He lived a long and remarkable life of 89 years, and above all else, he was a family man.

He shared a life of love, dedication, and partnership with his wife, Rose Chisato Skinner (née Nagano). Together they raised three children: Candace (Russell Ramdial), Frances (John Dubinski), and Teru (Keri Reed). He was a devoted grandfather to Alicia Dubinski (Eric Hollbach), Kintaro Skinner, and Raiden Ramdial. He was also blessed with three great-grandchildren: Jasper, Adeline, and Isabelle. His family was the heart of his life and the legacy he held most dear.

We all felt his deep love and pride throughout our lives and will forever be grateful for the sacrifices he made so that we could thrive and prosper.

Born in St. James, Trinidad , Teckle was the eldest of ten children of Harold and Pearl (Ford) Skinner. He came of age in a time of limited opportunity for locals in Trinidad, yet through determination and intellect, he carved out an impressive path. He graduated from Queen’s Royal College (QRC) and the Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture (ICTA) in Trinidad. Thanks to government scholarships, he furthered his studies abroad – earning credentials in agricultural economics, marketing and management at McGill and Cornell University. It was in Montreal that he met his lifelong partner, Rose. They married at Cornell and started their family in Trinidad.

Teckle worked at the Ministry of Agriculture and later at Shell, before being recruited in 1964 to lead the newly created Central Marketing Agency. In 1973, he became General Manager of Caroni Limited and later served as its Managing Director. Despite the high demands of these roles, he remained grounded in fairness and ethics, always putting people first and championing cultural relevance in the workplace. He was a leader who brought about meaningful, locally-based changes. After his impactful career in Trinidad, Teckle moved to London, England, where he worked in international trade before moving back to Canada in 1987. He ended his career working with Laurentian Financial in the Greater Toronto Area. His first focus was always his family, and we fondly remember many trips to beaches in Trinidad and Tobago, going “down the islands” as well as traveling abroad.

In the words of one of his old friends from before QRC days, “He seemed entirely unaltered through those eight decades—smiling, thoughtful, unaffected, and generous.”

We will always remember his infectious laugh, his calm demeanor, and his ever-present smile. We miss him dearly, but we take comfort in the rich memories he gave us.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be directed to: Youth Programs of Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough https://www.esbgc.ca/donate

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