vision 360 format at Expo ’67. Bob was an inspiration to young film directors, and a founding member of the Directors Guild of Canada. As President (1978-81), he established the first staffed DGC offices across Canada and first collective bargaining agreement. Survived by his children Nicholas, Rebecca and Ben, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His ‘Celebration of Life’ will be co-produced with the DGC, April 7th in Toronto.