William Lorne Northmore Somerville, QC (August 24, 1921 – June 10, 2009), was a Canadian lawyer from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
He interrupted his education to serve in the Canadian Armed Forces during World War II.
[1] After graduating from Trinity College in 1943, during World War II, Somerville volunteered for the Canadian Armed Forces.
He went through an intensive course to learn Japanese and served with the United States Army as part of the occupation forces in Japan.
[1] Somerville developed a strong reputation as a barrister, including arguing several cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.
He was also remembered by his colleagues at Borden & Elliott as a caring mentor to younger lawyers and a strong leader within the firm.
[1] As well as his legal practice, Somerville was active in business and was a director of various corporations, including Eastern Utilities Ltd., and Hilti (Canada).