David passed away peacefully July 18, 2024 at age 76. David was preceded in death by his mother, father and his son, James. Survived by his wife, Teresa, daughter, Jennifer, sister, Kathleen, grandsons, Ben and Evan and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

David was born in England but always had a love for travel so when he met Teresa he was very eager to experience a new Country, Canada. Thinking he would only be here for two years he ended up making a home here for 56 years. For nearly 40 years David was a Justice of the Peace. It was a job he loved and he approached that job with the same skills and virtues he applied in all his life, with intelligence, wit and humor, with a large dose of common sense and compassion. Anyone who remembers David, knows how much he loved to sing and play guitar and piano. He loved making up little satirical ditties that gently poked fun at himself, his colleagues and life in general. He also loved sports, especially soccer and hockey. He played both, even though he only learned how to skate at the ripe old age of 23.

I think he always had to stop by crashing into someone or into the boards! It was a great disappointment to him that his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs could never quite achieve the glory days of the Jimmy Greaves era. Equally so, he never got to see the Leafs win a Stanley Cup. But David truly excelled at being a husband and father. We really lived and enjoyed our life together and never put off doing things we wanted to do. We loved and supported each other through good and bad times. He was most proud of our two children, Jennifer and James. I think a little of him died a while ago when James passed away. We love them both. They are the best of us. David never liked a fuss over birthdays, anniversaries or holidays. Neither would he like a fuss over his death.

So, please, when you remember Dave, donate to your favourite charity in memory of a good man. Private Arrangements entrusted by Turner & Porter Funeral Directors – Peel Chapel. Online condolences may be made at through this website.