Marcel Richard Banasinski

 

 

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of Marcel Richard Banasinski (age 61), born in Montreal, Canada, on November 26, 1961, and died in Toronto, Canada, on October 19, 2023.

 

He was the son of Antoine Banasinski (deceased in 1979), who supported his dreams and passions to become a lawyer and was the ‘apple of her eye’ of his mother, Zofia Banasinski (born Koscielak) (deceased in 2019). He was the beloved brother of Marie Zita Banasinski and Danuta Lucyna Banasinski (husband: Jean Couture) and the uncle of Julian Banasinski Garcia.

 

He is fondly remembered and greatly missed by friends, and his incredibly caring and supportive staff and clients at Dad Law.

 

Bachelor of Science (B. S.C.), McGill University (1982) 

Bachelor of Law (L.L.B.), McGill University (1984)

Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.), McGill University (1988)

Member of the Ontario Law Society (1990)

Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ontario (1990), The Supreme Court of Ontario

Notary Public for the Province of Ontario (1990), Province of Ontario

Bar Admission Course (1990), The Law Society of Upper Canada

 

While pursuing his degrees at McGill University, he was actively involved in many activities and societies as a member of the McGill Law Journal and a contributing writer for the law faculty newspaper - Quid Novi.

 

LSUC, The Advocates Society, Peel Law Association, Toronto Trial Lawyers Association, Halton, York and Hamilton Law Associations, American Bar Association.

 

 

Although Marcel was born and graduated and attained his law degrees in Montreal, he was called to the Bar in Ottawa, Ontario where he started his distinguished career as a lawyer practicing many areas of the law: Trademarks, Family Law, Corporate Law, etc. After several successful years, he was offered a senior position and moved to Toronto to pursue new challenges and opportunities. In a short period of time, he became a partner at an esteemed firm in Toronto and later, with conviction, determination, and ambition, he commenced the next leg of his journey and personal dream - to start his law firm - DAD LAW (2002).

 

With DAD LAW, Marcel realized his true professional inspiration: is to advocate and specialize in protecting the rights of men and fathers with divorce and family matters. His ongoing dedication would not go unnoticed; he was honoured with awards and accolades from his professional peers and associations.

 

 

Most Innovative Law Firm in Canada

Issued by Acquisition International · April 2016

 

Best Family Law Firm - Ontario

 

Issued by Acquisition International · Nov 2016

 

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Marcel pursued many hobbies: stamp and coin collecting as a young boy, he was an avid reader, liked cycling, playing squash and tennis, swimming, skiing, and a great passion for travelling.

 

He was a ‘foodie’, loved to eat, was very passionate about all things culinary, and was a great cook. His home housed many cookbooks, pots and pans, and all the kitchen gadgets available on the market.

Marcel enjoyed playing online games and played often with his nephew, Julian, into the wee hours of the morning when both should have been asleep!

 

Finally, Marcel had a great fondness for chess and was taught by his father as a young boy. He was always ready to challenge anyone to a game - to win and get your king and secure your kingdom! 

 

 

 

 

In the meadow

Rolling on the lawn

I spend my time

From the start of dawn.

 

Hoping I could feel the breeze

Swishing among the leaves

Listening to the birds call

Floating in a world so small.

 

The sun my skin caresses

Velvet grass to hold my head

The silence is my music.

 

Author: unknown

 

 

Dearest Marcel - May you rest in eternal peace. You left us too soon!

 

A private and intimate memorial service and burial will be with immediate family in Montreal, Canada. Flowers can be sent to; Lucyna Banasinski

154 Queen Mary Street    

Ottawa, Ontario

K1K 1X5